Jimmy Downs

I went and looked at it today. The gelcoat is shot. It feels like sandpaper when you rub your hand over it. The transom looked and felt ok, but I am not experienced in inspecting boats by any means so I would have to have someone knowledgeable check it out. The carpet is worn out, but it is not torn anywhere. All of the storage compartent lids open and close great and the seats are in good shape. Overall the boat needs a really good cleaning, and that kind of worries me about how much it was neglected in the past. There was nobody there to give me any history on the boat or the motor. It would work for what I am looking for, but only if I could get it at a much discounted price. Maybe it's time to sell the Harley and invest in a little bit nicer boat!

http://www.boats.com...V170b/116839941 I am in the market for a used bass boat and I came across this one locally. It is a 1994 Pro Craft V170B with a 115 Mercury. This will be my first personal bass boat. I just recently moved to Fargo, ND and I am looking for a 16'-17' boat. I would love to go bigger, but my tow rig is a 1999 Cherokee and I can't afford to upgrade to a full-size truck and buy a boat. My father and I own a 1996 20' Ranger with a 200hp Optimax, but it does little for me since it is in northern IL. I am just looking for a decent inexpensive boat to get me through a few years up here until I graduate from college. The major restriction I have is that I do want a fiberglass boat. I am presonally not a fan of aluminum for bass fishing. I have a larger trolling motor at home that I could put on it, but I think on a boat this size 60# would be adequate. As far as electronice goes, I have a good hook-up at a outdoor shop that can get me great deals. And I do not mind having to use older electronics if it means I am off the banks and out on the water. The nice thing about this one is that it is local and I can give it a real good look over. I did some searches and found the basic questions I should ask and things to look for. Does anyone know any specific problems with this brand or model or generation? I also do not have to travel far off to pick it up. Although I am not against going a little bit out of the way if I find a better deal. My Cherokee gets garbage mileage and I would have to account for that in the cost of the boat. Thanks in advance for any and all help. I just recently joined the site and it holds an incredible amount of help and knowledge!

I'll mostly be fishing the Detroit Lakes area, but I am open to any suggestions around F/M.

I just recently moved to Fargo, ND and was wondering what lures you guys toss up here. I am originally from Northern Illinois and most of my bass fishing experience has taken place there and Wisconsin. I predominately throw spinner baits, plastics, and topwater, but I am recently starting to get into jigs and crankbaits. As far as color goes I usually go with white, white/chart, chart, and black spinner baits with different blade combinations. Mostly black buzzbaits and black/silver or firetiger rapalas and zara spooks. And a bunch of different color plastics. I am guessing that these will all work up here, but I was just looking for some advice on what's hot in this area. Thanks a lot!