Challenges as a shore fisherman

[Dennis L. Mitchell]

I love fishing from shore but do, on occasion, envy the people with boats. I live in Sarnia, which has an AWESOME waterfront for fishing and I live only a few blocks from the river. One thing I can say in favour of shore fishing is that it is far less expensive. Also, I meet lots of friendly anglers and passersby all the time. There is a coffee shop by the river too! I have three or four favourite 'spots' by the river here. Often I just wander along the railings of the 'boardwalk', casting as I go. One challenge is that there is probably a two meter drop to the water which can make it hard to land a big fish, though investing in a large net with an extending pole has made it easier.