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| We spend a lot of time talking about equipment and having the right baits, but it seems to be sometimes that a lot of it comes with working a spot to the best of your ability, which comes down to boat control. I know this is something I'm constantly trying to practice, but I am wondering, are there any books or videos out there that can provide some helpful tips? Obviously, this is one area where practice makes perfect, but there must be some sort of help guide out there.
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Location: Athens, Ohio | http://muskie.outdoorsfirst.com/articles/10.06.2005/641/Boat.Contro...
here is one of the better ones, IMHO. I get something new from it each time I read. m | |
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Location: Northern IL | I know you are probably talking about boat control while casting but boat control while trolling is more important. The wrong tool for the job = few fish.
You must consider what bodies of water that you are going to fish and go from there. Here is a guideline:
A 14 foot jon boat with a 15 hp "tiller" is the very best.
For every foot of boat that you add and every size horsepower that you go up, you will sacrifice effectiveness, (FISH!!) | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Just an observation:
I watch the Pros on the Professional Walleye trail and the FLW Walleye Tour control 21' boats powered with the main 250 HP engine or the 9.9 kicker on a DIME. Following eactly plotted GPS tracks even in really big wind isn't a problem once one learns the rig well.
The Extreme One can troll a contour line almost surgically in his 620 Ranger. I think boat control is a function of the operator. Yes, some rigs are more difficult to control in big winds, but if the proper electric motor or kicker is on the boat for casting/trolling, it's a matter of getting used to the rig and knowing the mechanics.
As an aside, I do like my son's jon boat on the Pelican River...  | |
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Improving boat control