11-17-2014, 04:19 AM
As you have likely witnessed yourself, I fish with my dog about 80% of the time. She stays in the boat, loves to be on the water, I just wish I could buy her a license and teach her how to net fish! No special rules. I just don't let her run around when I get back to the ramp unless no one else is around. I absolutely do NOT like when dogs are on the shore or ice with fishermen who don't control their dogs. It is NOT cool to have you dog swimming around in front of people trying to fish, or getting into their tackle or eating their bait. You are one of the more considerate anglers I know, so I know that it won't be an issue with you. However, there is at least one other dog lover on BFT that I don't agree with on where/when they take their dog. Anyway, common sense prevails as usual when it comes to taking your dog with you. If you dog gets cold get it a neoprene dog vest. My dog wears one when we go duck hunting and it definitely keeps her warmer than without one.
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