MI Gordon Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Being a bank fisherman my whole life...and having bought my first boat in July 2010, life is good! Its a 2001 Smokercraft 161 Contender. And as I'm looking at the slot on the console that looks tailor made for a stereo, I'm thinking "How cool would that be?" Now I'm not talking about blasting Rush or Metallica, but some occasional music or a Lions/Tigers game would be cool. The question is-Does music/sports effect fishing? Thanks! Quote
InLikeFinz Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Depends on who you ask. I try to make as little noise as possible but have still caught them with my high strung 7yr old with me, haha! I say go for it and if you think it kills the bite just turn it off. Jason Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 Yeah. My son doesn't stop complaining about the music on my Ipod and I feel like throwing him in the lake. You know, most of the time I don't even notice if the music is on or off when I fish with a partner. When I'm out alone it's nice and IMO it doesn't affect fishing. The fish already hear/feel the noise from outboards and trolling motors or moving around in the boat. I do however keep it at a low level more so to not distract myself. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 Tigers might not be too bad, but the Lions? ;D Quote
Super User bassfisherjk Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 I don't have any music on my boat,shouldn't make any difference though.Good Luck with the new ride. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 To each his own, but I personally would never tote manmade noise into the great outdoors, where it would drown out the music of wildlife. I want to hear every kingfisher and osprey, the cry of bald eagles, the majestic sound of passing sandhill cranes, and also need to hear every feeding bass that breaks the surface (the easiest bass to catch). Roger Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 3, 2011 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 3, 2011 Kissimmee bass seem to prefer classic rock. I have a mp3 player with a zipper pouch speaker set that my wife got me from bed, bath and beyond for about 20 bucks. I like a little soft music when I fish alone. It keeps me from talking to myself. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 I have enough distraction without music in my boat. I don't even like anyone talking while I am concentrating on getting bit. Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Well, their have been studies which show "above water" noise, travels almost zero distance underwater. Of course a 10Kwt system with 6 18"s might smack the hull hard enough to travel quite well... But I don't think you were considering a system like that For myself though, I listen to music a LOT ! I have a really nice system in my truck which I crank up LOUD all the way to my fishing location, and all the way home, but when I'm on the water, it's just like Rolo said, I listen to the music of nature. Don't want any man made garbage to mess that up. That's me though. Peace, Fish Quote
bass or bass ? Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 I have Sirius satellite radio on my boat. It isn't on all the time. Just when I want something to listen to. My fishing partner ( and band mate) and I enjoy the Real Jazz jazz channel when fishing. Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 i bring my zune docking station on board sometimes. its nice to have a little music playing when the bite is slow. Quote
Stasher1 Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 I have no interest in sounding like a boat full of waterskiers, but I rarely go anywhere or do anything without music. This goes just about everywhere with me... Quote
Super User grimlin Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 Kissimmee bass seem to prefer classic rock. I have a mp3 player with a zipper pouch speaker set that my wife got me from bed, bath and beyond for about 20 bucks. I like a little soft music when I fish alone. It keeps me from talking to myself. I thought i was the only one who talks to himself while fishing...Glad to see I ain't alone. ;D Quote
tholmes Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 To each his own, but I personally would never tote manmade noise into the great outdoors, where it would drown out the music of wildlife. I want to hear every kingfisher and osprey, the cry of bald eagles, the majestic sound of passing sandhill cranes, and also need to hear every feeding bass that breaks the surface (the easiest bass to catch). Roger Well said sir. Tom Quote
BassThumb Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 I'm a huge music buff and collector, but I never bring music with me on the boat. I listen to music all the time it seems, including to and from the lake. I need a break when I'm on the water, and I like the calm of being on the water. The only exception on the boat is Twins baseball, but only with the bass turned off and the volume at a whisper. For those who say it doesn't matter to the fish, it does. All you have to do to figure this out is go lake swimming next to your boat and put your head underwater and listen. I was surprised at what I heard from my boat. Livewell pumps, bilge pumps, radios, trollers, etc. They all make noise that can easily be heard underwater by human ears. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 When panfishing, crappie music works well. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted February 3, 2011 Super User Posted February 3, 2011 To each his own, but I personally would never tote manmade noise into the great outdoors, where it would drown out the music of wildlife. I want to hear every kingfisher and osprey, the cry of bald eagles, the majestic sound of passing sandhill cranes, and also need to hear every feeding bass that breaks the surface (the easiest bass to catch). Roger X3 to all that Roger said. I'm hard-of-hearing to begin with and I want as much silence from man-made distractions as I can get to better hear the sounds of nature - not to mention those breaking bass! Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 4, 2011 Super User Posted February 4, 2011 RoLo wrote To each his own, but I personally would never tote manmade noise into the great outdoors, where it would drown out the music of wildlife. I want to hear every kingfisher and osprey, the cry of bald eagles, the majestic sound of passing sandhill cranes, and also need to hear every feeding bass that breaks the surface (the easiest bass to catch). Roger X4 Fishing is relaxing and I relax best to peace & quiet. Quote
bandsr4me20 Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 When I'm in a tournament and in a "zone", I don't really want music on. If I'm just messing around I could care less how loud it is. Quote
Luke at Gouldsboro Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I usually bring my ipod. If the fishing is slow, a little music can pep you up a bit. Quote
GLoomis711 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Being a bank fisherman my whole life...and having bought my first boat in July 2010, life is good! Its a 2001 Smokercraft 161 Contender. And as I'm looking at the slot on the console that looks tailor made for a stereo, I'm thinking "How cool would that be?" Now I'm not talking about blasting Rush or Metallica, but some occasional music or a Lions/Tigers game would be cool. The question is-Does music/sports effect fishing? Thanks! I love listening to Rush while I fish... I've never given it a try with an ipod before.. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 When panfishing, crappie music works well. LOL! Quote
MFBAB Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 If I'm fishing with my wife or when I'm trolling, YES!! The rest of the time it's the nature channel Quote
DTack Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 You know I have thought about putting music on the boat as well, not so much for when I am full on fishing but more-so if I take some friends out who might get a little bored or just relaxing out on the boat with fishing rods in hand with the girlfriend. Only problem is the $150 or so that it would take to put it in usually goes to more tackle haha Quote
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