When I first started guiding I was in a 21’ bass boat, really enjoyed it but ran into obstacles when it came to getting in position to catch fish. I then went to a 24’ Excel Bay Pro Elite and have had one for 4 years and love it. Much easier to get around and put my clients in position to catch crappie. Just curious if y’all enjoy crappie fishing out a bass boat or center console more?

Center console!! 22ft Excel Bay Pro..

I currently have 2 Excel’s one is the 24’ and the other is a 22’, great boats

CC here

Center console

I love my Xpress H20 bay CC, I fish for anything that swims in this boat.

CC

I fish out of kayak not a boat, but I'm considering getting one, what's the big difference between the 2?

CC has more deck space, more storage, usually more livewell space, if it doesn’t have carpet it’s easier to clean, generally more versatile, and if you get a glass one, it handles chop better. Plus if you install a t-top or buy one with a t-top you have somewhere to hide from the sun in the summer. Only thing is you’ll want to buy at or very close to the maximum hp allowed.

BassCat. Like the way it tracks with the troll motor; doesn't blow sideways as easy as most aluminum models. Lots of rod storage.

CCs have more room for 3+ people if 20ft plus. But storage with a regular garage door is a no go; console windshield is too high. If you add the t-top, plan on storing outside or have a very high door to get it inside anything. And plan on driving standing up for a clear view of what's ahead.

CC. Much more comfortable on rough water. A very open fishing platform for multiple people.

CC. 18 ft G3. I enjoyed my Glastron, but the seat was like 6inches off the floor. The G3 is much easier to fish out of..

I had 3 different bass boats from 1988 till 2023, when I got a 21’ Nautic Star. And I guess I like bass boats a little better for getting where I want to go, and casting portion of fishing. I do like certain aspects of the CC though. It’s what I will be using the rest of my fishing days.

Agreed. Recently purchased 21 Tide Water having an 8 foot plus deck upfront. Lots of room for electronics, two anglers and troller . In my mid 70's can be a challenge to bend and or maneuver , especially in rough water . Don't know of a bass boat with said features, it doesn't matter as its good to have a choice!

I have owned 4 different bass boats. A few years ago we bought a 23 ft center console and I don't see us ever owning anything else. We have 3 kids. There is so much space. The front deck is huge. I absolutely love everything about it.