I wish i was surprised by this incident – unfortunately we have no rules about “manners” or “common sense” it is more or less expected. We do have a rule that says that anglers should not fish any closer than 15 yards to the angler next to them.! This would suggest that the person next to you should not encroach to the side with their lines more than 7.5 yards from where they are sitting
If this happens again and a polite request does not have the desired effect then please make contact with the site guys or any bailiff – they will sort the issue out and allow you to fish the peg you have chosen.
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