Post by: trophyelk6x6 on April 19, 2017, 06:24:38 PM
Post by: Mfowl on April 19, 2017, 07:10:32 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on April 19, 2017, 07:42:53 PM
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on April 19, 2017, 08:35:58 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 19, 2017, 08:46:44 PM
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2017, 09:24:47 PM
Post by: C-Money on April 20, 2017, 07:35:25 AM
Post by: LabChamp on April 20, 2017, 07:47:59 AM
Post by: bullfisher on April 20, 2017, 08:03:10 AM
Post by: PolarBear on April 20, 2017, 08:13:42 AM
Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....:yeah:
That would be about my only complaint is no walk around access. Not only is it great for fighting fish but for safety and ease of docking especially in high winds or tides. Nobody likes tending spring lines through a window. :chuckle: I'm not sure what the beam is on that thing but making it a true walk around would have taken a bunch of cabin space and you can only go so wide and still be able to haul over the road without a permit.
Post by: Night goat on April 21, 2017, 03:23:10 PM
Are people building badder boats with constantly evolving features to compensate for the horrible fisheries we have in this state?
"Who cares if there aren't any fish, check out this boat.... Look at that accessory, do you want a margarita? It has an ice machine ya know, oh wait, it's about time for kickoff, let's fire up the flat screen and watch the game on the boat! Oh, I forgot we were fishing....'
Post by: Windwalker on April 21, 2017, 05:15:25 PM
Yup quite a rig.
If its the same one I saw in-work last time I was there - mentioned the owner had them build several boats for him.
Not one to dither over budget constraints.
Had one designed for each specific fishing environment. Rivers, duck hunting, lakes, off shore etc.
Whoever its for is spending his cash at a good company and buying something his family and friends will enjoy for a long time to come.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on April 22, 2017, 07:57:16 AM
Hmm....i've often wondered that myself. growing up fishing steelhead in the early '90s, most boats in my memory were old clunkers, and the fishing was great. those boats had some serious hours on them. nowadays, the rivers are loaded with $50000+ barges, and you know most of them spend more time sitting than fishing. of course, in the old days, 90% of the boats on the river weren't guides like they are now...
Are people building badder boats with constantly evolving features to compensate for the horrible fisheries we have in this state?
"Who cares if there aren't any fish, check out this boat.... Look at that accessory, do you want a margarita? It has an ice machine ya know, oh wait, it's about time for kickoff, let's fire up the flat screen and watch the game on the boat! Oh, I forgot we were fishing....'
Post by: PolarBear on April 22, 2017, 08:10:28 AM
Just like in hunting, the more successful hunters and fishermen are usually the folks who don't have the "look at me" attitude or have to have the latest and greatest in gear. The best fishermen that I know still fish with old gear and make the best out of what they have. Several guys that I fish with have home made drift boats and can out fish any guide on the river.
Post by: Stein on May 10, 2017, 03:00:30 PM
Post by: Mfowl on May 10, 2017, 03:28:27 PM
Post by: gaddy on May 10, 2017, 04:06:30 PM
Post by: 3boys on May 10, 2017, 09:59:45 PM
Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....:yeah: The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.
Post by: Stein on May 11, 2017, 01:03:29 PM
Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....:yeah: The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.
Depends on the type of fishing. In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem. Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.
Every boat is a compromise.
Post by: PolarBear on May 11, 2017, 01:37:49 PM
Post by: 3boys on May 11, 2017, 01:50:24 PM
In Sitka it has been a evolution from Parkers and Seasport to Cold Water and North River walk arounds. The big guys all run walkarounds there now including Angling Unlimited, Island View, and Alaska Premier Charters.Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....:yeah: The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.
Depends on the type of fishing. In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem. Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.
Every boat is a compromise.
Post by: Stein on May 11, 2017, 01:53:48 PM
In Sitka it has been a evolution from Parkers and Seasport to Cold Water and North River walk arounds. The big guys all run walkarounds there now including Angling Unlimited, Island View, and Alaska Premier Charters.Not a fan. Once you fish on a true walk around, you wouldnt fish off anything else. Being limited to half of the boat fishing 4 to 6 guys off the back is a pain, esp when you get multiple hook ups at the same time....:yeah: The boat would be nice for cruising and crabbing but for serious fishing you will want a walk around.
Depends on the type of fishing. In AK, you will never see a walkaround in the halibut charter fleet, they fish 6 guys off the back no problem. Yeah, it wouldn't be the first choice for throwing bass plugs or trolling tight quarters, but I could absolutely fish the heck out of that boat.
Every boat is a compromise.
Yet another sign I'm old I guess, last time I went out there were only Seasports and the aluminum spine pounders. Like many things, to each their own. I still hold that thing is more than fishable, plus, you could easily spend several days on it in comfort.
Post by: 3boys on May 11, 2017, 02:19:28 PM
https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/634209700_390x220.jpg
Post by: 3boys on May 11, 2017, 02:23:54 PM
Here's a video from last year in Sitka in one of Islandview Charters North River walkarounds.Need to review how to post videos.
https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/634209700_390x220.jpg