The river boat is great for what it is intended but not so hot on the lake....I think this will fix that. It's not new, nor could I afford this boat new but I got a great deal on this used one...24 ft. HDS 8 with all the add-ons, charts, shad tank, stereo, Minn Kota I-Pilot with gps and remote.
I never thought I would own such a boat and it is still kind of hard to believe it's in my drive way. If I'm dreaming please don't wake me! If my wife had not supported me on the decision to buy this boat I would likely have chickened out! She loves to fishing too so it's a win win. I'm keeping the river jet boat because river fishing has always been in me and always will be. I hope to make a trip to T-wok and others this year.

That is one awesome looking catfishing boat, know you will luv it as well as the family.

Lookin good!!!!

great looking boat-you will really enjoy!

Very very nice! Saltwater motor

Great lookin rig there. Very nice.

Sweet ride

Very nice boat, hopefully someday my dreams will come true, until then i am stuck with my jon boat

awesome ride . How much did you got it for ?

I paid 17000. for 2004 boat motor and trailer, 305 hrs 225 saltwater Merc new 4 blade ss prop, aluminum trailer with disc brakes.
This boat was on E-bay and did not sell, the reserve was not met.
I e-mailed owner who was near me. The photos he posted did not do justice. I offered the reserve price and well it's here now....I haven't felt like this since Christmas morning when I was 10 yrs old...can't wait to go fishing!

That's a damn nice boat, Willow. Congratz!

That's nice deal !

Congradulations,

That's Awsome!!!

Nice deal and great boat

Congratulations!
I would have to spend at least half of my time off shore.

That boat needs to see Hospital Rock at least once a summer.

Thanks everybody....I enjoy this forum more than any I've been involved with. I fish for other types of fish but the cat fishing crowd just suits me the best!

OK.....where or what is that?

Well oughta be great Striper boat too!

Great looking boat!

See your in China Spring. I grew up in Mexia. Got a family reunion down at Ft Parker in a couple months... May hit Limestone while I'm there..

I don't know that much about stripers but with Whitney so close I'm going to try it....

Thanks...
Limestone is very good fishing, I just hope the water level has come up. I'm sure it has but can't confirm, maybe somebody knows...

Looks great enjoy it!!

It's out in the gulf.

That's about as sweet as it gets.

Congrats Hellva Ride... Maybe one day for me !

Nice rig there sir

Beautiful boat!!

WOW! Great looking boat. No worries for you on the lake now.

WTG Willow,great looking ride,you will enjoy that boat.

AWESOME looking boat!!

Wow flippin sweet! !!!

very nice boat you got there - it's practical, safe and won't be crowded when you take the family and/or friends out.

good job!

Very nice ride! I expect to see you fishing the TSA by next year

I used to have a grab rail like yours but decided to get rid of it and add some flush mount rod holders. I don't miss that rail a bit! If you ever want to tackle that shoot me a PM and I can give you a little more info. Here's a few pics to give you an idea on what a before/after will look like on your ride. This is a 24ft CC.





I have 2 more in the very back of the boat on each side of the engine and another 2 up towards the front for a total of 14 flush mount rod holders.

I am envious...good looking boat.

Ok,have a little drool leaking out the corner of my mouth now! Congrats on a gorgeous rig!

+1 and nice boat

Thank you so much! and yes the family aspect of this boat was the "big" reason we did it. I think it is so cool you and that Damfisherman are fishing partners. My wife and I can totally relate...we run a business, have kids and all the stress etc. and fishing is our release! Being able to share that together is priceless because our work and responsibilities actually keeps apart...you wouldn't think so... but it does.

Beautiful boat! Your boat is one of those boats I would see and think..."one of these days!"
Thanks for the idea....but for now I'm going to use this new boat as is and then slowly tweek it to suit my needs.
The 1st thing I will change is the leaning post maybe.....but I will use the one I have for awhile just to make sure I want it or not. Don't laugh....I've been river fishing all my life and I've never owned anything other than an aluminum boat designed for the river. I put it in the water today just run it and it felt like a big fast barge! I'll have to practice putting it on the trailer because this 1st go around didn't go so smooth....
I'll get used to it and have this sorted out before long....
TSA?

I bet that is a stange feeling stepping up from a river boat to that. Iv fished out of a 15' aluminum flatbottom my whole life until this fall when we stepped up to a 20' center console. I halfway dont know how to act with room to move around in the boat. Im sure that thing feels like a yacht. TSA is Texas Striper Association. http://www.texasstriper.com/

Very nice rig sir!!! Can't ask for much better I'd say!

Nice boat - I am envious. I will look for you on the lake and maybe you can share some of your knowledge. I am a novice, just took up the sport but am really enjoying it.