On Mar 5, 4:25 pm, "Tom Nakashima" wrote:
Just thought I throw this out here to ROFF.
I got a problem with one of the anglers at the casting ponds.
He's a great caster, an old-timer but he intrudes by coming up to
other casters using the facilities and wants them to cast his way. We never
ask him for advice, he just intrudes. A few times he has grabbed the fly-rod
out of my hand to demonstrate without asking. I've also seen him do that to
others casters as well. I try to be polite, but I don't think he realize
what he's doing. He also goes on and on how he used to be a tournament
caster. I have expressed this problem with others at the casting pond,
they're also not sure what to do. I have thought of talking to him in a
nice way and not hurt his feelings, but I was told he's the type of person
who flies off the handle. I know it sort of sounds like an Ann Landers
thing, but thought I ask here first. Any suggestions?
fwiw,
-tom

Well, if he is a great caster, maybe it would be a good idea to listen
to him?

If he is really annoying people, then you have no sensible option
other than to tell him so, politely but firmly. He may be just lonely
and looking to make friends. It can be very difficult to fathom
motivations sometimes.

TL
MC