Reptile360

What's the difference between single floor and double floor on aluminum boats? What type of motor/steering do you guys recommend? Stick or Tiller? What size motor would be ideal for a 14' or 16' welded aluminum boat? Can't wait to own my first boat!

Yeah, I think I'm just going to get a boat and trailer for now. I can find a reasonably priced used motor later.

My brother-in-law gave me a 40HP Outboard Tiller. It looks like a Evinrude, but it's hard to tell because it's been painted green. I want a 14' or 16' welded Jon Boat. There's a local company that I've been getting quotes from. Their boats are nice, and I wouldn't have to drive far to pick one up. http://www.xtremeindustries.com/ I got a quote on a 1448 and told the company that I would be mounting the 40HP Tiller on it. Here's what they had to say: "Thanks for the compliments on the welding - we do strive to have the best welded boat on the market. Below is the pricing on the basic River Skiff 1448 T with a single floor. We don't drill any holes in the transom unless we're mounting a motor on the lot, holes are universal on most new, larger motors (small outboards are usually different). Also, It won't rate 40HP on the tag, just so you know." I'm confused, because they list a 1448 with a 40HP Stick Steer on their site. I guess the Tiller is heavier? Would it be safe to mount that motor on the boat, or do I need to step up to a 16'? Is it illegal to go over the rating on the tag? Their 1642 might be in my budget. I'd rather have a 1648, but it's probably more than I can afford. *UPDATE* Just got a reply back from the company: "HP ratings are based on 5 factors according to US Coast Guard formula. Those 5 factors are: - Type of Hull (Flat, V, etc) - Type of Seering (Remote, Tiller) - Height of Transom - Length - Width The SS Version is a remote steering version, which rates much higher via USCG formulas. The tiller drive option reduces ratings significantly. Even a 1648 T will not rate 40HP, unless it were a V-bottom. Is it illegal? According to the USCG, overpowering the vessel would result in fines/tickets. We do not rig or mount outboards on hulls that are over the HP rating limits. Plenty of individuals DO this at their discretion and thus would accept any responsibility for their over-powering." So, what do you guys think?

I'm going to pitch some different baits next time. You guys are awesome. Thanks.

I used to be a Slipknot fan, but I really don't like their newer music. Third album, and everything since disappointed me. The first album is raw! Tool & Mudvayne are my favorite bands.

Nope, still trying to find him.

True, but this method will save me some money.

What line size do you guys recommend? I'm using 15lb mono.

Just started pitching. Besides jigs, what are some good baits to pitch? My pitching setup: Falcon Bucoo Micro Pitchin' Stik Abu Garcia Pro Max 7.1:1

I had some problems with Vicious flouro a while back. Every cast was a nightmare! I haven't had a single problem since I switched back to mono.

I tried it once, and I'll never do it again. I don't like the noise that braid creates, so hearing it all day just about drove me crazy. Only caught one that day, so I think some of the noise was going down the line & scaring the fish away.

I used it last weekend, and the stuff seems to work. I'm going to put it to the test again tomorrow. Anyone else used Yum F2?

Had to come in to get the pic. I was fishing at my boss's house. His jon boat is just outside the pic.

I've heard that black and blue are the best. Never had a bite on a jig, so I just quit using them. I think that the fish in my area just don't like them. I've tried various sizes, colors, trailers, and scents.

Definitely boat. I've never caught anything decent from the bank. I need a boat!

I didn't really like fishing when I was younger, but now I'm addicted. The river is flooded right now, so I've been going to my boss's ponds. His ponds are stocked with bream & largemouth. A ten pounder was pulled out about a month ago. I caught nine Sunday, two of them were solid three pounders. I'll be fishing rivers and lakes a lot more next year when I get a boat. I'm learning some things from the posts here. Them fish better watch out! lol