Goldstar225

Your state regulations do not mention a limit on the number of rods you may have in your possession. They do state that you may fish with two lines and that a line may have up to two hooks. Here is a link to the relevant page: http://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/fishing/freshwater/important-laws-rules/

Actually I am that way. I have a basic 5 rod/reel setup that I use and a modest (by comparison) selection of lures. If you totaled all my rods and lures together I probably don't $1200.00 invested. I fish to relax and enjoy myself an learned early on that I tend to stick to a few basic lures. Most on this forum will out fish me without breaking a sweat, but I enjoy myself, that's all I care about.

I don't blame you at all. You would think they could give you a one to three day advance notice of when they had a slot open.

It doesn't hurt a thing to pause and just enjoy being there. I'll frequently lay the rod down, spin my seat around and just take in the moment.

And how many tracker/nitro boats were sold during those years? What percentage of those sold had problems? Come on man, if you're going to post, give relevant details.

If your boat fulfills your needs, no. But then again, if you're satisfied with your boat, why would you let comments by a paper pusher bother you?

You bet. I don't stock pile but I do enjoy a good meal of bass.

I would contact Daryl at Iguana Grafix http://www.iguanagrafix.com/ I had him make a custom set of decals for my PT190 earlier this year. Great communication and fast service with fair prices. He may need a photo of your boats decals so he can match style and colors.

Selling with a markup? If someone wanted to do that they could just buy a pt170 themselves.

That's great! I'm glad to hear that you were able to get in line for your boat.

On a 14' jon boat there is no need for a 70# plus trolling motor unless you are in a lot of wind/current. I used a 28# for many years just to ease along. A 45# should be plenty. I used a single 27 series deep cycle battery and it easily lasted all day long.

I've been an annual member for longer than I can remember, I just upgraded to life member yesterday.

I use the Mustang hydrostatic. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/mustang-survival-competition-inflatable-life-vest-with-hit-model-md3183-bc

I'll never spend that much for a bait. But for those who can afford them and want them, do it and enjoy. And for those craftsmen who can make them and command top dollar for their skills, my hat is off to them.

I've had the Velcro straps and now have the bungee style and I'll stick with them. I have them on both sides of the front deck but only put rods on one side. I use the bungee on the other side to retain my landing net and keep it handy. I've thought about the retractable style but don't want to cut a hole.

I agree that the boat is a bit over priced, at least for my area, don't know about your region. The 75 HP is a plus but I would have it checked out by a marine mechanic. My brother has a 2005 model of that boat. His only complaint is that it has a 50 on it. He paid $8000.00 for it five years ago.

IMO the recessed tray is desirable but not critical. I upgraded to a 24V 70# trolling motor, but an 80# wouldn't be excessive. More power if needed and longer run times with the two batteries. My nephew has a PT 190 with the Minn Kota Terrova. He tells me that his foot pedal does not fit in the recess. Before I selected my trolling motor I looked to see if I could install a larger tray. I could but it would involve cutting into two rod tubes. I wasn't willing to since rod storage was big on my want to have list.

While I don't dispute the quality of the Lowe or Crestliner I keep hearing the same old line about the wood in tracker. Neglect any boat and it won't last. My last tracker (a 1987 TX17) was 27 years old before the wood needed to be replaced. Not a hard job and the majority of the wood was still in fine shape. I had no hesitation in purchasing my 2018 PT 190, wood and all and I'm quite pleased with it. NorthernBasser , look at the layout of each boat to select the one that works for you. there are really no bad boats out there. Bass Tracker is a best seller for a reason and it's not just about price, although that is a factor.

Wow, that sucks. When I bought my PT 190 earlier this year I had the paperwork in hand when I left with the boat. I can imagine the aggravation.

The way the boat is registered varies by state. In my state it's the owners responsibility to do the legwork. (My dealer offered to take care of it for $200.00 for what was a 15 minute task for me). I understand that in some states the dealer submits the paperwork.

I have one small (300 acre) lake about 30-40 away. Two others that are a one hour drive. Occasionally I'll drive 2-2 1/2 hours to fish. I've set a goal to fish every publicly accessible lake in my state within the next two years so I've got some traveling to do.

I fished for seven years out of a 17 foot tracker TX17 (Bass boat style). It was fine for two, doable for three but cramped. I recently bought what I believe will be my last boat and fishing three at a time as well as storage played a big role in the decision. In the end I bought the Tracker PT 190 and I'm glad did. Like you the 195 was a bit more than I was willing to spend. With the 190 I gave up no length and only 7" in width compared to the 195. With you son's being the ages they are, those who suggested that you get a deep V have very valid points concerning the safety of your children. A traditional bass boat style does not provide much "man overboard" protection for the tykes. Perhaps you could by a used deep V for use until they grow some. Then if you still desire a bass boat style, make the switch. Fishncamp's suggestion on the Tracker pro guide V16 seems spot on.

It may be able to tow your boat just fine. The 4 cylinder Ranger is rated to tow between 1600-2400 pounds depending on it's configuration (auto vs. manual, gear ratio etc...). You need to find our what YOUR truck's rating is and compare it to the total package weight of your boat/motor/trailer and gear. I've owned two Rangers previously. One of them was an '88 four banger manual that pulled a fiberglass boat fine, in 4th gear but not 5th. Too many people assume you need a full size V-8 to pull anything bigger than a canoe. Manufacturers establish tow ratings for a reason. All we have to do is look.

I've been using a pair of polarized Wileys with a Rx for the past year and I'm completely satisfied with them. I can't comment on oakleys, costas or similar brands simply because there is no way I'm spending that kind of money!

I fished out of a Jon boat for many years, sometimes with only a trolling motor. For stability I would recommend a 14' with a 48" bottom. Both of mine were 14' X 36". Never fell out but I tap danced a couple of times . With a 9.9 HP outboard I would get 15-18 MPH which was plenty fast enough for me. I now have a Bass Tracker 190 but a jon boat would still work for 80% of my fishing needs.