huskers24 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 OK looking to get a mini Bass Boat. Tried a kayak couldn't do the paddling due to shoulder and elbow injuries (baseball). Looking at 10 ft models either Bass Hunter EX, Bass Raider or Pond Prowler. Pros and cons of any of these would be helpful. Any other types to look at? Seems like the only big difference is cost. Will be looking to using a fly rod and putting it in the intercoastal once in a while. Thanks guys. Quote
jdw174 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I had one for a short time. The best piece of advice I can give you is to manufacture yourself a fixed rudder out of plexiglass that can be clamped to the stern. Without it, the slightest breeze and you'll get blown all over the place. Of course you'll get blown around with it but it WILL HELP. Quote
Madd Lunacy Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 www.busterboats.com Bought one last year and love it. Quote
aceman387 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I have two pond prowlers. I have a beat up one i bought used that i keep cabled out at a club i belong to and another one i keep in my garage for local forest preserve pond fishing.The boats are stable enough to stand up in and fish ,the wind can be a problem so i made a rudder for the back out of an old trolling motor pipe and clamp and attached a piece of plexiglas to the pipe with some conduit clamps.The rudder made a huge difference.I also reversed the handle on my trolling motor so i could mount it on the front of the boat and sit near the front and steer.This helped a lot also.If you go back a ways in this section of the forum you will find other ideas from some pond prowler owners. Quote
cBooms@SML Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 i have a pelican bass raider 10e. Pros: awesome little boat. so comfortable to use, easy and comfortable to use with just one person lots of room very stable very customizable bow and transom motor mounts pre wired fits in back of a truck with no problem, or on top of any vehicle easy to make a trailer for inexpensive handles cleat ramX material can go in very shallow places easy to clean doesn't gather water in hulls ( i accidentally forgot to put the drain plugs in once and it still didnt get any water in it.) quiet user friendly rod holders Cons: rod holders arent good for trolling, only traveling only rated for a 3.5hp motor kind of narrow ( like 3 1/2 or 4 feet wide) doesnt come with trailer as you can see, the pros obviously outweigh the cons im 14 and lookin to upgrade boats in the next few years, but i definitely not be selling this boat. i love it too much Quote
huskers24 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Posted January 29, 2011 I like the idea of a rudder with the old trolling motor. Do you have any pics of that. I have seen a couple others using metal. How is the drain on the battery when you are going across the lake? Quote
cBooms@SML Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 on a minn kota endura 30 i was able to get about 4 days of heavy use of mine before the battery drained i think. and thats using the TM to get to places as well as to fish around them. so most of the time i was running it on 5 Quote
Shane Procell Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 I have had a bass buster back in the day and it was cool. You might want to look at the Gheenoe. I've owned 4 of them..never a small one but they are very popular in Florida. Very light, super sturdy, and you can put a small kicker on it. Check this one out. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1296094545 Here are the Gheenoe dealers in N.C. Carolina Sales 910-738-3393 Lumberton Cashie Outdoor, Inc. 252-794-2608 Windsor NC Boats, LLC www.ncboatsllc.com info@ncboatsllc.com 919-346-0167 Holly Springs Pamlico Marine & Sports RITCHIE@PAMLICOMARINE.COM 252-637-1717 New Bern Quote
huskers24 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Posted January 29, 2011 The Gheenoe looks interesting. Since I have started this little research project I have gotten so many ideas. Will the Bass Hunters and Bass Raiders handle choppy water with out getting swamped? Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 31, 2011 Super User Posted January 31, 2011 X2 on the Buster boats. Put a Buster and a Pelican side by side and you can tell the difference. Oh, yeah, the Buster will cost more. Prior to getting my current boat (2002 Lowe WF 180), I had a Buster boat "Trophy" edtion. It came on its own little trailer, so I was a little limited where I could put in. (Lake had to have a ramp) I put in on some pretty shoddy ramps where I wouldn't consider putting in using my current boat. I liked my Buster boat. Fishing by myself, with 3 deep cycle batteries and a 55 lb thrust 12 volt trolling motor, I had virtually unlimited range. Quote
Red Posted January 31, 2011 Posted January 31, 2011 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1276898284 lots of good info in this thread. Quote
cBooms@SML Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 The Gheenoe looks interesting. Since I have started this little research project I have gotten so many ideas. Will the Bass Hunters and Bass Raiders handle choppy water with out getting swamped? my little boat takes on big wakes from the occasional yacht and many speed boats on SML very nicely. Quote
Bass Angler 1113 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 · Hidden by J Francho, January 1, 2013 - Promotional Hidden by J Francho, January 1, 2013 - Promotional If you want a boat you'll never get rid of or likely have to replace, check out my review of the Twin Troller X10. It's more money than a Pond Prowler but well worth it. 5 year hull warranty vs only a 1 year with the Pond Prowler with good reason. Superior construction. The TTX10 is nearly indestructible. Steer with your feet. Unbelievable fishing experience. http://myfishinglake.com/blog/2012/12/13/twin-troller-x10-the-worlds-best-fishing-boat/ Yes, I own one, and couldn't imagine owning anything else because there is nothing else like it. I've been in the wind many times and it's not a problem.
tnriverluver Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Get the Bass hunter that is made out of the gray plastic. Tough as nails and won't break down from UV like so many others do. I have the 8ft Baby bass that has built in wheels and it makes life much easier on the old bad back since I usually fish along. I found the best price on mine going through Amazon.com where Sportsmansguide had a listing and free shipping. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted January 1, 2013 Super User Posted January 1, 2013 If you have trouble paddling there are also kayaks that use pedal power for propulsion that may also be worth considering. Quote
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