Best all around boat for long lining?

What's the best all around type of crappie boat for jigging, spider rig, but mostly long lining? I'm looking for a new boat to me under 12k maybe lil more but want to add terrova Tm. Its so overwhelming looking at boat brands and models. I like drill instructor stratos boat 19.6ft seems idea for big lakes and wind like we have on pickwick. I've seen some tracker boats 18ft but wanna make this my final boat for long time. Buddy has ranger Comanche almost 23ft but scared of engine expenses on a 225 even rude. Thinking 19-20ft but what kind of boat or model would have open floor plan good for long lining or good for spider rig on front to?<br/>

Some kinda of boat like drill instructor floor plan maybe 90-115hp

My buddy has a ranger with that style layout......... I think he said it's marketed as a walleye boat, I know it is one great layout and works great.....

I would not overlook a good used bay boat in that range as well. Something like the Mako 18lts or one of the Blue Wave boats to name a few.

I have a 2007 Tracker V18 Allfish that has an open floor plan. I have a Terrova 80 pound thrust with iPilot and hitek rod holders. It works good for long lining and spider rigging.
There's one like mine listed in the classifieds if you want to see what one looks like.

I like the bay layout, it's very versitile.

I seen the tracker didn't know if that's good boat and engine or not assume its big enough?
Have any pics or examples of bay boats ?

I googled bay boat that's nice looking boat!

The tracker is affordable for sure!

Mine is a 2007 boat, motor and trailer. I have a 90HP Mercury 2 stroke and it runs right at 41 MPH

Old folks Caddy Lack. You can long line, sort line, Pee line and trot line without leaving home.

This thing is slick as snot on the water. Just rite for us retarts.

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Old folks Caddy Lack. You can long line, sort line, Pee line and trot line without leaving home.

This thing is slick as snot on the water. Just rite for us retarts.

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That's a nice of a boat I've ever seen!

Which boat is best really depends on where you are fishing. Big water or small.

Bass boats work great, so do rigged aluminum boats. I have both. Love the speed of the bass boat, but love the economy of the aluminum.

Have seen some awesome pontoon boats rigged for fishing, too.

Which one is better? The one I'm in at the time.

-TH

Yeah I'm mostly looking for a heavy boat for trolling and spider rigging. Was trying to compromise on smaller than what I want but gonna save up and try to get a 2005-2008 ranger 620vs got my mind set on it and I can take my dad and brother fishing at same time

I believe you're on the right track. Don't overlook the Stratos offerings in that same style of boat, seen a couple that were awful nice.

Give Carolina skiff boats a look. Wide beam, lots of room, good for spider rigging and great long line boat.CF

Research boats the Walleye guys use. Longlining is a key technique.
Aluminum deep V, tiller, 18-20'. Big water is not a problem. Check out the Alumacraft Competitors. Not a cheap boat, however it will be the last boat you buy.

The Alumacraft Dominator series is very popular with the Walleye guys. Again, not cheap, however it will handle everything you need.
As in most things, you get what you pay for.

IF you ever do sell the Alumacraft, you will get more in resale than the Ranger. Rangers are know to be inexpensive boats for a reason, they also don't hold resale value.

Ranger pretty expensive to me dang sure couldn't afford one higher.

I like the boat catching all the fish :Rofl. I think Hanr3 forgot to proofread his post Rangers are pricey , Hey Hanr3 what did you mean to say ?

I would definitely check Lund both Aluminum and glass. one of the best boats on the market.

Rangers aint cheap. That's for sure.

Think he meant tracker boats are "cheap"