Super User tcbass Posted April 23, 2014 Super User Posted April 23, 2014 Thinking about buying a boat in the future. I fish mainly for bass. I was wondering what the features are over other boats that make a bass boat worth buying vs a more multi-species boat. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted April 23, 2014 Super User Posted April 23, 2014 Honestly, that is a personal decision. Everyone has different needs and wants. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted April 23, 2014 Super User Posted April 23, 2014 It depends a lot on where you fish. If you are fishing big water a multi-species hull might be better for you than a conventional bass boat. If you are predominately fishing shallow waters then a conventional bass boat would be best. Quote
Super User tcbass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Super User Posted April 23, 2014 It depends a lot on where you fish. If you are fishing big water a multi-species hull might be better for you than a conventional bass boat. If you are predominately fishing shallow waters then a conventional bass boat would be best. So they are better for shallow water? What are the other benefits? I should have noted I already have an older 17' foot Crestliner Fishhawk for other types of fishing. Quote
MikeinFresno Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I agree. The big thing for me with a bass boat is the larger front deck, but I dont fish just bass and do sometimes fish bigger water. The large front deck is REALLY nice tho. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 23, 2014 Super User Posted April 23, 2014 So they are better for shallow water? What are the other benefits? I should have noted I already have an older 17' foot Crestliner Fishhawk for other types of fishing. Better is a relative term. A bass boat will draft shallower than a multispecies rig. I would base the decision on the water you fish and the way you fish. Quote
Blue76 Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 A bass boat should sit low in the water which will prevent it from being blown around in the wind as much. It should have large fishing decks which allow for several rods to be on the deck and still have plenty of room to fish. It should also have room to fight the fish... not high windshields or high side to work around. A multi species will do a find job... do doubt. To many it is preferred. I have a friend who prefers a center console boat for bass fishing... nothing wrong with that. It is really about what you plan to do with it. I have a Bass boat... on those days when the lake has 4 and 5 foot rollers I kind of wish I was in my friends center console. But... most days I prefer my Bass boat. Greg 1 Quote
Super User tcbass Posted April 23, 2014 Author Super User Posted April 23, 2014 A bass boat should sit low in the water which will prevent it from being blown around in the wind as much. It should have large fishing decks which allow for several rods to be on the deck and still have plenty of room to fish. It should also have room to fight the fish... not high windshields or high side to work around. A multi species will do a find job... do doubt. To many it is preferred. I have a friend who prefers a center console boat for bass fishing... nothing wrong with that. It is really about what you plan to do with it. I have a Bass boat... on those days when the lake has 4 and 5 foot rollers I kind of wish I was in my friends center console. But... most days I prefer my Bass boat. Greg Cool. I never thought about it's lower profile not being blown around as much in the wind. I fish mostly shallow, weedy, bass type water now. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted April 27, 2014 Super User Posted April 27, 2014 My 'bass' boat is a multi-species. All I fish is big water and I wouldn't consider anything else. Quote
RighteousFishing WI Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 I wouldn't trade my nitro for any other boat on the water. It's really really nice to gun down the throttle and pretty much be able to outrun anyone and get to fishing quicker. A bass boat on plane, can get anywhere, it just depends if you have the balls to go threw it. I fish literally ever species out of my nitro to Bass to Catfish and no complaints. 1 Quote
blongfishing Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 I fish for bass from a striper boat when I'm with my buddy. It's ok to fish from I just like bass fishing from a bass boat. In a bass boat I can fish for striper, crappie, bass, bluegill, and much more. I prefer a bass boat for all types of fishing. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted April 28, 2014 Super User Posted April 28, 2014 You aren't limited to what you fish by the name of the style of boat. Given the type of water you fish I think you'd benefit from the layout of a bass boat. There are very few inland lakes that a bass boat can't handle. Quote
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