Question:
What consitutes "fishing" in regard to collision regulations?
If I sail around with a fishing line off the back, it would be great if
everybody had to give way to me - but somehow I suspect that there must be
some sort of official definition...
Answer:
Rule 3 General definitions
For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise
requires:
d) The term "vessel engaged in fishing" means any vessel fishing with
nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restrict
maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling
lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict manageability.
So as you suspect. your line of the stern doesn't count
