Choosing a boat for fishing

Recently, a large number of residents of megacities have begun to actively join in the development of various types of energetic recreation. One of the most accessible and widespread types in our state is fishing. The vast expanses of the water area of our rivers, reservoirs, lakes are conducive to fishing and family recreation.

The fish stocks of Russian reservoirs are great. For lovers of catching white fish, giant breams are suitable, and a large number of their relatives are bream, silver bream, blue bream. For lovers, perch, pike, catfish, chub and a number of other representatives of the ichthyofauna are suitable. Various methods are used by our anglers. Both, and bottom, and float have long been rooted among our lovers and craftsmen. At present, most people are happy to master the newest for us, but extremely popular fly fishing in the world. Amateurs and experienced fishermen know for sure that fishing from the water is very productive and promises significant trophies than fishing from the shore.

What devices do people not use to stay on the water. For fishing, fishing from a boat is the most promising. The current market for tourist and fishing products offers a significant selection of boats and boats from a variety of materials. The most tolerable for the production of strong vessels are aluminum alloys.

The advantages of ships made of duralumin are numerous. The main thing that most people know from school chemistry is that aluminum has an extremely low weight. Aluminum boats for fishing, made for two people, have a mass of no more than eighteen kilograms. Therefore, to transport them there is no need to purchase power trailers. They can only be carried by one person. In order to propel such boats and boats, smaller motors are needed, and this implies a lower cost for the product itself, as well as reduced fuel consumption, which will lead to some savings.

Technologically, aluminum-based alloys easily obtain a complex shaped shape. This is easy to achieve both with cold and hot stamping. Similarly, it is possible to produce products with a curious non-standard surface configuration, with smooth lines. To combine parts, both welded types and some others are used. With the proper quality of implementation, the connections do not catch the eye, do not disfigure the appearance of the product. The next essential property of aluminum boats and boats is their significant strength.

When moving on such boats, you can safely moor to a rocky or rocky shore, as well as to any marinas and cement river banks in the city. During fishing, you should not regularly monitor the proximity of a rocky or sandy bottom. Aluminum boats are not at all afraid of even slight impacts on stones. The ultimate damage caused to ships during such an impact is the appearance of minor dents on the hull of the boat.

From the physics of the school course, it is known that aluminum is absolutely not subject to destruction under the influence of the environment. This is achieved by the ability of the metal to almost instantly come into combination with oxygen from air or water and form an oxide, which is characterized by extremely high surface strength. Products made of aluminum and alloys based on it do not break down when in contact with water. Therefore, with careful handling and proper care, boats and boats made from aluminum-based alloys can serve their owner almost forever. Another essential property of such products is the possibility of finishing aluminum products with various dyes, which makes it possible to obtain a completely exclusive pattern on the products. All you need is three or four colors of paint. And with the help of a compressor and a spray gun, you can turn your own ship into a completely different finish to others.

At present, manufacturers have learned to make practically unsinkable watercraft from duralumin alloys. This is achieved by laying foam between two layers of skin. As a result, even filling to the brim, the boat remains near the surface and does not sink.

Negative qualities

Of course, some negative qualities are observed in aluminum boats and boats. Unlike, for example, inflatable ones, they need a boat trailer for the purpose of transportation. In addition, a frequent obstacle in the purchase of boats and boats made of aluminum is their relatively high price. But the benefits pictured above will substantially outweigh the cost of buying a new aluminum boat.

Inflatable boats for fishing

The mass appearance in trade of high-quality and modern inflatable boats, which, in terms of their strength, running and other characteristics, significantly exceed their descendants, could not but arouse a keen interest in watercraft of this class. More and more anglers are purchasing inflatable boats for themselves, seeing their practicality, safety, convenience, and, of course, with such an extensive range, the question of choice is very acute, and after the purchase, the question of correct operation becomes vital.

An essential quality of the boat is its stability, stationary and on the move. Actually, on this occasion, in sea and river conditions, I recommend using boats with a keeled bottom. Kilson lie down on the inner part of the bottom of the boat. Under the type-setting slant, then inflates, and creates V-shaped contours. It helps to dampen the wave and thanks to it the boat does not sway so much. In addition, the presence of an inflatable kilson enhances the maximum carrying capacity of the vessel - which is essential for anglers who consistently carry heavy and other fishing goods.

Boat dimensions

The larger the boat, the more convenient it is to fish. As a result, if you have the opportunity, do not try to miniaturize. The presence of unoccupied space in the boat is always a plus. Firstly, you will be able to freely (not constrained) move around the boat, and make casts in any direction; Secondly, it is much easier to fish the fish. Among all rubber boats, the best sizes can be distinguished for:

spinning 1-2 people not less than 350 x185;
3 people - not less than 380 x 195;
4 people - not less than 440 x 210;
trolling 1-2 people no less than 295 x 165;
3 people - not less than 345 x 185;
4 people – not less than 410 x 210

I would like to add to this that experience has shown the best number of people in a boat for fishing is 2, and the maximum is 3.

Types of inflatable boats

Available 3 main types of inflatable boats for fishing:

rowing inflatable boats;
motor inflatable boats;
RIB inflatable boats.

Rowing boats for fishing

The lightest are rowing boats for fishing. They are used for fishing at short distances from the shore and have a relatively simple device.

Since their cylinders are divided into compartments, such inflatable boats will be afloat even with unforeseen damage. Payol they can be both rigid and semi-rigid.

Inflatable motor boats for fishing

Such boats for fishing, equipped with a motor, have significant differences in design. The boats are designed for mounting an outboard engine, therefore they are equipped with a rigid transom, to which the motor is directly attached. For a small engine with a power of 2 - 3 liters. With. the bottoms are made inflatable. If the motor is powerful, it needs rigid floorboards that allow it to plan firmly at significant speeds.

Long inflatable boats make it possible for the fisherman to move away from the shore for a long distance in a short period of time.

Inflatable boats for fishing RIB

Inflatable fishing boats of the Rigid Inflatable Boats type are equipped with a V-shaped rigid plastic or aluminum bottom and, due to their excellent dynamic characteristics, are capable of generating speeds of 135 kilometers per hour.

Inflatable boat device

Boards of an inflatable boat for fishing consist of three independent cylinders, inflatable sections. The inflatable boat also includes:

stringers and profiles corresponding to their rigidity;
floors (inflatable or rigid collapsible);
keel;
mounted or stationary transom.

Each inflatable water craft is equipped with special bags used to transport the folded inflatable boat, as well as seats and quick-release folding oars.

What are inflatable boats made of?

There are many materials used to form inflatable boats with the same manufacturing pattern. This includes a durable fabric, which consists of interwoven cotton fibers, synthetic cord and treated on both sides with rubber or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) with other additives.

Since fishing involves a long presence of water in the open space, the rubber material is not very suitable as a basis for light row fishing boats: it is not protected from sunlight. Due to the rapid wear, rubber is also not very suitable for use in motor inflatable boats, therefore, in this case, preference is given to PVC material, which:

resistant to solar ultraviolet, mechanical damage and sea water;
practically does not deform and does not tear;
has a high degree of air tightness;
does not lend itself to debate and decay;
preserved from the influence of high and low temperatures;
neutral to the effects of gasoline and oil.

It is recommended to store inflatable fishing boats made of PVC material at an air temperature of -40°C - + 70°C, but they should be thoroughly rinsed and dried before storage. And a tip: it is better to avoid places where mice and rats live, since the PVC material attracts rodents. They can spoil the tightness of the cylinders, which is supplied with a special technology similar to the cold welding method, as well as strong butt-to-butt seams.

The next difference between the two types of bases for inflatable boats is that the PVC material, when compared with rubber, is less elastic, and therefore much stronger, especially if it is subject to special reinforcement. With the help of this material, it can withstand twice, and even three times, more pressure. The fortress provides the hull with additional properties:

improved running characteristics of the vessel;
the likelihood of using a hard floor and benches;
install a transom for mighty motors.

But it is dangerous to use inflatable boats made of non-reinforced PVC material during the fishing period. It is better not to sail far from the shore on them. The material is thin and not every service center will undertake to restore it.

Equipment used for fishing from an inflatable boat

Equipment for fishing from an inflatable boat is slightly different from that used for fishing from the shore. The fisherman in an inflatable boat is located closer to the water than in coastal fishing.

As a result, it is absolutely not necessary to grab any caught fish with a landing net. However, you need to bring the fish directly to the inflatable boat in such a way that the rod does not end up in a dead zone when it is cocked almost vertically, and its softening ability is very close, and you should always remember that the farther the fish is being pulled from the angler, the rod works better there. . Larger fish have stronger resistance, therefore, for her, the dead zone appears earlier. But with the right technique of fishing, gathering fish, and even large ones, when you catch less from a boat than from the shore.

As many people think fishing from a boat is more effective than fishing from the shore. do not interfere - so you can use relatively light equipment. When fishing from a boat in still water, a float weighing 3 grams is enough, and heavier ones weighing 4-5 grams - it makes sense to use, for example, when fishing for bream in great depths. When the equipment for fishing from the shore, as a rule, is made shorter by 30-50 cm of the length of the rod, and for fishing from a boat, the equipment is reduced so that the hook can be hooked on a special rubber loop right at the butt of the rod. Having touched the equipment, you can put the rod aside, for example, when changing the place of fishing, without fear of confusing or breaking the line.

Fish on a long rig up to 200-250 gr. you can bring it directly to the inflatable boat and pull it out of the water by the fishing line. If the fish does not twitch strongly, then the 0.1 line will pull the fish up to 500 gr., But a small jerk can cut it off. An extended rig allows the use of a short landing net, which is very significant, since a long landing net is inconvenient in a boat. Fishing from a boat usually involves a shortened fishing line. To avoid tangling the line on the rod at the end of fishing, you need to take the end of the rod to the side at the last moment.

How to choose the right inflatable boat for fishing?

A huge number of open water fishing enthusiasts begin to get acquainted with fishing with the purchase of inflatable boats. Rubber boats for fishing, for example, are very compact and handy for transportation in personal vehicles. In addition, to date, inflatable boats made for the engine have also gained considerable popularity. Because they can be used both as rowing boats and as motor boats.

Inflatable boats for fishing do not have to be of considerable size. For single fishing in small reservoirs, an inflatable boat with a length of 1.85-3.45 meters will suffice. It is not heavy, compact and will not cause inconvenience during transportation. If joint rest is supposed, then inflatable boats with a length of 3.45 - 3.55 meters and up to 3.85 meters will be needed. It all depends on the style of the proposed fishing. If the angler is mainly close to the shore and cannot afford to buy a PVC boat, then the most appropriate solution would be to use a conventional rubber boat. In order for it to last a long time, it needs proper storage conditions. The disadvantage of such a boat is the lack of a strong bottom.

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Conclusion!

No matter how wide the boat appears to you in a fishing store, there will still not be enough space, so you need to make sure that your fishing equipment is compactly packed in advance.