| Angling can take on many different forms and | | | | of water, especially if there are many waves |
| can be as simple as catching perch with a | | | | or rough water, a fishing boat whose bottom |
| cane pole, as complex as flyfishing, or high | | | | has a V shape will usually fare better than a |
| pressure like tournament bass fishing. | | | | flat bottomed boat. In V bottom boats the V |
| However, each type of fishing requires | | | | shape helps to stabilize the boat against |
| different fishing gear. | | | | waves when fishing and it cuts through waves |
| | | | when moving between fishing spots. |
| Angling equipment depends on the type of fish | | | | |
| you want to catch and where you'll be | | | | The weakness of a V bottom boat is that it |
| fishing. For ponds or small lakes, an | | | | cannot go into shallow water. This is usually |
| ultralight to medium weight pole is just | | | | not a problem on many lakes, but it makes |
| fine. Keep in mind what size of fish you can | | | | taking a V bottom boat on many rivers |
| expect to catch, as bigger lakes may have | | | | somewhat risky. A flat bottom boat, on the |
| bigger fish, requiring sturdy poles. | | | | other hand, if the motor is fitted with a |
| | | | 'jet' instead of a prop, can make it through |
| Catfish, walleye, lake trout, and bass may | | | | water only a few inches deep. |
| need a heavier weight rod. Heavier fishing | | | | |
| gear provides more control when you're trying | | | | No matter what type of fishing gear you kit |
| to reel in your catch. Also, angling with | | | | yourself out with or how much money you sink |
| heavier rods and reels allows you to use | | | | into a fishing boat, you won't find the |
| bigger lures with more weight, making it | | | | perfect equipment to catch fish. Of course, |
| easier to cast farther. | | | | trying to use the most appropriate gear for a |
| | | | great catch while you're out angling is the |
| Likewise, the type of fishing boat you have | | | | best thing to do. |
| has a big impact on your fishing experience. | | | | |
| For the most part, recreational boats like | | | | Just keep in mind the type of fish you're |
| ski boats, speed boats, and pontoons don't | | | | trying to catch and which area you'll be |
| make a good fishing boat. Many of them are | | | | angling in. Also, try not to be too specific |
| too large and cannot be safely maneuvered | | | | in your equipment. Many fishing boats are |
| around structures to allow successful | | | | built for angling only in certain conditions, |
| angling. | | | | which leaves you high and dry the rest of the |
| | | | time. |
| If you are fishing a lake or other large body | | | | |