GoneFishingLTN Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 Does anyone that fishes the flw tour use just a 150hp Motor? Or do they all use more hp? Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 12, 2017 Super User Posted November 12, 2017 No idea. Minimum requirement is 150 and max is 250. Doubt anybody on the pro tour level uses less than 200. Costas/BFL's you will find smaller outboards though. Quote
GoneFishingLTN Posted November 12, 2017 Author Posted November 12, 2017 In Costa/BFL does anyone ever run 150? Where can you find info/tournament results showing what they ran/used for these events? I think I’ve found that info besides boat info... Entry fees have increased slightly from $220 to $230 per qualifier for boaters and from $110 to $115 per qualifier for co-anglers. Super Tournament entry fees increased from $330 to $345 for boaters and from $165 to $175 for co-anglers. is that per a tournament or season per right? Also how many are there Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted November 12, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 12, 2017 The entry fee is per tournament. There are 5 tournaments total. 4 one day, and the Super is a 2 day. Mike Quote
GoneFishingLTN Posted November 12, 2017 Author Posted November 12, 2017 13 hours ago, iabass8 said: No idea. Minimum requirement is 150 and max is 250. Doubt anybody on the pro tour level uses less than 200. Costas/BFL's you will find smaller outboards though. Would it be be unheard of to use an aluminum boat with a 150hp? Quote
CroakHunter Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 38 minutes ago, GoneFishingLTN said: Would it be be unheard of to use an aluminum boat with a 150hp? Fish don't care what kind or how big of a boat you're in 6 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted November 12, 2017 Super User Posted November 12, 2017 38 minutes ago, GoneFishingLTN said: Would it be be unheard of to use an aluminum boat with a 150hp? It used to be more common when they allowed people to change boats depending on the event. Now, in the pro tours, you have to stick with the same boat for the whole season. In the opens, people still are allowed to change boats. Look up Ott Defoe tunnel hull! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 12, 2017 Super User Posted November 12, 2017 54 minutes ago, GoneFishingLTN said: Would it be be unheard of to use an aluminum boat with a 150hp? Pro tour, yes. Bfl/costa, no. 1 Quote
GoneFishingLTN Posted November 12, 2017 Author Posted November 12, 2017 49 minutes ago, everythingthatswims said: It used to be more common when they allowed people to change boats depending on the event. Now, in the pro tours, you have to stick with the same boat for the whole season. In the opens, people still are allowed to change boats. Look up Ott Defoe tunnel hull! I have a 2005 tournament track v-18 so it’s not quite like theirs but should be just fine... I was thinking of getting a jack plate how important is it? Quote
volzfan59 Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 John "Tin Man" Cox runs a Crestliner aluminum boat onthe the FLW Tour. I think it's a 20 footer with a 200 h/p outboard. He has stated that he has no plans to ever fish a glass rig again. 1 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted November 13, 2017 Super User Posted November 13, 2017 9 hours ago, GoneFishingLTN said: I have a 2005 tournament track v-18 so it’s not quite like theirs but should be just fine... I was thinking of getting a jack plate how important is it? Are you going to fish the tour? Quote
Chance_Taker4 Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 16 hours ago, volzfan59 said: John "Tin Man" Cox runs a Crestliner aluminum boat onthe the FLW Tour. I think it's a 20 footer with a 200 h/p outboard. He has stated that he has no plans to ever fish a glass rig again. You beat me to it. Cox was the first person I thought of when I read this thread. Mark Rose used to use an aluminum as well but now is back in a glass boat. Quote
GoneFishingLTN Posted November 13, 2017 Author Posted November 13, 2017 11 hours ago, everythingthatswims said: Are you going to fish the tour? No I’m not good enough but that would be the dream is to move up and fish flw etc and was wondering when I would need to buy a new boat. So what I’ve gather is as soon as I want to move up to flw is when anything below I’ll be fine? Quote
Super User scaleface Posted November 13, 2017 Super User Posted November 13, 2017 Ignore . I've never heard of Costa BFL . Quote
BassNJake Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 11:00 PM, GoneFishingLTN said: In Costa/BFL does anyone ever run 150? Where can you find info/tournament results showing what they ran/used for these events? When I was a BFL co-angler I drew a couple of guys that ran 18 ft boats with 150's on them. I had no issues at all with the boats size. The "pros" ability now thats a different story.... I did hear some "dock talk" from other co anglers that they hoped they didnt get stuck with the smaller boat and they've got a bigger boat at home. Quote
Super User webertime Posted November 13, 2017 Super User Posted November 13, 2017 On 11/12/2017 at 9:52 AM, GoneFishingLTN said: Would it be be unheard of to use an aluminum boat with a 150hp? There were at least 2 in the Costa on Champlain this year. 194 boats and more than a few were 150-175hp, just 2 tins though. The 2nd day of the Costa on Champ was one of the worst weather days I have ever fished and those brave souls in the Tins did just fine. 2 Quote
GoneFishingLTN Posted November 13, 2017 Author Posted November 13, 2017 They say the 150hp tracker v-18 tournament boat is supposed to handle big water better than most Aluminum apparently. Are these guys usually at a huge disadvantage or not much at all? Quote
Logan S Posted November 13, 2017 Posted November 13, 2017 Your boat is perfectly fine for local and regional stuff to include BFL's...So you shouldn't even worry about it. IMO a smaller boat when starting out is actually beneficial in the long run since it forces you to manage your time better and fish more thoroughly. A guy in our club won AOY one year out of a 17' jet rig and our schedule includes big water like the Potomac and Upper Bay...We aren't a tiny club either, it was quite an accomplishment. I wouldn't worry about your boat holding you back until you can articulate exactly HOW and WHY it's holding you back. I fished tournaments out of a smaller AL rig for several years before upgrading to a full size bass boat...It made me a better overall angler than I would have been otherwise IMO. 4 Quote
volzfan59 Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 If I remember correctly, Rick Clunn either fished a Classic, or a regular season tournament, in a Tracker Tournament V-18. I'm not sure of the engine size though. I'm pretty sure he did a video of some sort basically telling anglers that no one needs a 20' boat and large outboard go be competitive. I looked on YouTube and couldn't find it. 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted November 14, 2017 BassResource.com Administrator Posted November 14, 2017 You mean this one? 3 Quote
flatcreek Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 17 hours ago, GoneFishingLTN said: They say the 150hp tracker v-18 tournament boat is supposed to handle big water better than most Aluminum apparently. Are these guys usually at a huge disadvantage or not much at all? I sold my glass rig in 2004 and bought a tracker v18 b/c it is lighter .Multiple spine surgeries,hip replacement,etc. I am certainly no bass pro but I do fish a lot of club tourny's and such.i tricked mine out and I'm still fishn it.i can't believe Tracker discontinued it,smooth ride with 41 gal tank..ain't in a hurry.. Quote
volzfan59 Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 Yes Sir, That's the one. Thanks for retrieving it! Quote
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