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VENICE CITY PIER, VENICE FLORIDA
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Crowded piers during a fishing expedition or at anytime the bite is on, could lead to conflict, if proper etiquettes are not in place. Larry the “Cable Guy”, GET-R-DONE, says stupid cannot be taught, so if you do not wish to be labeled ‘stupid’ adhere to those unwritten rules we will call “Etiquettes in Pier Angling.” I remember back in the early nineties fishing the limestone creeks of Pennsylvania for rainbow trout. On opening day, it was like standing in queue at a bus stop in Britain with thirty or more people lined up bank to bank on each side of the river, out to get his limit. Disputes were few as those unwritten rules of engagement went into play, unless someone along the line was out of the norm and doing it their way.  When in Rome, do as the Romans do and do not become The Ugly American.

 When angling on a pier or structure, space is limited all the time and even less during the running of the kings to the rolling of the tarpon with the thunder of the shark, not far behind, so it is of the utmost importance when fishing a pier to conform to the type of angling pursued at that time. Remembering that at different places along a pier, yield different species of fish, so versatility comes into play along with choices, an example would be of that in shark fishing, at night on the end of the pier, there can be twenty or more lines in the water with all the anglers fishing in the same manner.  Tangles to tempers seldom occur because each person respects each other’s space, much as riding the tube or the subway here in the states. The rhythm of the fish comes into play and upon a hook up, all lines come in without a mumble or a word as this is how to dance on the boards in good sportsmanship; giving the hooked up angler the chance to play his fish without the hindrances of lines in the way. Upon break off or release, all anglers cautioning all to “Duck or Bleed” proceeds to cast back from his original point of play. With everyone in sync and following these unwritten rules of etiquettes in pier angling, there are fewer opportunities for trouble to follow.

 Usually trouble brews as in someone doing it his or her way because it is all about me. Like ballooning out bait across nineteen lines without even giving a thought to anyone else, remember Larry the Cable Guy? Not giving up space to the person with the hooked fish is a great way to meet new friends you do not wish to know; give right of way to all hook-ups for you do not want to be the start of an on going war or worse, it could make for a bad trip. In addition, do not jump the line. If an angler hooked it up in the corner of the pier, reels in to check his bait, leaves to cut new bait, stay away from his spot. It maybe a public pier but hey, give everyone a break and wait until he is finished before jumping into his grave; especially if he just caught a fish! That spot is not the only place the fish congregate. Maybe he is rigging slightly different, as if he is jigging off the bottom and you are not. Change your tactics, do not steal his spot. Put yourself in their shoes because it might be you next time and you just may get back what you put out. Positive reinforcement is always best with learning better etiquettes in pier angling by practicing positive mentoring through fishing.

“FISH ON!” ©

Did You Know That The

SAILCAT IS ALSO KNOWN AS:

The Crucifix Fish

Of all the fishes in the sea
Our Lord chose the lowly Sailcat
to remind us of his misery.
His body on the cross is outlined;
the hilt of the sword,
which plunged into his side,
is clearly defined.
Look at the back of the fish’s bone
where the Roman shield is shown.
When you shake the bone,
you will hear the dice being tossed
for our Lord’s bloodstained dress,
those who can hear them
will be blessed.
            Author: Conrad S. Lantz