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What manufacturer is making the very best boat for all the types of crappie fishing? And why is it the best?
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Money is no object in this discussion.
What manufacturer is making the very best boat for all the types of crappie fishing? And why is it the best?
Thanks
I say Ranger 620 or walleye boats
I like the center consoles for stability and the room on them. I went with a G3 which I really like but I might consider an express next time due to them having a pad that increases top speed a lot.
Any boat can be made into a crappie boat. I was on greenwood and saw people crappie fishing out of a 27 ft Grady white. I personally love my champion walleye boat. It is roomy stable and is not afraid of the wind. I do not have to use a drift sock in 15 mph winds to maintain 1 mph trolling speed. Making the perfect boat is how you equip it and not how much it cost. There is no one boat that will do it all. In open water conditions where it can get rough it is nice to be in the champion. Fishing in the swamp it would be a handicap. It all boils down to personal taste and bank account
I like my 16' Alumnacraft classic deluxe and would choose another if I had the money. Dominator 18 foot with side console gives more room on the floor, wide rail surface to put any idea to work with rigging and lots of storage. It's a all around boat and can take on big water if needed. But it's got to have a Yamaha on the back. LOL But that's my dream boat, so I'll settle for what I got just a :fish boat.
I suppose this makes for good conversation, but the bottom line is this; the boat containing the best crappie angler(s) would become the best crappie boat. There is no right answer here, it depends on your fishing techniques, body of water being fished, and what kind of tow vehicle you have. Being that I'm a versital crappie angler who enjoys tight lining, long lining, and vertical jig fishing and wanted a single boat rig to use in the stump laden waters of Santee Cooper. I chose the Lowe 1860 Roughneck powered by a 60 hp motor. This boat is big enough, tough enough, and fast enough to accommodate all my fishing needs. In my opinion, boat set up is far more critical than the boat itself. My :twocents
Love my War Eagle 691 for all types of crappie fishing. Plenty of room, wide open, and when you get in the bushes, you don't worry about scratching it up with the camo coating. I used to prefer the Stratus walleye boats until I bought my war eagle but Ink said it best, the fisherman and the setup dictate the best boat.
If you have determination you can make any boat work-agree with sinker. i have a tracker targa and love it.
I like my new to me SmokerCraft I set it up to crappie fish out of !!!and love it !!!
Keep em coming!
I LIKE MY OLD PONTOON ESPECIALLY FOR NIGHT FISHING
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ALL THAT ROOM COMES IN HANDY
Brett, My dream boat is an Alumaweld,,west coast style salmon boat..I will agree with others that the setup and room is the main thing.A lot of boat companies make a ( crappie special ). I personally have never saw one come equipped with rod holders for the specific type of fishing on the boat.Set up is the key.I do many kinds of fishing on my boat,and can change up from one kind to another in just a few minutes. I fish out of a princecraft,there made north of the boarder so not many of em down here. I'm a aluminum guy , I fish in shallow water,shoals and rocks,so a fiberglass boat I wouldn't have.Set up and room is the key for me
Agree with others, there is no perfect boat. It really depends on what you fish for and how you like to fish. For me a center console with a T-top works best. I fish for Stripers, crappie, and occasionally white perch. Center console just fits the bill. Rod holders pull double duty for Stripers and crappie. I love live bait fishing for Stripers in the cooler months (free lines, planer boards, balloon rigs). I love long lining for crappie Feb-May, or whenever they will cooperate. Shade from T-top a big plus. I don't tight line or push baits for crappie, however. If you going to do that, seats up from prob work the best. I try not to get focused on any one species of fish. We fish for what is biting best at the time. Kinda fun to mix it up occasionally. Hope this helps some.
I like the deep V Ranger walleye boats. Sits low enough in the water and isnt near as prone to getting wind blown. Two livewells, one being a HUGH one. All the functions of the I-pilot work like a champ (vrs. the much lighter Carolina Skiff I had). Lots of floor space and a very sturdy boat. A very smooth ride even in some choppy water. Downside...not enough storage.
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This,you can fish for anything you want to, plenty of storage and you can take the wife out for a stroll and be comfortable.
I sure am enjoying it.
Tracker Grizzly 1448 resting on a (made to whipper standards) custom Wesco trailer. Safer than the previous 10ft Fishmaster wally jon i had. I had my grizzly in 4 ft ocean rollers one time and didn't have a nervous sweat. Wish I had a bigger outboard like an Etec 25hp.
I am debating buying a new boat in the next year or two, if i biught a new boat today it would be a skeeter mx1825/wx1910 or the alumacraft tournament pro 195
I'm in love with the Ranger aluminum.
Where's your rod holders Striperking ? By looking at your boat I figure you must single pole jig for crappie,bass fish or school chase for striper.Most folk I know has lots of rod holders for the different techniques and species of fish they go after. I knew this thread would be one like which is better,ford,dodge or Chevy,and the awnser a would be whichever you had..I still will say,set up and room is the key for meQuote:
Originally Posted by striperking
bearclaw,here you go
Driftmasters up front for pushing 8 rods
Modified driftmasters on back for longlining 8 out the back and heavier driftmasters on the side rails for striper or catfish or trolling for walleye.
Set up is great and has plenty of room.
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How do you get to the TM?
He got one of them fancy ones like ScooperDude. Push a button and splash ! :fish
I like my Lowe stinger 195 but that boat a few post ago is pretty sweet
Brett,its easy, its a Terrova and the rod holders sit pretty close to the front of the boat. I just lean over them and hit the release button,grab the head and let it down.
Wow! Doug, youve stepped up a little since the last time we fished together. Nice ride.:)
Thanks Butch, with my conditions I have been trying to simplify my life so I sold the G3 aluminum and took the center console and traded it in,turned 2 boats into one. I asked the wife about how she felt about me driving up north by myself and buying a used one and that was a big fat NO.nonono she likes it also so that makes it even better. We are going to try and make the event next weekend so she is depending on you to put us on some crappie so she can get the trophy.:ThumbsUp
LOL:) You wouldnt take that nice boat where I fish.:biggrin
Oh yeah I will.
Great looking setupQuote:
Originally Posted by striperking
I'm old and don't do change real good but if they still made a 690 ranger I would order 1 tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Inkdabber
That's why I have 3 boats now and want to add another. Gotta add to the shop first to have room[emoji58]
I love my Stratos 219 and if they still made it, I will have a new one by the end of the week :)
So what you going to buy Brett?:popcorn
Boats are like motorcycles one is never enough...
Deep V walleye boat for large impoundments
Aluminum boat for skinny swampy stumpy waters
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Originally Posted by BigDawgg
But long lining with all these big poles has me wanting a boat that can lay them down out of the way.
18 foot will do just fine. Check Cabela's they got Rough Necks, Rangers and Alumnacrafts that will fit the bill. Plus cost a few bills. 15 year payment plans and trade in too. But we know your good for it! :Rofl
Like what's already been said, the style of fishing you plan to do dictates what kind of boat will work best for you. If you are primarily a long liner or tightliner you will never beat the comforts of a fiberglass walleye boat. Heavy enough for fighting the wind and plenty of stability and room. The old Rangers and Stratos 219s are great boats.
If you jig fish any those walleye boats are a little cumbersome and most folks prefer aluminum boats for the skinny water and mobility.
For me, a bass boat fits the bill. I can jig, tightline, troll, shoot docks and do any style of fishing one can imagine out of my old Ranger 350v. Ideally, I'd like to own a Jon boat in the future for fishing the swamp and rivers but that may be a few years...
Seeing Dougs new boat got me wanting a new boat too. Counted my money and bam!!
I just ordered me one of the new import boats. I should be able to set it up the way I want.
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If you learn to angle that motor you could trim the hedges to before you go fishing.:Rofl