cut and pasted from the BC Gov. -Ministry of Natural Resource Operations - Angling Ethics
Rotational Angling
Courtesy and Common Sense – Enjoying the Experience and sharing the Opportunity.
As angling pressures increase because of population growth, expanding recreational time and improved access to our rivers and streams, the need for courtesy and an angling code of conduct has become more evident.
"Rotation angling" is a system designed to encourage everyone on a stretch of river to fish sequentially through it, whether wading or from a boat. It was designed to allow each angler an equal opportunity to spend some time in the prime pools and riffles. Simply stated, it means starting at the head of a pool or run and following the immediate downstream angler at a courteous distance, with everyone progressing at a reasonable pace.
While rotation angling is not applicable to all waters and conditions, it has become an accepted practice on many of our Classified Waters.
The basic rules are:
* Avoid entering the water downstream of another angler who is already fishing, unless invited to do so;
* Leave adequate room between the downstream angler and yourself but do not remain stationary unless no one is following you;
* After catching a fish, step out of the line and return to the head of the pool, or start of the line;
* If you are not sure about the local etiquette, avoid any problems by first inquiring about the procedures from the anglers already on the water.
Rotation angling is a system, which can work well regardless of gear type, so long as each angler respects the others' methods.
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I have yet to encounter this even though I have known of this suggestion for years. Personally I subscribe to the get my *** out of bed in the early am and get the best spot I can - and keep it. I figure if you roll out of bed a noon, you deserve what you get.
Have you encountered the rotational angling? If so when and where? Did it work well?
Jim.