Thread: V 18 bass tracker for crappie?

Guys,
I'm wondering if a bass boat setup would be not so hot for crappie fishing?
I might go look at a V 18 bass tracker, nice wide boat but the bass deck design has got me worried.
Opinions please.
thanks
Brett W

I have a small bass boat 15' long 5.5' wide that I have used for years.
I sit in the seat that came withit and I have no problems at all.
crappie day has a nitro bass boat He uses a folding chair at the front of his.
I think mthe main thing is just to get the rod holders set up for the type
of chair you use.
Bream King

So,
with a bass boat you'd likely use taller rod holder?
thanks agian,
bw

I have a bass boat I fish out of. It is a 16.5 ft Ranger. I currently have 3 holders on each side of the two main seats. (Soon to be 4 ... 5 if I can figure that out.) Keep in mind you can also use the front and back seat hole for a rod holder. Man you could get quiet a few out the front and the back if you rigged something up. I remove both seats if I am not bass fishing.

I still think the ideal boat is a toon.

Take a look at this thread to get some ideas. http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...triton+crappie

I crappie fish from a SMALL bass boat. Both decks are raised. I will be installing small "T" bars (only 12" wide) on 18" risers in order to get the rod handles within easy reach. Fewer missed strikes... also, don't want to be bent over reaching for a rod, have the boat hit a stump and go rolling into the lake. Most people would use a longer "T" bar with more holders on it, but I'd spend all my time unsnarling rigs.

i have a v17 bass tracker with rod holders everywhere, some say the raised deck is un safe.....knock on wood i've never fell off mine(and i only have 1 leg).....i think you cant go wrong with the v18

We don't go crappie fishing with the boat we would like to have...we go crappie fishing with the boat we have.:D Safety and comfort can be realized in any boat with proper rigging. A strong hull and a well maintained motor will bring you many happy outings.

mds1 has got a v 18 all fish tracker if you are thinking of buying a new boat check that one out it is a impressive boat last week end we were out in 3' to 4' waves we could run 30 with no problem far as crappie fishing out of i think it would be great . bass boat it will work but i like the drop deck myself it is a matter of opinon

Its a Stratos, Nitro *yuck*:D , but i liek my setup its perfect check the pages and find a post i started called Im bored i got pics,

ADam

about any boat can be set up for nightstalking. all you gotta do is figger out the best way to set it up to suit your wants, needs and comforts.