pad slammer Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 How big of a disavantage is fishing the back of the boat compared to the front? Quote
endless Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 It depends in what position your put in. I try my best to position the side ways like so we both have an opportunity. There are times where fishing from the back out fishes from the front. My brother beats me out on numbers sometimes and not to long ago st13john a member here was beat out by his buddy. Now if your both fishing maybe same technique or even different but the man up front(if have the controlling power with the motor) puts only himself in the best position possible than maybe. On my boat I control the front but there is a trolling motor in the back where my brother or even wife uses to help themselves if needed to get in position. I try my best to make it fair and equally fun fishing in my boat no matter who's in front or back. Quote
pad slammer Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 Yeah we are on the same page! i have a buddy who does not fish as confident when in back because he feels everything has been casted even though as you know many times its the 8th 9th 10th cast before you hook up. I always keep him in a good spot. Quote
endless Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 If all else and if you don't mind let him try up front. My brother never indicated he wanted to and I want to teach my wife how to work up front. My brother working of his jon boat so I might just find myself in the back,lol. Quote
pad slammer Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 O I try! I like the ease of fishing in back. He refuses...probably wouldn't have an excuse then lol Quote
Triton21 Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 I have outfished several people over the years from the back of the boat. The guy in front has control of the boat and all I have to do is concentrate on catching fish. Kelley 1 Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted July 23, 2011 Super User Posted July 23, 2011 I have outfished several people over the years from the back of the boat. The guy in front has control of the boat and all I have to do is concentrate on catching fish. Kelley Same here. Sometimes not being responsible for boat position is a good thing. Quote
11InchBeard Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 How big of a disavantage is fishing the back of the boat compared to the front? It all depends on how the boater positions the boat. If it's so both of you can reach good water it can be real fun. It then depends on bait/lure selection/technique to determine who outfishes who. If the boater hogs the water, then the back is pretty much out of luck. As an example: I once fished with a guy who was fishing a reaction pattern (spinnerbaits,cranks). He as cruising the banks moving upstream 10-15 feet from the bank and casting ahead of the boat. I had virtually no place to fish considering the current and distance from the shore. Theoretically I could have fished the other side of the boat, but that wasn't where the bite was. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 23, 2011 Super User Posted July 23, 2011 There are four sides to every boat, yet I never know in advance which side is going to produce the next bass. 'New water' versus 'used water' is the obvious, but consider all the variables that may override the obvious. No two casts land precisely in the same spot, and even if they did, a bass may have moved between casts. No two retrieves follow the exact same path, and even though they may appear identical, there will be variations in lure depth, lure speed and lure action. As though that weren't enough, there may also be differences in lure type, lure shape, lure size and lure color. Roger Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 23, 2011 Super User Posted July 23, 2011 the back of the boat is a huge advantage IMO. Quote
s13john Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 Yep the back of the boat killedme the last week. if your beating the bank it can happen offshore structure is about the same as long as your broadside to it. My sugestion is to downsize throw a shakey head or d-shot, and work like a team. Quote
Super User Long Mike Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 Unless the guy up front is a total arse, he will position the boat such that the guy in the rear has an equal opportunity to catch bass. I will often pass up a likely looking spot to give my back-seater a chance at a good bite. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 the back of the boat 90% of the time has the best graphics in his lap. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 Unless the guy up front is a total arse, he will position the boat such that the guy in the rear has an equal opportunity to catch bass. I will often pass up a likely looking spot to give my back-seater a chance at a good bite. Right on Bro There is another approach Mike. Let's say you've got a nice wind-drift going. Use the electric motor to position the boat so it drifts Stern-Forward. That way, the bass will think that the lures coming from the stern are in used water. Roger Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 Unless the guy up front is a total arse, he will position the boat such that the guy in the rear has an equal opportunity to catch bass. I will often pass up a likely looking spot to give my back-seater a chance at a good bite. I really irritated Jack cause I always beat him to the back seat Quote
hookingem Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 I really irritated Jack cause I always beat him to the back seat Catt did you often fish with Jack on the bend? I think about him all the time, and miss his presence on the forum. He seemed like a genuine guy, and gave some excellent input on here. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 When the wind is howling, the front is no advantage. When you are skipping docks, it's a significant advantage. All said the guy in the front can set you back with little fishable water if they want to. Ultimate Match Fishing. Others can set up the boat so you are equal. I fish with courteous boaters and return the favor...always. Quote
TimJ Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 I take it that most of you are speaking of LM fishing. I find that Great Lakes SM fishing is probably better from the back of the boat. Just have to concentrate on fishing...and if not targeting something specific, there is no "back" anyways. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 If the guy running the boat knows how to operate an electric motor and knows how to steer the boat, then I don't see any difference which end of the boat you are fishing from. If the guy doesn't know how to steer, and doesn't know how to operate the boat, then your screwed. Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 Catt did you often fish with Jack on the bend? I think about him all the time, and miss his presence on the forum. He seemed like a genuine guy, and gave some excellent input on here. I fished with Jack on several occasions & had plans to start tournament fishing together; you would be hard pressed to meet a more honest, sincere, & giving person. Jack always wanted me to run the boat but like I told him you’ll learn more about Toledo if you sit in the driver’s seat, run the trolling motor, & read the depth finders. He always committed yea so you can just sit back there & fish to which I winked. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 24, 2011 Super User Posted July 24, 2011 In my canoe, the guy in the front has the advantage, particularly on windy days. It lays naturally stern to the wind, so most of the time, I'm only holding the boat in position, facing the target, and depending, sliding the canoe from side to side. My bass boat tends to drift sideways with two in the boat, and the motor down. It's more or less equal in the Nitro. I look forward to a "day off" with another at the helm. Quote
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