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Boating: How to Boat: Basics

Boats for Fishing
You'll catch more fish and enjoy it more if you suit your boat and motor combination to the type of fishing you do. A good rule is: Small boats for sheltered waters; big, beamy boats for big waters. But that is only the beginning. Most of us want a boat that will handle more than one type of fishing sport well, so that what we look for is the best combination of qualities. If you analyze your needs and preferences and decide what is really important, you'll be able to select a boat-motor combination with confidence.



 
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