When I first heard about the “BassRoom” in June on my way to Kentucky Lake,  I couldn’t wait to find out more about it. The photos and the description of the “BassRoom” looked and sounded great. It is one of those ”why didn’t someone think of this sooner” type of product.

 
photo by Debbie Martinez

I was very excited the day mine arrived on my doorstep by way of UPS. I had already been on the website www.coveryourbass.com to learn all I could about how to set it up, make it custom-fit my boat and how to fold it back down. The website also recommended that you make the necessary adjustments to customize it to your boat before you get out on the water. This is a one-time step and very little effort required. Once done, it is ready to set in place on your boat in a matter of seconds. The same is true for taking it back down after use.

I did all of the above. It took me several attempts to get the hang of folding it back down, but once I did, it was easy and only took a few seconds. I think I was most impressed with the amount of room I had to move around inside the BassRoom. I am not a small person, so I was concerned that it would be awkward trying to get in and out of it and move around inside. I was also impressed with how well the zippers worked around the 2 openings.

When talking to other anglers about this product, I find that many are skeptical and think that it would be a hindrance, especially during a tournament. I totally disagree! It is one of those products that you may not use often, but when you need it, you need it. I couldn’t begin to count all the tournaments I have fished and not been able to concentrate because I needed to use the bathroom and there was no private place to be found on the lake. Even when you think you have found a private spot in a cove or in the middle of a lake, you can be fooled. At a tournament this year in Alabama, I thought everything was safe so I proceeded to use the “coffee can” provided by my boater. When we got back to weigh-in, I found out that her husband had been watching us fish from a nearby bridge with his binoculars! We just never know who is watching and by what means. Almost everyone these days has a camera phone.

Now, there are no excuses from a family member or friend who doesn’t want to go out on the lake because there are no bathroom facilities! It is lightweight, very compact  and stores easily. It is also a great place for your 4-legged friend to crawl under and stay cool while you fish. Once you see it set up, you will probably see other uses for the BassRoom, just as I have. Check it out!


photo by Debbie Martinez