Essential Fishing Boat Features

As an avid fisher, you rely on your fishing boat to get you where you need to be while providing you with a comfortable and secure place from which to fish. But you need to make sure that your fishing boat is equipped with the right features to ensure your success on the water. Here are a few of the most essential features you’ll want your fishing boat to have.

Rod Lockers

Being able to grab your rod and start fishing right away is important on a fishing boat, which is why it’s helpful for your boat to have rod lockers for storing your fishing rods when you’re not using them. The lockers also help to prevent breakage or tangled lines so that you can have fully-rigged rods that are ready to go.

Depth Finder

Different types of fish swim at different water levels, so having a depth finder is crucial as an angler if you want to know exactly how deep to cast your line. A depth finder can read the depth of the water it’s placed in to give you an idea of what you might be able to catch and where.

Livewell & Baitwell

Both livewells and baitwells keep water circulating to ensure that your catches and your bait stay fresh during your fishing trip. You’ll typically want about a gallon of water per 1” of fish you plan to catch in your livewell. Lots of more modern livewells and baitwells have built-in macerators that can help make clean-up a breeze by grinding up debris.

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