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I save a lot of money on gas,pelican bass fishing boat fish bass but the boat is a slave to the wind. Windy days are often the best fishing days and there are times I wish I had the stability of fibreglass to hold me on the fish. Leaving the 90 HP Mercury down helps some, but it’s just the way things are

Windy days can definitely be productive and if you’re fighting the boat for control you’re wasting a lot of energy that could have gone into fighting a nice bass or two.pelican bass fishing boat fish bass I’ve found that the addition of a sea anchor (not a joke) gives one greater control in many fishing situations, such as fishing a windy bank when the wind is blowing parallel to it; or fishing a productive point by drifting slowly across it. The sea anchor should fit the size of the boat; my little Humdinghy (7′10″) fiberglass/plywood is controlled easily by a sea anchor from the Army/Navy Surplus store that is about 12″ in diameter.  I tie it to 20′ of parachute nylon and secure it to the area of the boat I wish to face into the wind. Although not touted to be a “cure-all,” the sea anchor can extend one’s pleasure and productivity in windy conditions.pelican bass fishing boat fish bass  It can also be a life-saver by lessening your chance of capsizing if tied to the bow of the boat during an emergency.  That’s what it was designed to do. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’” Bass Fishing Field Editor MSN Outdoors Network

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Done some fishing on Lake Pepin on the Minn / Wisc.pelican bass fishing boat fish bass  border in strong wind. The only way we could slow down enough to fish the shoreline was to throw out two larger drift socks we normally use for walleye drifts in the wind. Once we found how to adjust the length and possition on the boat we could control quite well and really enjoyed the smallies that were feeding on the windy shoreline.  Saved the day! On the alum vs glass issue.  I enjoy bass fishing from other club members glass boats, going fast, looking good, etc.pelican bass fishing boat fish bass  But when I get ready to do some serious fishing on our smaller inland lakes (flooded timber) I realy like to use my 16 ft deep-v alum. Starcraft.  I only have a 40Hp motor, but on a no wake lake ..pelican bass fishing boat fish bass.. I get there just as fast as the big boats.  But there are times, when the fish are holding close to cover near the shore I am able to get to the shore when the big boats can’t get through the timber.  My high freeboard is a problem in open water, but in the timber, you are ALWAYS rubbing on something.  My alum is much easier to  clean and I’m not near a worried about keeping it outa the stuff that the guys in the glass boat avoid. But this time of year … with the wind getting cold and the water getting hard it doesn’t matter what kinda boat you have anyway.  Boy I wish I lived down south!  Come-on March/April…. pelican bass fishing boat fish bass down helps some, but it’s just the way things are Windy days can definitely be productive and if you’re fighting the boat for control you’re wasting a lot of energy that could have gone into fighting a nice bass or two.pelican bass fishing boat fish bass I’ve found that the addition of a sea anchor (not a joke) gives one greater control in many fishing situations, such as fishing a windy bank when the wind is blowing parallel to it; or fishing a productive point by drifting slowly across it. The sea anchor should fit the size of the boat; my little Humdinghy (7′10″) fiberglass/plywood is controlled easily by a sea anchor from the Army/Navy Surplus store that is about 12″ in diameter.  I tie it to 20′ of parachute nylon and secure it to the area of the boat I wish to face into the wind. Although not touted to be a “cure-all,”pelican bass fishing boat fish bass the sea anchor can extend one’s pleasure and productivity in windy conditions.  It can also be a life-saver by lessening your chance of capsizing if tied to the bow of the boat during an emergency.  That’s what it was designed to do. Jim Pankey USN (Ret.) “Barbless Bassin’” Bass Fishing Field Editor MSN Outdoors Network

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I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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Hello, Since you are new to bass boats and maybe boat as well, this tip might help.  Call up some local guides and ask them what kind they use. What part of the country do you live in?  That will also make a difference in your choice.  Possibly the most known bass boat is “Ranger Boats”.  I will put some web sites below.   Ranger boats makes an aluminum series of boats for fishing.  They are expensive, and I believe Lund boats is most likely a better boat. Some members of this group use Champion Bass Boats, and I have been impressed with the way those boats take a beating and keep on going.  I live in a part of the Country that has a heck of a lot of wind and numerous weather systems pass through here monthly, so I wanted a real tough Aluminum Welded Boat.  I Purchased an Alumaweld Boat, however it is not a true bass boat.  It works for me, but I had to add the trolling motor, second battery, etc.  I still have to put in a live well. Web Sites for Bass Boats Companies. www.rangerboats.com www.championboats.com www.skeeterboats.com www.lundboats.com Hope this helps.  Monty – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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I am curious why you prefer an aluminum boat.  I have been partial to glass boats because they are less likely to develop a leak at the seams, since they don’t have any.  Of course, the down side, is they tend to be heavy (such as my old ProCraft) and need a bigger engine. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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Still looking for advice. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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Still looking for advice. I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

It would be helpful to know what part of the country you live in and the type water you are fishing. I have a 17′ boat with an 88hp Johnson that I think may be a little small for fishing the large TX lakes in my area.  If I could afford it, I would go up to at least a 19 footer with a minimum 150 hp. However, my dad fishes smaller rivers in NC where a 19 foot boat just cannot go. In his area a 15′ boat with a 25-30 hp engine works best. So add some details to your post and you might get better info. Danny

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I have a 17ft. Grumman with 76″ beam and 50HP Johnson. I love the boat, but it has its limitations. Aluminum being so light, I save a lot of money on gas, but the boat is a slave to the wind. Windy days are often the best fishing days and there are times I wish I had the stability of fibreglass to hold me on the fish. I still love the boat, though. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Still looking for advice. I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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I think it depends on how well your boat floats! I have noticed that other boats that have a deep ‘hold’ on the water are not bothered as much by windy days. If it floats well, and doesn’t mind moving into depths as shallow as 6 inches, it will be pushed around by the wind.  (Acturally, I thing, it is your body that is acting as a ’sail’.) I have an old ProCraft fish-and-ski boat, that is about 2500 pounds of marine plywood and fiberglass. But it doesn’t take much water (if the motor is tilted) to float.  The wind doesn’t push the boat.  But the water that is affected by the wind, does. I would be surprised to learn that any Bass boat doesn’t have the same problem. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a 17ft. Grumman with 76″ beam and 50HP Johnson. I love the boat, but it has its limitations. Aluminum being so light, I save a lot of money on gas, but the boat is a slave to the wind. Windy days are often the best fishing days and there are times I wish I had the stability of fibreglass to hold me on the fish. I still love the boat, though. Still looking for advice. I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a 17ft. Grumman with 76″ beam and 50HP Johnson. I love the boat, but it has its limitations. Aluminum being so light, I save a lot of money on gas, but the boat is a slave to the wind. Windy days are often the best fishing days and there are times I wish I had the stability of fibreglass to hold me on the fish. I still love the boat, though. Still looking for advice. I’m currently looking at the Skeeter line up of Bass Boats.  I am partial to aluminum as opposed to glass.  Does any one have any comments / advice for a first time “bass boat” buyer.   Also, any input on “additional options” and financing would also be appreciated. Thanks David

David and all, I believe that fiberglass would still be knocked around in the wind, maybe not as bad, but it still would be effected. I also have an aluminum boat, and it gets knocked around in the wind as well, it has a high freeboard.  Leaving the 90 HP Mercury down helps some, but it’s just the way things are.  I have also noticed that on windy days the fishing is better, sure wish I had listened to the salesman and gotten the 48lb thrust electric trolling motor instead of the 42.  It would maybe allow me to handle the boat better in the wind.  Did not want or have the room for two batteries dedicated to the trolling motor. Have great fishing all. Monty

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