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