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What would you consider to be the top five bass boats?

Hi there,my area has two bass clubs.I had contacted both on the internet and posted an ad that if anyone who owned a boat and was looking for a partner that i would be interested.For the last two seasons nothing had worked out so this year i was a little hesitent to post another ad but i did and then came this phone call from someone who was looking to join in on the tournaments and needed a partner.Our tournaments are usually about a three hour drive to get to most of the lakes,but i was like you ,eager to give it a try.We had our first tournament in May and out of 26 teams we ranked 23.Even though we didn't win a trophy,i had a blast catching fish,cruising in a bass boat and just taking it all in.Now our second tournament is coming in July and i can't wait,once you try fishing tournaments you'll be hooked.I plan on purchasing a boat in the near furture.Don't give up.

Thanks for the replys.I was looking to purchase a boat in the 18 to 19 ft range with a 115 or 135 merc optimax.I would like to have a decent boat in the 20 to 25000 dollar mark.I know that i could get a good used boat with a 225 and lots of extras but is used the way to go?Having a 225 hp motor would just burn a hole in my pocket.

I will be looking to purchase a new boat in the near future,can anyone tell me which they prefer,a nitro (basic model) or a stratos (basic model).

Does anyone fish with buzzbaits? and are they effective at catching smallmouth bass?

Our tournaments are for smallmouth bass.I live in New Brunswick on the east coast of Canada,There was a report of someone caught a largemouth bass here last season,that someone had illegally introduced them to our waters.Maybe in five years time we will have enough largemouths to contribute to our series but for now only smallies.Our first tournament is in four weeks on a river system that runs through our province, i will possibly go with a husky jerk,hair jig,tube and a spinnerbait.I guess i just have pre tournament jitters seeing it's my first,but thanks to bassresource being a rookie just got a hole lot easier.Thanks for all the knowledge and support.Have a great season.

Hey there,i am starting my first year of smb tournament fishing.I was wondering from some of you veterans out there if you may have some helpfull advice for a newbie? :-/