What have people done in your boat to make you madder than....

[Reels]

I have taken people fishing in my boat that have burned holes in the carpet, put their ciggerets out on the side, thrown trash overboard and stuff like that.

What are some other pet peeves out there?


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[Mckoz]

Definitely, without a doubt making a huge mess in the boat with nightcrawlers - geez wash your hands and use one of the towels!

[Dan]

Sunflower seeds......

[ezmarc]

I had someone knock a speaker cover off, while jigging for eyes, then stand on it until it was pulverized rather than look down to see what he was stepping on and then not say anything about it or offer to help with the gas or dock fees. This was a "BASS" fisherman so I should have known better.

[scooter]

Sunflower seed shells, is a big one! Dead minnows and nightcrawlers that some how get mashed into carpet!Half eaten snack bars tucked into pockets and storage areas.Soda cans and water bottles left on floor.They came into the boat in a bag they should leave in a bag.The worst one was letting a buddy borrow boat for day.Did not remove all of fish he caught from live well at end of day.Small perch make a big stink after a day or two of bakeing in a live well!It took two weeks of cleaning and flushing to get all the smell out!Needless to say boat doesnt get loaned out anymore.

[2DOGS]

People who mooch rides to the faraway places cause their boats too small, then when you fill up with the 35 gallons of gas, they are nowhere around, certainly not picking up the worm bedding or the minnows they smashed into the carpet. Then they conveniently forget their tacklebox so they can "borrow" some of yours. Certainly not picking up the sunflower or pumpkin seed shells they can't seem to spit OVER the side, nor pick up the lunch and candy wrappers that are everywhere or leaving a trail in the water as you run to another spot! Deciding the aerator on their baitwell made too much noise so turned it off. 3 dz minnows get a little pucky in the heat! Turn the seats WITHOUT using the release lever. But the best (or worst), my boat is tied to the dock, guy pulls up behind to let another off, thinks he has it in reverse, hits the throttle. I now have a 16' Navigator sitting 3/4 of the way in my boat!! That'll ruin your day!!

[eyegetit]

Many years ago I took my (ex) girlfriend's father out on my boat. I don't drink beer when I'm on the water, but when he asked if he could bring a cooler for himself I said sure. I caught him trying to sink an empty beer bottle in the lake. In shock and amazement I asked him what he thought he was doing? He replied that as long as you sink 'em...who will know the difference? I WANTED to tell him that if he tried that again I'd be sinking HIM in the lake. Instead, I promptly replied that they have trash barrels at the ramp and I don't mind keeping them in the boat until then. I never offered to fish with him again.

[rickn]

I used to take a "buddy" with me that tends to get drunk. Last time he went, he pulled my boat. When we got to the hotel, he couldn't walk without hanging on to something. That was the LAST time. I also got to clean his cans out of the boat.

[BlackSilver]

Couple of guys outfished me in my own boat. Jerks! :-)

Life's too short to keep lists of things that make you mad. Lighten up.

SET the hook!!!

Hans

[CJHughes@Norstan.com]

Jumped from the dock into my Wooden floor Starcraft , Same idot broke three of his rods the same day setting the hook .

[Thom]

We typically burn between 100 and 120 gallons of gas a day for an offshore trip so not being there to pony up at the pump ranks high on the never again list, but if a fellow really wants to guarantee that he'll never set foot on my boat again all he has to do is get stupid drunk while aboard. I can live with just about anything else, and I used to drink like a fish myself, but these days all it takes is a bit of slurred words and the end of my limited patience has been reached. Of course that doesn't mean that the folks I fish with are tea-totalers, of course they will blast a brew or two during the day, nothing wrong with that even if I don't.

Thom

[chadk66]

I had three young kids out with me one day last year. We had made a several mile run in pretty rough going to our next fishing spot. We got to a spot that was out of the wind and nice and calm so the kids got up and moved around to their positions. One of the lads who will remain unamed, got up and kinda leaned/sat on the gunwale. He had the typical baggy pants on that the kids wear now days. Well a couple minutes later I see this puddle on the floor beside his foot. I looked up thinking he had spilled his pop. Well nobody had any pop open. Well needless to say he had sat there and peed down his pants leg and it ran all over the boat floor. All he had to do was ask to go ashore.

[Reels]

This is therapy Hans,

We are dealing with our anger by writing it down so we may go on with life...Next string will be "What did your mother do to make you mad.."

Just having fun. As you can see, most of us laugh at it now..

Love the one about the kid peeing in the boat!!

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[jim]

We also have had Houdini with us when it came time to fill up the boat gas. It's amazing how my buddies disappear when its a floating gas dock!! :) My partner in the boat has found a sign that it neatly mounted for all to see in the boat: This boat runs on gas, not on Thanks.
The worse thing we've had that seemed to take months to get rid of was peanut shells. They were in everything!! No more peanuts!!

[Nordicron]

Boy that "Boat runs on gas not on thanks" sign is nice. I would have to say guys letting northerns slime all over your carpet really urks me and once took a guy out and when we got back to the dock I told him to hold the boat while I got the truck well it was a little windy that day, I got backed into water and here was my boat loosly tied up just banging against the pier while he was just standing there watching the birds.

[Bad Finger]

Nothing worse than "Mountain Glue"...I mean "Mountain Dew" in the carpet. Worm dirt, mushed minnows, crawlers are nothing!

[s.f.]

a few years back in a pwt event, i was in a situation where my pattern had taken a major flop and with the clock ticking against me, my nerves were stretched to the limit. with a gun at my head and the money quickly being washed away, i didn't need a reminder of how tight things were gettin'. but a reminder i had...
my partner had a watch on that beeped on the half hour and hour. of course, in a panic, it seemed it beeped every five minutes. i finally couldn't take anymore "bleepin'" beepin'. i made up a story that my watch had stopped and i needed his so i could manage our time better.
well, his mouth hung wide open in disbelief, when the watch was flying through the air and splashed out of sight. i assured him it would be replaced immediately on shore and that now i could work without the constant reminder of how the clock was against us. we had a good laugh out of it and lo behold, i figured out what was up with
walleyes and we ended up winnin' a bunch of money afterall.
no more "bleepin' beepin' watches" in my boat!

#49

[Peanut]

I've enjoyed going through the post - it's kinda nice to know that we "boat owners" all have similar problems when dealing with "boat riders".

I will add three to the list:

1. This actually happened in my boat - we were anchored, jigging, and we wanted to move to a new spot. I asked the guy in front to pull up anchor. The bottom of the lake was mucky, and he hauled the anchor - full of mud, guck, duck crap and God knows what else into my boat. He never shook any of the muck off, and couldn't understand why I barked at him. I try to be easy-going, but this did get to me.

2. I'm not sure why this bugs me, but it does - some guys go to sit down in their seats like they're flopping into bed at home. I swear someone's gonna drive the post right through the floor. I don't know if it causes damage, but why do it? It just bugs me.

3. This relates to actually going out to fish - and there's 4,5,6 or whatever people, and you, and your boat, and someone's decided let's go fishing. Then, someone else decides that aw shucks, everyone can fit, and well, we don't all need licenses, 'cuz who wants to spend $25 when this is the only time they'll use it, and blaw, blaw, blaw.

I'm so mad at this point I'm thinking of pulling a plug out so it won't start. My position is, my boat fits 4, and my boat does not go without me, so three more can come - if they have a license. How they decide, I don't care. If they want to take turns, fine, but I have no interest in trying to accomodate everyone at the same time, or sit on shore while others have a turn. It's my boat.

Guys, be honest - I sometimes feel a little guilty afterwards - but just thinking about these times gets me worked up again - so it does bother me. How do you feel about, and deal with, these situations. If I'm out of line, I want to know.

derrek.

CANADIAN WALLEYE OPEN UP AND SAY "EH"!

[tj1n]

1. Houdini's at the pump.

2. Cannot control their own lines when trolling or whatever. Therefore they are either tangled with you or the anchor or the trolling motor (which they always fail to tell you.)

3. Sit and watch while you load the boat, dock the boat, prep the equip., unload / clean the boat.......on and on and on and on~

4. Can't keep their food / beverages in their mouth or containers.

5. BAIT smashed in the floor.

6. Mud on their feet when they enter the boat......duh!

That's about enough of this~

TJ

[Goldpig]

We have all experienced Houdini's, but if you invite someone to go fishing to you still feel they should contribute to the gas fund? I guess personally I appreciate when someone offers to help, but normally turn them down considering I would have gone fishing anyway.

My biggest pet peeve has got to be when people show up late. More than ten to fifteen minutes late and I am steamed. I now make a point of giving everyone my cell phone, if they don't call if they are going to be late, they get left at the dock.

[chad]

#1) Invite 1 person he takes it upon himself to invite 1 or 2 more. NOT this is my boat I choose who I want on it not you!!!!!

#2) Show up either late or show up at your house right on time after the boat is all loaded and hooked up and say I would have helped you! Wee you dumb !%$$# head I told you I wanted to leave at 6 not 7 . Ever try to hook up a boat by yourself?? Well needless to say I'm pretty good at it now!!


#3) Leave you to clean the mess up after a days fishing! I've heard every excuse. I dont care anymore !!!!

I dont mind paying for gas cause like the other posts I'm going out anyway. But an offer would be nice!!

I do get a little bit bitter at times, and it probally wont stop! Keep Fishing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChuckD]

Definitely the selfishness of those who never want to chip in. I have had friends who offer to pay all fuel prior to a trip to only forget they said that when it is time to help.

The biggest pet peeve I have is when I invite a friend to go fishing to only find out when we get to the launch that he has also invited one of his friends in my rig without my knowledge.....and then not bring any bait, food, beverages....nothing! Never again will they be invited.

[Tom (N.W.Ont)]

I have a few things I take care of myself that offer peace of mind.

Always unstrap, unhook, unplug, plug, hookup, back in, back out etc. etc. and every other little detail associated with the launch area. Seems every time someone offers to "help", I end up with a busted winch, cable, rope or something always gets dislodged from the boat while driving on the highway home.

Also, when loading the boat, I tell my buddies to just get their own gear, I'll take care of mine. I've relyed on one or two guys before, having them say they've got everything out of the truck so don't worry about it, only to get out on the lake and they forgot to pull my cordless foot control for the trolling motor from the back seat.

Big peave from a good fishing buddy...he cuts his tangled line off and leaves it in the bottom of the boat all the time. It gets tangled in everything. Gets in the bilge. Around rods and reels. I tell him time and again...he likes sunflower seeds too.

Dogs in the boat.


"Let's stop at the such & such store before we go...I need something."

Getting an earful from your fishing buddy for being 15 minutes late...late from gassing up, getting the bait, prepping the boat/trailer, loading all your gear....while he waits on his lawn with rod and lunch.

It's nice to have someone return the favour of taking him fishing (several times) only to have your buddy not as concerned about preparation of his unit as you are with yours. Getting to his place and then waiting an over an hour as all the things that should be done the night before are done while you wait.

I had one buddy yell at me "why the ##### are we fishing over here when all the other boats are over there?" He boated a 9 pound walleye about a minute later. His biggest ever, got it mounted. He never complains anymore.

-T

[rc]

Someone that chews and does not make it over the side of the boat when he spits

[RANGER]

Four simple rules that I let everyone know before hand:

1) Whatever you bring onboard you take back with you - period!

2) Whatever you use while we are together you clean up and/or put it back where you found it. This includes worm/minnow "stuff"!

3) You may use ANYTHING I have BUT if you break it, loose it or ruin it YOU will replace it like for like. If you drop my Spirex in the lake I expect an exact Spirex for replacement, not a Zebco.

4) Everything for that day(s) is bought conjointly - minnows, worms, GAS, etc. I show them the boat is full when we start and it will be full when it's over.

I don't have any problems anymore!

[4EYESONLY]

I would have to say that I get a little miffed when I take someone 120 miles fishing and they get ticked off because the wind blows and it gets a little rough. Or they just put their rod down and decide to nap for an hour or two. Call me too serious or what but I did not just drive 2 hours to complain about the weather or to nap. Lets fish........last time I looked Walleyes were about 90 bucks a pound after everything is said and done anyway.

[Tom (N.W.Ont)]

Yeah, 4EYESONLY.

Last year my buddy and I met at a lake that was 2 hours from town. We unloaded and started to fish (from his boat). It was windy, and we were doing a lot of casting. He kept complaining about the wind and I was thinking to myself "there is never a problem when it's me in the same situation...so deal with it...keep hugging that shoreline!" I was having a stellar day. Many big walleye caught unconventional on spinnerbaits and such. What a day. My buddy kept whining. He said "man, we gotta troll or drift or I'm gonna lose it." I finally looked him in the face and asked him if he had tied one on last night. Yep. He was hungover badly and could barely keep himself together. I'm like, "hey, we planned this trip and you couldn't go ONE NIGHT without getting pissed?" Yikes, I wasn't happy. The next day was worse when he didn't get a wink of sleep...he slept in his SUV but left the back window open for easy beer access...when it was time for bed, his truck was full of mosquitos that proceed to keep him up all night. Day two he was more useless than the first.

-T

[RVRRAT]

How about the guy who burns your new boat carpet with a cigar ash and then stands on it so he thinks you don't see it and acts like nothing happened!Do you remember that one Badfinger?

just kidding!
RR

[RVRRAT]

How about the guy who is convinced his boat control is so much better than yours and that his way is the ONLY way to do it,and he continually complains until you give him the trolling motor.I am enjoying fishing more by myself so I can do what I want with my sparse spare time.I rarely complain when I am in some one else's boat and always do my share.I guess I am just happy to get out when I can these days,things are not like they used to be when I had more spare time.

RR

[DarrenB]

Same as Peanut, I go nuts when people drag a mud covered anchor into the boat. Is it that hard to shake the thing around at the surface a couple of times before bringing it into the boat?

Another thing that makes me crazy is guys leaving the storage compartments open and leaving everything open and spread about the boat. My fishing buddy does this all the time, and on our trip to Canada a few years ago he stupidly piled lifejackets, clothes, a thermos and tackle on top of the net. Uh huh! Smart move. So I'm sure all of you guys can guess what happens next huh? I hook a nice pike guessing around 35 inches, and we were unable to net it because he couldn't get the area clear and the net out in time. The fish ended up rolling at boatside a few times and cutting the line. It was a pretty quiet boat the rest of the day. Add that to the already tranquil silence of the Northwoods and it was almost scary.

[walleye chop]

was trolling while tourny fishing and partner wouldn't help steer the boat a little when I had a fish on and the first fish I caught didn't even want to grab the net til I said something. It was like I was running a charter for him or something. needless to say I have a new partner! The other would have to be not taking care of my equipment like its their own. Ever scratch, Ding, stain, lost driftsock, etc. has been from a guest on my boat.

[Greg Meyer]

And, then....after outfishing me...they offer to pay for fuel...buy me dinner...and help load and cleanup the boat...I had obnoxious people!!!!

[Suzuki]

Cigarette burns is the worst. Worm bedding and spilled beverages are expected. Snagged lures snapping back and gouging the side of the boat always makes me cringe but again it is expected. No urine in the boat yet. I don't think I would care for that.
The dirtier it gets the more I clean it.
Oh yea-muddy feet in the boat. I know it's fishing but I like to keep my boat looking new year after year so I'm not dreaming about a replacement all the time. Rinsing off feet is easy.

[CJHughes]

The worst one of all ,you ask them if they want to go fishing and their reply is do you think we will catch anything . Heck no I am just going to drive 3 hours one way for the heck of it

[4EYESONLY]

I hear that.......I like to fish Devils Lake in ND alot and its one of the best walleye fisheries there is.....I'll ask my father to go along and he holds the negative attitude "I never catch anything" my response is STAY HOME and see how much you catch there......sometimes I wonder why I bother asking. If you don't ask he'd be mad because I never invite...... no use...... ha

[GetReel2]

Top this! This guys uses the porta potty in the cuddy and doesnt flush it down. He said he was lookin for something. So I didn't know the pot had been used until the next time I went out.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT A WEEKS WORTH OF STINK IS LIKE. Then I had to clean it out when I got home! I'm not laughing.

[Pop-Eye]

How about the guy in the back of the boat that's casting big spinner baits for Muskey. He does this not once but four times while casting he hits the engine cover. Sounds like a rifle shot going off. He's more mad that the cast did not go well. So I tell him to change the way he casting , so he does. the next thing I know there's a big thud on the back of my head,yep he nailed me right in the back hooked me good.Needles to say he was no help in getting the hook out,so the day was cut short and it was off to get unhooked. What a day!!!!!

[water_wolf]

Wow you guys! I must have it incredibly good because: The friends I take fishing are ALWAYS more than willing to pay for 1/2 of ALL expenses for trip. In fact I have 1 friend that will not let me pay for anything at all!! And he gets downright pi$$ed when I pull any money out for gas, oil, tolls, bait, food, drinks, etc. Also those same friends are always willing to help with boat cover, launching, and pulling of boat, etc. When it comes to cleaning the boat that is where I draw the line. I insist on cleaning boat by myself or with my 12 yr old son. That way it gets cleaned the way I want....no re- doing what already should've been done. When fishing with someone new and after a couple trips without any help paying for anything I usually drop a subtle hint someting like: Geez thats the 3rd time we've gone fishing together and the 3rd time the bait store has given us free bait. This usually gets a wierd look from the guy and then I say well it was free wasn't it? You didn't pay anything right? Then just smirk. That is usually followed by an embarrassed person reaching in his wallet. So, seeing that I am blessed with good fishing partners the only thing that chaps my butt is being LATE!

Rich

[Skillz]

I think the one thing that has pissed me off more that ANYTHING, is when you are fishing, by yourself or with 2-3 other boats, and someone rolls in, full tilt and stops almost dead on top of you. To add to this, it would be a PONTOON. To further add, a fish alarm that is left on, while ANCHORED!!! Before they showed up, the others and I were having a great time, good fishing and at least some tranquility... This this joker shows up, and not only ruins the fishing, but annoys everyone with their ignorance and frickin fish alarm. OH--- one more thing. When they catch, and KEEP cigar-like 'eyes. I am generally not a violent person, but they seem to do this often... Now, when I see them coming, I make sure to mention it to the others fishing by me so they get a little "heads up" in advance.
As for the slob fishermen... Sunny seeds, worm guts, etc. I think my pet peeve is when they leave the minnow bucket cover to blow off, or better yet, boil the minnows in the sun.
Those of us who post obviously own our own boat. Those who piss us off, do not. When they get their own boat, I only hope that they take someone out who does the EXACT same thing they do to us... Have fun cleaning boys...
Last- cleaning duties. I am particular about the quality of my cleaning. If it is one thing I hate, it is when someone tries to out-do my fish cleaning, and then ruins the side of a nice 'eye because they are talking shop. Dumb a$$.... You go clean my boat, I'll take care of the fish.

skz

[TK_551]

A friend of mine chewing tobacco and spitting it into an empty pop bottle. It was better than spitting over the side but that all ended when he knoked the bottle over.

[bluelund]

Oh man where do I start,

1) Urinating off my teak swim platform, almost earned him an unexpected swim. Did earn him a trip to shore and never invited back. What did he think the porta-potty in the cuddy cabin was for?

2) Smoking carelessly, setting a cigarette down on the gunwale while fighting a fish. I asked to borrow his lighter and accidentally dropped it overboard.

3) Asking to learn how to set downriggers and after being shown several times, dropping a rod and reel overboard!!!!! Never said a word and never offered to replace either.

4) Same guy that dropped the rod, complaining about where we are fishing and wanting to fish 20 miles away across the lake. He was a gas pump Houdini also.

5) Sunflower seeds!!!!

Most of the guys I fish with are great and more than willing to pitch in and help, either with the work or the funds but you sure remember the few that make it miserable.

Take care and good fishing,

Bob M

PS I will always take my friends dogs out with us, they are much better mannered than most people.

[T-Mac]

The guys that have a big mess in my boat get to me. You know, rods tangled in the landing net, garbage, pop cans, orange peels, you name it all over the boat.(sunflower seeds not allowed in my boat..I tell 'em up front!)
10 rods with hooks still dangling, not even secured to. Newspaper????
And asking "HOW DEEP IS IT" every 32 seconds!

[delie]

None of the above has happened to me in year,s. I fish where I want, how I want, and how long I want because I fish by myself except for my springer and she usually keeps her how to catch fish opinion,s to her self.usually.

[ChisP]

Smokers,.I feel sorry for many of them but when I go fishing its partly for the feeling of the great outdoors.And someone lights up and has a smoke hanging from his lip on most of the trip. One guy said "How can this bother you with all this air out here?" I can put up with just about anything else but eyes smarting and not being able to breathe will end the trip and never having that guy on my boat again.

[s.f.]

there's nothing worse than while sneaking along in quiet, shallow, cyrstal clear, shallow water, a fishing partner that taps his or her feet on the deck. my thoughts and a true story about this is how doug burns starts his book "twelve days in walleye heaven". anyone thinking about fishing as a co-angler should read it. doug is on the pro page on wc.

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[sib]

Don't get me wrong, I don't mine someone smoking in my boat, but they better not throw that butt overboard into the water! That's a peave of mine. If it's the only thing we catch that day, we WILL land that butt floating on the water, or we will head for the dock. Ticks me when I see guys in other boats doing that, too.

I keep a jar that my buddy can put his cig. butts in. That way there's no stinky ashtray smell.

I have a problem with people in general who litter. I consider cig. butts litter. NO ONE is allowed to litter in my boat. I'll stop and pick it up everytime. Had a few strange looks through the years, But I'm a firm believer that if I take care of the water, the water will take care of me.

[tinman]

I've experienced many of the same things expressed in all these replys. It seems we all are understandably somewhat particular about our boats and the actions of our guests. Some may be a bit overboard (anal, even). I have fished with a guy in his very nice boat who was so particular that I'm not anxious to fish with him again. He assigned a compartment for me to keep my fairly small tackle bag in. When I needed to tie a new jig, it wasn't good enough if I simply closed up the bag - it had to be returned to the proper compartment. Only two of us in a big boat - lots of room. I often take novice fisherman with me in my boat, and while they may be slow to learn about boating etiquette, I try to be patient, and remember that I'm lucky to have a nice boat to take care of. Some of the slobs and tightwads described in this thread should never be invited again. But I think most people are simply guilty of not knowing any better.
Good fishing,
Tinman

[BlackSilver]

Yeah, why do they have to show off in *MY* boat?

If they hadn't been there, *I* would have caught that 30"-er -- then they make me use *my* film to take a picture! Jerks!

Then they try to butter me up by complimenting me on my choice of fishing spots, and are always rushing around with the landing net trying to land *MY* fish! Jerks!

Hans

[Skillz]

Just thought of one more thing... close and LATCH the tacklebox. What a joy it is to pick up 4 billion split-shots, hooks in the carpet, etc because your partner forgot to latch the tacklebox lid.

Any ideas on how to get the wife, girlfriend, fiance' to enjoy fishing more? She likes to come along and read or suntan- I like to fish. Not that I am arguing about having her in a bikini or anything, but doubles your chances with another rod in the water.

skz

[Oscar]

I loaned my boat to my 'buddy' a couple years ago so he could take his girlfriend out fishing. Well, that's not all they did in my boat. ;-) The ##### fools forgot to put a towel down underneath them before they 'spawned' on my front deck! :eek: I'll take walleye milt in the carpet any day compared to sun-dried human spooge. That stuff was nasty. :mad:

[eyewitness]

Come on now...you're just jealous!!!:7 :)

[s.f.]

hey you lucky stiff...put HER rod in a holder and lay down a towel on the deck and...she's fishing! nothing like fishing slow...
#49

[Reels]

That has to be the funniest in this list!

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[Skillz]

I have yet to catch that variety of fish, although I have given it some thought... Speaking of rod holders though, I have to say that is a good idea. :) Hope no one in my boat gets any odd sunburns.

skz

[Rocky]

I think I have been successful in recent years learning to become a decent judge of character...I've luckily avoided 'gas pump Houdin's' and slob situations that way for the most part. I also have a list of on the water rules(just like those below) that help to 'manage everyone's expectation' and avoid misunderstandings about gas/bait money, etc. No booze in the boat - ever - no exceptions. Several years ago - I mentioned this to a 'fishin buddy' who claimed he was an avid anlger the night before and he agreed - next monring at the boat launch after a 2.5 hour drive - he tried to 'sneak and hide' a 12 pack under ice in the boat cooler. I asked him to remove it or I would remove it and we could enjoy at a later time. I tried to be cool. Some harsh words were exchanged and tempers flaired. He didn't respect my request and my 'rules while on the water'. I never did find out exactly how he got home. Someone once told be the best way to deal with a prick is to be a bigger prick.

My real pet-peeve is the guy who has just a enough fishing experience to be dangerous - he is a normal guy on land but gets all excited on the water - you know the guy ....he says stuff like 'go over there!', 'take us shallower', let's go deeper', 'faster, more speed', 'a guy at the boat launch said there was a huge school 10 miles that way - let's go!', 'I'd don't know why we aren't over by those boats', 'this is the best lure even made - I caught three bass on 3 casts about 4 years ago at my wifes cousin's farm pond', my brother in law has the right crankbait for this spot, but i don't see any on your storage area', 'are there 10 pounders here - I want a 10 pounder' ... those guys drive me nuts. Arrogant and bossy guys too...they never make it in my boat. Life is too short. Nothing funnier than when you see the look on the face of a A-type control freak when you take off from the dock after he demands we stop for lunch at a on the water saloon in the miles from the launch.

Muddy boots in the boat and broken gear really sucks but stuff like that happens sometimes.

Guys who won't freshen minnow water or put worm containers back in coolers on hot days .... and the look at you like 'hey I'm busy fishin here' meanwhile you are holding the boat tight on a hump in 17 feet in 18 mph wind.

Oh - and the guy who responds "sure no problem - peice of cake" when you ask him if he can back the trailer. He really can't, it's not a big deal but I don't like the dishonesty. Makes me uncomforatable all day.

Guys who talk about porn all day long - one or two things is sometimes funny but one day I had a guy who was the like ultimate porn fan of all time. He kept asking me all day if I'd ever seen this porn girl or that one over and over again - he knew bio's and filmography - it was too bizzarre.

Thats about it. Oh - and Rams or Vikings fans.

[Gumbo]

What? Not a single post of a foul, putrid stench coming from your partner's side of the boat all day?

[Reels]

No, that smell is usually coming from me. Better in the boat than the bed.. at least if you ask the wife.

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