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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 48 MIN

Listen before you buy boat batteries: Keys to better electronics and motor performance

from Catch More Bass — Bass Fishing Podcast · host Tom Redington

Boat batteries used to be simple. Not anymore. With LiveScope, multiple graphs, trolling motors, pumps, Power-Poles, and modern outboards, getting the right battery setup matters more than ever. In this episode, Lester Miller of MillerTech breaks down how to choose the right batteries for a modern bass boat, what actually matters in lithium performance, and where anglers still get tripped up. We cover how much amp-hour capacity most anglers really need, why 36V battery setups have changed, whether a dedicated electronics battery is worth it for LiveScope and graphs, and why lithium can hold image clarity better than old lead-acid setups late in the day. Lester also explains what separates premium lithium batteries from cheap online options, how BMS quality and low-temperature charging protection matter, what causes problems with lithium cranking batteries on big outboards, and why cold-weather charging and battery safety still deserve attention. If you’re trying to get your batteries right once and not think about them again, this one should save you money, confusion, and a lot of avoidable problems. Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJHIrTVplvfzK7I8FEog0BXmrt83Yc3T  Save 10% on MillerTech lithium batteries and all other products: https://tinyurl.com/MillerTech10off  Follow Catch More Bass—new episodes every Monday at 2 PM CT. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catch-more-bass/id1842586566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QGQyLEtWoErDF6vD7igy3  

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