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It all boils down to respecting others while on the water and paying attention. As a lifelong fisherman even in a bass boat, I've seen many an occaision where another boat or a jet ski could angle away from you (when there's plenty of water) while you're anchored or slowly moving. But no...they want to steer buy you and blow by to show off. It would be tough up some of the narrow creeks to do that. I guess your only options are to use the various visibilty options we have as kayakers (bright hats, flags, vests, lights, etc.).

I supppose a good anology would be to consider a kayaker like a motorcycle. As a motorcyclist, your biggest concern is making sure other drivers see you. That's why a head light on even in daytime is a good safety pratice and mandated by most states. A lot more safety concious motorcyclists are wearing lightweight safety colored vests to help with visibility.

The kayaker situation is similar in that respect. I'm hopeful that as our sport and kayaking in general contiues to grow that most boaters will realize that they are sharing the waterways with a lot more small watercraft.

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Steve Stubbs
USAF (retired)

2012 Pro Angler - Dune
2012 Revolution 11 - Papaya

I had this problem one day until I shot a flair at the bass boat that was trying to swamp me. When that flair bounced off his foredeck he took off never to be seen again. If that didn't work I was going to put a 9mm in his motor. He would steer towards me then at the last minute turn to one side or another.

No comment.

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PA12 Dune
That is why they calling it fishing and not catching.

My PA-14 is Dune, I wanted the yellow but the color was not in stock anywhere regionally when I purchased. Dune was my second choice and I am actually happy I went with it. The neutral color is just fine and I don't think I'll tire of it over time. As for the light/flag pole for visibility, I added a base and telescopic light pole - just like the big boats have - with a simple toggle switch to turn it on and off. The pole removes easily for transport and the flag provides good visibility during the day, with the added light for early morning or evening use. Flag isn't in the picture, I had the light pole intalled before the flag arrived.

I like your idea. I do not like the idea of putting holes in my new PA12 but I can possibly make a bracket to attach that on the rear handle for the light pole like yours.
I like the dune color the best. I will probably change from the yellow to the dune color when mine comes in since the dealer is ordering some of both colors. I think I will get the color I like and do things to make it more visible like you have done.

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PA12 Dune
That is why they calling it fishing and not catching.