River Etiquette

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Something we should all remember is how to act with other anglers.....

The subject of river etiquette is atouchy one. While one angler might think an action is all right,another angler could be extremely offended. The following willdemonstrate some common points in the world of fishing and etiquette,dealing with both bank anglers and boaters.

First and foremost, on a busyriver, it is a common occurrence for the launch ramp area to becomecongested. When there are multiple boats attempting to launch at thesame time, be courteous, and do everything in a timely fashion. Don'tsit at the ramp, tying flies on, or having long conversations withother anglers. Do your best to get into the rotation, and launch theboat efficiently. Once the boat is in the water, pull it out of the wayif you can, so others can launch. If space is tight, then leave thelaunch area, as not to obstruct others trying to launch. Doing all thisin a timely, efficient manner will make things run smoothly in themorning, setting the mood for the day.

Once on the water, you'llcome across many different scenarios. For example, when an angler isfishing a small piece of water, you should try to find another place tofish, or patiently wait your turn. If there is good water near-by thenfish that for awhile, giving ample room to the other angler. In no wayshould the other angler go out of his way while fishing because of you.He has certain unspoken 'rights' to that water, since he was therefirst. This is a general rule that should be followed all of the time.Sometimes I'll ask an angler if I can jump in behind him, or if heminds if I fish a certain area. I do this when I think there's a chancethat the angler might be offended if I fished near him.

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Thanks to Shane Kohlbeck for this info

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The three knots to know

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We all need to know what knot to use and where. Here are three essentials that you should know.

PERFECTION LOOP

For a right handed person start withapproximately seven inches of line extending to the right between thethumb and forefinger of your left hand. Pinch the line between you leftthumb and fore finger. Push the line back towards the left so it formsa loop with the shortest piece coming to rest against your forefinger.Pinch the loop lightly in the left hand and with your right hand closethe loop until the loop is about three quarters of an inch above thefinger. Now take the short piece loosely over your thumb to the leftand slide between forefinger and three quarter inch loop, making surethis second loop is lower than the first. At this point, pull the shortpiece down between the two loops you have just formed and pinch withthe left sides of your thumb and forefinger. Whith the thumb andforefinger of your right hand, reach through the taller loop frombehind and firmly grasp the short loop. With your left hand, grab thelong piece and pull down to complete the perfection loop.

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Thanks to Woody Woodland for this info!

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This guy is hooked

Loose moose: Fishing trip nets more than trout

Todd Jamison certainly enjoys fly fishing, so do I, but every lunch hour! I suspect his job is not to interesting, perhaps he should take up fishing for a living.

Rapid City Journal - On a recent fly fishing trip the North Tongue River, near Burgess Junction, Wyo., I encountered two of the giants next to state Highway 14. Well within camera range. The moose were not alone; on a 2-mile stretch of the highway, there were deer all ...

Thanks to Drew Bracken for this report.

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