Old Ironmaker Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Posted April 2, 2020 I would love to know how much $$ we have tied up in boats just by members of OFC? A lot. A few of the Rangers here is a cool 1/2 mil.
Old Ironmaker Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Posted April 2, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 5:50 PM, AKRISONER said: Id like to see you stay dry in any boat doing 50mph in rollers thats the driver not the boat Expand Yep, and the driver is a nut. My rig does 35 maybe, I for one have never got a drop on me out here pounding 4 footers. I can get real small tucked behind my full wind shield. I'll make you a promise because I like you. When I win the Lotto Max over 60 mil I'll buy you your new Bass boat. Let everyone here be witnesses. 1
camillj Posted April 2, 2020 Report Posted April 2, 2020 Can't decide which has given me more pleasure (beauty aka "old faithful" - 35+ years complete with boarding stairs to help my 94 year old mother in-law get in and out) ... or the beast (can't believe she's already almost 8 years ... only got out a couple times last year and this year is looking a little iffy too) The beast ... does have a 300 litre tank ... so I suppose I could self Isolate at sea 2
grimsbylander Posted April 2, 2020 Report Posted April 2, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 7:10 PM, Old Ironmaker said: Yep, and the driver is a nut. My rig does 35 maybe, I for one have never got a drop on me out here pounding 4 footers. I can get real small tucked behind my full wind shield. I'll make you a promise because I like you. When I win the Lotto Max over 60 mil I'll buy you your new Bass boat. Let everyone here be witnesses. Expand It's not the driver either...every boat has t's limits and NO bassboat runs smooth in 4 footers. Erie is probably worse because the rollers launch you when you crest them. Regardless, bassboats aren't for everyone. They have a unique purpose and for those that want it, nothing fishes better. Trolling isn't one of them. Multi-species boats do a lot of things well but give up performance in some areas to accomplish this. No biggie, pick your poison and spend your money where you see fit. 2
Spanky80 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Posted April 2, 2020 My 2019 Princecraft Resorter 160BT, 40 hp Merc 4-stroke tiller, with a Minn Kota Terrova iPilot 80 lb electric on the bow, and Humminbird graphs at the rear and bow. Love the boat so far, lots of room and fantastic fish-ability. The big Terrova with iPilot allows effortless trolling and anchoring. A couple of opening-weekend walleyes and a nice smallmouth caught in front of my place on the Ottawa River. 4
AKRISONER Posted April 3, 2020 Report Posted April 3, 2020 I’m holding you to that Johnny! Skeeter fxr all black, loaded...please and thank you Hahahaha! grimsby, literally one of my favourite things is I’ve got a lil largemouth sloppy honey hole that I get my boats <12 inch draft into no problem while the guys in deep v’s are stuck watching me flip and punch
grimsbylander Posted April 3, 2020 Report Posted April 3, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 12:28 AM, AKRISONER said: I’m holding you to that Johnny! Skeeter fxr all black, loaded...please and thank you Hahahaha! grimsby, literally one of my favourite things is I’ve got a lil largemouth sloppy honey hole that I get my boats <12 inch draft into no problem while the guys in deep v’s are stuck watching me flip and punch Expand I hear you there! Love heavy cover largies!!
KraTToR Posted April 5, 2020 Report Posted April 5, 2020 On 4/2/2020 at 10:00 PM, grimsbylander said: It's not the driver either...every boat has t's limits and NO bassboat runs smooth in 4 footers. Erie is probably worse because the rollers launch you when you crest them. Regardless, bassboats aren't for everyone. They have a unique purpose and for those that want it, nothing fishes better. Trolling isn't one of them. Multi-species boats do a lot of things well but give up performance in some areas to accomplish this. No biggie, pick your poison and spend your money where you see fit. Expand Thats why I went for a Multi Species boat, while I love the look and performance of a bass boat it doesn't do everything I want, far from it! I have a removable rear deck on my 620fs and i've never had a guest complain. And other than top end speed, my FS out performs a bass boat in every way (IMHO).
KraTToR Posted April 5, 2020 Report Posted April 5, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 12:28 AM, AKRISONER said: I’m holding you to that Johnny! Skeeter fxr all black, loaded...please and thank you Hahahaha! grimsby, literally one of my favourite things is I’ve got a lil largemouth sloppy honey hole that I get my boats <12 inch draft into no problem while the guys in deep v’s are stuck watching me flip and punch Expand Lottery boat is a Skeeter?? Say it isn't so! Mine would be a Ranger 620 w/250HO evinrude G2...etc etc... Blacked out would be nice but you want the top of your gunnels to be light in colour as they can get super hot in the sun.
Dutch01 Posted April 5, 2020 Report Posted April 5, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 12:28 AM, AKRISONER said: I’m holding you to that Johnny! Skeeter fxr all black, loaded...please and thank you Hahahaha! grimsby, literally one of my favourite things is I’ve got a lil largemouth sloppy honey hole that I get my boats <12 inch draft into no problem while the guys in deep v’s are stuck watching me flip and punch Expand I think we kayakers might have you beat for getting into hidden spots. That tree on the right was actually across the stream, we cut it with a folding saw. The work often pays off though (face is blocked cause it's my buddy's fish and I didn't clear it with him). 2
Bill Posted April 5, 2020 Report Posted April 5, 2020 If I was going to buy a bass boat it would be the Allison BasSport Pro Elite. I really like the appearance of this boat.
AKRISONER Posted April 6, 2020 Report Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) On 4/5/2020 at 2:04 PM, KraTToR said: Lottery boat is a Skeeter?? Say it isn't so! Mine would be a Ranger 620 w/250HO evinrude G2...etc etc... Blacked out would be nice but you want the top of your gunnels to be light in colour as they can get super hot in the sun. Expand After watching the Johnston blow up their evinrudes 5 times in one BASS season I wonder if that will literally be the end of them. fished an all black triton down in South Carolina, they get a bit warm, but damn do they look incredible. I’d burn my feet for it lol. you kayakers are a different breed I tell ya! IMHO the most important way a bass boat outperforms any other boat every time is the front deck. Nothing simply can compete with fishing off of the front deck of a bass boat regardless of the brand Edited April 6, 2020 by AKRISONER 1
misfish Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 1:13 AM, AKRISONER said: Nothing simply can compete with fishing off of the front deck of a bass boat regardless of the brand Expand Like I said, dance floor. Care to dance fella ? LOL 1
GBW Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 Hey Mr B, got any pic's of Terry's Fisher with the 70 on it by chance?
Terry Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 This is all I can find of course kicker motor and downriggers will not be on it 2
Bill Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 10:32 AM, Terry said: This is all I can find of course kicker motor and downriggers will not be on it Expand Is that David Spade wearing the white shirt? Kind of looks like him. 2
dave524 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 Friend I have known 60 years out in BC got a 22' Proline hardtop last year, would be perfect here in Ontario as well 2
misfish Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 1:53 AM, GBW said: Hey Mr B, got any pic's of Terry's Fisher with the 70 on it by chance? Expand Nope. Sorry 1
AKRISONER Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) On 4/7/2020 at 1:24 PM, Bill said: Is that David Spade wearing the white shirt? Kind of looks like him. Expand i thought seth fieder took up downrigging Edited April 7, 2020 by AKRISONER
GBW Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 10:32 AM, Terry said: This is all I can find of course kicker motor and downriggers will not be on it Expand It's all good Terry. May is still a little while away
Bill Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 3:48 PM, AKRISONER said: i thought seth fieder took up downrigging Expand Yes. That is who it looks like.
Bill Posted April 7, 2020 Report Posted April 7, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 3:13 PM, dave524 said: Friend I have known 60 years out in BC got a 22' Proline hardtop last year, would be perfect here in Ontario as well Expand That is nice.
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