Choose the right boat

There are two questions that must be considered when choosing the boat: "What kind of fishing will it be used for?" and "where fishing activities be?" Always look for signs of the quality checking of the carpet and the compartments - which could be plastic, metal or fiberglass. Look at the little things, but very important, as the 1000 GPH bilge pump, the six gauge wiring instead of ten or eight that is because heavier wires gives more power than the battery to the motor drive .
Five Star Advantage that ranger dealers often speak about it to customers: quality, safety, innovation, performance and value.

Here is a list of "must have" things when buying your first boat.


Tow Vehicle - This is one of the most important part of your equipment, and must has the qualification to get the job done like loading up to 3500 pounds of weight that could easily get the boat to the hills and mountain trails.

Bass boats - For first timers, consider a second hand boat. This will be a trial and error stage where fishing skills can be tested. Consider a larger boat, which is about 19 feet with a speed of 20 to 30 miles for large bodies of water.

In small lakes, aluminum boat  16-18 foot is a good choice. It is cheaper than fiberglass and more forgiving of bangs, it is running in shallow water and hitting stumps and rocks. The disadvantage is that it rides harder even with the slightest wind.

"Fiberglass" with two-stroke engine is much more expensive which could cost between $ 20,000 up to $ 50,000. The advantage of this boat is that it could handle bigger, rougher water and still gives you a good smooth ride.

Brand new vs the second hand -  the advantage of buying a second hand boat beside it is cheaper, but it also hold its value " price" for a long time. The disadvantage is that it is likely to inherit someone else's problems. During casual inspection, outboard engines problems are not easily identifiable. The best thing to do is bring someone you trust with you to inspect a prospective boat or buy from someone you know and trust instead.

Handling the Boat - Listen to the pitch change when trimming down. Although it will be difficult for beginners like trying to launch and retrieve the boat backing it down the ramp. do not worry, because everyone passed that stage and there is no boat owner is not willing to help a beginner to learn. Sometimes all it takes is just 4 hours to learn the basics just concentrate.

buying your boat like a dream came true . and be ready for experiences that come with fishing using your boat and don't forget about your fishing license.