oneshot Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 What's the Smallest Boat would a person use with 3 people on Osage/Truman Lake Snagging? oneshot
Wayne SW/MO Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 I cut my snagging teeth in a 16" wooden jon with 2 or 3 people. I think as always it depends on who the passengers are. If a person puts in at the Ferry you won't likely hit rough water, so I would think a 16' jon with 42" or 48" bottom would be alright. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
oneshot Posted June 16, 2013 Author Posted June 16, 2013 Ok once again I'm really trying to find my one Boat Do All Boat.I know crazy but when I was younger I Snaged from my 12 Foot Jon.I'm in my mind looking for someone to say 14 Foot but I don't think I'm being realelistic. I think I should go with two Boats.My 18/60 Jon is comfortable and safe,I have no problem anchoring,setting in Chairs,sleeping,watching Rods in Rod Holders,trying for some Catfish but Snagging 3 people Snagging and 1 Driving,plenty of room and not tripping over each other.And if weather gets rough,which me and my Son figured if your on the Lake that's part of it,in this Boat we feel safe. Now my 12 Foot Jon,is ok on small Creeks and Rivers for two people but for Gigging,standing on the front not the safest.I really need to go with a wider 14 Foot. oneshot
Wayne SW/MO Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 Why would you not use the 18/60 to snag from? Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
oneshot Posted June 16, 2013 Author Posted June 16, 2013 Why would you not use the 18/60 to snag from?We do but the Boat is too big for the Niangua and 12 footer is too Small to feel comfortable Gigging from. oneshot
Wayne SW/MO Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I think a 16 or 14 X 36 would work ok for the river most of the time. While it's not a perfect rule of thumb, you get stability from the bottom width and load capacity from the length. The wider the bottom the shallower it will run generally, but it's not a perfect formula because they also weigh a little more. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
oneshot Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 I think a 16 or 14 X 36 would work ok for the river most of the time. While it's not a perfect rule of thumb, you get stability from the bottom width and load capacity from the length. The wider the bottom the shallower it will run generally, but it's not a perfect formula because they also weigh a little more. Ok I think my 12 is 32.I've got up on the Front tried to flip it,it did ok just not stable enough to be standing up on in middle of the Winter for my Son.Ofcourse go out early season not so Cold. oneshot
Gatorjet Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 Or just get one of these! http://boats.smartcarguide.com/listing/20053780/ Real men go propless!
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