Today we have what my wife calls "everyone gets a trophy" generations and this leads to a breakdown in respect for others. If you are a tournament bass angler you have the right to compete by paying the entry fee and everyone else should get out of your way.

This thought isn't isolated to the highest tournament participants it's applies to all tournaments including local club events. 

I can't tell you how many times someone fishing a tournament acts with unsportsman like behavior believing they own the water because they are entitled to it.

When I wore a younger mans cloths this type of behavior got to me and I let it ruin my day. Now that I am older and a little wiser I try not to get upset over other folks bad behavior, the key word is try and my wife reminds me it doesn't always work out that way.

Peace,

Tom

 

15 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

Not necessarily.  A majority of folks who pull those stunts are basically just being rude because they believe they can.  They have a bully mentality, and as long as no one stands up to them, they will continue their ways.  As soon as someone confronts them, they back down, often cowardly.

 

There are many ways to confront folks without inciting violence.  A calm voice, talking about the action & not the person and being gracious if & when they apologize.  In a way, it is a bit like parenting a disobedient child, which makes sense because their actions resemble those of a spoiled brat.

I agree, although I would substitute the word "etiquette" for "ethics".  Many people associate the word etiquette with snooty, high society, but it really means nothing more than the customary code for polite behavior among members of a particular profession or group.

I’m to be corrected. Etiquette is the right term. Sorry.