Bay boat ?

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
greenhead55
Expert Angler
  • Total Posts : 290
  • Reward points: 0
  • Joined: 2008/09/29 10:35:05
  • Location: Southwest PA
  • Status: offline
2011/04/12 20:40:25 (permalink)

Bay boat ?

Guys,
What size boat is necessary for the bay ?  Would a lund 16 ft john with 25 hp be sufficient ?  Does the bay produce fish throughout the summer ?  Thanks for the help !
#1

8 Replies Related Threads
    deetz4352
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 3549
    • Reward points: 0
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/12 21:39:58 (permalink)
    Yup that will do just great in the bay.

    Yes it does.

    The Deetz

    The Deetz
    Fishermen are born honest,but they get over it
    #2
    BloodyHand
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 2169
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2009/03/30 08:20:46
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/13 12:00:12 (permalink)
    I'd take that sucker in the LAKE. With alot of planning, of course.
    #3
    beeverfishing
    Novice Angler
    • Total Posts : 75
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2007/04/15 17:48:52
    • Location: Franklin, pa
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/13 17:53:41 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: BloodyHand

    I'd take that sucker in the LAKE. With alot of planning, of course.

    Planning is great, But let me tell ya from experience...the Lake doesn't understand or care about your plans !! BEEN THERE DONE THAT !!
    #4
    elkmaster
    Avid Angler
    • Total Posts : 121
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2010/03/22 19:14:57
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/13 20:03:01 (permalink)
    Just be careful the bay can get pretty ugly just like main lake givin the right wind direction
    #5
    BloodyHand
    Pro Angler
    • Total Posts : 2169
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2009/03/30 08:20:46
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/13 21:19:18 (permalink)
    Funny I used to take my 14 1/2 footer in the lake and never had any problems.
    #6
    Split Shot
    Expert Angler
    • Total Posts : 891
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2002/03/11 23:58:11
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/15 16:46:37 (permalink)
    That is an excellent boat for the Bay. Like bloody said, there will be times on the Lake when you have a nice south wind and the Lake is flat. (OF COURSE) you can't go too far incase the Lake start's to act up. If you have a marine radio and watch close you can get some time on the Lake. Although not very many days.

    My Wife said, if I go fish'n one more time, she'll leave me! God, I'm going to miss her!
    #7
    joebaker79
    Expert Angler
    • Total Posts : 805
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2003/11/13 14:58:47
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/04/15 21:07:15 (permalink)
    I trolled for and caught steelhead in the bay with a 12' jon boat yesterday. If the wind is under 10 and no bad weather is forecast small crafts are fine. Even still I make sure I know where all launches are and monitor my battery and gas usage closely. Ill have it on the bay through the spring.

    Erie Steelhead Experience
    #8
    beeverfishing
    Novice Angler
    • Total Posts : 75
    • Reward points: 0
    • Joined: 2007/04/15 17:48:52
    • Location: Franklin, pa
    • Status: offline
    RE: Bay boat ? 2011/07/14 20:09:33 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: BloodyHand

    I'd take that sucker in the LAKE. With alot of planning, of course.


    These were caught on July 3rd and 4th.. in a 14' boat..on the main lake.. It can be done, But I wouldn't recomend it.


    post edited by beeverfishing - 2011/07/14 20:11:21
    #9
    Jump to: