As someone who grew up boat fishing but still fished from shore on a regular basis ...
... I agree with the above, both have advantages and disadvantages ... I hate crowds of all kinds, night on boats and even during the day, it's easier to move away from the crowd in a boat as the smart boat angler has a greater number of opportunities available to them ...
... so from a stand point of opportunities, boating opens more options - from a skill standpoint ... it's not a true comparison as the guys who know how to fish successfully from the surf and boats will be able to transfer their abilities to any fishing situation - as it's the skill to assess the situation and make the right moves and decisions ... whether you are on land or boat ...
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