Should Boaters Trump Shore Fisherman?

[CAH412]

I generally fish the Big Piney and the access I fish is the only one in the area for about 5 miles or so and very near to where I live. Now, the issue with it is, every evening some folks come down in a jetboat. Just above the boat launch is a rapid area so when this jetboat heads upstream, he must first drift downstream some then gun it to get on plane and pass the low rapids. Now, in doing so, he sends waves crashing everywhere right over top of any bank fisherman there (where they're fishing, not the person). The whole river/creek is only maybe 30 feet across at this point. Going downstream isn't an option without wading so basically the only area to fish is then ruined in order for this jetboat to go upstream like they want to do.

It's started to frustrate me because I usually give up once they've muddied up the water and whatnot. I'm always tempted to bust out my catfishing gear and do some target practice since further fishing is out of the question. I know that's not the smartest thing to do though... especially considering the culprits live just up the street. I am considering parking my car on the access ramp though... it just seems to me that you should have consideration for those fishing. I generally treat the entire river as first come first serve - Should having a boat be justification to trump that? What's the opinion on here for boater etiquette when bank fisherman are in the area and if that's the only way for them to get upstream without getting out and pulling their boat... does that justify it? I'm fairly new to the area and obviously it's accepted as it happens everynight but that doesn't mean I have to take it. I have also considered going upriver with em and swimming just above them... something to get the idea across. It's so frustrating... but what do others think? Do they rule the river or should I get fair access?