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For me there are several reasons, first its just one more way to enjoy the water, second the shore has been full of bullcrap the last few years and its nice to get away from it now and then. I live 1minute from the water and I acually save fuel by fishing in the boat! I have an economical 4 stroke that sips fuel and dont have to run the truck as much.Its also nice to be able to reach places I have only been able to dream about. Plus I can beach the boat and surfcast remote places...It just opens up many possibilites and access is no longer an issue. And yes, the bones get tired after 40, Having done everything I wanted to out of the surf and certainly logging many miles walking, its a treat to be able to fish the boat.... I split it now and fish a few nights surf and a few boat. No more frustration hearing that they are killing them in the bay on live pogies etc...just out of my range...I can now reach fish when I have to. I also enjoy the solitude of the boat and the ability to get away from the crowds....Not many guys with boats are out at night fishing like we do in tight to the shore casting eels...
I will say, it does not gurantee instant success, I have my hands full learning the ropes at night, its very difficult to fish a shoreline full of boulders in pitch black, Having done both shore and now this, IMO the boat is much more mentally demanding and dangerous. I am basically fishing the surf from boat, not drifting humps in 50 foot of water, Its not easy ...Anyway, Those are my reasons..I dont understand why its some kind of bad thing to own a boat? Its one of the best purchases I have made....
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