Challenges as a shore fisherman

[Boatless]

Now that I have started fishing from shore/pier - a disadvantage that I have noticed is having to pull your line out of the water to allow the boaters to pass.

I have noticed that there are more gentlemen boaters who wait to rev up their motors well after they pass the pier than the odd boater who don't wait - almost feels like they are giving all the shore fishers the finger as they create a big wake and make lots of noise!

But like many have already commented here - I don't have to worry about costs, boat launch, trailer etc... When I am done for the day, I just fold up my rod and grab my tackle bag and walk to my car and come home. But I do envy the people with a nice boat from time to time...