Thread: Who makes the best crappie fishing boat?

Originally Posted by Inkdabber

I suppose this makes for good conversation, but the bottom line is this; the boat containing the best crappie angler(s) would become the best crappie boat. There is no right answer here, it depends on your fishing techniques, body of water being fished, and what kind of tow vehicle you have. Being that I'm a versital crappie angler who enjoys tight lining, long lining, and vertical jig fishing and wanted a single boat rig to use in the stump laden waters of Santee Cooper. I chose the Lowe 1860 Roughneck powered by a 60 hp motor. This boat is big enough, tough enough, and fast enough to accommodate all my fishing needs. In my opinion, boat set up is far more critical than the boat itself. My

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That's why I have 3 boats now and want to add another. Gotta add to the shop first to have room

I love my Stratos 219 and if they still made it, I will have a new one by the end of the week

So what you going to buy Brett?

Boats are like motorcycles one is never enough...

Deep V walleye boat for large impoundments

Aluminum boat for skinny swampy stumpy waters

Originally Posted by BigDawgg

So what you going to buy Brett?

Nothing
But long lining with all these big poles has me wanting a boat that can lay them down out of the way.

18 foot will do just fine. Check Cabela's they got Rough Necks, Rangers and Alumnacrafts that will fit the bill. Plus cost a few bills. 15 year payment plans and trade in too. But we know your good for it!

Like what's already been said, the style of fishing you plan to do dictates what kind of boat will work best for you. If you are primarily a long liner or tightliner you will never beat the comforts of a fiberglass walleye boat. Heavy enough for fighting the wind and plenty of stability and room. The old Rangers and Stratos 219s are great boats.

If you jig fish any those walleye boats are a little cumbersome and most folks prefer aluminum boats for the skinny water and mobility.

For me, a bass boat fits the bill. I can jig, tightline, troll, shoot docks and do any style of fishing one can imagine out of my old Ranger 350v. Ideally, I'd like to own a Jon boat in the future for fishing the swamp and rivers but that may be a few years...

Seeing Dougs new boat got me wanting a new boat too. Counted my money and bam!!
I just ordered me one of the new import boats. I should be able to set it up the way I want.