Which bait boat

The battery for the bait boat itself is the usual rechargeable model and is included, while those for the controller — which offers easy use in all directions — you will need to purchase.

This boat from Flytech is very similar to the first one on the list, and comes with all the accessories you need including charging cables. All that is missing are the 4 x AA batteries for the controller, which with this model is a very neat and compact version that is shaped like a TV remote control unit. It can take 1. Battery life is a claimed 3 to 4 hours of run time, again this seems like the norm for a bait boat of this type, and range is up to m which is plenty for most users.

The final example in our budget section of best bait boats is this model from ACOC, and it differs from the others in that it has just the one bait container on board. This limits it to placing bait in just one place, but that may be enough for you. This bait boat is said to be fine in wind, and has a metre range which is about the norm. It has the LED lights that these tend to have and is fitted with balance systems, but we think the lack of a second hopper for bait may put some people off.

The following bait boats are for serious users only. Be aware, however, they are not cheap! It easy to see the difference between this, a premium best bait boat, and any of the four bait boats from above. To begin with, the radio equipment is far more sophisticated. The budget boats use standard kit, so if anyone is running a similar boat or RC toy near, you may well get interference.

This bait boat has 5. With this bait boat you get a single 1. With a 2 hour run time from each battery, that should give you plenty of running time. This neatly designed Angling Technics Procat catamaran type boat comes with a single hopper, and is capable of delivering up to 0. The radio is a 2. Each battery gives 90minutes on a full charge. The Angling Technics Procat also comes with lights, these being able to be remotely controlled from the hand-held unit, and it is offered with a full warranty.

It features twin hoppers which can be remotely opened together or separately, and is cleverly designed to be well balanced on any water.

However, if you want the best, you have to pay and there are indications the Angling Technics Microcat is up there. Four very quiet water jet motors power this bait boat via the FM frequency controller, it can be told to spin on its own axis for better performance, and it has all the LED lights for use and navigation in the dark.

It is fitted with standard batteries that give it 45 minutes, and comes with a spare HD battery for an additional 70 minutes. It may only deliver 0. This makes it the perfect choice for a quick session, when you want to get on the bank quickly and quietly, and where every action makes a difference. Affordable, practical and ideal for the mobile or short-session angler.

The twin hoppers are designed to hold everything from particle to boilies, carrying a ton of bait, and the hoppers can actually be opening individually, allowing you bait up different spots on the same trip.

The HD batteries keep the boat running for up to 70 minutes, which is relatively short in comparison to other boats, but the batteries are easily removable and can be charged on the bank with a power bank.

The Bluesounder Echo system runs on 3xAA batteries and lasts for up to hours, and the system works with any smartphone. From Angling Technics, who dragged carp fishing into the modern era, to New Direction who has consistently introduced the industry to first of its kind technology. With homing systems, autopilot features that allow you to pre-set specific locations on a map for your boat to drive itself to, and the smart bait boat also features a multitude of options to customise the boat further such as fish finders and a camera.

The twin hoppers hold up to 3. The sleek design on the boat, coupled with the front, mid and rear lights make this one of the best-looking boats on the market. It has a purpose-built echo sounder installed and tested before dispatch, twin hoppers that can be individually controlled, a rig release system and powerful dual motors.

The motors in the Catamaran are incredibly impressive, achieving speeds of 1 metre per second, and a range up to m allowing you place bait and rigs in quick time on vast waters. The Catamaran does represent the most expensive boat on our last, but that is due to the quality components that make up the boat, along with the extensive aftercare service available when bought through the eBay store below.

The flexibility of the Cult Range Pro has generated a real cult following if you can excuse the pun. The Cult Ranger is a genuine all-rounder, being suited to UK lakes just as much as on larger European lakes with its range of mm depending on weather conditions. Bait, in this regard, implies anything from groundbait, loosefeed, particles and boilies, to the hookbait itself.

While many anglers use a bait boat for mere pre-baiting purposes, simply because it is a more convenient and faster way to get a large quantity of feed out into your intended swim, there are also plenty of carp fishermen who send out their rigs on a bait boat.

The latter makes the most sense on really big lakes where long-distance fishing is your only option. Even the most skilled of carp anglers can only cast out their rigs so far! And so, if the distance to your intended fishing spot is greater than you can cast to, a bait boat can be of immense help to you. Pro Tip: Only use a bait boat where it really makes sense! Avoid using bait boats for short distance fishing or when there are a lot of other anglers fishing on your venue.

Essentially, the bait boat is navigated via the use of a handheld radio remote control, giving you the ability to send the loaded boat practically anywhere on any given venue.

Of course, different models will have different signal ranges. Most bait boats will either have one main, or two hoppers with opening and closing doors beneath them.

The hoppers, depending on the model, can sometimes even be opened individually. Some boats can only carry a smaller amount of feed, while others can carry out a few kilos at a time. And lastly, some bait boats will have external rig droppers, allowing you to safely attach your end tackle to your bait boat.

The remote range of most bait boats is between and m, depending on the signal strength, battery power, and possible obstacles between the boat and the remote.

As there is such a wide variety of bait boats with different sizes and all sorts of features, their prices vary a lot as well.