Hewhospeaksmuchbull Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 Invited to fish with someone on his boat. I haven't done this before and I am not sure of the Etiquette , the do's and dont's. The guy I'll be fishing with will be fly casting, while I'll be all conventional. So what would your expectations be if you where taking a fisherman out for his first time fishing from a boat? Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted November 18, 2019 Super User Posted November 18, 2019 I have taken fly fishermen out on my bass boat for guide trips. I also have fly fished. You will need to be very aware of the guy on the front deck since fly fishing puts as much line out on the back cast as it does on the front. If he is experienced, he will keep his casts fairly horizontal to the boat which will keep his line away from you. 3 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 18, 2019 Super User Posted November 18, 2019 Step #1 - Don't speak too much bull 4 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted November 18, 2019 Global Moderator Posted November 18, 2019 Take some food and drink to share and dont be late 3 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted November 18, 2019 Super User Posted November 18, 2019 Don't step on his seats. Don't cast in front of him. Ask him if he would like you to net for him. Offer him money for gas. Ask ahead of time how much gear you should bring. Ask him about helping launch or load the boat if you are experienced in backing a trailer. Don't ask or offer if you are uncomfortable doing it though. There are a ton of things you could cover but I think communication is the key. 3 Quote
Hewhospeaksmuchbull Posted November 18, 2019 Author Posted November 18, 2019 58 minutes ago, fishballer06 said: Step #1 - Don't speak too much bull Carp! It's the only thing I'm truly good at. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted November 18, 2019 Super User Posted November 18, 2019 Expect to be fishing shallow and perhaps very close to cover Wear sunglasses - all day. Good Luck ? A-Jay 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted November 18, 2019 Posted November 18, 2019 4 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: Don't step on his seats. Don't cast in front of him. Ask him if he would like you to net for him. Offer him money for gas. Ask ahead of time how much gear you should bring. Ask him about helping launch or load the boat if you are experienced in backing a trailer. Don't ask or offer if you are uncomfortable doing it though. There are a ton of things you could cover but I think communication is the key. Well said. Quote
RAMBLER Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 Since he will be fly fishing, were a wide brim hat.? 1 Quote
Dangerfield Posted November 20, 2019 Posted November 20, 2019 Give him as much space as possible and keep your head on a swivel. As AJAY mentioned, you'll be finishing shallow and in my experience in no more than 10' of water. Fly Fishing is a riot, you should give it a try. I went out with a supplier who fly fishes exclusively, he took me to a private camp with stocked ponds and it's was an exhilarating experience. Caught a half dozen brookies on my first outing. Quote
Hewhospeaksmuchbull Posted November 20, 2019 Author Posted November 20, 2019 Goes to buy fly reel and rod! Can anyone suggest a budget minded fly casting setup? Bananas are nasty! Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted November 20, 2019 Global Moderator Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Hewhospeaksmuchbull said: Goes to buy fly reel and rod! Can anyone suggest a budget minded fly casting setup? Bananas are nasty! Pflueger medalist Quote
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