Challenges as a shore fisherman

[gr8tfish]

to put the odds in your favor try to fish weekdays under ideal conditions to avoid the crowds. I try to fish overcast days, after a few days of warm weather or fish pre storm. Obviously it limits your days and you may not have the luxury to do this but it can increase your odds to catch fish. Also if you live on a lake where they have a tournament, I have never done well under those conditions and would recommend seeing where anglers fish to pick up potential spots.