Without precise boat control, most of last week’s catches would not have happened. Unlike later in the year when one can cast many directions and catch fish, it is imperative now to position the boat for success. The fish coming on jerkbaits were caught while paralleling the break. Fish caught on jigs were caught by fishing perpendicular to the break.
Just my imagination? I really do not think so. I’m just keeping the bait in the strike zone longer by putting my boat where I want it.
The perfect bass boat is one that has a low profile when in the fishing mode as to not catch wind. This avoids “skating” in the wind. High-sided boats are harder to control. Another reason I enjoy fishing out of my BassCat.
In these waters a boat needs to be able to handle rough water safely and comfortably. It also needs to be “fishable”. In a stout wind will it hold on a spot as we cast the appropriate lures at the appropriate angles?
My MotorGuide 24 volt has been more than enough to get me 15 hours of normal fishing on a charge. I change out my batteries after the second year of use. If I were using a high-sided aluminum boat, I would move up to a 36 volt MotorGuide.
In three weeks, the precise boat control issue will be of lesser importance. But as soon as I finish this post and breakfast, I will test my own advice.