Buying a bass boat but also for crappie
I keep getting closer and closer to just give up cancelling the urge and go buy a new boat, lol. Desiring to take my time and get one that would serve me for the rest of my life (wishful thinking?), I have tallied several design ideas but those are either general features or are for bass fishing. But, I would like to do more crappie fishing. Is there anything that comes to mind as for features to consider for crappie fishing?
I do not envision myself spider rigging, just fishing one rod, probably (never done anything more than that). As for general features... 19', more or less, boat, probably 90-150hp. I really don't see a need for the way I fish to go faster than 40-44mph. I am not decided yet on fiberglass versus aluminum. I also want a state-of-the-art troll motor and am not afraid to spend for it because a troll motor is so important to the way I fish. I am undecided on settling on one live well versus two. It is not a deal killer to have just one, I can make a couple of steps to put a fish in. But it's been awhile for me to catch one fish after another. A front live well might come in real handy. I also think I want a boat with some open floor space. If I am wanting fresh fish, I sometimes like to take an ice chest and put them on ice immediately. Another thing that is a must for me is lockable rod storage.
I sometimes have a buddy along but fish alone alot too.
And ideas some to mind for crappie fishing? TIA!
Buying a bass boat but also for crappie
My next boat will be fiberglass 18-21' with 120+ hp four stroke. That said I'll still have my 16' duck boat with 40 tiller and my plastic pond jumper.
Fiberglass just rides so much better. Not to mention a whole lot quieter