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 Re: New boat
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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05/04/25 02:17 AM
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DanXB-21
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... That’s a nice boat- looks like it would ride pretty good. Got 20 hrs on it and it's amazing so far... I won't say it rides better than my Strampion 210 Elite or my Bullet 21XRS because I haven't been on St. Clair or Lake Erie yet... But I was on Sam Rayburn the same weekend that BASS canceled tournament days because of wind during their Open in February... That was my maiden voyage and didn't push it not knowing what it was capable of... But I got a few break in hours on the engine and caught a few fish... I realize they're not for everyone... Dan
"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"...
Lou Holtz
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 02:46 AM
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SC-001
TFF Celebrity
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iKon. If I could bring them back to life Legend followed by Champion. What y’all think about the basscats? Do you like triangular livewells?
Last edited by SC-001; 05/04/25 02:48 AM.
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Re: New boat
[Re: grandbassslayer]
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05/04/25 03:45 AM
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nfhbass
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Ranger 622 but if it was actually my money, Ranger VX1988 Didn’t take you as a 600 series fan
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 03:45 AM
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Posts: 7,073
ChanceHuiet
TFF Celebrity
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Im not sure honestly. I'm really really interested in an Ikon but NO idea how they ride or fish. Like said above, if money was no object I'd run a Simmons Rev 25 with dual 450r ALONG with an Ikon LX 20
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 04:20 AM
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Posts: 5,694
Duke 22
TFF Celebrity
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I'm perfectly happy with my Phoenix PHX, but my next boat will probably be my last so I plan on giving Ikon a good hard look.
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 07:04 AM
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Posts: 15,685
Bandit 200 XP
TFF Guru
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Phoenix would be first choice , Been in my Triton for 20yrs , has done well
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 10:00 AM
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DrahtDog
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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What y’all think about the basscats? Best bass boat made. Its hilarious people are recommended Johnny boats. Steer clear of bass pro for quality bass boat manufacturers.
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 10:27 AM
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Posts: 692
moto382
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Caymas would be my first choice!!
I RIP LIPS!!!
Samatis Baits Pro Staff
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 10:59 AM
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Posts: 27,664
SteezMacQueen
TFF Guru
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I had the choice of anything
I bought a Ranger. You happy with it? Wasn’t sure about them since bass pro owns em now They put their “touch” on them here and there. Lol. They’re about 98% Ranger now.  Why would you RIVET the lids on, I have already had to drill out one hinge and replace it with stainless steel screws. The majority of the build and design is still Ranger. Fit and finish is excellent on everything, even what you can’t see. Night and day ahead of skeeter.
Ranger Z520 guy.
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Re: New boat
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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05/04/25 01:04 PM
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Ken A.
Groovy
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I had the choice of anything
I bought a Ranger. You happy with it? Wasn’t sure about them since bass pro owns em now They put their “touch” on them here and there. Lol. They’re about 98% Ranger now. Why would you RIVET the lids on, I have already had to drill out one hinge and replace it with stainless steel screws. The majority of the build and design is still Ranger. Fit and finish is excellent on everything, even what you can’t see. Night and day ahead of skeeter. I would buy a Nitro over a Skeeter. There are ruts in I-20 from the owners taking them back to the factory for warranty issues. Thats not a knock on Skeeter. It's a fact. They are good looking boats but their quality is terrible.
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 01:06 PM
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Revoman
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I would look hard at Phoenix. I have a 9 year old Triton that is serving me well.
Catch em, kiss em, let em go
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 02:33 PM
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Posts: 1,143
BrockstaRama
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Basscat. Only because they changed my mind when I saw the boat that hit rattlesnake island and almost killed it's passengers had nearly zero damage. I couldn't believe it.
When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip!
#Brockstarama
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Re: New boat
[Re: Ken A.]
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05/04/25 02:35 PM
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Posts: 1,143
BrockstaRama
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I had the choice of anything
I bought a Ranger. You happy with it? Wasn’t sure about them since bass pro owns em now They put their “touch” on them here and there. Lol. They’re about 98% Ranger now. Why would you RIVET the lids on, I have already had to drill out one hinge and replace it with stainless steel screws. The majority of the build and design is still Ranger. Fit and finish is excellent on everything, even what you can’t see. Night and day ahead of skeeter. I would buy a Nitro over a Skeeter. There are ruts in I-20 from the owners taking them back to the factory for warranty issues. Thats not a knock on Skeeter. It's a fact. They are good looking boats but their quality is terrible. Nitro quality is great. It's just all the little sh*t thet didn't care about that are the issues usually.
When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip!
#Brockstarama
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Re: New boat
[Re: Jeffwhitt85]
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05/04/25 02:49 PM
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Posts: 3,545
Champion1
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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1. Basscat
2. Phoenix
3. Ikon
Wouldn’t even look at anything Johnny Morris has cheapened. Ranger, Triton, Nitro. No thanks there’s better options.
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