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re: anyone Red/Speck fish in a Bass Boat?
Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:06 am to Topwater Trout
Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:06 am to Topwater Trout
Oh...yeah Champion isn't really a skinny water boat, especially with the weight of the 4 strokes as you mentioned. But that's a GREAT boat (extremely dry) for running out to the short rigs. 
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Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:11 am to yellowfin
quote:This. Not sure what you mean by the low profile helping in wind. They aren't canoes. But yeah, you'll take a pounding and get extremely soaked crossing bays in even a moderate chop if you're in a bass boat.
Why on windy days you will have problems with bass boat? Bass boats usually do better in wind because of lower profile on water...
it's not the wind, it's the rough water the wind causes
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As with ANY thread regarding boats/motors, you're gonna get a lot of different opinions. But the fact is, nobody has mentioned an actual advantage to using a bass boat for saltwater fishing. Just some that said it can be done. But there ARE reasons not to do it. To each his own. That said, if I had a bass boat, and wanted to go marsh/bay fishing, sure I'd take it. But I wouldn't buy a bass boat just so I could go marsh/bay fishing. Makes no sense.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:17 am to Fishhead
I will say that I much prefer to fish the marsh out of my little bass boat than my dad's bay boat. It's much easier to maneuver because it's so short and I like the foot control trolling motor. It does draft a little more water though because it sits so low in the back, it has the "raceboat" profile. Only problem is the trolling motor doesn't have enough arse to keep a 30+" red from dragging you all over creation.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:35 am to Fishhead
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But that's a GREAT boat (extremely dry) for running out to the short rigs.
It is a great boat for running out to the islands and rigs. I wish I had the 21 ft cajun for fall and winter though.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 10:42 am to KLSU
quote:Wait. Wut?
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Posted by KLSU
Why on windy days you will have problems with bass boat? Bass boats usually do better in wind because of lower profile on water...
To the OP, it all depends on where you will be fishing and what time of year. If you are only going to be targeting reds and specks then get you a 22-24' bay boat so you can fish near shore rigs in the summer. If it's just going to be in the marsh without crossing big lakes and bays then get you a bass boat
Posted on 2/21/11 at 3:48 pm to MOTIGER
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MOTIGER
Yes I do have a boat I would like to sell
Posted on 2/21/11 at 5:24 pm to Topwater Trout
I have a 19ft center console Cajun that I bought off my aunt after my uncle passed away. I fish the bays and the marsh, always in Water less than foot deep. Awesome boat. And the decks are carpeted, never had any issues. Just always clean it after using. I love my old Cajun!
Posted on 2/21/11 at 6:26 pm to gplayerjr
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I have a 19ft center console Cajun that I bought off my aunt after my uncle passed away. I fish the bays and the marsh, always in Water less than foot deep. Awesome boat. And the decks are carpeted, never had any issues. Just always clean it after using. I love my old Cajun!
I love the old cajun. Worst thing is it is still at our camp. The land lease owner bought the boat and it stays in one of our boat slips....and I don't have access to it
Posted on 2/21/11 at 8:29 pm to 102362
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Lefty what you looking for?
I would like a 17-18 foot CC, however you can find a used Bass Boat everywhere.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 11:10 pm to Topwater Trout
quote:Nope. I have a 22' xpress bayboat w/ hydralic jackplate that can damn near get out of 6" of water. My buddy had a 20" blazer thats a light boat and I had to push us out at Toledo several times in a foot of water or more.
Fishing the marsh no problem and actually can be more advantageous to be able to get in the shallow water.
Have to disagree with that.
Some bayboats are made for shallow water.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 11:13 pm to KLSU
quote:Negative ...white caps are way less a problem in my boat. When we fish Toledo Bend and have both boats we only take out mine on very windy days.
Why on windy days you will have problems with bass boat? Bass boats usually do better in wind because of lower profile on water...
My buddy I fish Toledo with has a 21' Ranger Commanche.
Again the difference is uncomfortable in his boat to a funtime in mine in rough waters.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 11:20 pm to Cadello
All I know is yall better learn to sail soon because you won't be able to afford the gas to go fishing.
Posted on 2/21/11 at 11:20 pm to Cadello
quote:Correct. And bass boats sit with the arse down, with typically a heavy motor back there as well. A bayboat sits level. Again, as you said, SOME bayboats are made for shallow water. Some not so much. As stated earlier, a boat like a Champion isn't the best in a super skinny marsh pond, but no worse than most bass boats.
Have to disagree with that.
Some bayboats are made for shallow water.
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Something some folks get confused about...a wider boat of similar weight and style is actually shallower, due to water displacement. Our boat is fairly light, about 1500 lb hull, and 102" wide at the beam. And it's only a 19' boat. So it will get plenty shallow for a bayboat.
Posted on 2/22/11 at 3:31 am to LSUlefty
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