I said the same thing! Then I did it and now there's simply nothing like it! The access you get is trumped only by a boat, but you're in the fishes element. I compare it to bowhunting, in that, it's very up close and personal. There's nothing stand-off'ish about it. I love it. Can't wait for the fall run to start. If the bass are out past the outer bar this year like they were last year, I'll be waiting for them. Don't hook me guys!