How not to be "That Guy"

[stuman]

Ok, I am a newbie and don’t know what this means.

I think he means, follow your line. "no angle - no tangle".

Some boats drift stern first and others drift bow first. Keep your line in front of you and it will prevent tangles.

 

[DBG]

I wish I had a dollar for every time I've said "please slide to you left" as my line starts going around the corner and up the side. Seems to always be at least one who "owns" the corner.

 

[the SLIDER]

"that guy" makes the world go round . . .

BD is full of them.

 

[Rubberhook2]

Before the trip even starts...

Most boats will have an established location in which to line up while waiting to board. These boats will typically post a sign on the sidewalk with the boats name showing where to line up for that particular boat. While some boats provide the boarding order based on when the trip was booked the majority are first come first serve so it's not unusual to show up and already have 10 guys in line waiting in anticipation of a long awaited trip. Just take your spot in line and introduce yourself to your fellow passengers.

DO NOT be the guy who feels entitled and places his gear at the front of the line, in front of others who may have been waiting there for several hours. The "Hey, we are all going to end up on the same boat" crap just won't fly. That move, which I have seen many times, is the equivalent of having "That Guy" tattooed on your forehead....

 

[yakdout]

Before the trip even starts...

Most boats will have an established location in which to line up while waiting to board. These boats will typically post a sign on the sidewalk with the boats name showing where to line up for that particular boat. While some boats provide the boarding order based on when the trip was booked the majority are first come first serve so it's not unusual to show up and already have 10 guys in line waiting in anticipation of a long awaited trip. Just take your spot in line and introduce yourself to your fellow passengers.

DO NOT be the guy who feels entitled and places his gear at the front of the line, in front of others who may have been waiting there for several hours. The "Hey, we are all going to end up on the same boat" crap just won't fly. That move, which I have seen many times, is the equivalent of having "That Guy" tattooed on your forehead....

Yep. If you want to be the first one on get there earlier.

 

[Jose Caballero]

Before the trip even starts...

Most boats will have an established location in which to line up while waiting to board. These boats will typically post a sign on the sidewalk with the boats name showing where to line up for that particular boat. While some boats provide the boarding order based on when the trip was booked the majority are first come first serve so it's not unusual to show up and already have 10 guys in line waiting in anticipation of a long awaited trip. Just take your spot in line and introduce yourself to your fellow passengers.

DO NOT be the guy who feels entitled and places his gear at the front of the line, in front of others who may have been waiting there for several hours. The "Hey, we are all going to end up on the same boat" crap just won't fly. That move, which I have seen many times, is the equivalent of having "That Guy" tattooed on your forehead....

Or the other classic, starting a separate line. On one hand it’s all good and I’m not looking for a fight, but on the other hand, making lines seems like pretty standard procedure, even for preschoolers…

 

[Hawgboy]

If you start with problems at the ramp to board , that boat going to get smaller by the day

 

[Bill W]

On half day boats fishing cut bait, I've been told to leave my rod at the rail when rebaiting.

When fishing live bait I take my rod to the bait tank. If you leave it at the rail, someone will knock it over as they shuffle with the drift.

Difference is 1/2 day and long range.

 

[plj46]

Don’t stop stepping toward the bow when fishing the slide.

That makes no sense.I'd like to see somebody try it.Tangle the whole boat in seconds.

 

[C-4 Fishing]

“This is my number on the rail.”

 

[Rubberhook2]

People need to understand that they could be "that guy" before they ever step foot on the boat....

 

[Rubberhook2]

Please do not bungie cord your rod in one of the stern corners before we have even left the harbor to signify that will be your fishing spot for the entirety of the trip....

 

[Rubberhook2]

Please be courteous to others who may also want to take a shower. I don't care how long it takes you to rub one out...don't occupy one of the showers for 45 minutes....

 

[Wandering Blues]

DON’T throw iron from the stern.

DON’T leave your gear unattended.

If someone has a BFT at color, DON’T drop your jig/bait anywhere near them.

DO work with your fellow passengers as a team.

DO take care of your crew.

DO have fun. If you wanna get pissed off and beat yourself up, well, that’s what golf is for.

 

[Arima-bob]

If you enter the jackpot and win, you MUST give it all to the crew, or else you’ll forever be "that guy"

 

[lastcast619]

For folks casting lures with others on the bow, do you yell "going out" or something similar each cast?

 

[Rubberhook2]

Even if one guy is hooking 90% of the bluefin do not corner the captain in the wheelhouse and in your most whiny sniveler voice cry out "It's just not fair..."

Yes, that really happened....

 

[Cubeye]

Don’t forget, when you’re hooked up and in a good tangle with braid , free spool is your
Friend.

That would be "controlled free spool" to prevent burning someone off? Or free spool to burn your way out of the tangle? I've seen both.

 

[jer dog]

That would be "controlled free spool" to prevent burning someone off? Or free spool to burn you way out of the tangle? I've seen both.

I just put that just to troll, and see how many I Can hook, but control free spool
Works great, if everyone is on the same page.

 

[Cubeye]

I just put that just to troll, and see how many I Can hook, but control free spool
Works great, if everyone is on the same page.

It works well.
We use it on the AA all the time. When you are in a tangle the Decks tell you to free spool. Loose lines will not burn anyone off, and that gives them time to untangle with no losses.

And NO the hooked fish will not make a fast run to make their escape. They simply swim away at a normal pace.

 

[Cactus Chris]

Added a few:

Don't use green braid.
Don't cast over someone thats hooked up with a fish.
FOLLOW YOUR LINE.
Don't bring your set up to the bait tank and clog up the area.
If you can't cast a jig you have no business being in the bow.
And always tip the crew.

Every sportboat seminar I've ever attended, the crew recommends bringing your rod to the bait tank vertically with enough line out so you can hold your hook in your free hand. Leaving them lying everywhere is the worst thing you can do. I hate it when people leave their rods unattended on the rail

 

[4bruce]

Do tips 50%. Cash

 

[andrewr]

For folks casting lures with others on the bow, do you yell "going out" or something similar each cast?

I try to hook people going by so I would rather surprise them.

 

[Cactus Chris]

For folks casting lures with others on the bow, do you yell "going out" or something similar each cast?

I'd say it depends how many people are around. I always keep eye contact with my jig when it's behind me so I know if there's anyone near it. If there is, I will definitely make a call. If nobody is in the vicinity it's pointless. And I've been hooked good a couple times by jigs

 

[MikeC.]

On half day boats fishing cut bait, I've been told to leave my rod at the rail when rebaiting.

When fishing live bait I take my rod to the bait tank. If you leave it at the rail, someone will knock it over as they shuffle with the drift.

cut bait = rod goes with u too unless u dont care if it goes over the rail or falls on the deck