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Cuz · #1 04-28-2012, 01:06 PM

Last week, on this web-site, I was made aware of the meaning of the word mugging. I laughed. But late yesterday afternoon was no laughing matter. Because I only had a short while to fish I decided to fore-go my waders and fish from the bank. Not ten minutes later some idiot in waders walked upstream across from me and threw a spinner eight feet from my feet. I asked him if he was joking. Apparently he wasn't because the next cast was six feet away. Then I lost it. I told him he had the whole river to fish and to stay out of my little area. He got mouthy with me. I was so furious I told him I would wade across the river with my clothes on and break his rod in half. I can see now how a mugging can get the nicest guys easily bent out of shape. He walked off mumbling but I retained my spot with pride. I eventually caught two rainbows which I released. First time for everything. Like I taught my two sons. There are a**holes all over the place. Just don't act like one or become one. So far, so good.

NJ Dave · #2 04-28-2012, 01:10 PM

I usually ask them if they know how to swim. The answer is usually yes, why? And my response is because I am going to throw you I'm the ****n river. They soon walk away.

Cuz · #3 04-28-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Dave

I usually ask them if they know how to swim. The answer is usually yes, why? And my response is because I am going to throw you I'm the ****n river. They soon walk away.

MY MAN!

FISHOFF · #4 04-28-2012, 01:20 PM

You want to see mugging? try the Salmon River in NY during salmon season, it's a riot. I was on the river several years back were I saw a confrontation when a local got into it with other fisherman, when I saw the gun on his hip it was time to leave. I saw a guy with 4 huge split shot imbeded in his head from a cast across river, it is not for the squimish,lol.

Capt. Lou · #5 04-28-2012, 01:24 PM

That a boy Cuz, stand your ground! I'm gonna develop my anti mugging skills '& follow your example!

Skunk City · #6 04-28-2012, 02:42 PM

LOL you trout guys are no joke! I'm staying away from the streams forever!

Great report!

Wilson · #7 04-28-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunk City

LOL you trout guys are no joke! I'm staying away from the streams forever!

Great report!

How would you react to a guy in a yak bumping into you on the Passaic or on a lake!!?

Lard Almighty · #8 04-28-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHOFF

You want to see mugging? try the Salmon River in NY during salmon season, it's a riot. I was on the river several years back were I saw a confrontation when a local got into it with other fisherman, when I saw the gun on his hip it was time to leave. I saw a guy with 4 huge split shot imbeded in his head from a cast across river, it is not for the squimish,lol.

At least they're going for 30 lb. salmon. Here in NJ it's for 10" hatchery-reared trout.

Skunk City · #9 04-28-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson

How would you react to a guy in a yak bumping into you on the Passaic or on a lake!!?

Touché. I have not had it happen yet but when I do, I'm calling in you guys for reinforcement lol.

Wilson · #10 04-29-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Skunk City

Touché. I have not had it happen yet but when I do, I'm calling in you guys for reinforcement lol.

Don't call me I just move if someone Jerzey's me.

Fishing for me is supposed to be fun and relaxing.
Other peoples lack of respect and courtesy ain't nothing new, nor do I let it bother me.