| Boat FishingIf you're keen to find a fun family | | | | inboard diesel engines as standard.Inshore Saltwater |
| activity, then give boat fishing a try. There's nothing | | | | BoatsIf your tastes run to tarpin, snook, trout, |
| better than heading off on your boat with the wife | | | | bonefish or redfish, then you will want a boat suitable |
| and kids, talking about the fish you plan to catch that | | | | for inshore saltwater fishing. It's best to have a light |
| day.It's important to realize, though, that there are | | | | boat that is smaller than a 25-footer. All you need is a |
| lots of different types of boat fishing, and each one | | | | single outboard motor. You're likely to be in shallow |
| has specialized boat requirements. You can do | | | | water at least some of the time, so something like a |
| everything from dangle some bait on a string over | | | | flat or baby boat works well. These have a spacious |
| the side of a canoe, right through to high-tech rods | | | | deck you can use for casting, and are still float well in |
| and a powerful cabin cruiser. It just needs to be | | | | shallow water.Bass BoatsThis type of boat is |
| seaworthy - the rest is up to you! But if you're keen | | | | generally suitable for tournament and sport fishing. |
| to buy a boat, you need to do some homework first. | | | | They're colorful, fast, and ride low in the water. It's |
| It can be very confusing walking into a boat show or | | | | preferable if the bass boat has a trolling motor |
| dealership and seeing so many choices. You need to | | | | mounted on the bow. Generally they have a platform |
| think about what you're planning to do with the boat | | | | at both the bow and stern ends, which makes |
| before you can decide which one to buy. Here are | | | | casting much easier. You can choose from aluminum |
| some popular boat fishing choices.Freshwater BoatsIf | | | | or fiberglass.Float TubesThese don't really qualify as |
| you enjoy fishing in freshwater lakes, rivers or | | | | boats, but fly anglers find them very handy for |
| streams, then you don't need a massive boat. | | | | fishing in mountain streams, ponds and lakes. A float |
| Instead, choose an aluminum or fiberglass boat. Make | | | | tube is simply a flotation device containing a seat. |
| sure it's easy to transport and lightweight. Popular | | | | The angler is partially submerged when seated in the |
| choices include bow riders, runabouts or walley boats, | | | | float tube, and uses fins on his feet to navigate |
| with either a small or dual console. These boats are | | | | around on the water. They're tricky to handle, and |
| fine for family freshwater boat fishing | | | | fly-casting requires lots of practice. You can choose |
| outings.Offshore Saltwater BoatsFishing out on the | | | | between round float tubes, which are similar to an |
| open sea is the most common thing people think of | | | | inner tube, and pontoon float tubes, which have an |
| when you mention boat fishing. Most people enjoy | | | | air chamber either side of the fisherman. The |
| fishing offshore because they get the chance to | | | | pontoons are slightly eiasier to maneuver, as their |
| catch huge fish and use heavy tackle. It's important | | | | v-shaped design reduces the amount of water |
| to have a dependable, heavy boat for this type of | | | | resistance.It's always a good idea to speak to |
| fishing. You'll encounter plenty of different weather | | | | experienced anglers who either have their own boat |
| and situations on the open sea, so you need to be | | | | or use one regularly. They can give you lots of help |
| able to rely on your boat. You can choose twin or | | | | in deciding which type of boat is right for you. Read |
| single outboard motors, and you definitely need a | | | | magazines, guides, and talk to your local boat charter |
| cuddy cabin or a center console. If you want to | | | | service. Fishermen generally love to talk about boats, |
| spend a bit more, you can start to look at the more | | | | and you can learn a lot to help you select the |
| luxurious boats, including a bluewater or convertible | | | | perfect fishing boat for your needs.Steve Dolan is an |
| with luxury quarters, and maybe even an elegant | | | | experienced and keen fisherman, who enjoys the |
| living area. Bigger boats generally have powerful | | | | outdoors almost as much as catching the fish! |