rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by. As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the "big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care - they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant
--
"Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither."
- B. Franklin

Yes, you are the only one annoyed by this. The rest of us are fishing out
of our canoes as we paddle so we can get the "big" catch of the day :-)

Shot


"Professional Target" wrote in message
...
rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to
them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old
discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by.
As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the
"big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care - they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant
--
"Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither."
- B. Franklin

Who was there first, you or the fishermen? If you are within casting range
you are just being plain rude. You should take the ethical high ground and
give them wide birth. Goes a long way towards local relations.

"Hotshot" wrote in message
r.com...
Yes, you are the only one annoyed by this. The rest of us are fishing out
of our canoes as we paddle so we can get the "big" catch of the day :-)

Shot


"Professional Target" wrote in message
...
rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do
I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to
them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old
discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by.
As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the
"big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care -
they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant
--
"Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither."
- B. Franklin

"Ed" writes:

Who was there first, you or the fishermen? If you are within casting range
you are just being plain rude. You should take the ethical high ground and
give them wide birth. Goes a long way towards local relations.

I always give them plenty of room. sometimes, in tight spots, it's not
always possible, though, but for the most part, I stay as far away from
them as possible. I don't look forward to digging some beer-mellowed idiot's
fish hook out of my eyeball...

--
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal
that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they
ought to be.

I do find fishing line when paddling which I know cripples wildlife so I
gather it up. I also fretieve fishing tackle like floats and lures entangled
in weeds and branches and give it away to fishermen I meet on the river.

The only encouters I've had were one summer when I bought a fishing
licence and had paddlers cutting corners on river bends paddling over my
line inside the highly visible float. Mostly they were from a local canoe
club and were too insensitive to alter course. They acted like dumb
animals. They could see the fishing float, looked embarassed, and some
even appologized, as they paddled over my line. Why they wouldn't alter
course is beyond my comprehesion. The many ducks who are reputed to be
less intelligent would alter course. Humans? Intelligent? No evidence of
it there.

Professional Target ) writes:
rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by. As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the "big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care - they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant
--
"Those who would sacrifice liberty for security deserve neither."
- B. Franklin


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Sure, anglers can be a lot of trouble, but of you think that's bad, come
to the Belgian Ardennes or try to paddle on so many of the nicer streams
in Britain. Many of those streams (actually, most in Belgium) are closed
to paddlers because of the stronger fisherman lobby.

(BTW: Troll alert! http://wilko.webzone.ru/troll.html )

Wilko

Professional Target wrote:

rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by. As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the "big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care - they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant

--
Wilko van den Bergh wilko(a t)dse(d o t)nl
Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe
---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.---
http://wilko.webzone.ru/

Your being intolerant in an elitest sort of way.

These people are causing you no harm. They are fishing. I see far more
people fishing than I see kayaking. I usually find them to be very
friendly and happy people. I have had interesting conversations
pertaining to the location of alligators, snakes, fish, birds and other
wildlife. We are in the outdoors together, lets not be kayak snobs.

You think your sport is better than their's?

Ask yourself this, what happens when fisherman no longer tolerate
kayaking? Remember there are more fisherman than kayakers.
What happens when homeowners decided they no longer can tolerate silent
spying kayakers peering into their backyards?
What happens when environmentalists become concerned that you may
disturb nesting birds? I actually heard an "environmentalist" state
that kayaks disturb birds because she saw a bird fly as a kayak
approached. She seemed to imply that disturbance equalled harm. I told
her how I spotted a bird at 100x through my C-5 get disturbed by a
gentle breeze and if she was in favor of banning wind. I never got an
answer.
What happens when the state becomes concerned that too many kayakers are
drowing on certain sections of rivers, so no selfish kayakers can kayak
anywhere on the river?
What happens when hunters decide to buy land and deny access to it
because they are denied access to public land?
What happens when environmentalist decide to buy land and deny access to
it because they cannot have their way with public land?

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Your rights stop where my freedom begins. And Vice Versa.

I know its hard sometimes. I hate Jet Ski's and Cigarette boats. They
have their places, we have ours. Leave them alone. Besides, one day I
may try one out for a couple of hours.

Professional Target wrote:

rant
Fishing. Everywhere, more anglers and more fishing line. Not only do I
need to worry about not hitting their lines or "getting too close" to them,
but I also find my paddle and occasionally my rudder fouled by old discarded
fishing line. Everywhere.

Oh, and when they're about to cast, they look impatient while I pass by. As
if that 10 seconds extra time for me to pass is going to cost them the "big
catch of the day". A few of the more ignorant ones don't even care - they
just cast off anyway.

This is the case with ALL of the rivers and smaller lakes nearby. I'm
beginning to wonder which is worse: jetski's or anglers...

/rant

Tracy writes:
[blah]

Read the rest of what I wrote here. Get down off your own elitist horse
for a moment.

--
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal
that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they
ought to be.

I read you loud and clear.

You have no problem labeling fisherman as illiterates.

You seek to enforce rules banning them from fishing.

You will be the first to whine when fisherman and other assorted people
place signs prohibiting kayak launching.

Mind your own business and paddle.

Professional Target wrote:

Tracy writes:
[blah]

Read the rest of what I wrote here. Get down off your own elitist horse
for a moment.

Tracy writes:

I read you loud and clear.

Apparently you do not.

You have no problem labeling fisherman as illiterates.

Since your own literacy is apparently in question, I shall refrain from
continuing this discussion with you. Instead, I'll let you read Rick's
reply in this thread which sums it up quit nicely.


--
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal
that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they
ought to be.