I don't have a dog in this fight ( I run a Skeeter but also have owned a Ranger and Bass Cat ) but if Nitro isn't a well made boat like some have suggested on here, I'm trying to understand why these Elite anglers like KVD, Ott Defoe and Edwin Evers don't switch to another brand. I understand Elite anglers get paid to fish out of the boats they have but if any of the other boats were that much better I'm sure these Elite anglers could get a deal with them. I hear there were 20-30 mph winds at Conroe and having fished on the lake I can tell you it gets some big rollers not only from the wind but also from the huge yachts and seems like all the Nitro's did just fine. Personally I like the looks of them as well as any of the others but have no experience fishing out of them. My experience on public forums is that whatever kind of product you have it's better than anyone else's and that includes boats. My feeling is if you like your boat, car, house, lawn mower, door knobs, house shoes, etc. that's all that matters.

The Lynx is a really nice product and the reviews from those visited with in Houston were almost exactly what we expected, as we're others we've read from those in person on numerous threads. We always take the good and bad into consideration. There are just some small details the Lynx needs to reach completion and the body (hull & deck) itself is completed. The opinion we've read is exactly what we wanted from those at the Classic. Opinions among folks who never crawled around in it means virtually nothing.

The reviews here got off track quick. This has been an interesting read.

There will be a lot of unanswered questions on those opinions for the folks that haven't seen the Lynx in person. Then for some posters, we've watched for a while, we know no matter what we did they would share that same opinion because of the brand. Much like some do on a Nitro, which really has a place in the market. It is much like a Taurus or Rossi in comparison to a SigSauer. While they may appear the same and they may be in what they do, though the differences may go beyond what people see on the outside. They are both just a pistol. Then you have those that owned a 1993 Ford F150 and want to compare a 2017 Ford F150 Platinum to the one they felt rode rough on the twin ibeam suspension.

The 6x wheel is really nice because it gives you consistent grip with your hand and doesn't roll it up. The larger a wheel the better the feel, your hands not round. The steering wheel has proven itself in the hands of many users.

Everything is place for a reason on a Bass Cat and while you may no agree, it is thought through. We're alright with opinion as to why it doesn't fit your need, though at least think about it. Rod tips are only 1/2" in bundles and the rod butt with reel takes about 6" mounted in circle space.

This product is in simile to some designs though has a lot of features and cosmetics different than the Puma FTD. It is. New hull and not any simple wider version. The lower running surface is the longest running surface we've placed on a hull, to reach out on those 2'-3' waves. The hull is deep, though different than the Caracal and not nearly as deep as a Jaguar.

They have run what the hull is, though not in final detail and that will be done now. They have about 60 days to hit production and no matter what the opinion is we have plenty sold now and most of those to non-Bass Cat owners.

We appreciate questions as to why and opposite views are fine. Trashing any product because you don't like a Ford or Chevrolet really just makes your opinion very slanted. A valid position on a companies values is something worthwhile if you oppose Starbucks, or even Hobby Lobby or Crackerbarrel for example. Though it doesn't mean their coffee, food or products are poor.

Thank you for the input and thank you to those who showed up and visited with us at the Classic in Houston. Even with the downtown Houston challenges it was a great Classic!

Congratulations to Jordan Lee!

Rick Pierce,
BCB

I don't have a dog in this fight ( I run a Skeeter but also have owned a Ranger and Bass Cat ) but if Nitro isn't a well made boat like some have suggested on here, I'm trying to understand why these Elite anglers like KVD, Ott Defoe and Edwin Evers don't switch to another brand. I understand Elite anglers get paid to fish out of the boats they have but if any of the other boats were that much better I'm sure these Elite anglers could get a deal with them. I hear there were 20-30 mph winds at Conroe and having fished on the lake I can tell you it gets some big rollers not only from the wind but also from the huge yachts and seems like all the Nitro's did just fine. Personally I like the looks of them as well as any of the others but have no experience fishing out of them. My experience on public forums is that whatever kind of product you have it's better than anyone else's and that includes boats. My feeling is if you like your boat, car, house, lawn mower, door knobs, house shoes, etc. that's all that matters.

BAM !!! There you have it folks

Don't bring "reasoning" into this thread.

If we are going to be using 'Reason' then let's complete the thought process.

They use the boat for one season and they have a dedicated team to fix the issues that come up. They aren't spending any of their own money. Now me on the other hand who has to pay for all my repairs and will keep the boat more than one season..... I will be expecting much more for my hard earned dollar.

It's not a reasonable comparison to say, well the Pro who gets the boat free and has all the repairs done free uses it so therefore It should be good for any consumer.

I don't base anything I buy on what the Pro's use especially when it comes to things like boats, rods, reels, electronics etc.... I trust what my Peers use and their opinions/experiences far more than a TV person.