Best Boat For Tany

[loo10]

Hey Rich,

Thanks for the help, I'll send you an e-mail. What model Lund boat did you buy?

Tim

Tim,

I run a graphite grey 1700 Angler tiller with a 75 hp Honda on it.

If you see me...yell.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Merry Christmas!

~loo10

[Rapala Man]

Thanks everyone. Thanks Phil.

I had a 17' deep V basic bench aluminum boat with a 25 hp tiller. I sold it before I every fished Tany.

I looked at the Lund web site at the various models. Does anyoen know how they compair the Bass Pro Tournament V or the Targa series?

Jeff

[mizzouflyfisher]

I looked at the Lund web site at the various models. Does anyoen know how they compair the Bass Pro Tournament V or the Targa series?

My dad's got a tracker Tournament v-18 with a merc 90 4-stroke. I really like the layout of the boat, and the motor is great, but the finish of the tracker doesn't compare to the lund. The tracker has been improved since my dad got his, but I still don't think it is anywhere near the Lund (though the lund is probably 50% more expensive). I also don't like the high sides of the lund, we've taken the tracker to Canada 6 times and it's done fine on the big water. In sum, Lund better quality, but more expensive and bigger. Tracker, cheaper and more of a bass boat layout. You take your pick.

Mizzouflyfisher

[Wayne SW/MO]

I would go to a Boat show and climb all over the boats that interest you, open the hatches, sit at the wheel, sit in the front at the TM control, and then go to the next possibility.

Most of the brand name boats are well built and most of the differences will be in comfort of the layout, which is why its important to check the distances to see if they are comfortable, the hatch fittings, storage, etc.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

This is by far the best boat for Taney at low water :

http://www.bass-n-tubes.com/albums/rigging/jwoutfitters.jpg

the image aint coming up.. so I will try this again - for the 5th time

[Mark Twain]

I am thinking of buying a new boat. My favorite place to fish is Tanycomo, and TRL to. Any thoughts of what would be the IDEAL boat for Tany. I was thinking maybe a Tracker bass boat with a jet... for easy moving up the trophy area. I have seen some fishing shows that feature funky boats for fishing fast moving trout streams out west and in Alaska. They are very pointed with high sides. I have had some troubles when Tany was in full generation mode. I have rented boats from Lilly quite a few times. Overall they did quite well, but not something I would invest in. Lilly had some 4 stoke engines that were just fabulous for slow speed.

Thanks in advance!

G3 out of Lebanon has a pretty wide selection. I have an HP190 myself and have been very happy with it. Handles big water nicely and doesn't draw that much water. I fish upper BS and Taney out of it all the time.

G3 Boats

[Ted Calcaterra]

Brian - Do you have success using a pontoon boat during generation? Is it tough to fish out of during generation?

[mizzouflyfisher]

I've also got a pontoon boat. When there are 2 or more units running at Taney, it becomes difficult to fish. Better to just use the boat for getting to spots, and then stopping to fish. I've used my pontoon on Norfork with both units running and on the Snake in Wyoming. In fast water, you just have to use the pontoon to move around. I still like it.

Mizzouflyfisher

[moose50]

ive got a 18 ft gruman jonboat with a 25 hp johnson tiller steer. its went everywhere i wanted to go on the tanneycomo with no problems. also have been on the illinois river a few times with it although you do get a lil stiff turned sideways driving for longer distances. i wouldnt recomend it for bigger lakes unles there is little boat traffic and little wind. its a great small lake and river boat though and would recomend it for anyone rubbing up against trees or worried about submerged obstacles. big enough for 4 and yet light enough for those same 4 guys to pull it through a log jam to get to another fishing spot

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I love my boat. That yellow boat is the same model I own, but that aint my boat (with all that bass fishing rods and a biat bucket). I just do not have the boat right in front of me to take a picture at the moment.

Anyways - Ted, the boat is pretty much just tough to fish out of period - unless you are anchored. You can easily float around and cast.. but the motion of casting alone will direct you in different directions.. off line from your floating line. Also - sometimes you get spun 180 degrees around with just currents and eddies and stuff.. I have just found it best to anchor down and fish long, mended drifts. As far as like mizzouflyfisher said - more than 2 units is a handful. Actually two is ok.. I can handle that.. but you get 4 going and you really only have a few spots to anchor / or even get out. Plus.. it is sometimes scary if you are not careful. I do like living and wont justify a trout for my life.

One thing I do that works great for me is night fish out of the pontoon. I know the upper end really well.. I have floated it at night a ton in my pontoon and it makes for a better trip every time I go. Used to I would walk around.. slip in the dark.. not fun. Nowadays I just slip the boat off the top of my truck and Im off. You get to fish all the good water by the ramp.. and you can go up or down without too much worry that they are going to turn on any water. I would not advise floating at night with water running. Its just asking for trouble.

Also - if you notice that boat (its the JW Outfitters Renegade) the way the oar locks are sort of up and out.. not on an upside u pillar. This makes for better rowing. I have been in the water with other boaters in all kinds of boats.. and when they see how this setup works.. they understand it works much better. Instead of rowing from the middle, I am rowing from the front - so you can pivot these boats and just overall manuver them easier.

You'll see me out in the boat.. you'll see it on my truck.. I fish it 75-100 times a year.

I might someday own a john boat .. a Supreme or something like it. But for now.. I am happy enough.

screaming runs - Brian