Fishing Boat Setup- How Can I Improve My Setup?

by Mike Singh

One of the worst things when it comes to day fishing would have to be having a poor fishing boat setup. Ensuring that your fishing boat is well equipped to handle a day on the lake or ocean is imperative to success and even safety. When it comes to a fishing boat setup, much of the fine details come in the way of convenience and accessibility. Having the appropriate electronic devices such as fish finders and GPS can indeed make all the difference in the world when it comes to a good day of fishing.

With sensible applications such as live wells, rod locks, and navigation equipment a boat will easily be prepared to meet the rigors of a long day on the lake. Ensuring that your fishing boat setup includes flares, life jackets, and emergency response transmitters only facilitates the sensible boating needs. With the addition of such fine luxuries as fridges, cooking equipment, radios, and or Televisions you ensure that you are not left in boredom when the fish just are not biting at any given moment.

When it comes to fishing boat setups and storage, one only need ask themselves, just how much equipment and people am I planning on carrying on this vessel? This question will follow with sensible storage needs, as there are many pieces of fishing gear for each angler aboard. This does not in any way answer the question fully as there are many other articles that could be found or stored in a fishing boat. Often times people will include fresh dry clothing in their storage compartments, for those little mishaps that always seem to happen when you least expect. All of this can be chalked up to good fishing boat setup.

Depending on the size of the vessel will primarily determine what type of fishing boat setup you will be able to have. For obvious reason a smaller vessel will be able to carry small loads and will no doubt have less storage than a bigger vessel.

When you have a smaller boat it seems that proper fishing boat setup becomes far more apparent as there is a limited capacity and acceptance for passengers, their goods, and the storage allowable will quickly decrease in size should you not plan ahead and make accommodation. Look to ensure that your fishing boat setup is appropriate for the type of fishing you plan on doing and that you have a clear decision on what would be most beneficial to the day on the lake.

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Etiquete of party boat fishing

If you want to know the etiquete of party boat fishing:

1) Always obey the Crew and Captain. Their goal is to keep you and all the other anglers happy, since with out your money they will go broke. Most of the time, with a good professional crew, this is not a problem.

2) Always be aware of those around you (right, left, and when casting-behind).

3) Be knowledgable of local species, and local laws-DON"T EVEN TRY TO BREAK THEM. Often a single illegal fish on a boat can result in very large fines for both boat Captain and the offending angler. When in doubt, ask the crew or release the fish.

4) Exercise patience, kindness, and courtesy. Cursing loudly, while common among most of us anglers when fishing alone, can offend others on a party boat. Never drink excessively (if allowed at all). If your lines get tangled, don't get frustrated or try to assess blame-it goes with fishing elbow to elbow, and can be a good way to MAKE friends.

5) AND THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE: HAVE FUN! A party boat is a great place to meet other anglers and 'trade lies' as anglers often do. I have kept in contact with some of the people I have met this way, and they have become friends for life.

Yes, there is more to fishing than just catching fish.

Night Boat Fishing Checklist

By Daniel Eggertsen

Boat Fishing At Night Checklist Here is an easy checklist of items you will need before you head out for a night fishing trip.

** Two Flashlights with new batteries in each. -Sure enough, one of those flashlights is not going to work when you get out on the water. Of course, this usually happens when you only have one flashlight with you.

** Pair of needle nose pliers -Since it is harder to see your line at night than during the day, you have a greater chance of hooking the fish deeper than usual with the delayed reaction time. The pliers will make your life much easier in these cases.

** Insect repellant -A good mosquito repellant is critical to your sanity on the water. We have used "Skin-so-soft" by Avon and I think it works the best out of any of them. Anything with deet is better than nothing at all.

** Plenty of lures, line, extra rod & reel, etc -This is an obvious one.

** Extra fuse for the boat. -If you blow a fuse out on the water and your boat lights go out, you could be in trouble.

** Blacklight - Using a blacklight with a clear blue fluorescent line will really help you see those hits faster.

** Spare boat battery - Running all of those lights, blacklights, etc can put a strain on your battery. Better safe than sorry.

** First Aid kit - Whether you end up with a snake bite or get hooked by your buddy's cast, you will need proper medication, Band-Aids and peroxide, etc.

** Cell Phone - Although sometimes you may find it difficult to get a good signal on the water, a cell phone can literally save your life if you get into trouble. There are many other things you should pack for your trip.

These are just some of the bigger items we have found useful in the past.
Daniel Eggertsen is a long time fishermen, as well as President and Founder of Evening Secret Fishing - (http://www.eveningsecretfishing

Boat Fishing As Family Activity

By: Travis Clemens

Many people love to go fishing, instead of playing tennis or golf. Others make it their primary sport activity together with their families and friends to relieve boredom and stress. Surveys say that more than 50 million Americans love to go fishing and make it their lifestyle option instead of other sports.

In Alabama, fishing represents a substantial impact on the state economy. Hundreds of millions of dollars are represented and about 20,000 people list fishing as their source of livelihood. However, most people consider it as a form of relaxation and a family activity. In general, it is a lifestyle option.

In the book titled “The Incomplete Psychology of Everyday Fishing;” psychologist Paul G. Quinnett dedicated an entire chapter about fishing as a source to relieve stress. In the chapter, “Ethics of Fishing” he points out that a person must appreciate and enjoy the benefits of nature. He also highlighted that fishing correct is a way for an individual to become more disciplined in his lifestyle.

“Family Life First,” an organization dedicated to introducing how to spend useful family time to parents for their children, have factual data that in the past 20 years, 25 percent of a child’s playing time has decreased. Outdoor activities, where most children spend their playing time, have also declined by 50 percent. Since 1969 to 1996, 22 percent of family time activities have lessened proven by the study of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

Any fruitful time to interact with your children is time worth investing. Fishing is a way to connect. The quality time you get is really worth the effort. The experience you get by catching fish is what makes it wonderful to enjoy and that is the important part of fishing. There are 23 public fishing lakes having plenty of fish waiting to be caught. All children can experience the excitement and adventure of fishing. You will always remember the very first time you caught a fish, and the parent who showed you how to catch it. You gain enjoyable and learning experiences from fishing that makes it a great family activity.

Alabama, for example, promotes its lakes and open banks as places best for fishing. You do not even need a boat to catch fish. There are also stores where you can find what you need for fishing. You may bring your family with you and the time of being together and enjoying the fun of fishing is the best family activity you could have.

About the Author:
Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman and he knows the ins and outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on the hook with Travis as your guide! http://www.best-fishing-tips.com

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Fishing - A fun challenge and a way of feeding mouths all over the world

by John Gibb

Fishing refers to the practise of catching fish either for sport or for food.
Fishing is a practise that goes back to ancient times, as civilisations all over the world that have lived by the coast have also learned to hunt for fish and catch them for food.
Fishing is a major industry with fish being shipped all over the world, part of most people's diets.
Fishing is also regarded as a hobby and a form of relaxation. Lastly fishing has gained popularity as a sport in some places.
Fishing can be done a variety of ways. In antiquity it was done either by hand or by spear.
Fishing by hand is very difficult and considered to be very skilful.

Using a spear or a bow is also difficult but was done by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and still is used by some people today. In the past a three-headed spear called a trident was used, which probably gave ride to the image of the Roman sea god Neptune holding trident. Another form is net fishing, where nets are cast into the water to catch fish and particularly the more slippery marine life like eels.

Modern fishermen still use nets dragged by boats to trawl the water for a big harvest of fish. Your average modern man fishing for relaxation will use a fishing rod with bait and hooks, known as angling. Angling is governed by a lot of laws that limit which waters can be fished and whether or not the fish must be returned to the water alive. Many opponents of fishing say that the sport is cruel and painful, and that we should only fish what we need to survive.

However, releasing the fish preserves the population and also research has suggested that the fish feel very little pain from being hooked. Nevertheless fishing is a relaxing past time and many people like nothing more than to sit by the riverside and patiently wait for a catch.

Sport fishing is competitive and the rules are based on anything from number of fish caught to the weight and size of the fish. It is more common for sport fishing to go out to sea, where some people tackle the challenge of larger fish such as tuna or even sharks.

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Do You Need A Boat Fishing Guide?

By Lee Dobbins

Often times when one is planning a boat fishing trip, the question of a fishing guide comes up. They’re costly so the first reaction is to forgo a guide - after all, you already know how to fish, right?

This may or may not be true. You might very well be an expert fisherman that can get along quite well without a guide but if you are traveling to a far away area and are not familiar with the fishing condition, then a guide could really come in handy.

Now having said that, I will say that a guide is simply that - a guide. He can tell you where he thinks the fish will be and even help you land one, but the real work is up to you. Just because you spend a lot of money on a guide does not mean you will catch a fish or even see one, but it could greatly increase your chances.

Most guides are great fishermen themselves and know the local area like the back of their hands. They are up on current conditions and know where the fish are right at the moment. They spend all their time fishing the river or lake, and probably have for many years, so they know where the best fish can be caught. Without a guide, you can waste a lot of time just trying to find those fish.

If you do decide to hire a guide, you need to make your fishing goals clear to him or her at the outset in order to make sure he can deliver what you want. Some things to discuss include the type of fish you want to catch, if you want to catch a lot of fish or just big ones, and the technique you prefer to use.

You should also find out if the guide has experience in your desired area. During these discussions you may find out that the guide recommends a different fishing style that what you have proposed in order to catch the kinds of fish you want. These are things you will have to consider.

A guide can cost you anywhere between $100 to $200 a day and please don’t forget to tip him - even if you don’t catch any fish. For your money you will get expert advice on the best fishing locations, expert tips on how to catch those fish and a wonderfully delicious shore lunch.
One thing that some anglers do on an extended trip is to hire the guide for the first few days and then go it alone for the rest of the trip. This way you can benefit from his advice and save a few bucks too. Don’t be afraid to let the guide know this is your plan, he might be able to leave you with some parting tips so the rest of your trip is just as fruitful as the beginning.

The question of whether or not a guide is worth it does not have the same answer for every angler. If this is your one big vacation and catching fish is of the utmost importance, then springing for a guide is probably well worth it.

Lee Dobbins writes for Fishing Around where you can learn more fishing tips.