Tracker Panfish 16

[Blackhawk19]

Does anyone here have one and what are your opinions on it. I'm thinking about one with the 30hp. One thing I like about the boat since I fish mostly by myself I can stay in one seat and do everything. I will not be fishing any large lakes where rough water is a concern. Any info would be appreciated.

[Big H trucking]

Everyone that i know that has them love them. Thats what i would have if i did not use boat to duck hunt also.If crappie fishing is your main use of the boat it should be the right one for ya

[STUMP HUNTER]

I have one and also fish by myself 99% of the time. As long as you are not planning to fish in big open water you will love the boat. My boat is a 96 and has a 40 hp with tilt & trim and will run at 27 mph top speed but most times I just make short runs of a few miles. I have a I-Pilot and it makes it easy to set in the back while longlining. With the bottom being a couple of foot deep it really cuts down on falling out while by yourself and since I fish all winter that is a big plus.

[slabbandit]

I have an '88 model PF-16 Stick Steer. I absolutely love it for crappie fishing. I may hit up to 15 spots in a morning of jigging and I have bad knees. Don't have to get up for anything. I can have my trolling motor down and jig in the water before the boat even quits making a wake. I would probably still have the original floor but my hull leaks a little so it stays wet under the floor. Wasn't to bad but I replaced it a few years ago.
If possible, I would highly recommend the biggest motor it could handle and get tilt & trim. I bought my boat brand new and almost didn't opt for it but I'm glad that I did. With the tilt & trim you can adjust the boat to steer very effortlessly. Without it the torque will cause the boat to veer to the right and it almost will take both hands to pull it back straight.
After I trim mine the stick will stay right in the middle and I can steer it both ways with one finger.

[gabowman]

I've seen Stumphunter fish from his many times. They are a great boat for crappie fishing...perhaps the best I have seen.

[Blackhawk19]

Thanks for the reply's

[jcd]

I have a bass tracker panfish sticker steer with a 25hp on it....I really like it a lot...Only disadvantage of the sticker steer is that you will take some abuse and get wet every once in a while....If the water is rough.....But, I like to be able to do everything from the front...Without even moving....

But, overall I like mine...

Jeremy

[fisherguy]

I to have been looking to buy a stick steering boat all may not know Lowe has introduced a new ss boat that is several inches wider than the panfish I loked at one at H2o in NLR ar. and was quite impressed H2o is next door to Bradford Marine makes for easy comparison shopping.I have spent more time than money so far all you ss guys should check out the new Lowe.

[das speck hunter]

As far as stick steer down here in FL at least the TRACKERS seem to be the standard bearer for stick steers. IMO though the xtreme xt v pro is "swweeettt." thicker hull and wider and longer so ya can easliy hold your longer poles. Just another stick for you to take a look at.

http://xtremeindustries.ipower.com/page4.html

[skeetbum]

My complaints that I had with mine, a 16' sea nymph w/25 johnny, was more my fault than the boats. Rough ride in bigger waves and they move fast underneath you when you loose your balance. Bad back and knees so I went with a bigger glass boat. I still miss my stick boat sometimes. Welded is best, mine also had leaky rivets.