Bass Fishing Tips And Tackle
Tips For Better Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Boats
If you have become an experienced bass fisherman, chances are you already own a bass fishing boat. You probably started out with a canoe or jon boat with an electric trolling motor on it. As you graduated from small quiet ponds to small warm water lakes, you realized that a larger, faster and safer boat would be needed to tackle the bass lakes, rivers and reservoirs where the really big trophy bass live.
A bass boat really can be any boat that gets you on the water fishing but true bass fishing boats offer very specific features that will enable you to catch more and perhaps bigger fish. One important thing is the ability to quickly move from one hot spot to another, especially if you 're in a bass fishing tournament. Therefore, a bass boat will have a big outboard motor that has 135 to 200 horse power. It should have a good forward and aft fishing deck so you can easily move around as you fight the fish. It should be equipped with a bow mounted electric trolling motor so you can move into productive water quietly without spooking the bass. Another good feature is aerated live wells and bait wells. These will keep your fish alive and your bait as fresh as can be. The boat should have plenty of rod and tackle storage so you can have different set-ups ready to cast at a moments notice. For example, if using spinnerbaits isn't working, just grab your flipping stick and try a plastic worm. Last but certainly not least, the bass boat should be equipped with good electronics such as a fishfinder and gps. These are very important items as they will get you to the fish and also back to the dock safely!
Bass fishing boats are available in different lengths, ranging from 16 feet to over 20 feet. They sit low in the water but can handle rough water really well. If you are in the market to buy a bass boat, some of the better manufacturers are (in no particular order) Nitro, Bass Cat, Ranger, Skeeter, Stratos and Triton. Buying a new bass fishing boat can be very expensive and is not for everyone. You can easily find good used bass boats through local boat dealers, want ads or newspapers and of course, the internet. If you are considering a bass boat that is on-line, make sure you ask all questions you have and if you can arrange it, try the boat out first. Check the sellers feedback rating and see if he or she has any negative feedback. Also check to see if the boat has a warranty of any kind and if so, is it transferable.
Whether it's a used bass boat or one of the new bass fishing boats, you won't regret buying it once you're on the water and fishing. These boats are designed to help you to catch fish and they surely do!
A bass boat really can be any boat that gets you on the water fishing but true bass fishing boats offer very specific features that will enable you to catch more and perhaps bigger fish. One important thing is the ability to quickly move from one hot spot to another, especially if you 're in a bass fishing tournament. Therefore, a bass boat will have a big outboard motor that has 135 to 200 horse power. It should have a good forward and aft fishing deck so you can easily move around as you fight the fish. It should be equipped with a bow mounted electric trolling motor so you can move into productive water quietly without spooking the bass. Another good feature is aerated live wells and bait wells. These will keep your fish alive and your bait as fresh as can be. The boat should have plenty of rod and tackle storage so you can have different set-ups ready to cast at a moments notice. For example, if using spinnerbaits isn't working, just grab your flipping stick and try a plastic worm. Last but certainly not least, the bass boat should be equipped with good electronics such as a fishfinder and gps. These are very important items as they will get you to the fish and also back to the dock safely!
Bass fishing boats are available in different lengths, ranging from 16 feet to over 20 feet. They sit low in the water but can handle rough water really well. If you are in the market to buy a bass boat, some of the better manufacturers are (in no particular order) Nitro, Bass Cat, Ranger, Skeeter, Stratos and Triton. Buying a new bass fishing boat can be very expensive and is not for everyone. You can easily find good used bass boats through local boat dealers, want ads or newspapers and of course, the internet. If you are considering a bass boat that is on-line, make sure you ask all questions you have and if you can arrange it, try the boat out first. Check the sellers feedback rating and see if he or she has any negative feedback. Also check to see if the boat has a warranty of any kind and if so, is it transferable.
Whether it's a used bass boat or one of the new bass fishing boats, you won't regret buying it once you're on the water and fishing. These boats are designed to help you to catch fish and they surely do!