... Fishing boats are a lot of fun! It’s great to get out on the water in the morning. ... To me, if the sun is already bright, then I’ve slept too late. ... You also have to know a lot about boats and motors. ... Promise to take him fishing as payment! That works a lot of the time and you gain another fishing buddy in the process. ... You have to know what’s important to you. ... Remember that shallow water fishing is a lot different from deep sea. ... Obviously you need to carry enough fuel for a round trip with a reserve for emergencies. ... You don’t want to spend half your day just getting to your location. ... Fishing boat designs vary a lot and depend on intended use. ... Shallow water boats have storage and holders for fishing poles, bait, tackle, and tanks designed to hold live fish. ... All purpose fishing boats are for those that fish primarily on lakes and streams. ... They can be aluminum, wood or fiberglass and are almost always outboard powered ...