| You might be wondering, 'Do I need a boat
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| | boat, for example, will probably be
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| to fish for walleye? Can't I just catch
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| | comfortable enough for two to three
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| the fish from the shore?' Of course you
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| | anglers plus equipment. Longer ones can
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| can, but if you've had experience with
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| | hold more.
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| walleye before, you know that they tend
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| | Do you need a motor?
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| to change location depending on the
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| | Consider the size of the lake or
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| season and on where their main food is
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| | reservoir you will be fishing. A medium
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| located.
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| | to large body of water will require that
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| Some of the best walleye catches are also
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| | you use a boat with a motor so you can
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| difficult to access from the shore. When
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| | change locations easily. Imagine
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| walleye congregate in deeper waters, why
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| | paddling your way around a lake as big as
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| miss out when you can be in on the action
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| | Lake Erie just to find your walleye.
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| in the comfort of your own boat? Here
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| | Which bottom?
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| are some things you might want to
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| | The way a fishing boat's bottom is shaped
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| consider when buying or choosing a boat
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| | will impact how it performs in the water.
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| for walleye fishing:
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| | A flat bottom, for example, is a good
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| Consider the frequency of your fishing
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| | boat to use if the water isn't choppy and
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| trips.
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| | you don't need a lot of speed. For
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| If you fish a couple of times a year,
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| | deeper waters, a V-bottom boat will work
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| you'll need a simple, no-frills boat.
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| | better because the shape cuts the water
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| You might also want to invest in
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| | more efficiently, allowing you to move
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| something cheaper but sturdy.
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| | faster. If the lake you'll be fishing in
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| Consider your fishing style.
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| | is a bit large, consider a steeper
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| Walleye tend to make their appearance
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| | V-bottom for more speed and a smoother
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| during the nighttime. If you'll be
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| | ride.
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| fishing mostly for this fish, consider
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| | Material and design
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| the creature comforts and protection your
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| | Boats that are perfect for walleye
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| boat can offer when you'll be using it .
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| | fishing come in a variety of layouts and
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| Consider boat size
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| | styles. Simply choose which one will
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| The size of the boat matters, especially
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| | best fit your needs. As for materials,
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| if you will be fishing with a companion
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| | choose boats made of fiberglass or
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| or two. You might also want to consider
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| | aluminum. They're sturdy and tough
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| how well your boat will handle the
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| | enough to see you through hundreds of
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| passengers and equipment. A 14-foot
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| | walleye fishing trips.
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