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Bass/Panfish Aluminum Rigs
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:25 pm
So I have decided that I want an Aluminum fishing rig. I've looked at most of them online and I think I have it narrowed down but I thought I'd hit up the OB to make sure I wasn't over looking anything.
Looking at a 17.5 to 18.5 boat with no more than a 90-115 motor. Might even stay under a 75. I'm not fishing tourneys just want to fish North LA's lakes and rivers.
It seems that I am hung up on a center rod storage instead of a side storage. Which will take away from a front live well. Which is better?
I really like the Bass Tracker 175 TXW, but he ranger, triton, and Lowe boats are really nice too.
What do I need to know about trolling motors (12v or 24v), fish finders, live wells, etc...
I've had rec boats in the past and am just now getting into the pan/bass fishing. Grew up fishing nets, trot lines, and tight lining.
Help a brother out!
Thanks
Looking at a 17.5 to 18.5 boat with no more than a 90-115 motor. Might even stay under a 75. I'm not fishing tourneys just want to fish North LA's lakes and rivers.
It seems that I am hung up on a center rod storage instead of a side storage. Which will take away from a front live well. Which is better?
I really like the Bass Tracker 175 TXW, but he ranger, triton, and Lowe boats are really nice too.
What do I need to know about trolling motors (12v or 24v), fish finders, live wells, etc...
I've had rec boats in the past and am just now getting into the pan/bass fishing. Grew up fishing nets, trot lines, and tight lining.
Help a brother out!
Thanks
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Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:29 pm to Farmtiger
I kinda like the panfishing boats with the stick drive in front. Don't know if you can buy them if you're under 65, but I may try.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:31 pm to Farmtiger
My only problem with the Trackers are the Mercury motors.
I'd look at Express with the Yamahas. G3 makes a nice rig also.
I'd look at Express with the Yamahas. G3 makes a nice rig also.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:31 pm to Farmtiger
G3 is my rec
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:34 pm to 4LSU2
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I'd look at Express with the Yamahas. G3 makes a nice rig also.
I like these. May just get another war eagle and put a Yamaha on it. My current one has a Suzuki that has given me nothing but problems.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:36 pm to SmackoverHawg
quote:
I kinda like the panfishing boats with the stick drive in front. Don't know if you can buy them if you're under 65, but I may try.
My old man had one years ago. I was about 15 and driving the boat fishing on the Ouachita River and ran us under a tree top. Low and behold a moccasin slid off the top and into the boat almost on top of him. He invented curse words trying to get out of that top and I was so scared I got us in reverse instead of forward with that stick. I didn't drive that boat after that day. He sold it less than a month later.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 5:50 pm to Farmtiger
Currently have an 03 Xpress H51 model with a 90 Yamaha.. Has been a great boat. It's handled south la bass fishing marsh fishing and some bay fishing in Texas, it's also done well on big bodies of water like Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend.
For TM we stayed with 12v but put a 54lb on it as well went to a hand controlled. This has helped make the front deck less crowded.
With the 90 fully loaded 2 people will run 43-45 depending on the water conditions.
For TM we stayed with 12v but put a 54lb on it as well went to a hand controlled. This has helped make the front deck less crowded.
With the 90 fully loaded 2 people will run 43-45 depending on the water conditions.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:07 pm to TexasTiger
What are the benefits of a 12v vs a 24v?
I like the mod v boats a lot better then the deep v.
Another question I have but figured it would get into a my motor kicks your motors butt. But I grew up on Evinrudes and Johnson motors. Mercury was the devil like Fords! So what is the motor to stick with and which are the ones to stay way from.
Are the Evinrude E-Tec motors good? Also is it better to have one of those so you don't have the tradition yearly service or are they more of a pain?
4 stroke or 2?
Sorry for all the questions but, I like options and opinions to think about.
I like the mod v boats a lot better then the deep v.
Another question I have but figured it would get into a my motor kicks your motors butt. But I grew up on Evinrudes and Johnson motors. Mercury was the devil like Fords! So what is the motor to stick with and which are the ones to stay way from.
Are the Evinrude E-Tec motors good? Also is it better to have one of those so you don't have the tradition yearly service or are they more of a pain?
4 stroke or 2?
Sorry for all the questions but, I like options and opinions to think about.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:43 pm to Farmtiger
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What are the benefits of a 12v vs a 24v?
You only have to buy one battery for your trolling motor and it saved about 60# of weight.
The Bass Trackers I looked at looked like they were cheaply made. If I was buying today it'd probably be a G3 or Xpress, however Lowe and Tritons are nice as well.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:48 pm to Farmtiger
quote:
G3 is my rec
quote:
It seems that I am hung up on a center rod storage instead of a side storage.
Gonna loose a lot of storage
quote:
What do I need to know about trolling motors (12v or 24v),
24v cause you can never have enough power
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:49 pm to Farmtiger
quote:I have a 17.5 Express with a 115 4 stroke Yamaha. I love mine.
Looking at a 17.5 to 18.5 boat with no more than a 90-115 motor. Might even stay under a 75. I'm not fishing tourneys just want to fish North LA's lakes and rivers.
When I bought it I figured the gas efficiency was a sales pitch but MAN, it's really good on gas. If you're going to run the river you may want to consider a 4.
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:58 pm to Geauxtiga
What about the foot control of the TM? Are the recessed ones better than just on top of the floor?
I looked at the Triton/Ranger boat (they are the same boat) and they look really nice and I like their layout.
They have a center rod storage and two big side storage in the front. Seems like a good bit of room.
What about the live well.. Should I consider one with the minnow bucket as part of it or does that take away from fish storage.
What are your thoughts on a front live well vs just one in the back.
I'm looking at the Express too. I don't want to leave any out.
Thanks btw for everyone's replies
I looked at the Triton/Ranger boat (they are the same boat) and they look really nice and I like their layout.
They have a center rod storage and two big side storage in the front. Seems like a good bit of room.
What about the live well.. Should I consider one with the minnow bucket as part of it or does that take away from fish storage.
What are your thoughts on a front live well vs just one in the back.
I'm looking at the Express too. I don't want to leave any out.
Thanks btw for everyone's replies
Posted on 1/12/14 at 6:58 pm to Farmtiger
I stayed with 12v due to room in the boat for 3 batteries.. I could have done it but it would have required some work I also didn't want the extra weight of a battery plus a full live well.
I would go with a 2 stroke just my opinion. Merc and Yamaha make solid motors. You could get lemon with any of them.
My rig is a 17.5 if you get closer to 18.5 / 19 then I would say a 24volt system would suite you better
I would go with a 2 stroke just my opinion. Merc and Yamaha make solid motors. You could get lemon with any of them.
My rig is a 17.5 if you get closer to 18.5 / 19 then I would say a 24volt system would suite you better
Posted on 1/12/14 at 7:06 pm to Farmtiger
quote:Mine isn't recessed but I wish it were.
What about the foot control of the TM? Are the recessed ones better than just on top of the floor?
quote:Mine had a little divider that could be slipped in. I pulled it out and never used it, not once. I let the shinners swim around with the white perch in there. Only time it's a problem is when there starts being 15 or so- it makes it harder to net shinners. I just put a few at a time in a bucket at the front.
What about the live well.. Should I consider one with the minnow bucket as part of it or does that take away from fish storage.
quote:I only have one in the back. The door lifts to the front but from my chair in the front I can toss a bream and hit it. Tell people I fish with to open it and move.
What are your thoughts on a front live well vs just one in the back.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 7:08 pm to Farmtiger
Oh and mine is 10 years old and I didn't know about wireless depth finders (or if they even had them back then) but I would definitely get one of those.
I actually have two depth finders- one on the front and one on the back. Often there is a lot of difference in depth 18 ft back. Mine is an 18.5 foot btw. I mistakingly quoted your "17.5".
Much more power with a 24v if you're going to fish open waters. That wind pushes hard on bigger boats.
Make sure it has a built-in charger.
I actually have two depth finders- one on the front and one on the back. Often there is a lot of difference in depth 18 ft back. Mine is an 18.5 foot btw. I mistakingly quoted your "17.5".
Much more power with a 24v if you're going to fish open waters. That wind pushes hard on bigger boats.
Make sure it has a built-in charger.
This post was edited on 1/12/14 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 1/12/14 at 7:10 pm to Farmtiger
G3 are really well built boats. They are not cheap.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 7:14 pm to Farmtiger
quote:I just noticed this. I was in the same boat (no pun) as you when I bought mine.
Grew up fishing nets, trot lines, and tight lining.
I do set lines in the river a couple of times a year. It's not perfect for it but I've been in less comfortable boats. Once we got in some unusual barge traffic near the Corps of Eng near Simmesport and there were HUGE waves. A 12 foot jon would've been in trouble.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 7:29 pm to Farmtiger
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What are the benefits of a 12v vs a 24v?
There is a huge difference in power. I had a 12 volt 54 lbs thrust and couldn't fish in about anything over 10-12 mph winds on Toledo and it drove me crazy. This was on a 17.5 foot Tracker. I changed it out for a 24 v 55 lbs thrust and it made a world of difference!
Posted on 1/12/14 at 9:20 pm to Farmtiger
If you have the room for the extra battery, go with the 24 volt TM. If you're in the wind and/or grass you can run through one battery fast. I run a 36 volt motor and if I fish daylight to dark in the wind, my batteries are usually done. One more piece of advice: get a Minn Kota.
Posted on 1/12/14 at 9:31 pm to Palo Gaucho
The more I look at these I am starting to lean more towards the Ranger/Triton 188. I really like the layout of that boat and you can't go wrong with a Ranger/Triton boat.
So between the 3 motor options which is the better of the 3?
Evinrude DPL Blue
Mercury Fourstroke or Optimax
Yamaha
Thanks Palo, I was going to ask about what brand. Hoping the wife doesn't stroke out when I get it....
Thanks again for everyone's responses!
So between the 3 motor options which is the better of the 3?
Evinrude DPL Blue
Mercury Fourstroke or Optimax
Yamaha
Thanks Palo, I was going to ask about what brand. Hoping the wife doesn't stroke out when I get it....
Thanks again for everyone's responses!
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