In order to use the full potential of your rowing boat or boat, you need a minimum of accessories and equipment.
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In recent years, several universes, including that of the Navy, have been completely turned upside down due to the effects of COVID-19. People had to limit themselves or at least move away from crowds. One of the best ways to do this was to opt for outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
record sales
In 2020 there was literally an explosion in sales of all types of suitcases and everything disappeared at high prices. Dealer salesrooms emptied and the market for used equipment was taken by storm.
According to Boats Group’s 2022 Annual Market Index report, the value of boats under 26 feet has reached an all-time high in the United States. After the significant increase in transactions in 2020, sales fell slightly in 2021 and 2022. However, after the comprehensive four-year global market analysis, the market is starting to normalize.
problems
In recent years there have been storage bottlenecks in all areas, backlogs of orders, as it is often said. As a result, several boats were delivered with very little equipment on board. Roders had to make do with what they had to trick targeted predators. For others, the boat or rowing boat represented a sudden expense, more or less budgeted for. So the added value of the accessories had to wait.
My column this morning is for that new godsend of lucky owners.
Basically
As per the cartebateau.com website, the minimum safety equipment required for a motorized boat up to 6 m (19 ft, 8 in) in length is one life jacket per person on board, a 15 m buoyant heaving line, an oar or Anchor with at least 15m of rope, dipper or hand pump, whistle, flashlight, compliant navigation lights when sailing at night and a Class 5-B fire extinguisher if you have an inboard engine. Boats with an engine of 10hp or more must have their code on the hull with the Recreational Craft License. For his part, the captain must be in possession of the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. On larger boats, more safety equipment needs to be added.
GPS
With this device you can not only always know your position on the water, but also find or locate potentially productive locations. You can even record your different courses while trolling or moving faster to later reproduce them in detail.
Modern devices often include accurate digital charts that allow you to locate safe shipping routes, pitfalls, and all structures and fishing spots. You’ll be able to navigate with much more confidence and more easily find the locations that are likely to harbor fine specimens.
sonar
You know the expression “looking for a needle in a haystack”? Remember that this statement applies to all fishermen who cannot observe what is happening under their hull. Without necessarily wanting to see the fish at all costs, one would like to at least locate the changes in depth and the architectural compositions built underwater. This way you will know if you can move safely.
There’s also a big difference between simple, small-screen, low-resolution devices and large-capacity devices. Economy versions allow you to see depth, scan bottom shapes and locate specific samples. Powerful modern models show you everything that swims in the water column, transitions in seabed materials, forage fish and more. There are transducers like the Garmin LVS32 and LVS34 that can see up to 200 feet below and ahead of you. With the new LVS62, this value even increases to 500 ft. This is an almost magical advantage for accurately targeting the presence of fighters in the water column. For example, imagine seeing a band of walleye 40 feet in front of you at 25 feet depth. All you have to do is throw your offer in that direction to greatly increase your chances.
motorization
If you’re into trolling, there’s really no problem using the big motor to get around at low speeds. You can even opt for sea anchors to slow the pace even further.
On the other hand, if you want to move slowly along the coast or if you want to fish with a jig, you need to be able to rely on an auxiliary engine to be strategic and not let the winds and currents transport you in all your senses.
Remember that a front electric motor makes it easier to drive at low speeds. With this positioning, he pulls the boat forward instead of pushing it. Gusts or currents then affect driving significantly less.
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If you want to target fish at depth, take advantage of an electric or manual downrigger, which will help present your offerings right in the attack zone of salmonids and even walleye at certain times of the year. These winches carry a large orb that drags your presentation into the abyss, and the whole is held back by a trigger. Once the fish emerges, the retaining clip releases, allowing you to engage your opponent.
