Saturday Fishing

[twentynine]

Well I did it again today, seems like every now and then I have to give fishing on the weekend a try. Usually just about the time I am at the ramp I get reminded why it is I don't like to fishing on Saturday.

Picture a four slip boat ramp, with one boat being worked on, cause it hasn't been used in two years and the ignoramus that owns it really thought he would just hook up and go fishing. The second slip tied up with some ones wife holding a bow line with the attached boat cat-a-corner across the slip. I have no idea where hubby was, she was there when I got to the launch and she was there when I left. Third ramp, "Ole Rastus" is trying to get the boat off the trailer, having a hard time, backwards and forwards it just won't come off, guess somebody needs to tell him to take the tie downs off. Fourth ramp. that's the one everybody is trying to use, big time traffic jam.

Boy I sure like my 4str engine, bought it so I didn't have to smell burnt oil. Should have saved my money. The American Cancer Society would have shut the landing down if they would have seen the smoke. Why can't these guys ever measure there oil. Smells like they are burning rubber tires. And the noise don't even want to talk about it.

Why is it when I am fishing in a large waterway (1/2 mile wide) boats still have to pass within 50' of me. I guess they want me to smell the smoke again, just in case I hadn't smelled enough already.

Had one guy this morning follow me out of the launch, followed me to every spot I fished, followed me back to the landing this afternoon. Hell got so used to him following me I found it strange that he wassn't behind me when I backed into my driveway.

In case ya'll hadn't noticed I forgot to take my dose of tolerance before I left home this morning. Damn I am glad I do shift work, most of my fishing is done during the week.

Did catch 3 nice speckled trout, kinda hoped for more, but with the boat traffic, wind, and the village idiots running loose, I should consider myself lucky to get home.

[warthog5]

I don't even put a boat in the water on these holiday weekends, for the reason's you mentioned.

[ReelMusic]

Yall need to come to wrightsville beach, nc for some holiday weekend fishing....this is a true test of your patience.

[blah97]

If convenient, I always try to launch out of the low-traffic launches. Of course, it's not always convenient. I know it can be frustrating, but I try to see the humor in these situations.

If someone follows me, which should never happen because I am not a very good fisherman, I might try to either put the hammer down and outrun him or just ask the guy if he knows any good spots. If he thinks you don't know much about catching fish, he might not follow you.

Other options might be feigning a heart attack , going into shallow water (if you draw less water than the other guy), or just stop fishing and stay in the same spot until the other guy moves off.

Blah

[broncobirdy]

twentynine sorry to hear about the mess. It has been very quiet at work this weekend. I din't get to go out but I didn't put up w/ any crap. Maybe you'll take two pills next time.

Blah said "I might try to either put the hammer down and outrun him or just ask the guy if he knows any good spots. If he thinks you don't know much about catching fish, he might not follow you."

That is a great idea!