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So Why Should I Buy an Inflatable Fishing Boat?
Purchasing an inflatable boat makes sense for many different reasons. Here are a few powerful reasons you should buy an inflatable boat over a traditional hard hulled boat:
· Mobility. Looking for a boat that is easy to transport with you? The inflatable boat has all other types of boats beat in the easy transportation department.
· Storage. Whether you want to keep it in your garage, your car trunk or your closet, the only way you’ll be able to do this is to have an inflatable boat. Keeping inflatable boats as tenders on larger yachts is also an easier storage issue. This is one of the main reasons why most boaters first consider getting an inflatable boat.
· Buoyancy. Isn’t this a great idea? What better way to help keep you afloat than to make the boat full of air? That’s pretty buoyant. It’s hard to capsize an inflatable boat and even harder to sink it. Because they’re so buoyant, you’ll find that their payload capacity will be higher than for boats made out of traditional materials.
· Weight. An inflatable boat weighs less than traditional boats of the same size because they are full of (you guessed it!) air! Weighing less makes it easier to move an inflatable boat around and between waters.
· White water rafting. Has anybody seen anybody going over white water with a canoe? Right… While white water kayaking in rigid kayaks is quite popular, for many people, an inflatable boat makes sense here. They provide softer rides, being more forgiving on the bumpy landings. Most inflatable boats can be made self-bailing so that water puddling around the bottom will slosh its way out rather than stay in.
· Stability. An inflatable boat is more stable in the water because the air chambers absorb shock better than a hard traditional canoe will. Also, the inflatable boat is usually wider than a canoe or kayak
· Redundancy. An inflatable boat is usually constructed of multiple chambers (2 to 8 or so). That means that if you spring a leak in one chamber, you’ll usually stay afloat, at least until you make it to shore. Imagine what happens to your canoe when you spring a leak!
· Cost. Inflatable boats cost a whole lot less than traditional canoes and kayaks. You can get started with a decent inflatable boat for about $250.
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Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat
Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.
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Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit
Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.
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2 person inflatable rowing catamaran kayak. Great for sea kayaking!
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The PaddleSki 395ps and 435ps are great for paddling trips at the spur of the moment - or weeklong camping trips in the bush. The catamaran design keeps the hull out of the water for low drag and high boat speed. Because both models will pack in a car trunk, you can avoid spending hundreds on a roof rack or thousands on a trailer. And you don't have to sacrifice half your garage for winter storage.
With our new Side Motor Mount, an electric motor up to 85 lbs. thrust can power a PaddleSki to that ideal fishing spot nobody else can reach! Much faster than paddling, rowing is also a much better workout. Our Rowing Frame (fits both model PaddleSkis. New this year is our Sliding Seat, which gives you still more power by putting your leg muscles to work!
There's nothing like effortlessly gliding across the water with only the wind pushing. Our new Sail Rig is easy to use - even for new sailors. And having a Sail Rig doesn't mean you can only sail your PaddleSki. It assembles in minutes, so you can go for a morning row and an afternoon sail when the winds pick up.
It's a fact that you won't catch any fish if you can't get to where the fish are. And with today's crowded waterways, that's not always easy with a big heavy trailer boat.
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Inflatable boats for fishing
Sea Eagle 14SR Deluxe Inflatable Boat
Sea Eagle 14SR Inflatable sport boat. Deluxe Package. Carries 7 adults, 40 HP engine. Double reinforced 19" inflatable tubes.
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Sea Eagle Inflatable Boats are perfect for RV getaways. Our boats pack down small enough to fit into tight compartments, and are easy to inflate when you need them. And Sea Eagle's rugged boats won't let you down when you're out in the wilderness. Our canoes have been down China's Yangtze river, and our boats have explored all continents except Antarctica.
Starting in 1967, Sea Eagle has sold inflatable boats and kayaks of our own design. Superior materials and high quality accessories make Sea Eagle boats great for fishing, camping exploring, and many other outdoor activities.
Sea Eagle has sold primarily through our catalog, and now our website, because we have products that were a step up in quality over what was available in stores. By keeping our costs down and our overhead low, we have been able to hold the costs of our products down while keeping quality high.
Sea Eagle 9 Fisherman's Dream Kit
Rugged 11' x 4'8" Inflatable boat featuring super thick 38 mil Polykrylar hull material, wooden floorboards, two seats, motormount, oars, foot pump and repair kit.
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Patented KickTail™ is the only hard bait that swims like a real fish - with is tail! It out-fished other bait 19 to 4 in Florida bass contest.
Have you ever been on a lake and thought to yourself or said to your fishing partner, "We should have caught some fish by now"? Well, maybe it's time to downsize. One reason to downsize is when the bass are going through the stages between spawn and postspawn like they are now in Ohio. We all have heard big lures catch big bass and that is true but there is a time when large lures just don't cut it. When the bass are in the spawn to postspawn transition find the warmest water on the lake and try downsizing your lure.
When you're fishing a lake and know what the bass are eating, try to match it. Why throw a 10" worm when they are eating 4 inch shad? That just doesn't make sense. So if you know what the old bass is eating then match the size of your lure to the prey.
Cold Fronts-This can be the worse fishing of all, especially if the front stalls. Bass become homebound, they don't move far from cover for sure. Now is the time to downsize and/or drop-shot that small lure.
Fishing Pressure-One of my favorite lakes is getting more and more fishing pressure each year. Big lures can make the bass very picky and can spook them easily. Now is when downsizing comes into play. I was fishing a lake just this past month and hadn't had a hit, I watched a guy who was using light line and a spinning outfit and a 3" tube lure and he had caught about 6 bass. Guess what I did? Yep, downsized!
Here are times when downsizing comes into play:
Cold fronts,
Spawn to Postspawn,
Clear water,
Falling Water Temperatures,
Match the Prey,
Fishing Pressure.
Just remember the strike zone is smaller and the fish hold closer to cover in these instances.
Good Fishing to You!
Charles has fished for bass for almost 50 years. He has fished from Florida to California and has caught more than 6,000 bass in his lifetime. His biggest bass is 12 pounds 14 ounces. Charles has helped many young people start their fishing career and has owned two fishing tackle stores in his lifetime. He now resides in Ohio. Charles new bass fishing CD is guaranteed to help you catch more big bass and is the number one seller in bass fishing CD's.
Charles is webmaster for: http://www.bassfishingweekly.com
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Whether you just love to spend time near the water, or you are an avid sportsman, fishing is an enjoyable sport that people of all ages can share. Here we provide an overview of the popular style of fishing, from using a "bobber" to fly-fishing.
Setup
Fishing for sport, known as recreational fishing, usually involves a fishing rod, reel, fishing line, a supply of hooks, and skill at casting, known as angling.
A fisherman also needs some bait. The standard freshwater bait is the earthworm. For trout fishing, the white grub and the grasshopper are also popular, as are caterpillars, crickets, flies, locusts, and beetles. But the most powerful way to attract trout is with trout or salmon eggs. Common live baits include minnows, shiners, goldfish or other small fish. Some fishermen also use frogs If you fish in saltwater, you are likely to use shrimp more than any other bait. You can use crab for striped bass. Other options are cut clam, horse mackerel and small blue fish.
For a popular alternative to bait, consider lures. While there are many varieties, the standby is the spinner, such as the plastic, egg-shaped variety with two wings that make it rotate when reeled in. These are often orange with white wings, or metallic, and are especially useful for "trolling."
Fly-fishing is a special type of freshwater fishing, in which the angler uses a longer, lighter rod than the one used when fishing with bait. The lure is hand-wound "fly," which is a hook with thread wound around it to resemble an insect. The strategy is to cast the line so that the fly lands gently on the surface of the water as an insect would.
Methods
In a freshwater pond, you may use a ball called a "bobber" that floats on the surface above the bated hook. When a trout takes the hook, the bobber goes under and the fisherman pulls the hook to set it in the fish's mouth. Another strategy is to add weights to the line to take it to the bottom of a lake. The bait floats a few feet above the bottom of the lake where a fish takes it. Trolling, calls for the use of a spinner that the fish will pursue.
When fly-fishing, you cast the line back and forth, letting progressively more line out without it touching the water until, finally, you release the line with a snap of the wrist toward a specific spot.
Rules
As a fisherman, you objective is to catch fish within the legal limit, in species, size and quantity. Popular fish species for recreational sport fishing include bass, pike, marlin, and swordfish. For eating, the most popular types of fish are perch, trout, salmon, and sunfish. Here are some essentials:
Local laws put limits on the number of lines and hooks a fisherman can use, the number of fish that may be caught, the types of fish, and the time of year.
For sport fishing, the use of nets to catch fish, or "snagging" fish with a hook anywhere other than on the mouth is prohibited. Fish used as bait may be captured with nets, and certain fish that are taken primarily for food, such as smelt, may also be caught with a net.
You need to get your fishing license in order to be able to fish.
Get Started!
Now that you have read our overview of the various fishing styles available, visit the resources listed on this site. Also spend some time in your local sporting goods store, and get your local licenses. Soon you will be ready to go fishing!
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It’s the time of year to beat the heat and head for higher elevation. For many people that means loading up the RV, grabbing the boat and finding a campground by the lake. My idea for the perfect getaway means loading the truck with our camping gear and our two Labrador Retrievers and getting as far away from the pavement as we can get. While these two styles are quite different, they are both perfect. Let’s take a look at what makes a campsite perfect for me—and perhaps for you.
To start with, there are two general types of campsites, the first being established campsites. These campgrounds exist for all sorts of campers and their camping equipment ranging from large motor homes to small designated patches of grass for bicyclists. Finding this type of campsite is fairly easy to do. On the internet, one can find hundreds of informational websites with campground information for virtually any area on the planet. Favorite campgrounds are typically found in national, state and county park systems and are available for a nominal daily fee. They are usually found near natural features such as lakes, rivers and scenic areas. Campgrounds often cater to specific types of campers, for instance some campgrounds are kid and pet friendly while others are not. There are many advantages to established campgrounds such as running water, electricity, activities and other modern conveniences. With minimal research, you should be able to find the perfect campground for you or your group.
A second general type of campsite is referred to as a primitive campsite. As the name implies, you won’t find any of today’s modern conveniences at a primitive site and to those who prefer this type of camping, that’s the whole point. Primitive camping is my favorite way to camp. Some primitive campers carry everything on their backs and set up camp when they are done hiking for the day. I like to drive right up to my primitive camp site so that I can take along a few of my favorite things. In either case here are few things I consider when looking for the perfect primitive site. Number one is shelter. Shelter from the wind, rain, sun, noise and other campers are important to me. I also want a spot that is elevated, level, durable and clean. I don’t care much for insects and I enjoy a nice fire in the evenings.
So where is my perfect campsite? I won’t tell you exactly, but it’s at 7,600 feet elevation just 10 miles from the south entrance to the Grand Canyon and is only 3 miles from the pavement. It sits in the Kaibab National Forest amidst countless Ponderosa Pines, has very few insects and cannot be seen from the dirt road which is only 200 feet away. The area has an abundance of elk, deer, firewood and natural running water. From a nearby hill I have a great view of the Grand Canyon. I’ve camped here many times and I don’t think anyone else has used this spot in the past ten years. Now that’s perfect!
Perhaps your perfect campsite has a swimming pool, electricity, a convenience store, a club house and sewage hookups. That’s awesome. Camping takes on different looks for different folks and the key to getting the most out of your outdoor times is knowing what you like and going after it. Do a little research before heading out and be sure to go take along someone you care about. You’ll be guaranteed to have a great time. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!
Chuck Fitzgerald is the owner of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online specialty store with the “Best Gear Out There” and dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts to “Get It Right The First Time” with timely educational information. Please visit http://www.BackCountryToys.com to find great gear and to receive the Fact & Tip e-newsletter, "FreshAir.” (800) 316-9055.
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If you have always wanted to try water skiing, you'll be glad to know that it's not as difficult as it seems. You only need master a few water skiing basics to get started: equipment, what to do, signals, and cautions. With this knowledge and a little practice, you're well on your way to enjoying your time on the water.
Equipment
Water skiing requires a high-speed boat, swimming gear that will not pull away in high-pressure water, a Personal Floatation Device (or PFD, commonly called a life preserver), a ski rope, and a set of water skis usually made of composite fiberglass, and someone to pilot the boat. Beginners start with two skis, but it's common to switch to one ski once you have some experience.
Play
To water ski, pilot a boat that can will pull at no less than 25 kilometers per hour onto water that is not subject to tides. A lake is ideal. Your starting position should be floating in the water behind the boat, crouched over the skis. As the boat begins to pull, you maintain the crouched position until there is sufficient speed to stand.
Rise to your feet with your knees bent and your arms locked, and suddenly you're water skiing! If you fall forward or otherwise lose your balance, let loose of the rope and let yourself sink into the water. Never jerk the rope or you will take a nasty spill.
As a beginner at water skiing, stay in the middle of the boat's wake, and only try to cross it when you have some experience. Crossing the wake must be accomplished quickly, and involves leaning outward and slightly lifting one ski.
Signals
Communicate with the boat, using the water skiing signals below.
Yell "Hit it please" = Go
Thumbs up = Faster
Thumbs down = slower
Palm flat moving side to side = maintain speed
Slicing motion at the neck = stop!
Smile = I like it
Boat crew holding their noses = check your swimsuit.
Cautions
If you see yourself headed toward anything dangerous, such as another boat or the dock, the best remedy is simply to let loose of the rope and sink into the water. The other two important water skiing cautions are to never ski without a life preserver, and to know your hand signals and use them.
Get Started!
Now that you know what to do what not to do when water skiing, follow the links on this site for water skiing equipment. You will find that it only takes a few times on the water to build up the confidence necessary to truly enjoy your new sport.
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What to look for when you shop for Inflatable Boats
When you consider how much cheaper inflatable boats can be over traditional boats of the same size, the savings you could gain from looking at buying used inflatable boats should really get your attention. Just like buying a gently used car, buying a used inflatable boat lets you enjoy all the benefits of owning an inflatable boat without you paying for that big chuck of depreciation that occurs when an inflatable boat is first purchased. Buying Used Inflatable Boats is such a popular money saving tactic that many boat shops have waiting lists of customers who want to buy a used inflatable boat from them.
You can buy used inflatable boats from private owners, boat sellers, and even boat tour companies who are looking to rotate their inventory. When buying from a private owner, “buyer beware”. In this situation, you probably have the least recourse if your “new” used inflatable boat turns out to be a dud.
Probably one of the safest ways to buy a used boat is to get it from a company that sells new inflatable boats as well. The company is in business for the long haul and has a reputation that they can’t afford to have tarnished by selling faulty boats, even if they are used. Used Inflatable Boats (or previously owned inflatable boats as boat shops like to call them) can be in a boat shop’s inventory for a number of different reasons:
· They might be model boats that the company used to display or let customers take test drives on.
· They might be a boat that was returned under a generous “no questions asked” policy.
· The company might have taken the boat is as part of a trade-in to off-set the cost of a new boat for the previous owner.
Here’s what to look for in used inflatable boats:
· What is the warranty for the used inflatable boat?
· How old is the used inflatable boat?
· What is the history for the inflatable boat?
· Does it have any repairs made to it? A repaired used inflatable boat isn’t off limits but you should get a price decrease for a repaired used boat over one that is just used.
· Look for any cracking or stress marks on any of the hard parts of the boat. They may indicate a boat that has been in an accident or is has been more than gently previously used.
· In buying your used inflatable boat, what kind of guarantee do you have? Is it a “no refunds” type of situation or can you return it if you are not happy with its condition?
