A Little Lake Etiquette Would be Nice
This year has been the busiest I have ever seen on Lake Guntersville, the visitors to our fishing industry here in North Alabama appears to be very strong. The problem is the fishing is average at best and most the visitors can't find fish on their own, most these folks are from states and lakes that are small yet deep and everyone fishes the bank most of the day! Guntersville is a shallow lake and as the fish migrate past the spawn the bank bangers can't get a bite and don't know what to do to develop a pattern that catches fish!
The problem is they start riding around the lake looking for a gathering of boats, or a guide like me leading fishermen and they start cutting in front of those who appear to be knowledgeable or catching fish! Well folks I'm here to tell you that acting like this is extremely rude, not to mention that not all folks are as forgiving as I am! I can't tell you how many times this week my clients and I were rudely cut off by fisherman. I'm not talking about someone moving in a hundred yards ahead of you, I'm talking about fishermen cutting between boats 20 yards apart because they watched someone catch a fish! This action lacks class and makes for some bad feelings toward those visitors that act this way! It might be different if the person cutting you off like this would even say would you mind if I joined you at least there would be an acceptance or denial.
The lake is so crowded that it's time for all to be considerate of each other, acting like it's OK to just cut 20 feet in front of you is wrong, it's a sign of bad manners and poor decision making. Fishing etiquette is fairly simple, just act and treat others like you would want to be treated and I am sure that your lake etiquette will improve!
Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service
www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com
Email: bassguide@comcast.net
Call: 256 759 2270
Captain Mike Gerry