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