Best Crappie Boat

[DTW2]

need opinions and why.

[DockShootinJack]

It would help if you told us what type of fishing you do the most. I shoot docks most of the time I prefer a small boat that I can get lower to the water in. I have a Tracker 175 Pro Team that does a good job for the type fishing I do

[Noodle rod]

Just saw your headline and thought: one that floats and is paid for.

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["G"]

need opinions and why.

You need one that suits where you fish and how you fish best, as well as what you like personally in a boat. Everyone is different.

[livemusic]

The question is not answerable without info on how you fish, your age, your physical condition, how many in the boat and what you want or expect. Plus, your budget. All kinds of boats are "crappie" boats.

[John Doe]

Very subjective topic. That said, I have a Ranger RT188C. It’s a great boat and served me well. Two livewells, lots of storage, runs plenty fast for me too. But if had to do it again, I would go with a center console glass boat. The Ranger is great when there is no wind or wake, but I pay when it’s the other way around.


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[pescador]

Maybe go to some nearby Crappie tournaments, ask the members? What might be great for me, might not be of your likings.


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[Skippa Chippa]

I often contemplated that question my self. It all boils down to the type of fishing you do, spend some time on the water and look at what other people have before making a big decision $$$

[BroKenneth]

I need at least three boats. A small narrow 14 ft for fishing in the river, a medium sized Jon for gettting me to my wading holes, and a big fiberglass for spider rigging. #justsaying


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[skeetbum]

The one perfect boat doesn’t exist. Too many people fishing too many ways and then add in their likes and dislikes. I have a flat bottom skiff that I mainly use for trolling and a Jon that gets the lions share of my trips because of its ease of handling and lower sides. If the water gets big and rough the flat bottoms on both boats are out of their element. That said, a bigger deep V boat would be out of place in the creeks and cuts off of the river I spend the most time on. My advice is to be patient and resist the urge to buy what you might stumble upon until you've done your homework. Lots of folks settle on a boat that covers most of the bases. Some of my must haves is storage and live well, wired for a TM or access to allow proper wiring. A new addition to the list is a motor that is made by a company still doing business. That will give you some food for thought, good luck in your quest. It’s fun to learn more about the stuff you think you like.