Fishing from a boat is a favorite hobby of many men. Moreover, many prefer it to conventional fishing from the coast, because it allows you to get more fish.
Boat selection
Currently, a huge number of different boats are presented on the market . Almost any of them can be suitable for fishing . However, choosing the right product should take into account several things. First of all, color. It must be completely discreet.
Green or black is best. The second thing to consider is where fishing from the boat will take place. If you are going to fish on a small river or lake, then an ordinary double
rubber boat is perfect for you
. On it, if desired, even 3-4 people can fit. If the upcoming fishing will take place on a large navigable river, it is better to purchase a load boat of 600-700 kg. Be sure to buy an economical and quiet motor. In addition, the boat must be equipped with an anchor and oars.
Choosing a place and bait
People who have a long-standing hobby fishing from a boat are looking for a good place with the help of an echo sounder. This device allows you to determine the presence of eyebrows, snag, and also shows the accumulation of fish in a specific area of the reservoir. In addition to the echo sounder, there are other devices aimed at facilitating the determination of the optimal fishing spot. Among them can be called a depth gauge. If you do not have any special equipment with you, in any case it is best to try to find a flat surface. The most successful may be fishing from a boat on the edge of the channel.
For a better catch, fish need to be fed. You can do this with a special feeder or just like that. Each method has its advantages. The feeder allows you to better keep the feed in a strong current, but if it is too large, it can "whistle" and scare away the fish. Thus, we must try to find something in between. It is best to feed fish with those that will be fishing. Most often, maggots or worms are taken as bait. Although it may be suitable for what you use for ordinary fishing from the shore.
Gear selection
Fishing from a boat (2013 is the year, 2014 or any other) will never lose its relevance. Many questions are asked by novice fishermen. One of the most important among them is how to choose gear. If the depth of the place where fishing will be carried out is about 4-6 meters, then you can use conventional wiring, releasing the fishing line from the boat. For such fishing, a 4-6-meter rod with a decent supply of fishing line on a reel will come in handy. The float should be chosen based on the depth of the pond where you are going to fish, and the length of the rod. If they are approximately equal to each other, then an ordinary float is suitable. If the length of the rod is less than the depth of the pond, then a preference should be given to a sliding float.
Some helpful tips:
- When fishing, you should always dress warmly and “waterproof”. Those who can’t swim will need a life jacket or a circle.
- It’s best to go fishing with someone else, as in some situations, you may need an assistant.
- When fishing in a boat, it is optimal to have two rods with you, because one is too little, and three can be difficult to keep track of.
- Do not spoil the fish too much with bait, as it is you who must seek it, and not vice versa.
- If the fish stopped biting, look for another place.
- Before heading to a pond, carefully review the spawning ban on fishing from a boat in 2013 and make sure you can tackle it right now.