Looking For Bass Boat!!!

[pitchnboy]

I'm heavely into bass fishing. my whole family is always pushing me on the whole way. now it is serious time and we really want a good starting bass boat. because i plan on being a pro-bass fisherman and entering tournament level next year. so we really need a boat and are serious about getting a bass boat so we can fish.

PITCHN MASTER CASEY!

[shalom]

If you would like some suggestions you will need to tell us more . Do you want a new or used boat . Do you want an aluminum or fiberglass ???? How much are you willing to spend ?

[bassfishingnw]

Here are some links to give you an idea on what is out there and the price for used boats. you can spend between $3,500 to $45,000 for a used tournament ready boat. It's just going to be up to you on what you want a need. JUST REMEMBER...you catch the fish not the BOAT!!!!

http://www.nixonsmarine.com/nixonpreownedboats.htm



http://westernbass.com/classifieds/index...&clearoff=1 (http://westernbass.com/classifieds/index.php?method=showhtmllist&list=advertisement_a ctive&clearoff=1)


http://www.spokanevalleymarine.com/


http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/bassboard/boats_for_sale/index.html

[Dave Smith]

There is a local guy that has a GORGEOUS 18ft. SKEETER that he was selling for 10 or 11 grand. He may have sold it already??? Here is some advice for you- though you didn't ask for it: FORGET entering the "tournament curcuit". FORGET being the "pitchin master". FOREGET being a "bass pro". Get a boat- one that you can afford, floats, and you can fish out of. Spend every possible minute you can on the water- learning- because you TRULY LOVE to fish- no other reason. After five years of this, you will be humble enough to consider your future. GOOD LUCK with whatever you do!

[fishlipper]

Listen to Dave :yeahthat:

[BassinFever]

If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it. I`ve been bass fishing for 40+ years, I have fished local tournaments in the pastand held my own, none lately, but I can look back and see that I would never have made it profesionally. I`m a great Bass fisherman and heck of a guide too, I think that`s my nitch in life.

If you are not in a Local Bass Club, and winning fisherman of the year every year, you`re not ready.

Follow Daves advice.

[Sandz]

I agree with Dave whole heartedly and then some... ok and then alot...

[nsyhunter]

After a year of shopping for boats I recently purchased a Crestliner mainly for the wide range of species I fish for. I bought it from Nixon's Marine in Walla Walla. My point here is they have many used bass boats, probably the best selection around and most certainly more than you will find on the west side of the mountains. I'm sure Jeff Preistly would give you some advice about going Pro as well. They have a great web site.
Check em out!

My brother-in-law just purchased a used Stratos 19' w/150 Yami for 18k from an outfit in Caldwell Idaho. Just be prepared to get the credit card out when your ready to fill it up. I have a 115 4 stroke and get 5 times the mileage he does with his 2 stroke.
Good Luck!

[Hunt'nFish]

I agree, I ran into Jeff and Frank White at the Sportsmans Show, great guys and a wealth of info.

But Casey, don't let these guys bust your bubble. I wish you the best of luck. But I do think you need to set a long list of goals and attack each of them in turn. Don't get the cart before the horse and certainly don't go drop a wad of cash on a flashy ride. Boats don't catch fish, fisherman do. Doesn't matter what ride your fishing out of, it's still the buckethead behind the reel that catches the fish.

I think I'd worry more about how you pattern strange water, what happens to fish on a low pressure front. Spring, summer & fall feeding patterns. I'd read everything I could get my hands on and I'd ask questions of anyone who would talk. I'd start a log book and I'd write everything in it, even brain storming ideas you think of out on the water.
Work out a game plan for the next tourney, and pre-fish, pre-fish, pre-fish. Let a spify new boat come from your winnings.
Good luck!
Hunt'nFish

[Knot in leader]

College first

[Hunt'nFish]

:yeahthat:
A degree in business management would be a VERY good idea for the wannabe Bass Pro. After all, there have been many good fisherman not make it as pros for one reason, they couldn't manage their business affairs. Don't think for a second that the sponsers are just going to line up and hand you money. It's a business, and business is business. A successful bass pro will have to think like they think, and behave in a manner that puts money in their pockets. That's why Jeff, Frank and the other pro's sponsered by Nixon Marine where at the Sportsmans Show. They were earning their pay checks. It's not always about catching fish. I'm sure their are many professional fisherman who have not even placed in the top 5, yet are successful because they work hard for thier sponsors and manage their business expenses very well.

So going to college and working on a business management degree is a very good idea. Also keep in mind their have been many professional fisherman who have gone in the lure making, soft bait, or boat building business.

Casey cover your bases, a college education will not fail you in the end.

Again, good luck.
Hunt'nFish