Would you help your fellow anler - when fishing a tournament?

[Long Mike]

A fisherman has a problem with his boat and is stranded.  He may or mat not be fishing in your tournament.  What would you do?

[Carrington]

id help them, ive pulled in other boat before.  id like people to do the same for me if my motor doesnt start.

[RobbyZ5001]

My answer would depend on a lot. I know it makes me look like a horrible person, but I am being honest. If he was in immediate danger I would help him without a doubt as soon as possible. If he was safe, and there were other people around I would pass him by for the time being. 

[Hammer 4]

My answer would depend on a lot. I know it makes me look like a horrible person, but I am being honest. If he was in immediate danger I would help him without a doubt as soon as possible. If he was safe, and there were other people around I would pass him by for the time being.

Just curious here...But what IF everyone thought that way..? And what IF you needed help..?

[J Francho]

On Champlain, two of our boats helped a guy with a capsized racing sailboat.  Dude was half in the bag.  Both boats finished in the money.

[RobbyZ5001]

My answer would depend on a lot. I know it makes me look like a horrible person, but I am being honest. If he was in immediate danger I would help him without a doubt as soon as possible. If he was safe, and there were other people around I would pass him by for the time being.

Just curious here...But what IF everyone thought that way..? And what IF you needed help..?

I would just hope not everyone is as selfish as I am.

[grimlin]

Do onto others as you would like to be treated. I Live that Motto.

Never hurts to stop and ask if they are OK. That would be on my conscience.

[OHIO]

On Champlain, two of our boats helped a guy with a capsized racing sailboat. Dude was half in the bag. Both boats finished in the money.

That's karma at it's finest right there.

[5bass]

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[SirSnookalot]

This is not a question about fishing but about how I approach life.  Only to side track to make a point, I knew of people in my business that I knew were struggling to make a living.  I gave them accounts to help them out, I never felt I was taking money out of my pocket, I was doing fine.

Back on the point, yes I would help any angler in distress.  I'm not a tourney fisherman but from what I gather most tournaments I read about have very little to deal with making a real living, the reward is more in bragging rights.

A fish over helping someone out, for me it's a no brainer.

[fishfordollars]

No choice here, you have to stop and render aid.

[Grey Wolf]

Definately help them.

[lazeebum]

I stop and help.  It ain't no fun being broke down on the water or anywher else for that matter.

[Grey Wolf]

My answer would depend on a lot. I know it makes me look like a horrible person, but I am being honest. If he was in immediate danger I would help him without a doubt as soon as possible. If he was safe, and there were other people around I would pass him by for the time being.

Just curious here...But what IF everyone thought that way..? And what IF you needed help..?

I would just hope not everyone is as selfish as I am.

SAD.

[b.Lee]

In my club it is mandatory to help any club angler, if you pass him up while stranded you are automatically disqualified from the tournament and may go under review of the board.

[5bass]

Hey Mike, one question...is this guy broke down before or after I have a limit in the boat?

;D  Just kidding of course. I will always help someone on the water.

[frogtog]

Yes I helped two different boats in two days on Kentucky Lake last week. One of the guy's was in 3rd place so I took him and his fish and hauled them in .

And if you are talking about putting them on fish? yes I gave up a first place win last month so a friend could go to Kentucky Lake as AOY. I had already qualified in another district.

[preach4bass]

You've got to help them.  It's like seeing someone on the side of the road broke down.  You've got to stop and see if you can help change a tire, give them a ride, or let them use your cell phone to call for professional assistance.  You've just got to help them.  It's the right thing to do.

[Bass XL]

Do onto others as you would like to be treated. I Live that Motto.

Never hurts to stop and ask if they are OK. That would be on my conscience.

No better way to put it. +10 grim

[Chris W]

This one is a no brainier you have to stop and help, unless it is that punk that has been buzzing around you all day on that worthless jet ski ;D

[stratos 375]

In the 30 years I've had a bass boat, I've stopped & given assistance about a half dozen times, There's also about the same number of times that I didn't. Also because of the damages that could  occur to either parties boat from towing, I'm very hesitant to get involved in that type of situation.

As always , I'd stop & investigate. Someone injured, or any type of medical emergency, it's a no brainer, yes.

However, if I had spent 2 days practicing, hotel rooms, 3 hour drive one way to the lake, entry fees etc. , and I come across Billy Bob & his cousin Gomer who had a six pack of Pabst for breakfast & forgot to fill their gas can, tough luck.

I'd offer to call someone for them, that's about it.

It just depends on the situation. I've been stranded on the water a few times myself & know how depressing it can be.

[SDoolittle]

In the 30 years I've had a bass boat, I've stopped & given assistance about a half dozen times, There's also about the same number of times that I didn't. Also because of the damages that could occur to either parties boat from towing, I'm very hesitant to get involved in that type of situation.

As always , I'd stop & investigate. Someone injured, or any type of medical emergency, it's a no brainer, yes.

However, if I had spent 2 days practicing, hotel rooms, 3 hour drive one way to the lake, entry fees etc. , and I come across Billy Bob & his cousin Gomer who had a six pack of Pabst for breakfast & forgot to fill their gas can, tough luck.

I'd offer to call someone for them, that's about it.

It just depends on the situation. I've been stranded on the water a few times myself & know how depressing it can be.

I agree 100%.

I was fishing a tournament in Texas a few months ago, and the wind was blowing like crazy. My partner and I thought we heard someone yelling, but we were unable to identify the source. A little while later, we noticed several puffs of smoke coming from the far (downwind) side of the lake. We fought the wind and waves to the other side where we found a young couple and their three year old child stranded. The puffs of smoke we had seen turned out to be them signaling by discharging a fire extinguisher into the air. Their motor had died, and the wind pushed them across the lake and nearly capsized their boat. It was no easy chore getting them out of there, but it was obviously the right thing to do. We spent the last 90 minutes of tournament fishing time towing them back to the ramp.

Another time, I was fishing a tournament in Kentucky. It was maybe 9:00 AM when another boat pulled up beside me. They had been out night fishing all night, and they had obviously been drinking. Their boat was now out of gas, and we were probably five miles from the ramp. The lake was calm, the weather was nice, and the trolling motor battery still had life. I pointed them in the direction of the ramp and continued fishing. No way was I going to give up the morning bite to tow two drunks in who had failed to fill their gas tank.

[fishermantony]

I would help them.  If I was in the thick of a competition and it may affect my results it might get me upset, but I don't think I could sleep right if I didn't at least try to help someone in need.  Last year in a club tourney I ran out of gas about 8 miles from the launch, my stubbornness and embarrassment kept me from waiving anyone down.  Several boats passed me until a really great couple in our club drove by and towed us.

[fishermantony]

In my club it is mandatory to help any club angler, if you pass him up while stranded you are automatically disqualified from the tournament and may go under review of the board.

That's a good rule!

[senile1]

It goes without saying that you have to help.  I always have a couple of paddles handy to fling to disabled boats as I drive by on plane at wide open throttle.