Would you say something........

[Beach]

I was fishing Delavan today and a pontoon is working it's way towards me. Appears to be grandma, grandpa and grandson. I don't give it too much thought until I turn around and see them about 15 feet from my boat. At this point my bobber is hitting off one of their pontoons so I reel it in. I was catching fish in this area up to this point but still reeled the line in and casted to the other side of my boat. I wanted soooooooooo badly to say something but thought better of it, with their grandson aboard. Although the grandson may have learned from this incident, right and wrong. Let me know your views. Thanks :D

[bigfish1965]

UGH...Pontoon boats, the mini-vans of the lakes. I would've actually said something to the grandson. Maybe something like, " When you get older please don't drive like your grandfather."

[Juls_WI]

You could have worded it, so that the grandson could hear what you had to say too.

Politely said....

"Hey!", (to get their attention), "Your boat is sitting on my bobber. I'm fishing right there! Could you please move your boat?"

It's all in how you say it. Say it nice, and they will react differently than if it were said nastily.

I mean, they were grandparents, right? Grandparents, who take the time to spend it with their grandchildren, are usually pretty good people. Know what I mean?

If I didn't think they would be there that long, I probably wouldn't say anything.

Just my opinion...

Juls

[SUPERTROLLER]

Were they under power or drifting? Were you drifting or trolling or anchored? Were they preoccupied helping the kid with his pole/hook? If they weren't aware you were that close, I would have politely yelled to get their attention before they got too close. If you were holding position with your trolling motor, they probably weren't aware of that. Bottom line though, I would've gotten their attention to make sure they knew were your bobber was. They and the grandson would learn a lot more when you do it tactfully.

Pleasure boaters around by us think the bigger boat has the right-a-way. I can't believe how oblivious some people are to others around them and verifying the intentions and speed of others. They have to be aware we're fishing when there are 4 poles, with line dragging behind them, sticking off the side of the boat. They just don't care about others or know anything about fishing tactics and why or what we're doing. They are just clueless as to proper etiquette.

[cisco]

In those situations, which happen infrequently on the waters I fish, I will simply say -- "I'm sorry if I'm in your way."

I do it without sarcasm (altho it is sarcastic) and without detectable anger in my voice. Usually the clowns realize what they have done, but not always. Some are oblivious to all but themselves.

With more and more boneheads on the water each year, I shudder to think of what my grandkids will encounter when they approach my age -- if they still venture onto the water.