brad merry

I have a question for all you folks. I have fished with a guide on the White River 10 yrs. ago in what I believe was a Shawnee. I was impressed with the boat and how well it fit running the river. I understand the boats are designed for running tailwaters, but how well do they handle lakes. I crappie fish lakes in southern Arkansas and love the set up of the river jons. I believe they would work well for duck hunting also. My family and I would make several trips a year to the White and Buffalo if we had a river jon. I may be asking too much, but can they handle big water conditions? They just set up so well for the way I fish and could be a duel purpose boat with duck hunting. I'm fishing out of a 176 Trition bass boat @ this time ,that I can't get into my favorite fishing hole, because they have lowered the lake level to kill something. Thanks for any replies. GOD BLESS!