I have been drifting for 5 years and feel that I have excellent etiquette, I don't however wish to become complacent so it is always good to get input from others...

I have some difficulty using the common sense theory and here is an example of why...

While floating an extremely crowded river several weeks ago I asked every bankie we passed where they would like me to pass, each had a different idea of what they thought was best. If a bankie has never floated how could we expect them to be able to put themselves in the position of the driftboat captain?? If a Captain hasn't bankfished in ten years is it really appropriate to expect them to understand the concerns of the bankie?? I would say no on both counts, which is why I ask almost every time....

Here is another scenario: Small river, a boat in the hole below me is pulling, and I need the space he is occupying to safely navigate on through...do I wait until he fishes the hole out?? Do I speak up?? Personally, I don't want people talking to me or distracting me while I have the boat in position...

These are the kinds of things I wanted to discuss, they do not necessarily involve 'common sense'....