boats for crappie fishing

[spoondog]

I fish out of a 88 model 17ft fiberglass fish ski . I t works well I have plenty of seating for four ,and it handles well. Crappie fishing doesn't require a expensive boat just one that fits you. I run an inverter with clamp lights along with a float light. The trick to it is to be able to see your poles and be safe. Good luck

[DockShootinJack]

If it floats you can catch Crappie out of it.

[Eric Windham]

I bought a new G3 1756 this year with a 50hp and love it

[Cane Pole]

Old folks boat. You can't find this rig in a big box store. Ima hotdog.

[DockShootinJack]

Very nice rig Cane Pole.

[EnonEye]

Whatever brand you get make sure it has a shallow draft, livewell or an adequate spot to put an ice chest (whichever you prefer), a good spot to keep your net, working nightlights, a good motor, adequate room for marine batteries. Throw your poles in and get em. Good luck and enjoy it, buying a boat is much more fun than buying a vehicle.

[etexbasser]

I will be picking up my new boat Saturday, I went with the Triton 18c TX. I am going back to aluminun for several reasons and I got the 18' foot boat for the grandkids, they love to fish with me and I love having them with me. I also got the bigger boat because I fish Rayburn a lot and sometimes it gets rough out there before you can get back in. I am looking forward to having the two seats up front so me and my partners can both be on the brush pile and not be reaching around each other all the time. Really it all comes down to getting what you want and what you think will you will be happy with. Good luck.

[allenlorey]

Make sure you get a trailer..LOL.....I went with friend who has a tracker pro v sc17'. Nice floor plan lots of room and I was sold! Had owned a pontoon for years but have been away from fishing for awhile now. So recently purchased a Tracker Targa Deep V. It has a dual console which I particular don't care for but I got it at a reasonable price. Few minor adjustment and that passenger console is coming out. With a 24v trolling motor and great electronics we can fish all day.

Just get on the water!

[DockShootinJack]

Congrats on the new boat. Enjoy it and if you find the time we would like to see some pics.

[NIMROD]

Before buying a boat fish with several people in different boats that fish same way you do before making up your mind on a boat. I got the Excel and once I got used to the change I love it. Bought one after having a AlumaWeld for 28 years ! The 18' x 60'' Excel is heavy but stable should out last me . Bill @ Big River Marine on here sells most brands .