I would never...

[LongLine]

(Observe all safe boating rules)

 

In addition, while out on the water, some things I would never do:

 

-  Be out there without a means of verbal communication. (cell, VHF, etc.)
-  Fish barefooted.
-  Ignore the clouds or fish in a thunderstorm.
-  Put the boat in reverse with downriggers/dipseys/planners deployed.
-  Leave unsecured lures around (i.e. on seats, floor or dash)
-  Travel with rigger weights unsecured (not hanging on riggers)
-  Deploy gear without helm secured.
-  Drop rigger weights into water when deploying them.
-  Allow rigger weights to swing in the air. (Especially while fighting a fish or reeling in line)
-  Deploy the port side rigger/dipsey while turning to port. (or vice versa)
-  Turn boat in the direction a fish is swimming while fighting it.

-  Point the rod at the fish. (always keep a bend in the rod)

 

What has your experience taught you to never do?
 

[whaler1]

When I take friends that are new to Lake Ontario, especially with kids and wives, I only run coppers as a last resort. Having them work rigger and diver rods is a much more enjoyable experience for them. 

[fisherdude]

Using wet wipes over regular TP 

[Fishmaster196]

I like those rules 

all good things to go by.