Hello, I've been an avid reader of this forum and have decided to finally join and become a member. I am currently in the market for a boat and would love to get some advice from the folks on this board who seem to be the definitive knowledge based group that I've read in the areas I like to fish.
I fish the Caney mostly, but I've got a friend who grew up on the Clinch and plan to visit there as well. I love to throw flies, but I'm also interested in smallies and chasing Muskies. I live in Mount Juliet, so I will be fishing Priest and Old Hickory if the conditions are right.
I've narrowed my boat decision down to these two boats based on where I plan to fish. Plus, you guys just seem like a really nice and friendly group of fishermen.
Any advice or tips anyone might have on these boats would really be appreciated, and pictures of rigs would be great!
I'm torn between getting a Gheenoe Super 16 and a River Hawk B-60 Pro Caster.
On the Super, I actually like the center console deal except I'd put another pedestal seat where they have a poling/casting deck that is depicted on the Gheenoe website photo.
On the River Hawk Pro caster, I like the center live well and so I wouldn't need much changed on that build.
On both boats I am planning on putting a 4-stroke 20HP prop on, only because I am not ready for a jet and I will have the boat in bigger water sometimes chasing Musky at Dale Hollow, or even going for walleyes in Center Hill.
For the most part though, I'll be chasing fish all over the Caney, usually with one fishing partner...or in the cases I can talk them into it, my wife and daughter.
