Boat fishing is easier

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by fishaholic18

I can see from this post that the guys who think boat fishing is easy don't have a clue about hunting large via boat, on their own that is, going on a charter is easy, someone else is doing all the work.

It's easy goddamit.

Towing, maintenance,fog,broken axles on the trailer and all the other B.S. that goes with owning the boat is what killed me. Thus my position that its really harder in a boat. When I'm done surf fishing I simply trudge back to the truck, strip down, little bit of visene in the eyes, and leave with no strings attached.
If I want to bail fish with abandon I'll jump in my brother's boat and show him how its really done....

[Fishpart]

I boat fish with a very skilled Captain. A lot like Fishaholic, its surf fishing from the outside, 90% of the time we are within one cast of the shore.

Advantages: Mobility, you can cover more water and more spots than you can from shore in the same time.

Disadvantages: You'll die if you let your guard down for a second depending on where you are.

[Flaptail]

I dunno.....getting my little 14 foot pisspot ready for fishing each year is a pain in the ass nevermind towing ,launching getting beat to death in wavage bigger than you should be messing around in etc etc.

Shore and boat fishing both have advantages and disadvantages and after carefull thought both take a lot of time to master.

A good boatfisherman does not a good shorefisherman make and vice a versa.

[Jenn]

Different fishing. I remember "the boat days" with my father. Oddly enough I was the youngest but always ended up doing the job of "mate". Cant say I miss many of the close calls I have had on a boat....(did I also forget to mention my lack of grace and coordination?)

I enjoy the surf way more but do enjoy a boat trip from time to time. However like Bigfish said I too feel out of my element. I like being able to move around or do whatever on shore and the scenery is better. I think the boat is just too confining after a days fishing. It wipes me out!

So I guess that being said....I DO believe boat fishing is harder in many respects!!!

[Raider Ronnie]

Give it a rest !!!
This subject has been beat to death !
Who cares !!!
I can think of other advantages some guys/gals have over both surf and boat !

[bloocrab]

From reading most of the posts, it seems like the boat guys are doing a decent job of defending themselves for boat fishing. I don't think Saltheart was talking about maintenance, AND....you don't have to defend yourself because you boat fish. It's OK....really it is.
Is there skill to boat fishing ? ABSOLUTELY!
Is it easier to catch fish from a boat ? ABSOLUTELY!
Will it be the quality fish you were looking for? This is where the experience and know-how come into play.
Give an idiot a rod and a ree and a box of sand-worms, send him off to the beach somewhere...and maybe he'll catch something.
Give the same idiot a rod and a reel and a box of worms, and he'll be out of worms before he catches his first fish.
Whether he catches or not, he will get MORE action from a boat. PERIOD.

I can see from this post that the guys who think boat fishing is easy don't have a clue about hunting large via boat

O.K. Mr. Experience..........to add to your statement, Which style of fishing will give YOU more fish,,, boat or surf when you target LARGE ?

[macojoe]

I am to Lazy to surf fish!! I boat only!! Catching fish is easier, but taking care of said boat, surf guys have us beat there!

I was in a spot today were we got 30 fish (stripers) 20 fish 30+ #'s 1 40# and the rest all in the 20's!! Best Bass day ever!!
O yea 171 pounds Fluke also!!

[Sea Dangles]

They are both easy, that is why it is known as recreation. When it becomes a job then it is a nuiscance. I don't know anyone that can't see a striped bass on a fishfinder,just look on the floor for crying out loud. You can't see all of them but you can certainly see your share.Anyone who is willing to pay attention to details and has the advantage of learning from a REAL fisherman can do well in a short amount of time.I speak from experience as I have been fortunate to fish with excellent surf as well as boat guys.Some years are better than others in their respective categories but I can't imagine NOT being able to land a lot of quality fish as long as I make the sacrifices that go hand in hand with catching large.I don't believe in a fishing log as much as instinct and I have NEVER caught at the keyboard.
Enjoy the fishing season,for it is gone before you know it. Fish have tails so if they are not in your honey hole one night try again the next. Sooner or later you will hit the jackpot.

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by macojoe

....I was in a spot today were we got 30 fish (stripers) 20 fish 30+ #'s 1 40# and the rest all in the 20's!! Best Bass day ever!!
O yea 171 pounds Fluke also!!....

Way to go Joe - Sounds like a great day.


......I have days like that from shore at least once a week

[fishaholic18]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

If I want to bail fish with abandon I'll jump in my brother's boat and show him how its really done....

You sound like my brother.. I like that..

[Brian L]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

If I want to bail fish with abandon I'll jump in my brother's boat and show him how its really done....

I'm ready when you are, Spongebob Sharpiepants...

At least you admit that you'll bail fish with abandon.. Next trip departs Franklin at 3 AM sharp Sunday. Coupla hours of linesides, then I'm going to try to bail some fluke.