I typically do the same or go around and let them have the bank. That is not disrespectful when you both come up to each other. I try to let them know what I am catching them on. A lil conversation is great especially when I am alone ha ha.

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I typically do the same or go around and let them have the bank. That is not disrespectful when you both come up to each other. I try to let them know what I am catching them on. A lil conversation is great especially when I am alone ha ha.
Cutting people off, jumping in their "back pocket" when they catch a fish, and roaring by too close are all wrong. Sometimes we say something. I guess it depends on how I feel. I prefer to try and get along and not stoop to their level. If they want to jump in front of me and head my way I will slow down and not budge. They can go around me. Same if they try to come in from behind me.
If I come up on someone coming my way who was around a bend or far away when we started then I will let him have the inside unless he wants to yield. It matters not to me. Like some of y'all I will ask too. If they are fishing a tournament and I am not I will usually let them have the inside no problem. I guess it depends on their attitude.
When I get to "my spot" and find someone else already there I might fish another location nearby and wait them out or just go somewhere else and come back later. Hey, it's fishing. By being forced into another location I might find that sweet spot I never knew about. That is how I look at it.
Good luck to everyone and be safe on the water.
