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Originally Posted by jazzman
They of course have to stay 150 away, but anyone trolling still has to abide by the right of way rules.
I did have several people crossing from my port fail to yield me the right of way yesterday (not fishing boats).
I'm not going to even uncover my boat today  |
You do realize that when fishermen are trolling, they are doing less than 2 MPH right? They are generally on a specific course.
Failure to yield, to me, seems kind of silly to suggest. You would be the one closing in on them at a higher rate of speed and if they change course because "you have the right of way"..... It might take them a minute or two.
Expecting them to full stop so you can fly by with "right of way" while they have tackle in the water is not going to happen either.