A good spoonplugging boat

fishrman · Post by **fishrman** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:29 pm

I'd like some help (guidance) in selecting a boat suited for sponplugging. What is the best length? beam? motor horsepower? 4 stroke? Any recommendations?

I fish all kinds and sizes of lakes and reservoirs, from 300 acres to 50,000. What is a good all around boat?

Thanks,

Jeff

John Bales · Post by **John Bales** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:11 pm

There are so many boats that will do the job. You must consider what bodies of water that you are going to fish and go from there. Here is a guideline. A 14 foot jon boat with a 15 hp is the very best. For every foot of boat that you add and every size horsepower that you go up, you will do a worse job of trolling. There are so many good boats and motors out there that you could talk for a week on them. Make sure that you satisfy yourself when you make your purchase. That is the most important. John