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Old 10-01-2012, 11:15 AM
BeeGuy BeeGuy is offline
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Originally Posted by maverick View Post
I believe this is the point you aren't understanding. If he slowed down and took his boat off step he loses control of the boat. If he needs to pass that close to a wader who refuses to yield and back out of the channel so the boat can pass then the boat needs to go by him on step so he doesn't run him over. This entire event is simply avoided by the wader using some common sense and wading out of the way so the boat can safely pass.
The point I'm trying to make is just that, the boat requires the green light to continue on step.

If a situation arises where the boat can not continue at full bore, it creates a safety issue.

Perhaps running a river that narrow on the weekend isn't the wisest choice.