Mr.Slickfish
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How close is too close?
I dont know if there is a reg, an unwritten rule, an unspoken courtesy, or nothing at all in place. Here's my question. I've been fishing (in my yak) an area frequented by jet skis. For the most part, we can keep pretty clear of each other...and both of us get our fun in. The last week or so, there has been a small group of them that I feel are getting WAY too close to me...going way too fast...to be that close. I feel like if I can hit you with my buzzbait (30+ yds) your invading my space, and jeopardizing both of our safety. How close is too close? Am I off base here?
post edited by Mr.Slickfish - 2012/08/14 12:37:22
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 12:44:31
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It is illegal to.
Operate a watercraft in a reckless, negligent or dangerous manner. Boats must be operated at a rate of speed that does not endanger the life or property of any person.
Operate a boat at greater than slow, no wake speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, docks, launch ramps, swimmers or downed skiers, persons wading in the water, anchored, moored or drifting boats and floats. Slow, no-wake speed is the slowest possible speed of a motorboat required to maintain maneuverability so that the wake or wash created by the motorboat on the surface is minimal.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 12:49:39
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Are you fishing PI bay?
From PaFBC:
Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
- Through the Erie Harbor Entrance between the North Pierhead Light (foghorn) and Inter Range Tower.
- In the area adjacent to the Erie Public Dock, extending from the Erie Sand and Gravel Company on the west to the Continental Grain Company piers on the east. The restricted area will include the Canal Basin and extend northward to the harbor line.
- Within the boundaries of Presque Isle State Park, including the waters of Marina and Misery Bays and the waters along the bay and lake shore for a distance of 500 feet from the shore.
HTH
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 12:51:57
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...and NO, you aren't off base!
On the internet, EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion!
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 13:11:15
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Pretty cut and dried... they shouldn't be doing it.
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Mr.Slickfish
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 13:51:40
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Thanks. Those duuds scare the crap out of me. I've taken to wearing my orange hunting hat while fishing.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 14:13:12
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My float tube is blaze orange for that very reason... too many boats getting way to close for comfort.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 14:44:16
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 15:18:23
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bet if you pop off a few times at them with a paintball gun they will get the hint!
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 17:04:01
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I'd say if you can hit 'em with a Cleo go for it, just make sure you have your drag set right I bet one of those can fight pretty good...
Curiosity killed the cat, but for awhile I was a suspect.
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Mr.Slickfish
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 19:07:09
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My drag is always set to jet ski...I GARUNTEE I could yank duud off his.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 20:48:35
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Mr.Slickfish
My drag is always set to jet ski...I GARUNTEE I could yank duud off his.
PROVE IT And if you don't have pics, it didn't happen. After all, you ARE the most interesting snaggr alive. Just sayin'...  LMAO
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 21:21:56
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I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/14 21:34:25
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slabdaddy
Mr.Slickfish
My drag is always set to jet ski...I GARUNTEE I could yank duud off his.
PROVE IT
And if you don't have pics, it didn't happen.
After all, you ARE the most interesting snaggr alive.
Just sayin'...
LMAO
I've never seen anyone else more accurate with a spoon than Slick, and he can launch a 2/5 oz. cleo furthar than most can with a 2/3 oz. Bh
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/18 14:03:11
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Slick, I see your Forester every time I go down to the peninsula. I have been fishing just a few parking lots up from where I see you. I see the same jet skis you do and I agree with you that they are a little too close. If it were not for the buoy near me, they'd probably run me down. However, to be fair, I feel the need to say that it's not just them. Some of the recreational yakers have come pretty close, too. They don't make waves, but a couple have cruised right over my line and one even hit my popper with her paddle.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/18 20:59:12
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BH, I don't doubt that he could, but would he? And if he does, I HAVE GOT TO SEE PICS! HAHAHAHAHAHA! And he accepted the challenge. You all saw it. The pressure is on... Go Get 'EM SLICK! (This could get real interesting)          
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Mr.Slickfish
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/18 23:15:32
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while it's fun to think about...even maybe dream about...maybe even daydream about....maybe even****the hammer.....
As much as Id like to....I wouldn't pull a cleo loaded trigger on em...They are just dumb....and uniformed...if I can get em to slow to 15, I;ll tell em the rulz......
For the record...I really could hit em at 50mph....and snatch his arse off too....my equipment / aim is bad arse.....not kidding.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/19 15:03:28
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Mr.Slickfish
while it's fun to think about...even maybe dream about...maybe even daydream about....maybe even **** the hammer.....
As much as Id like to....I wouldn't pull a cleo loaded trigger on em...They are just dumb....and uniformed...if I can get em to slow to 15, I;ll tell em the rulz......
For the record...I really could hit em at 50mph....and snatch his arse off too....my equipment / aim is bad arse.....not kidding.
HAHAHA! I'm sure you could. BH swears by your jedi-like skill with a cleo! I was just playin' anyway. Like you said, it is fun to think about, and it would be funny to see someone else do it, but wouldn't want to pull the cleo loaded trigger myself! I do agree that someone needs to teach them the rules if they aren't morally mature enough to figure it out for themselves. Aside from being against the law, it is rude as all get-out. Jet skiers do the same thing to me on the river. Drives me nuts. I've thought about sending a 1/4oz jig at a few of them myself. LOL!
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 01:32:14
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Little Cleo???? Sounds like double Cowgirl time to me. Now that will leave a mark.
Mike
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 08:59:04
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 11:38:07
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Kama sutra...that was good, A double cowgirl is a huge double-bladed (twin #10's) musky bucktail.
B**** 1990,
Was she HOT??? : )
Mike
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 15:57:22
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HAHAHA! TY for the clarification! the last half of that got bleeped out so I have no idea what you were saying there.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 20:50:32
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As others have written , there are regs and I understand the reason why regs are needed, but one would think common courtesy should kick in.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 21:03:16
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fish5000
As others have written , there are regs and I understand the reason why regs are needed, but one would think common courtesy should kick in.
+1 But so many people have their craniums permanently engulfed by thier colons. Obviously their parents didn't beat them enough as children.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 21:04:40
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Fish5000, where did you get your avatar? It looks like the Morton Salt girl's sexy sister Sally...
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Mr.Slickfish
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/20 22:48:35
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fish5000
As others have written , there are regs and I understand the reason why regs are needed, but one would think common courtesy should kick in.
That was kinda my idea...if....like myself, if ya didnt know the regs....ud think theyd have the common sense to steer a little more clear. I think Rap said a few years back "common sense is uncommon"
post edited by Mr.Slickfish - 2012/08/20 22:49:47
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/21 08:42:29
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Make a few copies of the regs and tuck one behind the windshield wiper of each wave runner trailer you see. I'm guessing that would mean hitting a ton of launches. Maybe try to figure out what launch they are taking off from, and hit the ones there. If it is from one of the marinas, contact them to make an announcement. If that all fails, contact the PFBC. I'm guessing like your local police, if a complaint is made, they will follow up on it. Have them on speed dial while you are out. It is one thing when they are just being annoying, another when it comes to the safety of others.
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/23 10:27:16
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slabdaddy
Fish5000, where did you get your avatar? It looks like the Morton Salt girl's sexy sister Sally...
I'm fairly certain it was forwarded to me from one of the board members [John]. Thanks John! BTW slabdaddy, I like your anology of "craniums being permanently engulfed by their colons". It's a really nice way of saying ****heads! New parents, let the beatings begin!
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/23 21:50:20
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Re:How close is too close?
2012/08/24 08:24:47
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Jet skis are dumb! Period.
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