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What Floats Your Boat? by Mike Scott

   If you’re serious about the fishing game, and I assume you are, there’s a very basic reality that needs to be applied. If you cannot get to where the fish are because you have the wrong boat, what good will it do to impress your friends with just a nice boat ride? So many people buy overpriced boats that are basically just status symbols while those small drawers are catching all the fish.
   I am speaking of how much water your boat draws. In what depth will it float and not rub bottom? The problem is this, of a norm; your best fishing is going to be in about 1.5 feet of water. Heat and cold can change this point, but the overall rule is around 2 feet max. This means that your boat cannot draw too much water.
   Of all the boats I have had in my life, Majek stands out as my choice. These boats draw the least amount of water with the best float and maneuverability. You can load a Majek up with people and gear and still only draw inches of water. Their streamline build, along with their width vs. depth buoyancy, makes these crafts my choice to get where you need to be to catch your limit.
   Now, this is not to downgrade other good manufactures. Majek is just my choice. If you buy any boat, just remember to pay close attention to how much water it will draw when fully loaded. Remember, that little old man in that little old boat may be loaded with fish!

Captain Mike Scott is a retired Texas Gulf fishing guide and commercial fisherman. Please feel free to contact Mike for any fishing questions through AlphaLane or by using his site email in our search page. Use Mike's CID which is 119 or simply search on category 'fishing'.

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