Since I'm halfway around the world right now I'm feeling pretty brave so I think I will say what many think and see if we can discuss this like gentleman instead of it turning into a flame war. We will see!!
I think boat fishing is way easier than shore fishing. I offer two pieces of evidence
1) Look at all the guys who go to boat fishing later in life because their legs or backs or whatever can no longer take the rigors of shore fishing.
2) I have been on two boat fishing trips in the last 7 years. One with Chet hathaway on the Noreaster and one with Mr Macey and redcrabber. On just those 2 trips , I have caught and seen caught by others , more fish over 30 pounds than I have caught on more than 200 shore trips.
IMO its easier to get to the spots , you can fish way longer without getting tired , you can use fish finders , you can use heavier gear for fewer breakoffs and reties , and you can go to several areas in one night without your legs falling off.
Now I will admit that I had a ball on both the boat trips. Pulling in big fish one after another is certainly a lot of fun but come on guys , lets admit that its easier to catch fish when you use mechanical help instead of old tired legs.
Again , I ask we keep it civilized but let the battle begin!
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