I would have to say if you're fishing within my casting distance, you're too close. People floating by in canoes/kayaks generally avoid fisherman in my fishing areas. But as with all things, there are those occasional morons. I have never had problems on the river until recently. In my eddy there are now more boats fishing and passing through than I have ever seen in 14 years of fishing it. Most of them are respectful of my space, but some of these new guys around are idiots. I've had a boat anchor within 20 feet of me and ask where all the fish are. Those of us who live on the riverfront are getting a little more upset every time someone comes into our back yard and does something stupid like this. It won't be long until they start catching the biggest lures I have in my arsenal.