Tips For Rigging Your Center Console Boat

Center console boats provide ample storage space for various fishing supplies like rods, tackle, and clothing. Many of these boats have livewells and can support navigation electronics you may want to use. Be ready for any opportunity that comes up with your center console boat and accessories. Come into Bob Hewes Boats, located in North Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida, to check out our center console boats and accessories inventory. We welcome customers from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as well.

Essential Boating Accessories for Center Consoles 

You probably have your preferences about which gear is best for you and your boat. Outriggers, marine LED lighting, baitwells, gaffs, and more can be very useful. However, it's also just as critical to keep emergency safety gear on hand if you run into a problem. Ensure your boat is stocked with lifejackets, a dependable Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB, and all Coast Guard required equipment. 

You may also want to invest in some electronic navigation accessories to locate the fish you want. Simrad has a few units on the market that can give you precision bottom viewing. In addition, an Airmar transducer allows you to fine-tune the frequencies according to the specific conditions on your trip. Since some species are harder to find, a location device works wonders to direct you to where you need to be. 

Fishing Rod and Tackle Storage Ideas

With all the storage in a center console boat, you have space to store dozens of rods, trays, and gear bags to organize all of your equipment. In addition, fishing nets and gear for specific target fish should also be stored and categorized so they're ready to go. 

A popular method of keeping your bait fresh and firm is to keep a tackle tray on top of your icebox. It helps to keep your lures from getting waterlogged, so they are ready when you need them. Although, even if you don't do live bait fishing, organizing your lures according to type can be very helpful when you need it. Some anglers feel stocking your boat with so many supplies is excessive, but it pays to be prepared for anything. 

Be prepared for any fishing trip with all the storage space in a center console boat. Even if your boat does not have a livewell already in it, you can easily install a portable one to keep your bait literally as fresh as possible. Stop by Bob Hewes Boats in North Miami and Pompano Beach, Florida, for more information about center console boats and accessories. We also serve the whole Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida areas!