Biggun4214
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That's not any different than bass or crappie fishermen casting in amongst decoys. There's problem children in every group.
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TheLBLman
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I really have little issue with kayakers.
It's the wake boats that upset me.
It's the wake boats that upset me.
Bad habit
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And to everyone- please turn off your headlights when you back down the ramp in the dark so you don't blind the guy next to you trying to back down. I guess I thought that was an obvious thing to do but I guess not.
TheLBLman
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This is a good thing to point out. I recently blinded Kirk with my headlamp. Low intensity red light "might" be ok.
Crow Terminator
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My truck doesn't have a way to turn off the headlights with it in gear. The only way they turn off when the engine is running is to have the E-Brake engaged. And even then, you first have to turn the engine off, push the E-Brake in, and then restart it.
Those are bassholes...I despise them. Not bass fishermen in general but the ones like you are describing.
I don't have problems with kayak or bass boat people. I have problems with the yahoos that stand on the ramp and fish and don't want to move while you load or unload.
ScLowCountry
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Unfortunately my truck you can't turn off the running lights. The headlights you can but not the running lights
Had a guy b**** at me at the ramp the other day. Try to teach me etiquette.i Said I've been doing this for 30 years. Unfortunately I can't turn off my headlights when I back down the ramp. I can turn them off once My boat is at the right depth on the ramp. I have to shut the whole truck off. But I can't turn them off when I'm backing down.
I really wish I could disable them.
Exact same problem with my truck. DRL stays on even though headlights are off. It's not cool at ramps in the dark. Had an old man try to get into my truck to turn my headlights off (they were) onetime while I was securing my boat off the trailer. I walked up just as he was reaching into my cab. I told him to get the f out of my truck. He just looks at me and says, "But thats Jimmy trying to back down" lol......Told him I don't know Jimmy and I DGAF who it is but he better not ever even think of doing something like that again. I think he was offended.
We had a crappie fisherman set up on the edge of our decoys in December right at shooting light. And he wondered why we were mad at him....
Depending on the vehicle, there is probably a way to disable them within the software. I've used Forscan to modify some of my trucks configurations and I believe DRL is one option that can be changed, though I have never looked for it.
When I was regularly using a kayak, I would park then carry my kayak (a 12' Sit on fishing one) to the waters edge. I would not block the boat ramp. I don't need to use the ramp necessarily so why block it from the boaters.
Now I've also had boats pass by at high speeds and nearly tip me over, did they see me and was it intentional? I don't know, but it seems that there is a general lack of respect across the board when it comes to people who want to enjoy the water.
A little googling and I believe this should do it for my 2020 Titan truck. Thanks for the suggestion.
Completely Turning Off Your Nissan Vehicle's Headlights
If you're sick of the daytime running lights being on while you have your car parked, then we've got you covered. Here's how to shut them off completely.- Make sure your Nissan vehicle is completely off
- Turn the headlights knob on the steering column stalk to the off position
- Apply the parking brake/emergency brake
Look for a pedal on the left side, just below the dash with (P) symbol on it. - Start up your Nissan vehicle
- The headlights, including the daytime running lights, will stay off for as long as the parking brake is applied
Warning: Don't try to drive while the parking brake is on!
FLTENNHUNTER1
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Crow Terminator
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Yep same way with the Gen 1 Tundras. Not really practical for backing down a ramp though.
Interesting. I can turn the lights off in my 2005 Tundra anytime with the switch. I bought it used. Maybe the previous owner did something to it.
Had a guy pull up in a lifted truck with those ultra bright LEDs facing the ramp as I was about to back down Friday morning. I couldn't see jack. I turned my high beams on and took my time launching. Not sure if he got the message.
Crow Terminator
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They did change several times on them towards the end of the Gen 1 run which would have been 2006 as the last Gen 1 year. The only thing the switch does on mine is turn the main headlights on/off. The running lights are on all the time...which are basically the same thing as the headlights...unless you kill the engine and put the eBrake on and restart it. Then they remain off until you disengage the eBrake.
When I turn mine off everything goes dark like an old truck before they got "smart". Some of these convenience features aren't so convenient.
And of course he has a manbun ……
There are stupid people everywhere, driving all kinds of vehicles. The worst are tournament bass anglers, they think they own the ramps. I think its funny when they are all lined up before daylight, waiting to launch their boats with their big graphs on. I just pull around them and launch my kayak. LOL.... I don't take very long though.
