CxThree Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Curiosity is getting the best of me. Do you guys like having a stereo on your bass boat or not? If so, do you use a marine stereo unit with speakers or do you leverage your smartphone and a set of speakers? Quote
martintheduck Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Curiosity is getting the best of me. Do you guys like having a stereo on your bass boat or not? If so, do you use a marine stereo unit with speakers or do you leverage your smartphone and a set of speakers? My boat came with a stereo installed...has marine speakers right under the console where your legs are. It's pretty much useless when you're running, and if you're fishing from the bow deck you can't hear it at all (because of the speaker position). I only try listening to music on a long run or if the fishing is really slow. When the fishing is slow and I've already been grinding it out for some hours, some dave matthews or some jazz helps me to have a bit more fun. Quote
jimmykm21 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 never And no cell phones...... So if someone wants to talk on their cell , tell me before you step on my boat so I can save you some time . You will be getting dropped off at the launch real fast. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 You do not want to add any sound or vibrations to the water via the boat. I have taken a transistor radio with me to listen to a ball game but usually we keep as quiet as we can while fishing. 1 Quote
martintheduck Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 never And no cell phones...... So if someone wants to talk on their cell , tell me before you step on my boat so I can save you some time . You will be getting dropped off at the launch real fast. I'm 100% on board for the no cell phones policy. I occasionally forget to turn my ringer off and someone will call me while I'm on the water and the ensuing "ring" makes my blood boil. Quote
Super User Sam Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 Martin, a cell phone is useful for emergency purposes on a boat and while fishing. If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team. Or some cute coed who is calling you to visit her apartment to watch the exotic fish in her fish tank. Personally, I'd go with the cute coed. 1 Quote
BuckMaxx Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I am going to be installing one on my boat to roll some Bottleneck and Jawga Boys music while out fun fishin. I don't have the issue with noise. If my cell rings I just don't answer it. I have been watching ebay pretty inexpensive kits there. 1 Quote
Nice_Bass Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Yes to music on boat. The lakes I fish are party lakes and honestly the fish don't care. I am also not a shallow water fisherman though. Quote
Downeaster2010 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I agree with both cell phone and stereo on a boat. I have a 172 G3 Angler aluminum boat, that I use for salmon trolling, as well as bass fishing. I carry a cell phone for emergency use only, and use the stereo most of the time, turned down low to cut some of the boredom, while fish aren't biting. Most of the time, I have it on talk radio, and it has no effect on fishing. I wouldn't use it if I had someone else in the boat bass fishing. Quote
CxThree Posted July 28, 2013 Author Posted July 28, 2013 Very interesting. I thought this would be one of those split topics for sure. If I am fishing with someone, I don't really need any music. Fishing alone, I think some music would be nice and I could also use it to keep up with football. Quote
jimmykm21 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I'm 100% on board for the no cell phones policy. I occasionally forget to turn my ringer off and someone will call me while I'm on the water and the ensuing "ring" makes my blood boil. What gets me is someone that wants to have a conversation about nothing. I carry mine also but the ringer is turned off and if it's an emergency I'll know by who I see calling me, it would be either my wife or my daughter. Any other number is not an emergency it's just a call . 1 Quote
DelcoSol Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I agree. Hate the phone calls but keep it for a camera and emergency. I don't know about you guys but it never fails, my wife will call me for something stupid while fishing and I ALWAYS manage to miss a fish if I answer the phone.. Must be a sign. Quote
BuckMaxx Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I have figured out if I get a nonboater that chatters like a scared guinea. I am gonna need something from keeping me from going batshit crazy... Quote
aquaholic Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team. I could actually see this happening, mostly because that guy is nuts. 1 Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Heck no I wouldnt put a stereo on a fishing boat. It will transmit sound though the water much better than through the air, you will be spooking fish yards around you. Mounted speakers are for partying or running only. A portable radio would be okay but only if it is sitting on top of a coat or something like that to muffle any vibrations being sent out from the speakers. Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 As for phones, it is a must have for me. I use it for navionics, weather, and many other useful apps. It will always be mounted right on my dash, but with the ringer turned off. Quote
RAMBLER Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I DO NOT have music on mine and I DO NOT want to listen to somebody else's while I am fishing. For me, that is suppose to be a time away from all that crap. Another good reason for me to not fish on the weekends or holidays. I do not get good cell coverage, when fishing, and if the phone rings I can not talk on it. So, if my wife has an emergency she knows she can call and whether we can talk or not, I know it is important enough for me to come home. (she hasn't had to do that, yet). 1 Quote
martintheduck Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Martin, a cell phone is useful for emergency purposes on a boat and while fishing. If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team. Or some cute coed who is calling you to visit her apartment to watch the exotic fish in her fish tank. Personally, I'd go with the cute coed. I'd be happiest if it was Les calling to tell me he's quitting...ouch!.... was that too far? Quote
CxThree Posted July 28, 2013 Author Posted July 28, 2013 Phone is another issue. I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that mean more to me than anything so I keep my phone within reach on the boat. Besides, I sometimes wind up on the lake when I should be in my office. I can take conference calls from the bow of my boat and keep on fishing. I just have to find some really quiet coves. Weekends are another issue, but I still keep the phone near me in case something happens with one of my kids. I'm torn on a radio on the boat though. There's not really a good place to mount it and I am not wild about cutting a hole that big. I think I may just install a USB port on the dash so my phone can get power at all times and then use my jawbone Bluetooth speaker when I want to hear some music or listen to the game. Quote
Traveler2586 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I DO NOT have music on mine and I DO NOT want to listen to somebody else's while I am fishing. For me, that is suppose to be a time away from all that crap. Another good reason for me to not fish on the weekends or holidays. I do not get good cell coverage, when fishing, and if the phone rings I can not talk on it. So, if my wife has an emergency she knows she can call and whether we can talk or not, I know it is important enough for me to come home. (she hasn't had to do that, yet). X2 on both subjects. Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Phone is another issue. I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that mean more to me than anything so I keep my phone within reach on the boat. Besides, I sometimes wind up on the lake when I should be in my office. I can take conference calls from the bow of my boat and keep on fishing. I just have to find some really quiet coves. Weekends are another issue, but I still keep the phone near me in case something happens with one of my kids. I'm torn on a radio on the boat though. There's not really a good place to mount it and I am not wild about cutting a hole that big. I think I may just install a USB port on the dash so my phone can get power at all times and then use my jawbone Bluetooth speaker when I want to hear some music or listen to the game. Does your dash have a cig lighter/electronics plug? If so you can use a car cig lighter adapter for USB. If not I suggest you wire one in to your fuse box, I did. I bought one of these and installed it under my dash then used an adapter to power my phone. Charges the phone as fast as a wall plug. Running navionics, weather channel, and various other apps all at once it will still charge my phone. http://www.batterymart.com/p-Female-Cig-Plug-Harness.html?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CPnF2-Px0rgCFc4-Mgod0mYA0g Literally took 5 minutes to install it. Quote
Super User Scott F Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 I agree with Rambler. I don't have a stereo in my boat and I do not want to listen to yours. Sound carries a long distance over water. There are few people on the water who want to listen to whatever is coming from your boat. If you have to listen to music or the radio while you fish, get headphones. 1 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted July 28, 2013 Super User Posted July 28, 2013 Haven't cared for a stereo while fishing. If the bite is slow I keep moving Quote
Brian Needham Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I always carry my phone, and when/if I get a newer boat it will have a radio in it. I love music and I see nothing better than hauling in hawgs while rocking out, or relaxing to some jazz. any noise it makes is covered up by a hydrowave right? Quote
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