Recent content by ste6168

Since everyone likes pictures... Here are two of the Jons I have had in the past, the 15' Monark was my first boat ever, purchased my senior year of college and caught a TON of catfish on the Allegheny and Ohio rivers on that thing. I had two others, just can't find pictures. 15' Monark...

Hi all - I have had a few tin boats throughout the years, last one was about 7ish years ago, a Lowe 1436 that I custom decked out. I LOVED that boat, but I also have a larger, tunnel hull skiff, and I just didn't use it enough. My son has got the fishing bug BAD (he is 10). We live on the...

Looked quick last night and didn't see much. Will dig deeper this weekend. Thanks!

Hey yall, looking for a jon boat and figured you all may have leads on one. 17/18' long 52" wide, minimum Aluminum (not interested in fiberglass Carolina Skiff, etc.) Side or CC (no tillers) 50-70hp (others may be considered) Trolling motor, huge plus, though not necessary. Looking to be in...

It almost looks like it was planned out to me... Still funny none the less.

What type of inshore fishing are you going to be doing? Different rods for different species and tactics. I own around 50 rods/reels from 4.5' UL trout gear through nearshore trolling. Gotta narrow it down more than just "inshore fishing" With that said, if I had to choose ONE rod that I...

True outdoorsmen! America needs more like that!

I run my 14' Lowe 100% of the time in salt. I too disagree with the statement that you have to flush every time, but I try to do it on a weekly basis or so. I use my Lowe 2-4 times a week (typically evenings after work) and my glass boat 1-2 times a week (typically weekends). My Lowe is...

No pump in my tin, yet. My plan is to re-do ALL of the wiring in my boat this upcoming year, and I will incorporate one (probably a 500gph) then. My glass boat has three. 1100 gph in the bilge, 750 gph in the cabin, and a 500gph inside the fishbox on deck.

Personally, I think you have left out a couple of the best brands! First and foremost, If I were buying brand new I would own a SeaArk or War Eagle (not on list), Done Deal. With that said, other brands I would look at used are: Alumacraft Lowe (own a 1436 now) Lund (not on list) MonArk I...

That Striper is a nice boat! I would have went twin outboard power myself, but none the less! What motor's are you running?

I like the build. I have the same boat in camo. I am going to redo my decks and like a lot of the ideas you have incorporated into the boat! You do good work, sir.

Thats a sweet rig! Would make a great project

I power load my big boat, ALWAYS (except once my battery was dead and had to winch it on), however I do just pull on my jon boats. I dunk the trailer way down, float the jon up close, and winch the last couple feet. I am in/out of the water in a couple of minutes with either boat, by myself...

I can't remember if I have ever posted here, but these are my two current rigs. I love them both for what they are. The Trophy suits my off/nearshore needs (0-15 miles out) while the Lowe suits my inshore/flats needs. Now I need a kayak and a 40'+ sportfisher and I will have everything...