Fishing is what you enjoy the most but the increasing gas prices are holding you back. It does not have to be like that anymore. There are so many things that can be done to save gas; from getting a paint job to discarding all that extra weight that your boat does not need on a fishing trip.
First of all, plan you"re
fishing trips close to home, so you don"t have to drive somewhere so far. Check with the local tackle shop or bait shop about where you can find the nearest fishing spots.
Instead of fishing from boats, try to fish from the bank to save gas. Do a little research and find out what are closest lakes and rivers and ponds close to home. May be you can ride a bike to the fishing pear and save a lot of gas.
Lot of us like really like fishing and so we plan a number of fishing trips in a span of say two weeks. This in a way takes up a lot of gas. If we can plan a fishing trip that lasts for several days, it actually boils down to the same thing! Not only we get to spend more time on that great fishing trip, we also get to save a lot of gas.
Dropping some of that extra weight from the boat can help save gas. How? Extra weight could force the engine to work harder which in turn burns more gas.
A new paint job also works wonders in saving gas. Algae and crust formation on an old paint job can slow the boat down, and takes up more fuel.
Reducing idle time of the boat helps contributing in saving gas. The 15-20 minute it takes to get your trailer in water, the idle motor uses a lot a lot of gas.
It is definitely going to help if you keep an eye on the weather forecast before you head out on the fishing trip. Check with a few
fishing guides to get an idea of the weather in that particular area. If the forecast says there are chances of high winds in the direction you plan on going, it is better you stay at home and plan you next fishing trip.
The weight on your boat has to be equally spread out so that it does not affect the trim and cause a drag, thereby using up more gas. The supplies or the people on board must have their weight evenly distributed.
If fishing is what you really love, you should try fishing from a canoe or a kayak. Nit only does this help save gas but also a great way to give you a good exercise.
Using electric motor instead of a gas motor could save a lot of fuel. Also fishing from a particular point and for long is a good idea than running all over the lake trying to find fish.
Keeping trailers and tow vehicles tires at correct inflation will help save a lot of fuel. Along with it regular tune ups to keep the boats running will ensure you save gas.
These are some of the many things you can do to save fuel. Whether you are planning a fishing trip with your best buddies or with your family, these little tips are going to help in a long way. Happy fishing.
