Die Hard From: vqdude (75.89.69.231), TEXAS sounds like you got the makings of a good fisherman. Don't give up. You don't need a boat to get into some fishing, although you sometimes think you do when your getting hung up on the rocks. I have a boat and do both bay fishing and offshore which I prefer, but with the price of gas these days it's hard to get enough people together to go especially since the snapper limit is now only two. I also fish piers and banks every chance I get. Just some pointers. When fishing bays, creeks, jetties, fish eat and move during the tides. So get yourself some tide charts and fish the tides. One hour before and after a tide movement. Also, your best bet is live shrimp on a free line set up. On occassion you can put some small split shots to get the bait just under the water. Hope this helps. Like I said, just when looking for good fishable water look at the surroundings. Are you fishing in an area that fish will be moving by. A fish highway. From one major body of water to another. This is where the fish will be. Thats why jetties are usually good. Also underwater structure. To add a remark to this report click here.