| Fishing is a popular water-based recreational activity | | | | used. The small, light weight bass boats are used for |
| and is ranked among America's top ten recreational | | | | both recreational and tournament fishing. |
| activities. Fishing boats play a vital role in fishing and | | | | Center-console boats allow anglers to fish from any |
| provide easy access to get out onto the water. It | | | | place on deck. For fishing in freshwater rivers, lakes |
| allows the angler to cover a larger fishing area. | | | | and streams, freshwater fishing boats are the right |
| One can choose from a wide range of fishing boats | | | | choice. Offshore saltwater boats are used for |
| available in the market. The choice ranges from | | | | saltwater fishing involving huge fish and heavy tackle. |
| canoes to powerful cabin cruisers or yachts. Based | | | | A variety of fishing boats are exhibited in boat |
| on the type of fishing boat, the prices vary | | | | shows and fishing shows. Purchase options are |
| considerably. All-purpose fishing boats, bass boats, | | | | provided at these shows that display famous fishing |
| aluminum fishing boats, bay fishing boats, | | | | boat manufacturers like Albin Marine, American Boat |
| center-console fishing boats, flats boats, offshore | | | | Manufacturing, Inc., Angler Boat Corporation, Caravelle |
| sport fishing boats, deck fishing boats, pontoon | | | | Boats, Cobia Fishing and Sport Boats, Duckworth |
| fishing boats and outboard motors are some of the | | | | Boat Company, Dusky Marine, Inc., and Fountain |
| different types available. | | | | Powerboats, Godfrey Marine, Osprey Boat Company |
| Each boat has its own characteristics and is selected | | | | and Pro-Line Fishing Boats. |
| based on the purpose of fishing and where it will be | | | | |