Inland Boat Adventuring!

By Richard Yvon

• Whistle

• Phone (stored in a floating, water proof container)

• Food and Water

• Tool Kit

• Personal Effects (Rain Gear, Sun Block, blanket, sun glasses, hat)

• Current boat Registration

First and foremost give a call to the trolling motor company’s technical support. They can configure the proper system for your specific boat and use. Decide on a 12, 24 or 36 DC volt system will go but is very expensive. Either way you choose, picking out a craft is a very personal choice. Accessibility, budget, and function are key topics to think about before purchasing.

Determine shaft size – measure your boat per manufacturer recommendation.

Boating Necessities can be another area to plan out. So you have bought yourself a boat now what? First and foremost is safety!

As always let someone at home know where you will be!

Here is a short list of items to think about…

• Boaters Safety Course

• Follow all rules and directions in your boat manual and local boating laws

• Life Preservers

• Throw Bag

• First Aid kit (with EpiPen)

• Flares

• LED Flashlight

• Fully operational boat trailer (Winch, Lights, Tires, Structural Integrity, brakes)

Trolling motors are essential. There is so much more to a trolling motor than what the name implies! These things are great providing you are using the correct configuration with the proper application. What? ! Trolling motors can be very useful but need to be purchased according to your specific boat and specific use. To attempt to keep it simple, here are a few important factors that can help you select the proper system…

Salt or fresh water version? Salt-water Trolling motors are always built more heavy duty (More expensive too!)

GPS system – essential for spot lock, controlled back drifting, controlled trolling in a straight line

Whatever Boat you choose, just remember, there is no perfect boat that will do everything. In fact, that’s why several people have more than one! Determine how and where you will use a boat and choose wisely. Stay safe and have fun!

It’s springtime in New England! The birds are chirping, the fish are jumping, and it’s finally warm enough to go outside without multiple layers. In other words, it’s high time to break out the rod and reel and head to your favorite lake.

For me, one of the great things about spring is that I get to celebrate the warm weather at Klem’s Department Store’s annual Klem’s Spring Festival in Spencer, Massachusetts. I’m so lucky to have these events to go to because I get to talk to fishing fans and share my thoughts about fishing, my favorite gear, techniques and so on.

This year I showcased a Lund Renegade 1775 at the festival, so I was really excited to talk

Go Fishing, Go Aluminum

By Dan Kenney

about boats—specifically, aluminum boats—with anyone who would listen.

Why aluminum?

For starters, the annual cost of running them is nothing in comparison to glass boats, especially when you include any unexpected costs due to damage. In the majority of northeast waters you’re likely to run into rocks, boulders, stumps, gravel shorelines and perhaps docks that aren’t adequately padded. But I've never had to worry about any of that in an aluminum boat. I've hit plenty of the obstructions without suffering any damage other than a couple of dings and scratches. Secondly, the overall performance and features of these aluminum Lund boats are perfect for a guy like me with a family, as I need something versatile, something that can handle multiple uses. In the same weekend I can use it for hardcore fishing, tubing with the family, and a leisurely sunset cruise.

If you’re in the market for a new boat and thinking that aluminum might work for you, one of the best places to start is tinboats.net. You can learn a lot there on several TOP brands, get your research done and head to your local dealer. The boat I have on order is a Lund 1875 Pro-V Bass with Humminbird electronics and Minn Kota trolling motor. This thing is a serious game-changer, with a 200 horsepower, 4-stroke Mercury engine that was unveiled at the Miami Boat show earlier this year. I'm not in the engineering/ manufacturing world but for the longest time, four stroke engines were typically a couple hundred pounds heavier. How they got the new four-stroke to be the same weight as its two-stroke predecessor is beyond me, but they did and it’s loaded with power and still delivers better fuel economy.

I’m very fortunate to have a great relationship with Matt from Hank’s. Located in Cherry Valley, MA, They are the oldest, continuous Mercury dealer in the country, so they really understand the business and know how to help people get the right boat for their lifestyle. For example, if you’re someone who’s looking to enter fishing tournaments, you should definitely check out the 1775 Renegade. Seventeen feet long, the 1775 boasts a 95-inch beam, which is typically found in 19-foot boats. Plus, if you pair it with a 90 Mercury engine you’ll have yourself a 45 mph ride that can handle any condition.

One thing I can say for sure is that 1775 was a huge hit at Klem's. A lot of the anglers who came out to talk fishing were pretty excited about it, but it was the kids who really enjoyed climbing in and checking it out. More than anything, that’s what gets me really jazzed each spring, when you can see the next generation learn about fishing, boating and the great outdoors.

So if you’re looking for an exciting and practical way to spend the spring and summer fishing or any other recreational activity out on the water, think about putting yourself in a nice “tin boat”. Maybe I’ll see you out there!

Until then, God Bless and Go Fish!

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I don't leave my house to fish without a polaris style popper from May 1st, till Halloween. They cast a mile. They're easy to use. (if it's splashin’, it's working!) And the hookups on the surface are for sure the most exciting way to catch a bass and bluefish from a boat, or the shore. Easily one of my favorite day time lures to throw.

For me, casting distance is usually the deciding factor when reaching for one of my top water options. For shallower water, or situations when the fish are particularly picky, I'll go to a floating popper allowing

EDITORIAL

Making a Splash

By Pete McManus

me to work the lure slowly, and even let it float motionless. When the water depth isn't a factor or distance is the most important factor, I have a couple 3, and 4 ounce poppers that sink fast, requiring a quicker retrieve and more rod action to keep the lure splashing on top. The heavier lures cut through wind much better than any floating options I've found. The fast sink also seems to be the better choice in heavy surf. I've even seen them successfully jigged in the canal as an attempt to show the fish a unique presentation.

Colors will vary depending on the bait you are trying to match but bone color variations seem to be a winner. No matter the season, weather, or moon phase bone colored topwater lures catch fish. Yellow is hard to beat for targeting bluefish, or matching any size bunker.

I always attempt to vary the speeds and styles I work the lure. Rod tip up,slow reel and a stiff ,steady twitch of the rod tip creating a large splash is the most common way to retrieve the plug. Try mixing up the reel speed. Changing the timing of the rod twitches. And even letting the lure float for long periods with an occasional hard twitch to create a big splash. The idea of these presentations is to replicate a medium size bait fish feeding on smaller bait at the surface. Predators like bass and blues are triggered by the prospect of an easy meal, and attack. Occasionally coming completely out of the water to take your offering. If a fish misses, or you drop a fish, continue on working the lure. Don't give up on a cast till the lure is back at your feet.

Find yourself a popper that matches up with your rod and allows you to feel confident casting. Remember, even when there are no signs of fish activity on the surface, fish will come to the top to smash your offering! Keep casting!

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