Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 27, 2020 Super User Posted January 27, 2020 https://majorleaguefishing.com/angler-columns/keith-poche-heres-why-ive-made-the-move-to-aluminum-for-2020/ Pretty neat to see him going to an aluminum boat. I am a big fan of aluminum boats and while this seems like it might be a sales pitch in a way, I think it will be cool to see him out there fishing the tin. I also like how he says $30-$40,000 like that's chump change lol. 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 27, 2020 Super User Posted January 27, 2020 He's not the first, and won't be the last, if rules allow. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 27, 2020 Author Super User Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, J Francho said: He's not the first, and won't be the last, if rules allow. He will be the only one in BPT, just thought it was a change from the norm. I'm also curious to see his stump and dam jumping abilities. LOL 2 Quote
RichF Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Very cool to see more pros going this route. Pretty crazy that these "cheaper" options will still cost you $40K+ though. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 27, 2020 Super User Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, jbsoonerfan said: He will be the only one in BPT, just thought it was a change from the norm. I'm also curious to see his stump and dam jumping abilities. LOL I can tell you from personal experience, a come-along and a friend come in handy getting over fallen trees when navigating creeks in my Xpress, lol. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 27, 2020 Author Super User Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, J Francho said: I can tell you from personal experience, a come-along and a friend come in handy getting over fallen trees when navigating creeks in my Xpress, lol. Lol, that's a 15 min penalty 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 27, 2020 Super User Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, J Francho said: I can tell you from personal experience, a come-along and a friend come in handy getting over fallen trees when navigating creeks in my Xpress, lol. Ike don't need no come-along 3 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 Never give up, man. 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 16 hours ago, slonezp said: Ike don't need no come-along Saw that one! That was on the Calcasieu River in southwest Louisiana. 1 Quote
Johnbt Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I like aluminum boats. From time to time I think about buying a custom jet boat and learning to jump rocks in the upper James. Forget the usual jon boat spec of naked .1" or .125" aluminum. www.riverroadjetboats.com/index.html "Our standard package consists of 3/8" UHMW [ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene bar] and 1/8" sides, bottom and transom. Our heavy duty package consists of 1/2" UHMW and 3/16" bottom." I just noticed their address... Rocky Hill Rd. Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 Put a Mud Buddy motor on a good tin boat and you can go just about anywhere. 2 Quote
kjfishman Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I prefer tin boats but I don't see them being used by the majority of pro's because the glass boat industry has too big of foot hold and a lot to lose. Quote
flatcreek Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 I like a good tin boat,been running one the last 15 years and ain’t never going back to fiberglass if I can help it. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Johnbt said: I like aluminum boats. From time to time I think about buying a custom jet boat and learning to jump rocks in the upper James. Forget the usual jon boat spec of naked .1" or .125" aluminum. www.riverroadjetboats.com/index.html "Our standard package consists of 3/8" UHMW [ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene bar] and 1/8" sides, bottom and transom. Our heavy duty package consists of 1/2" UHMW and 3/16" bottom." I just noticed their address... Rocky Hill Rd. This is one of my favorite jet boat videos 2 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Tennessee Boy said: Put a Mud Buddy motor on a good tin boat and you can go just about anywhere. This is kind of what I have for shallow water. Exponentially cheaper and better for all around conditions than anything with the word jet in it 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: This is kind of what I have for shallow water. Exponentially cheaper and better for all around conditions than anything with the word jet in it Apparently ya ain't priced a surface drive, 7-9K! 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Catt said: Apparently ya ain't priced a surface drive, 7-9K! Heck no , my entire motor and long tail kit was $800. I've ran the rapids for a decade and it's still good to go. New motor would be $300 -$350 from harbor freight if need be. People have been running these kits in Thailand for a long time. No need to spend more unless it's your prerogative 2 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 28, 2020 Super User Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said: Heck no , my entire motor and long tail kit was $800. I've ran the rapids for a decade and it's still good to go. New motor would be $300 -$350 from harbor freight if need be. People have been running these kits in Thailand for a long time. No need to spend more unless it's your prerogative Long tails cannot hold a candle to a surface drive! 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted January 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Catt said: Long tails cannot hold a candle to a surface drive! They can in price tag ! we are trying to catch smallmouth in shallow rivers and keep the price of the boat under the price of the tow vehicle. I don't catch fish in 2 inch mud flats and don't need to throw mud into the air. 2 Quote
HenryPF Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 Ok, if it comes down the craziness in this video, my back would give out along with my knees before I even cast a line. 3 Quote
GrumpyOlPhartte Posted January 28, 2020 Posted January 28, 2020 @Tennessee Boy: No PFD for the pooch ... or at least a hard hat? Mebbe some Dramamine? ? 3 Quote
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