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Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet #12353891 07/23/17 03:14 AM
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I know a lot of catmen have bought better, more comfortable boats, but as time goes on, week in and week out, I still see more jon boats catching cats and feeding families more than any other boat on the river.

The humble jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet.


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Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354457 07/23/17 06:21 PM
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I gotta get my little river boat running Willie I am chompin at the bit!!!!! roflmao roflmao roflmao cheers

Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354512 07/23/17 07:27 PM
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That's what is so great about catfishing. You don't need a glitter boat.
The best catfish boat is one you never have to wash. Pull up on the bank, and open the drain plug and throw a bucket of water into it is about all it needs just to keep the flies away.


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Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354569 07/23/17 08:13 PM
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I agree Willie. Love my Jon boat!

Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354615 07/23/17 08:54 PM
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Willie I fish hard for eaters in my war eagle until it gets to hot for me.I also d-horn all my cats before they go into the box.And all those fin tips would be hard to get out of carpet.

Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354621 07/23/17 08:56 PM
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Willie,
Google Willie Boats.. There not very humble but they are all metal and pretty cool. Very popular in the north west

Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12354748 07/23/17 10:49 PM
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Wish I'd have kept count of all the flatbottom' I've owned! Certainly a versitle design! Somehow, I keep going back to them every few years! Flounder boats, bowfishing boats, catfish boats.... The flatbottom is the unspoken hero and workhorse! I like um unless it's mid Winter and the lakes are angry! thumb


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Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12355715 07/24/17 05:14 PM
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here's the "Cub" i love my boat shes made for the river... flag


If it ain't broke don't fix it...but go ahead and work on it anyway.....
Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12356880 07/25/17 04:42 AM
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I love Jon boats and I want one super bad. I'm going to start saving up this year for one. Hopefully i can find one with trailer, boat and motor with title for a good deal. If not i'l just keep saving lol.


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Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12356987 07/25/17 11:54 AM
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My boat goes in garage and my New truck stays out. No insurance, No maintenance, and a gallon of gas goes all day.

Re: Jon boat: workhorse of the catfish fleet [Re: WillieRip] #12357092 07/25/17 01:31 PM
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Got my eye on a 14 ' flat bottom ready to go !! Had to pay for a weddin and boss is always yellin at me to buy more tools lucky enough to have friends with benefits with there boats that is haha woot

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