Drift boat

[madasahab]

I am considering getting a drift boat to fish for salmon and steelhead and I was wondering if this will up the catch rate? Getting kinda tired of limited fishing from the bank and only fair success...any comments? anyone know of companies that finance?

 

[brandon4455]

will up the catch rate for sure,covering water is the name of the game!

 

[JeannaJigs]

I was wondering if this will up the catch rate? anyone know of companies that finance?

If you can read water, yes. Some people can't figure it out, even with a boat. If you can catch a fish from the bank a boat will up the anty simply by being able to fish more water. If you can't catch a fish from the bank...a boat might not be the answer to your prayers lol. Clemens has financing, or they used to, pretty sure they still do. They have at least 7 or 8 driftboats as of yesterday, i drive by there everyday going to work and have to have a peek. Don't be hasty, definitely shop around. There's probably more selection with better pricing in the portland metro area, but you can get a good deal anywhere if you're not in a hurry.

 

[DYJ]

I catch WAY less fish now that I have a boat!!!!!!!

But my friends are catching more....I need to start letting my fishing buddies get on the sticks more. :lol:

When I fished from the bank only, I didn't do bad. My boat is just one more weapon in my arsenal to catch steel. I still fish from the bank a lot. I will say, that the boat makes gettin skunked a lot funner... it's almost more than fishing when you're floating, we ALWAYS have a good time on the boat.

So I suggest to buy a boat! But don't think it's gonna magically make you a 10%er

 

[JeannaJigs]

LOL YES...I was going to say that after I posted but my phone was being a ra-tard. The person sitting up front will catch way more fish. The person on the sticks...welll....I just tell myself that blood in the boat is blood in the boat and it's a victory for the person on the sticks LOL. I enjoy floating and enjoy being on the sticks, very rarely does the boat get skunked, but when it does, it's still a fun time for one reason or another.