Here's my 2 cents. I might not be the most curtious everytime I am out, but it is only as a result of lack of awareness, not consideration. I am not as rude as some I have read about, and I don't do it because I look over and say...awww forget that other person..I'm doing what I WANT TO...its a matter of what one person thinks is rude, another person might not be aware he or she is offending another person. Nieve of me to think that most fishermen are courteous, or at least want to be, toward each other so I have adopted this practice. If someone speeds by me, yeah I get mad, but I don't let someone ruin my day. Just hang on and go for the ride then go back to trying to catch that elusive trophy. Once I am done fishing if that person is in sight or I see him/her on my way onto the next spot I will, and here's the key, KINDLY slow my boat down and idle over to him or her and tell them that most people on the lake would appreciate if you slowed down to idle past them while the line is wet or hiked high on the seats in front. Its hard to balance while ontop of those pedistal seats. I dont think you did it on purpose, but please be more aware that you are causing danger when you speed past someone as you did me back there. Thank them, wish them luck, then move along. I have read time and time again that people dont think tournament anglers are all like that, TRUE, they are not....I have read that pleasure fisherman are also not all courteous, true, they are not all good people either.....just ask your self....does that person need some kind education. Remember, a reaction sometimes is as a result of your attitude when approaching situations. Come at folks kindly and you might teach a lesson or two on boating etiquette when they understand what they did. After all aren't most Lake people the best people? If not......just trim all the way up...and soak them when you leave their side.
Bent rods,

Jason