BUYING OR RENTING THE RIGHT FISHING BOAT

All over the world, most people go fishing with just any boat.  Some stumble on a boat and without any advice starts fishing with it.

First factor to consider before buying a fishing boat is your budget.  The size, type and operating tools in the boat is dependent on your budget.  You also have to determine whether you want to fish inshore or offshore.

If your budget cannot pick a new fishing boat, you are likely to consider renting a boat.  If usage is just on a temporary basis, recreational, it is advisable to try and rent a boat or charter a boat. Boats can be manufactured either in fiber glass, timber or aluminium, depending on your taste and affordability.

Those who are novice in terms of fishing and fishing boats are advised to stay inshore and purchase or rent boats designed for inshore fishing.  These are mostly lightweight boats and are not very expensive.

On the other hand, offshore fishing is more of an expert venture and it requires boats that are specifically designed for that.  Some of these boats have space with special tools to make offshore fishing pleasurable and disaster-free.  They are however expensive.

Some people don’t seem to know the different between inshore and offshore.  When they are bargaining to buy fishing boat they just buy anyone and the result may be unpleasant.

Local fishermen who just knock planks together with nails and think they can use it anywhere in the ocean should be careful.  I watched with amazement how these fishermen dangerously ply the deep ocean with their ragtag boat, fishing.  The possibility of these boats giving way is very high.

Always seek the advice of those selling boats as they will recommend the one that suite your need.  Boats can be manufacture to client’s taste and measured to fit storage space.

Learn to take good care of your boat. Cleanliness is next to Godliness.  Wash your boat thoroughly most of the time.  Aluminium boat can be polished and should be kept dry to avoid corrosion.

Once you adhere to the advice of experts and take every safety precautions, you can then start fishing alone or with members of your family.  Going fishing with the family is fun.  Moving your family outside the home is enjoyable with new scenery of nature.  Family bond is maintained and good health is sustained.