Challenges as a shore fisherman

[zippyFX]

(09-08-2014 05:15 AM)Boatless Wrote:  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...

I am wondering if a back lead would help in these situations? after you cast out clip a half oz lead onto your line and let it slide down the line to the bottom of the water.. This will have your line pegged with some weight ant the front end and pegged near the shore with the back lead. Of course this is only useful fishing off the bottom.