Charlie Morgan wrote:
On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:52:54 -0500, Jeff wrote:

For who might claim I'm picky about the rules, here's a quiz to show
what picky really means:
....

I doubt it's one of the answers you are looking for, but many folks
are confused or just plain wrong about what constitutes "Fishing" as
it applies to the colregs. A 20 foot center console trolling with rods
and reels is not qualified.

Indeed. And this is one of those areas where the rules and "common
sense" differ. I feel like I run into problems with this every time I
go out. For example, we're powering back from Marblehead and a power
boat is approaching on our starboard beam. I turn to go behind him,
he slows down. I turn more, he slows down more. We do this dance for
a few minutes as we get closer, and finally I make an abrupt turn to
go behind him and they start yelling, "Don't you know the rules?
We're Fishing!" Only then do I notice one or two unattended lines
trolling behind.

But you're right, this is not what I'm after, and even Neal comments
that trolling is not fishing.


It would also be pretty rare for someone to be dragging a net from a
seaplane! LOL

I'm always amazed when I see seaplanes land in a crowded anchorage.
There's no signs in Cutyhunk saying "this area reserved for seaplanes"
yet they always seem to find a lane. I guess they have a good view to
see it.