Unfortunately this scene is becoming more and more common.  There is some unwritten etiquette: 50 yards behind a boat, 100 yards in front...etc

I can't tell you how many times I get cut off when someone buzzes me on the outboard only to drop their trolling motor 40 yards AHEAD of me.

Most tourney fishermen know better, unfortunately the ones that don't or don't care are increasing.

start raisin your pirate flag, gets em' to go every time

Trust me Burley, reckless operating of any watercraft is against the law. Also parking your shizzit on the ramp so no one can use it is also against code for loitering.