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During colder months in most parts of the country open boat angling isn't
exactly comfortable, but in the Southwest, California and many parts of the
Southeast houseboats deserve consideration, and offer off-season savings on
rates. For with a warm cabin and hot coffee fresh from the stove you can
watch rods in comfort as you troll or still fish the day. Best of all,
houseboats run displacement hulls so their most effective speed is just
about right for trolling up trout, bass, striped bass and other fresh and
saltwater species. From very late fall until the waters warm in early
summer these species will be on or near the surface so you can use sporty
lightweight gear in instead of heavy trolling tackle.
Minimum gear - warm clothing, food and such - does the job as most boats come fully equipped with cooking gear. Do bring your own CDs or tapes if you tastes don't happen to run to Country and Western! Fishing gear isn't complex either. We use light casting gear with ten pound test for trolling minnow plugs over the stern. You may find clamp-on rod holders a good investment so you can set rods off the bow deck so the skipper can keep an eye on them. Otherwise someone need brave the weather on the stern deck. A portable depth/fish finder can be handy as well. In addition to the trolling rods we normally carry nine to twelve foot steelhead sticks rigged with eight pound test and casting spoons so we can cover swirling fish with quick casts as opportunity arises. Fly anglers can bring their usual dry and streamer fly outfits. When we moor on the bank we convert our trolling rigs to bait - live bait like worms or minnows fished under a float or on bottom lets you extend your angling day. Mooring Go To Page: 1 2
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