The Bass Boat, a very unique concept for a fishing boat made in USA

The Bass Boat is specifically designed for fishing

Even though the Bass Boat is now well known throughout the world, it remains a unique concept with very specific design elements. In this second part, we'll look at what makes this boat so special.

The Bass Boat is a very specific boat designed primarily for black-bass fishing. With its deck pretty close to the water and shallow hull, the Bass Boat is designed primarily for calm waters, enabling you to get to a fishing spot very quickly, or to move quickly from one fishing spot to another. Its small draft also enables it to operate in shallow areas where black bass hide.

The Bass Boat is specifically designed for fishing, especially for Black Bass.
The Bass Boat is specifically designed for fishing, especially for Black Bass.

A style and a conception shared by all brands

The boat generally has a central helm station with one or two console and two carpeted platforms, a smaller one at the stern and a larger one at the bow, offering two fishing positions. Underneath these platforms are numerous lockers for rods and other tackle, as well as one or two livewells.

Bass Boat design is quite similar from one brand to another.
Bass Boat design is quite similar from one brand to another.

There are also brackets for a high-mounted fishing seat on both bow and stern, with the option of operating the trolling motor on the bow by pedal or remote control. Many Bass boats also feature a depth sounder on the bow, in addition to the one on the helm console. Bass boats are generally steered with a racing-style throttle pedal, and feature two consoles with a windscreen or bubble to provide maximum protection for pilot and co-pilot.

A well-equipped boat

Over time, these boats have become increasingly sophisticated, incorporating not only the latest electronics, but also a host of gadgets such as illuminated livewells and built-in electric coolers. Similarly, some slightly longer models now feature three seats instead of two.

A Bass Boat has lots of storage space
A Bass Boat has lots of storage space

The Bass Boat can also be fitted with a host of additional equipment, starting with the famous hydraulic stern anchors, a kind of spider's leg that digs into the bottom to hold the boat at anchor.

Hydraulic anchors are very popular with Bass Boat owners.
Hydraulic anchors are very popular with Bass Boat owners.
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