nightbow Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I have a triton 186 and i am now getting a legend le 21 yes for the power but lets face it my rods just do not fit in the smaller boat , the tips keep breaking off when pushed up into the nose of the boat and having other boats pass you like you are standing still is just frustating Quote
stormcar Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 The one thank, I did not here mentioned was we a fast boat you get a little longer to fish your spot, procraft 186 200mer get there fast , fish longer Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted January 17, 2007 Super User Posted January 17, 2007 The boat switch with Ike, was not illegal, It was in the 2005 Bass masters Classic. If its the one he is talking about. The video showed Ike trying to push the boat in ankle deep water, and trying the merc, but just sparying mud and water everywhere. Not only did he get that boat "stuck" it was damaged. under that mud was cement.. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to beat a dead horse here but I must say. If Ike tryed to get his boat into a place with low water levels and he damaged the boat for being stupid, while getting it stuck all at the same time. He should not be giving another boat to fish from, he should have to suffer and deal with it. On the other hand, if your screaming down the lake and the big motor breaks down, THEN B.A.S.S. would supply him with a new boat to use, or if his trolling motor break down. But that only happens on the final day, when they use the sponsored rigs. If Ike got his boat stuck and damaged it in the process, and they gave him a new boat for it, I would be ticked off if I was competing against him because you shouldn't be rewarded with a new boat. Most boat sponsors show up with numerous spare boats just incase something happens to one of their sponsored boats. Its not just an Ike thing, if it was KVD, Nitro would have another boat ready to go, no matter what the reason was. Thats just sponsors taking care of business. Matt Quote
basspro05 Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I personally started tournament fishing out of a 17.6' tracker boat with a 40hp mercury, it was a great little fishing boat, really reliable always ran perfect, another thing it was really reliable at was making me wear rain gear all of the time, because water would splash over the small boat on big waters, and it never let me down on having someone pass me on the way to a fishing hole and seeing that same boat where i wanted to fish. So now I have a 18.6' skeeter with a 150HP mercury that has been tuned so I go about 62 MPH on GPS with my gear, partner, and I and that is just about perfect for the 7,000+ acre lakes that I normally fish, but every once in awhile I need to get back in a creek that I wish I had that little tracker back again Quote
cabela10 Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 The boat switch with Ike, was not illegal, It was in the 2005 Bass masters Classic. If its the one he is talking about. The video showed Ike trying to push the boat in ankle deep water, and trying the merc, but just sparying mud and water everywhere. Not only did he get that boat "stuck" it was damaged. under that mud was cement.. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to beat a dead horse here but I must say. If Ike tryed to get his boat into a place with low water levels and he damaged the boat for being stupid, while getting it stuck all at the same time. He should not be giving another boat to fish from, he should have to suffer and deal with it. On the other hand, if your screaming down the lake and the big motor breaks down, THEN B.A.S.S. would supply him with a new boat to use, or if his trolling motor break down. But that only happens on the final day, when they use the sponsored rigs. If Ike got his boat stuck and damaged it in the process, and they gave him a new boat for it, I would be ticked off if I was competing against him because you shouldn't be rewarded with a new boat. Most boat sponsors show up with numerous spare boats just incase something happens to one of their sponsored boats. Its not just an Ike thing, if it was KVD, Nitro would have another boat ready to go, no matter what the reason was. Thats just sponsors taking care of business. Matt If Ike got his boat stuck in the morning of DAY 1, he should not be allowed to get another boat that morning. For DAY 2, I know that sponsors have other boats for them to fish out of. I was refering to them getting a new/different boat during the same day if they do something stupid. Quote
Super User Matt Fly Posted January 19, 2007 Super User Posted January 19, 2007 Anyone recall seeing a BASS event were a few competitors had to lasso one of the competitors boats off dry ground? I don't recall if it was a federation tourny or what, but the guy got caught in some one boat wake and ran ashore. Took two boats to tow him off the beach. I bet he gets embarrassed every time they show that clip. matt Quote
cabela10 Posted January 19, 2007 Posted January 19, 2007 That was a well known touring professional and the name slips my mind right now. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 20, 2007 Super User Posted January 20, 2007 ****MODERATOR NOTE**** Fellas,lets try to get back on topic here. Thanks for your support. Carry on. fivebasslimit Global Moderator Quote
cabela10 Posted January 20, 2007 Posted January 20, 2007 Isn't a boat running aground the conversation. The guy had a fast boat and couldn't control it. Endangering others with all the horsepower. I think all boaters that get behind a boat should have a boating license, just like a drivers license. It's the only way everyone will be safer on the water. Make everyone go through a course, or grandfather it in to the younger kids coming up. I see no issues with this. They should charge money for this privilege of having a boating license. You could even have a symbol of a boat on your drivers license meaning you can drive a boat. If you get a DWI in a car or boat, then you lose ALL PRIVILEGES. I see to many people dying in fast boats especially during 4th of july weekend. Quote
Garnet Posted January 20, 2007 Posted January 20, 2007 I don't really think fast boats are that much problem. But these seadoo's are wicked fast for cheap money any kid can get one and age doesn't seam to be a factor. Every close call has something to do with a seadoo. We have boat liences in Ont. and it still comes down to you can't legislate idiots. They did make it well known last year that DWI on boats are the same penaltys as cars. Garnet Quote
Super User 5bass Posted January 20, 2007 Super User Posted January 20, 2007 Isn't a boat running aground the conversation. No. RW asked "Why are fast boats such an important advantage in tournament fishing?" Thread was going good,then the conversation took a left turn and went into someone getting stuck and then he got a different boat when he shouldnt have and on and on about tournament rules and switching boats. Quote
frogtog Posted February 8, 2007 Posted February 8, 2007 The correct answer here is the adrenaline rush of running Legend LE21 with a 300 HPDI Yamaha at 80+ mph is unmatched. My view is any boat over 18' in length and an outboard over 150 hp is simply bragging I fish Toledo Bend Reservoir there are not many lake that get any nastier than this and I win my share of tournaments while fishing in boats from 16' to 18'. The key to handling rough water is not the boat but the driver. I run a 19'8 Skeeter with a 200 3.0 and if you like adrenaline rush just go into a curve and don't trim that sucker down. It gets real exciting! Quote
CJ Posted February 8, 2007 Posted February 8, 2007 I fish big water and a 18' regardless of driver will not run with a 21'. The weight of the boat is going to make a difference as well. Scernario: Ky.Lake,winds N at 20 mph.Most guys in anything smaller than a 20' would do good to get out of the bays on a day like that.I fish a Stratos that measures 20'10".Not only does a longer boat ride better,the length and weight allows it to fish better for an offshore guy. As for the original question,they all wanna get there first,RW.I can say that I have a 21'w/250 H.P Merc.It will hit 80 but I drive 65mph at the most in tournaments.There's always that guy who is trying to win the boat race.The boat race is usually all he wins. Quote
RHuff Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 My 17' aluminum with a 50HP runs right around 30mph. Yes a faster boat would be nice. Living to see the next day and being able to fish the next tournament is a little bit nicer. Quote
haydenf96 Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 It depends. I fish for Arizona State’s bass team and we just had an FLW qualifier on the California Delta. I own a 21 foot boat with a 225 but circumstances lead us to bring my partners 16 foot ranger with a 60 hp. Mine gets close to 70 his, we topped out at 30. During the 7 hour tournament, 2 hours were spent behind the wheel. The place is huge and it takes time to get places. With a faster boat, we would have had more time to fish. Speed is just a tool to make things more efficient Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 15, 2018 Global Moderator Posted October 15, 2018 Ahhhhh fall is in the air. The fall bit is slowing, the temps. are dropping, the leaves are changing, and 11 year old threads are being revived! ? 1 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 15, 2018 Super User Posted October 15, 2018 Four score and nearly twelve years ago... Still a good discussion topic. 2 Quote
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