Bait Boat is a radio-controlled (RC) boat that has been adapted to carry quantities of fishing bait and deposit it at a location on a lake decided by the angler. Although it is possible to use a bait boat on a river, and I have even seen a sea-going version, bait boats are usually associated with lake fishing for carp and, occasionally, pike.
What is your usual weight of bait for your swim?
An important characteristic of bait boats is their capacity expressed in kilogram(kg) or pounds(lbs) A too heavy loaded bait boat can get into trouble. So if you need quite some bait for your swim, you can consider paying quite a bit more for bait boat of higher capacity or accept multiple trips to your swim.
What is your desired maximum fishing range?
This range is expressed in m or ft and generally varies between 200 and 600m. Exceeding the distance might cause you to lose radio control over your bait boat. It is up to you to select the bait boat with the appropriate maximum range in line with your fishing style.
When do you fish?
If fishing at night is an option for you, the bait boat will need to be selected for. You will be in need of navigation lights and preferably a led indicating your bait has been dropped. The real big-ticket models even allow you to direct your bait boat to the desired place via GPS co-ordinates.
What is your budget?
There is a radio controlled bait boat for every budget starting from 100€ up to more than 1000€, but do pay attention to the accessories as they tend to be quite expensive.
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