Prepare For A Solo Fishing Trip In Your New Pontoon
If had been looking at boats for sale, you maybe wanted a viable way to catch fish while remaining comfortable. If you recently purchased a pontoon boat and have never owned or operated a watercraft, use the suggestions below to help you prepare for your first solo fishing expedition.
Learn How To Operate Your Boat
A private boating instructor can help you familiarize yourself with the various buttons and dials that are on your pontoon's dashboard. The instructor will demonstrate how to operate the boat and will provide you with the opportunity to navigate through water while being supervised. During boating lessons, you may be required to take notes so that you can study the information prior to being tested.
During boating lessons, do not hesitate to ask the instructor to elaborate on specific details that you do not understand and take your time to review the materials that are introduced so that you are confident when it comes time to operate the pontoon on your own.
Practice Swimming And Purchase Safety Gear
Although your main objective may be to stay in your boat at all times, you never know if an emergency situation will arise that will involve you needing to swim in a body of water. If you haven't swam in several years, now is the time to practice swimming strokes so that you can safely move through water if you are faced with an emergency. Practice swimming at a local community center or recreational complex until you are comfortable moving through water as you perform a variety of swimming strokes.
Purchase safety gear, including a waterproof life vest, goggles, water shoes, and a first aid kit. Practice putting on the life vest and additional gear and pack all of the safety items inside of a waterproof container that is secured to the pontoon's deck.
Pack Supplies Needed For The Initial Trip
Write a list of supplies that you would like to bring along with you on the initial fishing trip and take the list with you when you go shopping for the items. Nonperishable foods, bottled drinks, sunscreen, a flashlight, and fishing gear are some items that you will likely want to include on the list. Prior to heading out on the water, place the essentials in sturdy, lightweight containers so that the items are not prone to becoming damaged by water. After your first fishing trip, restock supplies as needed.
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