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Hello Anglers,
I received a question from a reader: How deep can I see a
white spinner bait?
Obviously this deals with water clarity. If the visibility
is around one foot or less the bass should be shallow and
tight to cover. If the water is clear, two feet or more
visibility, they should be deeper, specially if the sun is
shining.
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by visiting: Bass Matters Blog
Enjoy a week of fishing!
Brock
email Brock
Buying a Bass Boat
by Bud Fields
I received an e-mail recently from an angler that said he
was interested in purchasing a bass boat and he had no idea
what he wanted to buy and he wanted to get some information
from me concerning what he needed.
I will attempt to give you suggestions you should consider
when you are "shopping around" for a bass boat. These will
be in no certain order of importance but I would consider
them all in making a decision.
I would ask myself, "What size water will I be fishing?" If
you are fishing small rivers, ponds and lakes, you could
easily get by with a smaller boat with a smaller outboard
motor. If, on the other hand, you will be fishing a lot of
bass tournaments and will often be fishing larger bodies of
water, I would suggest you consider purchasing a larger boat
with bigger outboard motor.
Another consideration is "Aluminum or Fiberglass Boat?" Once
again, an aluminum boat is much lighter weight and a smaller
outboard motor will work nicely IF you are fishing smaller
bodies of water. Be advised that the aluminum boat will ride
rougher, handle rougher and make more noise in choppy water.
In smaller lakes, a 16 foot aluminum bass boat with a 40 hp
outboard motor will be a great choice.
A fiberglass boat will handle bigger, rougher water and give
you a much smoother ride BUT you will need a bigger outboard
motor to get the performance you need. Also be advised the
fiberglass bass boat will be much more expensive because you
have a selection of fancy metal-flake paint jobs and more
options available.
Another consideration is whether the boat will be used
strictly for fishing or will it be a dual purpose boat for
skiing and pleasure riding. If that is a possibility, you
may consider what is referred to as a "Fish ands Ski" bass
boat. This is normally a fiberglass bass boat that not only
has pedestal seats for fishing, but also is designed with
"riders" seats for passengers. This type of bass boat is
popular with the bass angler that has a family that enjoys
pleasure boating and skiing along with fishing outings.
"Do I buy a "new or used " bass boat? This is a great quest-
ion. I personally purchased a used aluminum bass boat and
got 4 years of great service from it. BUT, I knew the boat
and the previous owner and I knew he properly maintained the
boat. As a matter of fact, that was in the early 1980 era
and that old "Stump-Jumper" is still running strong today.
I sold it to another angler and bought a bigger, fancier
model.
If you buy your boat from a marina, they will often have
qualified mechanics that are trained to work on your boat
and if and when problems arise, you need a dependable source
for repairs and maintenance. Ask around for recommendations.
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I have seen many used 16 foot aluminum bass boats with 50 hp
outboards sell for approximately $3000 that were fully
equipped with electronics, trailer, boat cover and were
ready for the water.
I have also seen many fiberglass bass boats in the 16 foot
size with 90 hp outboards, trailer, full electronics and
ready to go for approximately $5,000. There are "Bargains"
out there if you know what you want and where to look for
them.
I would also suggest you join a local bass club and possibly
for the first year, be a "No-Boater" and you will have the
opportunity to fish with a number of different anglers in
their boat. You will not only make new friends and learn new
techniques, you will have the opportunity to fish from an
assortment of boats and talk to the owners and ask them
questions about "Why do you prefer Boat "A" over BOAT "B"
and where did you buy your boat?...etc.
Also be advised that purchasing a new fiberglass bass boat
can be a "MAJOR INVESTMENT" with a cash outlay of well over
$30,000. If you are going to spend this amount of money, you
better get what you want..unless you are fortunate enough to
land a "Sponsorship" with a major boat manufacturer.
Regardless of whether you select an aluminum or fiberglass
boat, it doesn't matter to the fish. The boat does not catch
the fish and even I will admit, running 70 mph down the lake
to get to the fishing spot won't make them bite any better.
The bass could care less whether you paid $300 or $30,000
for your boat. It is just a matter of "personal Preference."
If you get the "Boat of your Dreams" and properly maintain
it and show it some "Loving Care," it can last you for many
years and give you a lot of enjoyable hours on the water. I
personally wipe the water and dirt from my boat each time I
put it on the trailer and when I get it home, I wash it down
and every 3 weeks, I put a fresh coat of quality wax on it
and I use protectant s on the seats. I strive to keep my
boat looking like new.
I would also like to suggest after you make your purchase
that you enroll in a Boating Safety Course and learn the
rules of boating and all aspects of water safety. Personal
flotation devices are a must and I don't look for bargains
when I purchase them. I purchase the best available. You
can not put a price on a human life.
Aluminum or Fiberglass? New or Used, How Much Do I spend?
There are many considerations but after you get your boat
and learn how to operate it safely, you can have many years
of reliability and fun with it.
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FISHING JOKES CORNER
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Cletus and Jethro found a great deal on a used shrimp boat
and decided to buy it. They take it 50 miles out into the
gulf and eagerly cast out there net. When Jethro pulls in a
gold lamp. As he is cleaning it off a genie appears and
tells him:
"I'll grant any wish you make."
Jethro doesn't take a second to think and says I want the
whole lake to be beer!"
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"You idiot", says Cletus, "now we're gonna have to pee in
the boat!"
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