What kind of boat do you have?...

[Sam3]

Hey guys...what type of boats do you have for your type of fishing? I'm curious as to what would be the minimum size boat you would take out in the bay's for fluke or just any other fish for that matter also?

Thanks!

[catfish hunter]

just sold a 23 foot starcrft and bought a 06 21ft. sea boss cc ,I wouldnt go out to the channels in anything smaller than 16 ft. but I have taken my 12 ft. out on the flats

[Sam3]

just sold a 23 foot starcrft and bought a 06 21ft. sea boss cc ,I wouldnt go out to the channels in anything smaller than 16 ft. but I have taken my 12 ft. out on the flats

Damn....I knew I should have bought the 16 ft deep V over the 14ft 6in Deep V. The 16 ft is more versatile and can be used for fresh water as well as salt water.

[catfish hunter]

where are you looking to fish ,what bay is close to you

[Sam3]

Good question....coming from north Jersey..I guess the closest place to launch would be Sandy Hook. What would you recommend?

[catfish hunter]

on weekdays you are fine just know how to operate the boat ,go on calm days,I would launch out of keport and try the back first ,most boaters are courteous to smaller boats ,give it a try ,I see yaks out there all the time

[Sam3]

I guess the weekends get busy...but it's worth a try. Thanks Catfish!

[catfish hunter]

I guess the weekends get busy...but it's worth a try. Thanks Catfish!

some times but if you stay away from there paths your fine go on a weekday to find out if your boat will handle it,I have been out in my 12 ft. and in my canoe so you can fish a 14

[Sam3]

I have a '94 Sea Nymph 14.6 deep V with the USCG neccessities, lights, bilge, livewell, etc. I think that would be a good idea to check it out during a weekday and see how the boat handles.
Good advice and thanks again.

[catfish hunter]

what kind of moter

[Sam3]

NJ lake motor...9.9

[catfish hunter]

your fine,go get um

[Sam3]

That's good to know. I was worried that it wouldn't be enough.
Nonetheless...I will be saving my pennies for a larger boat with a center console, hopefully next year.

[catfish hunter]

if your new to the bay let me know I'll show you some spots to try

[Sam3]

I am new to salt water fishing in general. That would be great to meet up some day and learn the bay a little.
I appreciate it!

[catfish hunter]

when the season starts we'll go

[Sam3]

Excellent! Thanks!

[Chris n]

I have an old beaten up 10 ft canoe. I sanded it and painted it bright orange , maybe the carp will accept me as their mommy ..and also a 12 ft johnboat, nothing for salt water. Also looking into a kayak!

[drome]

I use a 26.5 foot mako with cabin for the ocean, and a 14 foot aluminum v hull lowe's boat for freshwater.

[rugman]

sam , got one up for sale like new . deep 1730 striper sea swril cc like new trailer new ff new vhf 90 yam  very low hours and a b-top