August 6, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
credit: finchlake2000When fishing popular lakes, rivers and ponds, it is often encountered that the shore lines and docks that are easily accessible are often the worst spots to fish from. Not only are they over crowded on busy days, but even when they aren’t, the fish don’t seem to bite. There are a few problems with this scenario. First of all, easier access to fishing waters means that more casual fishermen and their families will settle there rather than driving farther to a more remote fishing location. This means more crowds. More crowds mean increased fishing pressure on the fish. While fish aren’t the smartest species on the planet, they do learn danger spots for them and their friends. This might mean the dock, beach, or accessible shore line.
Because fish are more difficult to catch along these over pressured areas, it is important to be able to get away from them if possible. That is where a small fishing boat comes in. A boat will not only allow you to get away from the crowds, but will allow you access less frequently fished areas and depths. It also gives you a different angle of attack, showing a different direction of swimming lure or jig than the fish are used to seeing.
There are many different kinds of small fishing boats on the market. Canoes, kayaks, and row boats are great for small lakes and ponds. The paddles are adequate for mobility, and they are quiet and lightweight. For larger bodies of water, you might want to upgrade to a boat that offers either an outboard motor or a trolling motor for increased mobility.
Finding discount small fishing boats on the market means you will have to do your homework. Buying used boats is a great way to save tons of money, but you need to be careful not to buy a damaged boat, as they can be expensive or impossible to repair.
Updated August 6, 2011. Published June 29, 2011. Bill Szydlowski
