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Fishing Etiquette - Good Manners For All Generations

Reasonable people will readily agree thatno matter where you find yourself. Common
Life is a series of choices. We hope (andsense, while obvious to most, is not so for
pray) that making good decisions will comeall.
more naturally as we mature and grow older.
In conjunction with these concepts, mostFishing's informal principles include, but
individuals acknowledge that as adults, "weare  not  limited  to:
are personally accountable for the results of
those judgements"; an idea that some people* Treat fish with care; learn the principles
have  difficulty  accepting.of  Catch  &  Release.
Being a fisherman is definitely a hugely,*  Show  respect for other people's property.
conscious decision. For some, "To Fish or Not
To Fish" is never a consideration for the* Show respect for the environment; bring
true angler. After all, a considerableyour own litter home with you; pick up other
investment of time, money and resources arepeople's  trash  (and  set  an  example).
required for the self-sufficient, stand-alone
angler. As your fishing budget grows, the* Don't disturb wildlife; for example, in
number of "required" items increasesMaine, human destruction of a loon's nest is
significantly. A typical inventory cana  state  offense.
include:
* Keep a respectable distance from other
* Boat, Engine, Spare Prop(s), Trailer,fishermen; don't cross or drive over the
Towing Vehicle and state registration of saidlines of others; Give other anglers (and
items.boaters)  a  wide  berth.
* Fishing License, Rods and Reels (plus spare* Don't bring blaring radios; if you must
parts).have  one,  then  bring  headphones.
* Tackle Box, Spools of Filament (of various*  Learn  the  State's  boating  laws.
thicknesses), Fishing Tackle (broken down by
Fish Species), Bobbers, Weights, Hooks and* Learn about the rights of property owners
Leaders.when  accessing  great  waters  by  foot.
* Fishing Knives, Nets, Bait and other Sundry*  Sharing  fishing  techniques.
Stuff.
* Understand breeding patterns of applicable
* Exotic gadgets such as Trolling Motors andspecies; return spawning fish back to the
Depth  Finders.water.
* Food, Beverages, Trashbags, Gasoline, Oil,* When applicable, give your fishing partner
Parking,  Membership  and  Access  Fees.every opportunity to catch fish, just as you
would expect him to give you the same
This is a fair amount of planning and we haveopportunity if you were in the back of his
yet to reach the water. Then there is theboat.
challenge of allocating quality time without
negatively impacting personal duties of* If someone signals for emergency
church, family and work commitments. Theassistance, then respond immediately. The
complications of scheduling time may increasefish can wait - Someday you may need
(exponentially) as one adds fishingdirectional  help  or  a  tow.
companions. As one famous fisherman quipped,
"If your job interferes with your ability to* Beware of what is going on; check weather
fish, then quit your job." An ideal that manyforcasts  in  advance.
fishers strive for today while others fall
short.* Do not spill gasoline, oil or other
pollutants  on  land  or  into  the  water.
So after this lengthy introduction, you're
probably wondering "what is your point"? I'm* Observe your speed, wake and wash, while
glad  you  asked.keeping a safe distance from jetties, water
shore-based  anglers  and  other watercrafts.
Obviously, being a fisherman is not unqiue -
for there are many, many people who enjoy* Mobile Phones are great for emergencies,
this activity. The types of fishermen can bebut  keep  them  turned  off  while  fishing.
divided  into  three  basic  categories:
* It is also against the law to drink alcohol
**  People  who  fish  from  "a  Boat".in  most  fishing  boats.
**  People  who  fish  from  "the  water".* Report environmental damage and pollution
to the relevant (state and local)
**  People  who  fish  from  "the  shore".authorities.
Regardless of which category you place* Your actions should always be governed by
yourself, the idea of "Personal Conduct" mustwhat  is  right - BOTH ethically and legally.
be included. An investment of fishing gear
does not give one "exclusive rights" to a* These ideals are for ALL fishermen; gender,
fishing hole. The idea of "sharing" is ayouth or old age are not acceptable excuses.
lifelong concept; so accept it and move on.Be polite when attempting to teach less
(In some areas, if you're not cognizant ofskilled  anglers.
this ideal, there are people who will inflict
bodily harm as a reminder. And for those whoAs a final thought, here is a quote from Baba
are unsure, I'm not from the school ofDioum:
"might" makes "right". Perhaps one day I'll
add the "Game Warden" to my cell phone list,** ln the end, we will conserve only what we
should  the  need  become  apparent.)love.
For the genuine fisherman, a "Code of**  We  love  only  what  we  understand.
Conduct" is automatic and second nature. For
others, who were not blessed with the legacy** We will understand only what we are
of a fishing family, they just need sometaught.
proper instruction and enlightenment. So when
in doubt, ask for help. Take lessons, observePlease note: This list is not all inclusive;
others or contact your lake's Pondlearn to use your brain for something other
Association - they are a great source ofthan a seat cushion. Additional suggestions
information. Good manners need to be learned,are welcomed.



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