Stereo On A Boat? Yes Or No? 2024
CxThree reply :
Curiosity is getting the best of me.
Do you guys like having a stereo on your bass boat or not? If so, do you use a marine stereo unit with speakers or do you leverage your smartphone and a set of speakers?
martintheduck reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 1:07 PM, CxThree said:Curiosity is getting the best of me.
Do you guys like having a stereo on your bass boat or not? If so, do you use a marine stereo unit with speakers or do you leverage your smartphone and a set of speakers?
My boat came with a stereo installed...has marine speakers right under the console where your legs are. It's pretty much useless when you're running, and if you're fishing from the bow deck you can't hear it at all (because of the speaker position). I only try listening to music on a long run or if the fishing is really slow. When the fishing is slow and I've already been grinding it out for some hours, some dave matthews or some jazz helps me to have a bit more fun.
jimmykm21 reply :
never
And no cell phones......
So if someone wants to talk on their cell , tell me before you step on my boat so I can save you some time .
You will be getting dropped off at the launch real fast.
Sam reply :
You do not want to add any sound or vibrations to the water via the boat.
I have taken a transistor radio with me to listen to a ball game but usually we keep as quiet as we can while fishing.
martintheduck reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 1:55 PM, jimmykm21 said:never
And no cell phones......
So if someone wants to talk on their cell , tell me before you step on my boat so I can save you some time .
You will be getting dropped off at the launch real fast.
I'm 100% on board for the no cell phones policy. I occasionally forget to turn my ringer off and someone will call me while I'm on the water and the ensuing "ring" makes my blood boil.
Sam reply :
Martin, a cell phone is useful for emergency purposes on a boat and while fishing.
If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team.
Or some cute coed who is calling you to visit her apartment to watch the exotic fish in her fish tank.
Personally, I'd go with the cute coed.
BuckMaxx reply :
I am going to be installing one on my boat to roll some Bottleneck and Jawga Boys music while out fun fishin. I don't have the issue with noise. If my cell rings I just don't answer it. I have been watching ebay pretty inexpensive kits there.
Nice_Bass reply :
Yes to music on boat.
The lakes I fish are party lakes and honestly the fish don't care. I am also not a shallow water fisherman though.
slonezp reply :
Yes
Downeaster2010 reply :
I agree with both cell phone and stereo on a boat. I have a 172 G3 Angler aluminum boat, that I use for salmon trolling, as
well as bass fishing. I carry a cell phone for emergency use only, and use the stereo most of the time, turned down low to
cut some of the boredom, while fish aren't biting. Most of the time, I have it on talk radio, and it has no effect on fishing.
I wouldn't use it if I had someone else in the boat bass fishing.
CxThree reply :
Very interesting. I thought this would be one of those split topics for sure. If I am fishing with someone, I don't really need any music. Fishing alone, I think some music would be nice and I could also use it to keep up with football. 
jimmykm21 reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 3:37 PM, martintheduck said:I'm 100% on board for the no cell phones policy. I occasionally forget to turn my ringer off and someone will call me while I'm on the water and the ensuing "ring" makes my blood boil.
What gets me is someone that wants to have a conversation about nothing. I carry mine also but the ringer is turned off and if it's an emergency
I'll know by who I see calling me, it would be either my wife or my daughter.
Any other number is not an emergency it's just a call .
DelcoSol reply :
I agree. Hate the phone calls but keep it for a camera and emergency. I don't know about you guys but it never fails, my wife will call me for something stupid while fishing and I ALWAYS manage to miss a fish if I answer the phone.. Must be a sign.
BuckMaxx reply :
I have figured out if I get a nonboater that chatters like a scared guinea. I am gonna need something from keeping me from going batshit crazy... 
aquaholic reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 6:09 PM, Sam said:If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team.
I could actually see this happening, mostly because that guy is nuts.
Kevin22 reply :
Heck no I wouldnt put a stereo on a fishing boat. It will transmit sound though the water much better than through the air, you will be spooking fish yards around you. Mounted speakers are for partying or running only. A portable radio would be okay but only if it is sitting on top of a coat or something like that to muffle any vibrations being sent out from the speakers.
Kevin22 reply :
As for phones, it is a must have for me. I use it for navionics, weather, and many other useful apps. It will always be mounted right on my dash, but with the ringer turned off.
RAMBLER reply :
I DO NOT have music on mine and I DO NOT want to listen to somebody else's while I am fishing. For me, that is suppose to be a time away from all that crap. Another good reason for me to not fish on the weekends or holidays.
I do not get good cell coverage, when fishing, and if the phone rings I can not talk on it. So, if my wife has an emergency she knows she can call and whether we can talk or not, I know it is important enough for me to come home. (she hasn't had to do that, yet).
martintheduck reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 6:09 PM, Sam said:Martin, a cell phone is useful for emergency purposes on a boat and while fishing.
If you don't answer it you could be missing Les Miles asking you to walk-on the LSU football team.
Or some cute coed who is calling you to visit her apartment to watch the exotic fish in her fish tank.
Personally, I'd go with the cute coed.
I'd be happiest if it was Les calling to tell me he's quitting...ouch!.... was that too far?
CxThree reply :
Phone is another issue. I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that mean more to me than anything so I keep my phone within reach on the boat. Besides, I sometimes wind up on the lake when I should be in my office. I can take conference calls from the bow of my boat and keep on fishing. I just have to find some really quiet coves.
Weekends are another issue, but I still keep the phone near me in case something happens with one of my kids.
I'm torn on a radio on the boat though. There's not really a good place to mount it and I am not wild about cutting a hole that big. I think I may just install a USB port on the dash so my phone can get power at all times and then use my jawbone Bluetooth speaker when I want to hear some music or listen to the game.
Traveler2586 reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 2:15 AM, RAMBLER said:I DO NOT have music on mine and I DO NOT want to listen to somebody else's while I am fishing. For me, that is suppose to be a time away from all that crap. Another good reason for me to not fish on the weekends or holidays.
I do not get good cell coverage, when fishing, and if the phone rings I can not talk on it. So, if my wife has an emergency she knows she can call and whether we can talk or not, I know it is important enough for me to come home. (she hasn't had to do that, yet).
X2 on both subjects.
Kevin22 reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 2:44 AM, CxThree said:Phone is another issue. I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter that mean more to me than anything so I keep my phone within reach on the boat. Besides, I sometimes wind up on the lake when I should be in my office.
I can take conference calls from the bow of my boat and keep on fishing.
Weekends are another issue, but I still keep the phone near me in case something happens with one of my kids.
I'm torn on a radio on the boat though. There's not really a good place to mount it and I am not wild about cutting a hole that big. I think I may just install a USB port on the dash so my phone can get power at all times and then use my jawbone Bluetooth speaker when I want to hear some music or listen to the game.
Does your dash have a cig lighter/electronics plug? If so you can use a car cig lighter adapter for USB. If not I suggest you wire one in to your fuse box, I did. I bought one of these and installed it under my dash then used an adapter to power my phone. Charges the phone as fast as a wall plug. Running navionics, weather channel, and various other apps all at once it will still charge my phone.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-Female-Cig-Plug-Harness.html?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CPnF2-Px0rgCFc4-Mgod0mYA0g
Literally took 5 minutes to install it.
Scott F reply :
I agree with Rambler. I don't have a stereo in my boat and I do not want to listen to yours. Sound carries a long distance over water. There are few people on the water who want to listen to whatever is coming from your boat. If you have to listen to music or the radio while you fish, get headphones.
tomustang reply :
Haven't cared for a stereo while fishing. If the bite is slow I keep moving
Brian Needham reply :
I always carry my phone, and when/if I get a newer boat it will have a radio in it.
I love music and I see nothing better than hauling in hawgs while rocking out, or relaxing to some jazz.
any noise it makes is covered up by a hydrowave right?
noway reply :
Music sometimes. I use a bluetooth speaker (JBL Micro wireless) paired to my phone. It's about the size of a hockey puck with decent sound. Some free smart phone apps. out there for radio. (iheartradio)
Traveler2586 reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 3:36 AM, Scott F said:I agree with Rambler. I don't have a stereo in my boat and I do not want to listen to yours. Sound carries a long distance over water. There are few people on the water who want to listen to whatever is coming from your boat. If you have to listen to music or the radio while you fish, get headphones.
X2 on the headphones, I've seen other anglers using headphones and in my mind I thank them for their consideration, if I catch their eye I give them a friendly smile and wave.
pbizzle reply :
Seems like a good idea. I would love to be able to listen to "Set the Hook with Pat Rose" on the water.
martintheduck reply :
Just chiming back in.... I was glad to have a stereo of some kind. The bite was dead all day today and by the time 6:30 rolled around I was wiped. Pulled into a calm cove with no one around, turned on some hendrix, dangled my feet off the back and just relaxed. Last hour of my trip was just a "relax and do nothing on the water." Glad I have some kind of speakers.
Nice_Bass reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 7:39 AM, Traveler2586 said:X2 on the headphones, I've seen other anglers using headphones and in my mind I thank them for their consideration, if I catch their eye I give them a friendly smile and wave.
Headphones could be a death wish on the lakes I fish. if you don't catch a 30-50ft boat plowing water past you in the distance and are not ready for the big rollers you may be in the water head first. Music at a good level to hear but hear other things around you as well best bet where I fish.
skunked_again reply :
yes without question.
J Francho reply :
I sometimes bring a small transister radio with me to listen to baseball or football games, if I'm fishing for fun. Sometimes I like to kick back and relax while having a snack as well, and some music off my phone is nice. What I can't stand are the wakeboats towing a skier, and blasting whatever god awful music from those goofy tower mounted speakers. Why on earth does someone need a PA system on a small boat?
martintheduck reply :
My pet peeve - on my lake there are MANY houses... during the summer, the kids take out the pontoon and just blast rap music. It's aweful.
Brian Needham reply :
On 7/30/2013 at 5:15 AM, martintheduck said:My pet peeve - on my lake there are MANY houses... during the summer, the kids take out the pontoon and just blast rap music. It's aweful.
totally agree..........though I enjoy tapping dat bass and makin' dem my hoe and largemouth trick.(bad try at being funny)
BKeith reply :
All the radio in my truck is used for is a clock. There is no way in h*** one is going to be played in my boat. If someone had one and turned it on, they had better know how to swim. Part of my enjoyment fishing is the peaceful solitude. On rare occasions I've had pontoon boats come into a cove I'm fishing with their music blasting, I crank up and move.
Needless to say, I'm not a music person. A nice stereo and some good, easy listening, instrumental when I'm at home, just sitting back in my recliner is ok, but even then, I don't want to hear no singing in it. And that's the only time I ever listen to it and those times are rare.
Nice_Bass reply :
On 7/30/2013 at 6:40 AM, BKeith said:All the radio in my truck is used for is a clock. There is no way in h*** one is going to be played in my boat. If someone had one and turned it on, they had better know how to swim. Part of my enjoyment fishing is the peaceful solitude. On rare occasions I've had pontoon boats come into a cove I'm fishing with their music blasting, I crank up and move.
Needless to say, I'm not a music person. A nice stereo and some good, easy listening, instrumental when I'm at home, just sitting back in my recliner is ok, but even then, I don't want to hear no singing in it. And that's the only time I ever listen to it and those times are rare.
Life of the party!!
tracker01 reply :
Nope. I am on the water to get away from all the noise.
Glenn reply :
Having Sirius radio (stereo) in my boat was a requirement. Now I can fish and not miss any NASCAR races. Yes, I listen to music too, but sometimes I like to have it off and just listen to the sounds of nature. Whatever mood suits me.
Yes, I have my cell phone with me at all times. Caller ID let's me know whether or not I want to take a call while I'm out on the water. But it's a must-have safety device in my mind.
cbass12 reply :
Our boat has a stereo but we only listen to music when we're anchored out swimming and drinking beer, never when I'm fishing. The only time the radio is on when I'm fishing is to listen to the royals games.
BrianSnat reply :
I almost always bring my iPod and a small battery operated speaker and listen to music while I fish. I'm usually fishing in NJ so it's not as if I'm among the sounds of nature. The FAA sees fit to route flights over the lake region so it's the sound jets overhead and the distant sounds of automobiles, or my music. I'll take the latter. If I was on a remote Adirondack lake it would be a different story.
About the only time I'm not listening to music is at night if I'm using topwater. Hearing the sounds around me is important when using topwater. The sound of the lure working properly, the sound of fish feeding on the surface, the sound of something hitting my plug. So then the music is off.
slonezp reply :
On 7/28/2013 at 9:28 PM, jimmykm21 said:What gets me is someone that wants to have a conversation about nothing. .
You've met my ol' lady. "How's the fishing? Yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap. I just called to say hi"
slonezp reply :
On 7/29/2013 at 9:50 PM, Nice_Bass said:Headphones could be a death wish on the lakes I fish. if you don't catch a 30-50ft boat plowing water past you in the distance and are not ready for the big rollers you may be in the water head first. Music at a good level to hear but hear other things around you as well best bet where I fish.
You ain't kidding
mikeg reply :
I have a little transistor radio. I usually have it on but the volume is usually low enough that I can't hear it when I'm moving the boat from place to place. Keep in mind, I'm moving with an electric TM!
mikeg
Bankbeater reply :
Cell phone yes, radio or stereo no.
PotomacBassin reply :
What's the etiquette on tournaments and music. My coangler started playing his radio during the last two tournaments and for me it makes it hard for me to concentrate. He did ask if it bothers me, but I politely said no.
slonezp reply :
Your boat, your rules
BenB54 reply :
Yes, when I upgraded my electronics I was talked into adding a lowrance sonic hub. I don't regret it one bit. I don't always use it, but I definitely enjoy it when I do.
lanzbass reply :
I tell the kids as soon as we turn on the road to were we are heading to fish, " turn off all music we are almost their". we came to enjoy the outdoors fish and relax not sing and dance on the boat.. carry a cell phone on me in a Ziploc bag for a just in case something goes wrong
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