Passaic river motorboaters: time to rant

[NorthJerzyG]

Originally Posted by buzzbaiter

They wave, smile and say hello as if its a social event. I'm there to fish, not make friends or make small talk.

I think this is part of the problem I ran into yesterday. Instead of talking and sharing some knowledge on a sport we all like, most fisherman become territorial douches.

And, yes, after seeing it from both sides, shore fisherman are jealous of boaters. However, having access to more water, boaters should be considerate a shore fishers limited space. But, that's just me..............

[tm1119]

Yup. No respect for the people fishing from land. I once had a guy in a kayak literally paddle over my line. My friend then proceed to cast his rapala about 2 feet from the guys head.

[lunkertaker]

I have a boat and always respect both boaters and land-locked anglers territory...just saying

IMO the jet skiers, not so much of a problem in the fresh water here in NJ, but a real pain in the ARSE in coastal places here, are my real pet peeve.

Disturbing the water and killing the fishing is unacceptable, but we all know we have to deal with it from time to time as those that typically do it are not fishermen and don't know any better.

BUT, those A-holes that we all encounter now and then...A RANT in certainly in order and always remember to given them the NJ State BIRD! Can't stop em but extending the NJ Salute may be your only consolation.

[ithaca10]

Where are the motorboaters launching from?

[NorthJerzyG]

With a johnboat, anywhere I want, lol.............

As long as its legal. But the trolling motor doesn't scare any fish.

Also, there are quite a few homes in the river. People may just be launching from their back yard docks.