people that preferr aluminium boats - Page 2

River stumps · 11-23-05, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinboy

river stumps, true about the places you can get a alum. and not a 'glass. comfort and speed, definently a 'glass, but what do you nedd speed for???

You really don't need the speed for fishing, but if I were two miles out and a storm was brewing, then I would want the speed and comfort, and that's where I think a glass might be better for the ride back. I've owned both, now I have a traker pro 17 and it fits me perfect for the type fishing I do.

fishinboy · 11-23-05, 10:24 PM

you have a good point, goin fast in rain is kinda painfull though! lol

pig n jig · 11-24-05, 08:38 AM

Zooker, Ever hear of a thing called a radio ?

A few years ago I fished a draw tournament and a lightning storm rolled in while we were on fish.The guy didn't want to leave until the storm hit the lake. We were running 60+ MPH down the lake in a hail storm and a bolt of lightning hit on the water so close it killed the motor just like you ran out of gas.You could feel the static electricity in the air.The motor cranked back up and we headed for the shore line and waited for it to pass through. If we had a smaller motor on the boat we most likely would have seeked shelter along the shoreline instead of trying to out run the storm .I have never heard of lightning killing a running motor before.The motor started back up easily , but when we got the the launch the trim tilt wouldn't work.Upon further checking there was a fuse that was blown, once replaced it worked fine again. P N J

JB · 11-24-05, 08:49 AM

Aluminum boats really help the angler that doesn't have a truck that can pull a heavy boat, plus they weigh so much less that you can get in places others can't.
On the other side of the coin they sure can make for a bumpy ride down the lake..
I have fished in many that actually seem to sit up higher off the water, kind of makes it easier to throw my jerkbait and keep the rod tip off the water on the downstroke of the jerk.

fishinboy · 11-24-05, 10:32 AM

anotherreason alum. is better is that alot of people aint got the money to go out and buy a fancy 'glass boat. the bumps are perty bad in a alum. but if your in the back of the boat, the front raise's up and by your self in a alum. you and gain a good bit of speed down the river/lake.

WTL · 11-25-05, 09:04 PM

What it comes down to is that there are positives about both and the ideal situation would be to own both. Heck we could start a thread about how kayaks are superior to fiberglass bass boats and I bet you could find plenty of people to argue that, especially those who are big into smallie rivers. And if we are gonna argue the advantages of kayaks why not argue the advantages of our own two feet - I've probably caught more fish wading the past 3 years than I have in my boat. The beauty and intrigue of bass fishing is that the sport requires an incredible amount of tools, skills and knowledge - if there were only one way to catch a bass how many topics would really be nessesary?

zooker · 11-25-05, 10:08 PM

wtl
wading is fine if you like being wet. i work out side all the time i hate it when it rains...

zooker

WTL · 11-25-05, 10:15 PM

Zook, most of my wading is out of nessesity. There are some creeks I know of where it is my only option - floating a canoe is too much work and you pass too quickly over good water.

zooker · 11-26-05, 07:15 AM

true..

zooker

fishinboy · 11-26-05, 09:00 PM

wtl, nicley put. mabye you put an end to the arguing between all of us.

scrap · 11-27-05, 07:26 PM

aluminum boat, i just got my alumnacraft with jet motor, to use on the rivers, seats four and quite stable i am told. let ya all know how good or isnt it is after i git her in the water, my two cents.

scrap · 11-27-05, 07:27 PM

good or isnt it is ????? some kinda phonics huh.

bass kicker · 11-28-05, 08:14 PM

turnament fishing you need speed for every min late you lose 8 ounces in weight and lazer it was the tracker tundra that hold the 250 and i watched it beat the ranger with the same size motor with my own eyes

zooker · 11-29-05, 06:03 AM

that is because a ranger bass boat with a 250 is like putting a drag moter in a garbage truck..not to good..

zooker

bassnman30 · 11-29-05, 03:07 PM

Rangers aren't meant for speed, they are heavy, but yet more sturdy to ride in. I've probably got the slowest 6 cylider boat in my club, but it holds up and fishes very well.
Zook, Jan. is coming soon ! Get ready.

11-23-05, 10:24 PM	#27
fishinboy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 20	you have a good point, goin fast in rain is kinda painfull though! lol __________________ The time spent fishin, is not deducted from your life.:)

11-24-05, 10:32 AM	#30
fishinboy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 20	anotherreason alum. is better is that alot of people aint got the money to go out and buy a fancy 'glass boat. the bumps are perty bad in a alum. but if your in the back of the boat, the front raise's up and by your self in a alum. you and gain a good bit of speed down the river/lake. __________________ The time spent fishin, is not deducted from your life.:)

11-25-05, 09:04 PM	#31
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	What it comes down to is that there are positives about both and the ideal situation would be to own both. Heck we could start a thread about how kayaks are superior to fiberglass bass boats and I bet you could find plenty of people to argue that, especially those who are big into smallie rivers. And if we are gonna argue the advantages of kayaks why not argue the advantages of our own two feet - I've probably caught more fish wading the past 3 years than I have in my boat. The beauty and intrigue of bass fishing is that the sport requires an incredible amount of tools, skills and knowledge - if there were only one way to catch a bass how many topics would really be nessesary? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

11-25-05, 10:08 PM	#32
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	wtl wading is fine if you like being wet. i work out side all the time i hate it when it rains... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-25-05, 10:15 PM	#33
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Zook, most of my wading is out of nessesity. There are some creeks I know of where it is my only option - floating a canoe is too much work and you pass too quickly over good water. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

11-24-05, 08:38 AM	#28
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Zooker, Ever hear of a thing called a radio ? A few years ago I fished a draw tournament and a lightning storm rolled in while we were on fish.The guy didn't want to leave until the storm hit the lake. We were running 60+ MPH down the lake in a hail storm and a bolt of lightning hit on the water so close it killed the motor just like you ran out of gas.You could feel the static electricity in the air.The motor cranked back up and we headed for the shore line and waited for it to pass through. If we had a smaller motor on the boat we most likely would have seeked shelter along the shoreline instead of trying to out run the storm .I have never heard of lightning killing a running motor before.The motor started back up easily , but when we got the the launch the trim tilt wouldn't work.Upon further checking there was a fuse that was blown, once replaced it worked fine again. P N J

11-24-05, 08:49 AM	#29
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Aluminum boats really help the angler that doesn't have a truck that can pull a heavy boat, plus they weigh so much less that you can get in places others can't. On the other side of the coin they sure can make for a bumpy ride down the lake.. I have fished in many that actually seem to sit up higher off the water, kind of makes it easier to throw my jerkbait and keep the rod tip off the water on the downstroke of the jerk.

11-26-05, 07:15 AM	#34
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	true.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-26-05, 09:00 PM	#35
fishinboy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 20	wtl, nicley put. mabye you put an end to the arguing between all of us. __________________ The time spent fishin, is not deducted from your life.:)

11-27-05, 07:26 PM	#36
scrap BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 217	aluminum boat, i just got my alumnacraft with jet motor, to use on the rivers, seats four and quite stable i am told. let ya all know how good or isnt it is after i git her in the water, my two cents.

11-27-05, 07:27 PM	#37
scrap BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 217	good or isnt it is ????? some kinda phonics huh.

11-28-05, 08:14 PM	#38
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	turnament fishing you need speed for every min late you lose 8 ounces in weight and lazer it was the tracker tundra that hold the 250 and i watched it beat the ranger with the same size motor with my own eyes __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

11-29-05, 06:03 AM	#39
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	that is because a ranger bass boat with a 250 is like putting a drag moter in a garbage truck..not to good.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-29-05, 03:07 PM	#40
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Rangers aren't meant for speed, they are heavy, but yet more sturdy to ride in. I've probably got the slowest 6 cylider boat in my club, but it holds up and fishes very well. Zook, Jan. is coming soon ! Get ready. __________________ Lexington,NC.

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