1. LM Viking, Aug 23, 2020

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   https://www.9and10news.com/2020/08/22/fisherman-has-close-call-with-s-s-badger/
   
   The Badger is a 410 ft converted rail/auto ferry going across Lake Michigan from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI. 6630 tons displacement. Steam driven.
   
   Not paying attention or mistaken right of way interpretation?
2. MBevins, Aug 23, 2020

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   Typical Great Lakes fisherman.
   See this all the time in these parts.
3. LM Viking, Aug 23, 2020

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   Agree. We see it too. They figure if they are trolling or have a fish on they are not subject to the rules or just simply just don’t know them or don’t care.
4. MBevins, Aug 23, 2020

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   We don't understand their mentality. We're boaters, we learn the rules ( well most of us do).
   For them the boat is just a method to get to the fish, nothing more.
5. NYCAP123, Aug 23, 2020

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   Reminds me of a conversation I had here recently with someone who was upset that a ferry didn't slow down for him.

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