Although river etiquette seems sometimes non-existent anymore, I have a question regarding the proper way to float a stretch that bank fishermen are fishing What is the proper –or most polite way- to get past someone fishing from the bank? It seems no matter what approach is taken, the people in the boat receive the look of death, and it tiring to say the least. I always try to avoid the actual run or holding area where the fish would be, but sometimes that takes you to the near side of the bank (close to the fishermen), and sometimes it’s the far side.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, may you all have numerous strikes!