texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,586
TexDawg 119,529
Bigbob_FTW 94,908
John175☮ 85,893
Pilothawk 83,264
Bob Davis 81,523
Mark Perry 72,297
Derek ðŸ 68,312
JDavis7873® 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,861
Posts13,935,741
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Bass Cat and Ultrex #12491711 11/04/17 03:01 PM
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,582
lamoon78 Offline OP
TFF Team Angler
OP Offline
TFF Team Angler
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,582
Just bought my first Cat 2018 Caracal my question is a 45 inch Ultrex or just say the heck with it and get the 52. I’m thinking 52 better to have it than not. Only reason I question it is I don’t know how the boat sits when on the TM.

Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12491727 11/04/17 03:21 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 965
Karl Dietz Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 965
52" on my 2015 Cougar and it's nearly all the way down. I wouldn't want it any shorter.


Karl Dietz
2015 BassCat Cougar/250 Mercury ProXS
2 HB Helix 12's

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12491755 11/04/17 03:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,815
E
ezbassin Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
E
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 16,815
I have a 2004 Basscat Cougar and I have the 45 on mine. I felt the 52 would cover up too much deck space. I haven't had a problem with it being too short.

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12491756 11/04/17 03:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
J
Jarrett Latta Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
J
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,559
Ya 52

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12491801 11/04/17 04:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,535
2
206champion Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
2
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,535
Get the longest imho I have a Champion 206with a fortrex 122/45 in shaft wish all the time I would have got the 52

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492208 11/04/17 11:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,662
S
squib Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,662
52

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: squib] #12492315 11/05/17 01:06 AM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,566
Happykamper Online Content
TFF Guru
Online Content
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,566
I have the 45 on my 21 foot triton, would not have it any other way, I don,t fish much open water but when i have it was not a problem, if your boat sits nose high you may want the 52.


[Linked Image]
Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492355 11/05/17 01:42 AM
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 5,318
Minner Bucket Online Content
TFF Celebrity
Online Content
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 5,318
Let’s see the Cat! The Caracal is on my short list!

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492476 11/05/17 02:42 AM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,717
petro Online Content
Extreme Angler
Online Content
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,717
The 45 is actuall 48. More than enough

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492493 11/05/17 02:51 AM
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,892
C
Champion 221 Elite Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
C
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,892
52" Shaft
Especially if you fish windy open water like points.


Just Fishing For Fun!
Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492588 11/05/17 04:53 AM
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 10,429
M
Monty Wright Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
M
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 10,429
Originally Posted By: lamoon78
Just bought my first Cat 2018 Caracal my question is a 45 inch Ultrex or just say the heck with it and get the 52. I’m thinking 52 better to have it than not. Only reason I question it is I don’t know how the boat sits when on the TM.


Great looking Caracal you picked up! (I saw it on Andrew's FB post)


Daiwa biased

Half Past First Cast
^^^Worth a look^^^
Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492703 11/05/17 12:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,390
A
Andrew Y'Barbo Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
A
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,390
The 52" is on order. From my experience the Caracal is a flatter sitting Bass Cat compared to a puma or cougar. I look forward to seeing Lance's boat once we are finished rigging it. I have fell in love with the Caracal's layout and performance!

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492720 11/05/17 01:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,348
M
McLovin’ Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
M
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,348
Like the other post said, I have 52" on my Cougar also and It's perfect

Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492777 11/05/17 01:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,122
C
Cass Caldwell Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
C
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,122
Congrats on the Caracal. Love the layout of that boat. Post this on the BCB forum and you'll get some responses from Caracal owners.


Owner, ShredFin Fishing Co.
Veteran Owned
Website: www.shredfin.com

[Linked Image]
Re: Bass Cat and Ultrex [Re: lamoon78] #12492829 11/05/17 02:42 PM
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,582
lamoon78 Offline OP
TFF Team Angler
OP Offline
TFF Team Angler
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,582
Ya BBC was mixed opinions I went 52 better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it.

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3