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Terry
Lawton
 Etiquette,
or good manners, may seem to be an old fashioned and alien
concept to some. Bad or thoughtless behaviour is not only
upsetting to those on the receiving end but can also be
dangerous. There are a number of points that should be borne
in mind.
When walking around a stillwater, lake or along a river
bank, keep back from the water so that your presence or
shadow does not fall on the water and frighten fish. This
is particularly important on the banks of a clear river.
Frightening fish like this may ruin the fishing for another
angler or yourself. If there are other people fishing, particularly
when casting, do give them a wide berth and even a word
of warning that you are passing behind them.
On a river, never start fishing in front of (upstream) another
fisherman and never walk downstream close to the water.
There is nothing more annoying than working your way quietly
upstream to perhaps a favourite spot and seeing somebody
peering into the water just where you want to fish! If there
is someone fishing where you had hoped to fish, approach
them quietly and ask what their plan is. You may find that
they are about to pack up or move elsewhere, leaving you
to carry on. If they are not going to be moving, start well
downstream or consider moving to another part of the river.
Some fishermen will be happy for you to start "round the
bend", giving themselves a stretch of water to fish that
has not been disturbed. If you explain that it is your first
time on the river, or a new member of the club, you may
be given some good advice.
It does not take much thought or time to show consideration
to your fellow angler. When, by sheer thoughtlessness, somebody
spoils a piece of water for you, you will know what it is
like to upset others.
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