If you could do it all over again, were a walleye fisherman, and had the funds, what kind of boat and motor combo would you buy?..and why.
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If you could do it all over again, were a walleye fisherman, and had the funds, what kind of boat and motor combo would you buy?..and why.
I'd buy the same as I have,now,only brand new,16' alum tiller Bass boat (likely Legend or Lund),30HP Merc 4-stroke instead of 2 stroke,bow-mounted 24V MotorGuide troller. Total cost including trailer is under $12K,won't break the bank.
20ft lund or alumacraft Tiller.
Ranger 620FS
x2 ..that is basically what my buddy has and it's versatile enough to do everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by trimmer21
Except big water.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikePal
I have a 16ft deep and wide starcraft tiller that is very versitile, but you really have to pick your days on big water. It can handle some rough water, and I can run it in rough water, but I don't recommend it. That said, I do go out on Lake O once in a while with it, and hunt lake St. Clair with no problems. Just have to be watching the weather.
S.
I've had my deep V Misty River out on Chemong and Rice in some really ugly weather without any trouble. Unless it was dead calm,I wouldn't trust it on Ontario or Simcoe,though. I like to live to fish another day.LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Sinker
Oh ya me too. Ive never been scared on the kawarthas, and i fish simcoe a fair bit too with no worries. Lake O as well, but pick my days.
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I had been land locked with my boat for the last 30 years on Lake Joseph.
Decided to sell the cottage and boat , snowmobiles etc.
So, I'm starting from scratch also.
Bought a new boat ( 18'7" LUND IMPACT ) and now I have to have it reloaded with all new gear before spring.
Hoping to finally hit new waters instead of the same old thing weekend after weekend.
Sinker, see you out there somewhere,sometime.
Simcoe for spring perch?
WHAT??? You sold the cottage????Quote:
Originally Posted by RHYBAK
Simcoe perch, kawartha crappies/walleyes.....anytime bud. Its been a while eh?
You still icefish though, right?
S.
Also same as I have, Javelin 21MSX ( ranger haul ) 9.9hp 4stroke kicker, 175hp Johnson outboard, 72lb minkota maxxum on the bow. Why becausee this boat is stable and will handle anything you throw at it, has lots of room and I like it....
so a small HP is a must for a kicker then...makes sense..guess the big motors can't handle the slow speeds..the budget is 35k...but I would like to spend a whole lot less...so lets talk electronics now..my knees ain't what they used to be, so I'm thinking a self deploy kind of trolling motor and I'm a Humminbird guy from the start..but am open to new ideas..what are your thoughts guys..
I would look for something with a larger beam and a deeper V-Hull boat. Fibreglass is a great option since it’s heavier and will take the waves better but if budget is kept in mind an Aluminum boat will do just fine and can take the abuse with less horsepower. Hope this helps
Cheers Henry - Legend Boats