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Angling Technics Procat MKIV Bait Boat
Standard NiMH model
Our verdict
A compact, clever little bait boat with quiet twin drives, proper manoeuvrability and a useful 2.4 GHz control system. Just don’t expect echo-sounder wizardry or a huge payload.
Good for
- Carp anglers fishing awkward far-bank spots
- Anglers who want a lighter bait boat for mobile sessions
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting to map the lake with the boat
- Big-bait campaign anglers
Key points
- 2.4 GHz microprocessor-enhanced radio system
- 2.75 kg including battery, with a 620 x 280 x 135 mm hull
- Single hopper with capacity listed between 0.75 kg and 1 kg+ depending on retailer
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Angling Technics Procat MKIV Bait Boat in its standard high-capacity NiMH battery configuration, without an echo sounder.
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Quick verdict
A cracking little boat for tidy, accurate baiting
The Procat MKIV is a nicely sorted compact bait boat for anglers who want to put a sensible amount of bait and a rig onto awkward spots without lugging a monster craft around. It’s light, quiet and properly manoeuvrable.
Its single hopper and roughly 1.5-hour running time keep it in the short-to-medium session camp, while the lack of echo-sounder support makes it less suited to anglers wanting a full-on watercraft system. For accurate baiting rather than underwater detective work, it’s bob on.
A focused, compact bait boat with good handling and useful features, best value when you want accurate delivery rather than sonar or massive bait loads.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 9.1/10
- Value for Money
- 8.3/10
The acrylic-capped ABS catamaran hull, hybrid drives and tidy onboard features give it a properly considered feel.
Twin reversible drives and the 2.4 GHz control system should make accurate positioning straightforward in normal conditions.
Reliable rig and bait placement can make a real difference on awkward spots, although it doesn’t help locate those spots.
Its light weight, compact hull, lighting and battery gauge keep the practical side pleasantly simple.
It offers a useful feature set for controlled baiting, but the modest hopper and lack of echo-sounder support limit its versatility.
Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing awkward far-bank spots. The compact hull and reversible drives make controlled drops into margins, bays and tight little pockets much easier.
- Anglers who want a lighter bait boat for mobile sessions. At 2.75 kg including the battery, it’s far less of a chore to carry than a larger, heavier bait boat.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting to map the lake with the boat. The Procat MKIV doesn’t support an echo sounder, so it won’t double as an underwater finding tool.
- Big-bait campaign anglers. A single hopper and limited payload mean more measured baiting and potentially more trips than with a larger twin-hopper craft.
On paper
Good points and things to know
What we like
- Light and compact at 2.75 kg including the battery
- Twin reversible drives give it confident manoeuvrability
- Quiet hybrid drives use no servos
- Remote-controlled lights, adjustable brightness and a built-in battery gauge
Worth knowing
- No echo sounder support, so you’ll need to find spots by other means
- Single hopper limits how much bait you can deliver in one run
- Capacity figures vary by retailer, so don’t assume it’s a full kilo until you’ve checked the exact setup
The lowdown
Introducing the Angling Technics Procat MKIV Bait Boat
A compact, clever little bait boat with quiet twin drives, proper manoeuvrability and a useful 2.4 GHz control system. Just don’t expect echo-sounder wizardry or a huge payload.
- 2.4 GHz microprocessor-enhanced radio system
- 2.75 kg including battery, with a 620 x 280 x 135 mm hull
- Single hopper with capacity listed between 0.75 kg and 1 kg+ depending on retailer
- Approximate running time of 1.5 hours with the standard high-capacity NiMH battery
Specifications
Key facts and specs
- Radio system
- 2.4 GHz microprocessor-enhanced radio system
- Weight
- 2.75 kg including battery
- Dimensions
- 620 mm x 280 mm x 135 mm
- Bait system
- Single bait hopper; retailer listings quote 0.75 kg to 1 kg+
- Battery
- High-capacity NiMH on the standard model; approximately 1.5 hours’ running time
- Hull and drives
- CAD-designed catamaran hull, high-strength acrylic-capped ABS construction and twin reversible low-noise hybrid drives
Specs checked with Angling Technics, Oct 2026.
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How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Angling Technics Procat MKIV Bait Boat
There’s a lot to be said for keeping a bait boat small and sensible. You don’t always need a floating lorry with a screen, three hoppers and enough battery to invade the next county. Sometimes you just want to send a rig and a decent helping of bait across the lake without hoofing a marker out there.
That’s where the Angling Technics Procat MKIV fits rather neatly. It’s a compact catamaran-style bait boat aimed at accurate baiting, not turning every session into a military logistics exercise. At 2.75 kg including the battery, it’s a relatively easy bit of kit to shift from barrow to swim and back again.
The hull measures 620 mm long, 280 mm wide and 135 mm high. That gives it a tidy footprint for narrow swims, little bays and margin work, where a bigger boat can feel a bit clumsy. The high-strength acrylic-capped ABS construction should also give it the sort of robust outer shell you want when the bank is doing its best to nick your gear.
Power comes from twin reversible drives, using low-noise hybrid drive units with no servos. In plain English, that means useful control when you’re lining up a drop, backing out of a snaggy corner or nudging the boat into position. The reversible setup is especially handy when the wind is pushing you past the spot and you need to correct without a load of faff.
The 2.4 GHz microprocessor-enhanced radio system is another proper plus. It gives the Procat MKIV the modern control setup you’d expect, while the boat’s compact catamaran hull should help keep it stable as you potter out with a rig and bait. This is about repeatable placement rather than random plopping and hoping for the best.
Bait goes into a single hopper. Capacity is a slightly muddy one, with Angling Direct listing 1 kg+ and TackleUK listing 0.75 kg. So, treat it as a useful but modest load. That’s enough for a sensible bed of boilies, pellets or particle, but it’s not designed for emptying a bucket in one heroic voyage.
For most carp fishing, that measured approach is no bad thing. You can deliver a controlled amount over a clipped-up rig, then top the spot up later if the fish get on the munch. It suits anglers who like to build a swim gradually, rather than carpet-bombing the lakebed before the first bite-time.
The standard model uses high-capacity NiMH battery technology and has an approximate running time of 1.5 hours. That’s plenty of movement for many normal sessions, but remember that wind, weed, distance and repeated trips all nibble away at runtime. Keep an eye on the built-in battery gauge and don’t leave the final drop until the battery is on its knees.
There’s also remote-controlled lighting with adjustable brightness. That’s dead handy for early starts, late-night drops and generally keeping track of the boat when the light’s fading. It won’t find your spot for you, though. The Procat MKIV doesn’t support an echo sounder, so your marker work, plumbing and knowledge of the water still matter.
Overall, this is a compact, nicely focused bait boat. It offers quiet, controllable delivery, useful lights and proper manoeuvrability without becoming a massive lump of kit. If your fishing calls for accurate rig and bait placement and you’d rather keep things simple, the Procat MKIV looks a cracking fit. If you want huge payloads or sonar-led spot finding, you’ll need to look further up the range.
Our take
Small boat, useful tricks
The Procat MKIV’s appeal is simple: it gives you controlled bait and rig placement in a compact package, with twin reversible drives that make steering into tight corners and margins far less of a faff.
It’s not trying to be a floating bait barge. The single hopper and modest capacity suit a measured approach — a bed of boilies, pellets or particles, topped up across a session — rather than belting out kilos in one go.
What you’re buying
A compact boat built for controlled drops
The Procat MKIV uses a CAD-designed catamaran hull made from high-strength acrylic-capped ABS. Its compact dimensions and 2.75 kg weight make it much easier to carry and position than a full-size bait boat. That matters when you’re moving swims, fishing tight pegs or trying not to turn the bank into an obstacle course.
Twin reversible hybrid drives are the main handling trick. They let you alter direction and correct your line without a big turning circle, while the low-noise design helps keep the approach discreet. The single hopper keeps the layout simple, although you’ll need to be realistic about its modest payload.
The 2.4 GHz radio system, adjustable remote lighting and built-in battery gauge add useful day-to-day polish. The standard NiMH battery gives approximately 1.5 hours of running time, but sensible battery management still matters on longer sessions.
Worth knowing. Retailer listings disagree slightly on hopper capacity: 0.75 kg in one listing and 1 kg+ in another. Check the exact specification with the seller before planning a heavy baiting campaign.
Best on the bank
Ideal for accurate, measured baiting
This boat makes most sense for carp anglers who already know where they want to fish. You can clip up, prepare the rig and use the Procat MKIV to place everything neatly onto a far-bank shelf, margin line or awkward island spot. It’s a tidy way to fish areas that would be a pain to reach by casting.
The size also suits mobile anglers. It won’t dominate the barrow, and the lighter overall weight is welcome when you’re walking a fair distance to the peg. The single hopper encourages a more controlled baiting pattern, which can be spot on when you’re fishing cautiously or building confidence in a new swim.
It’s less convincing for anglers who want one boat to do everything. There’s no echo sounder support, so you won’t be using it to hunt for features or depth changes. And if your plan involves shifting a mountain of bait in one trip, the single hopper will feel a bit restrictive.
Worth knowing. Think of the Procat MKIV as a precision delivery tool, not a sonar-equipped bait barge. Do your watercraft first, then use the boat to put the rig and bait exactly where they need to go.
The useful stuff
Answers before you head to the lake
Does the boat run quietly? Its low-noise hybrid drives are designed to keep mechanical noise down, and the no-servo setup helps simplify the drive system. Wind, waves and the distance of the drop will still affect how noticeable any boat is.
Is the 1.5-hour runtime a guarantee? No — it’s an approximate figure. A short, calm-water session with a few drops will make less demand than repeated long runs into a headwind or through weed. Use the battery gauge and keep your return trips in mind.
Can I use it for particles and pellets? The single hopper is intended for bait delivery, but the sensible approach is to follow the manufacturer’s loading guidance and make sure the bait flows properly. Avoid turning a neat little drop into a sticky, jammed-up faff.
Worth knowing. Because there’s no echo sounder support, mark the swim carefully before sending the boat out. A well-clipped rod and a known feature will get far more from this boat than blindly cruising about hoping to stumble across a spot.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01How much bait does the Procat MKIV hold?
How much bait does the Procat MKIV hold?
It has one bait hopper. Angling Direct lists capacity at 1 kg+, while TackleUK lists 0.75 kg, so the safest expectation is a modest single-load capacity rather than assuming a guaranteed full kilo.
02Does the Procat MKIV have an echo sounder?
Does the Procat MKIV have an echo sounder?
No. Echo sounder support isn’t available on this model, so you’ll need to use your marker work, clipping-up and knowledge of the swim to locate the spot.
03How long does the battery last?
How long does the battery last?
The standard high-capacity NiMH setup is listed with an approximate running time of 1.5 hours. Actual use will vary with distance, wind, weed and how much time the boat spends moving around.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking little boat for tidy, accurate baiting. The strongest reasons to choose it are light and compact at 2.75 kg including the battery and twin reversible drives give it confident manoeuvrability; the main trade-off is no echo sounder support, so you’ll need to find spots by other means.
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Light and compact at 2.75 kg including the battery”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing awkward far-bank spots: The compact hull and reversible drives make controlled drops into margins, bays and tight little pockets much easier.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “No echo sounder support, so you’ll need to find spots by other means”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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