I'm looking to fish the Muskie reservoirs in Ohio. Thinking about a
boat that provides maximum opportunity at minimum price. I'm looking to
outfit a 16-18' flat bottom aluminum boat with some rod holders for
trolling and a 10 HP outboard so I can use it in some of the power
restricted areas. If I want to use the outboard for trolling, what size
do you recommend? (Optimal trolling is more important to me than
getting around quickly.)

Any other equipment hints or tips will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Michael Courtney

On 19 Oct 2005 16:43:31 -0700, wrote:

I'm looking to fish the Muskie reservoirs in Ohio. Thinking about a
boat that provides maximum opportunity at minimum price. I'm looking to
outfit a 16-18' flat bottom aluminum boat with some rod holders for
trolling and a 10 HP outboard so I can use it in some of the power
restricted areas. If I want to use the outboard for trolling, what size
do you recommend? (Optimal trolling is more important to me than
getting around quickly.)

Any other equipment hints or tips will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Michael Courtney

How fast will you troll for Muskies? How fast will the 10HP push the boat?
Trolling for striped bass in the Ches. Bay is done about 3 mph. Trolling for
spanish mackerel is done from 5-6 mph. I would think the 10HP would push your
boat that fast.

--
John H

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so."

Ronald Reagan

On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:43:31 -0700, Courtney wrote:

I'm looking to fish the Muskie reservoirs in Ohio. Thinking about a
boat that provides maximum opportunity at minimum price. I'm looking to
outfit a 16-18' flat bottom aluminum boat with some rod holders for
trolling and a 10 HP outboard so I can use it in some of the power
restricted areas. If I want to use the outboard for trolling, what size
do you recommend? (Optimal trolling is more important to me than
getting around quickly.)

Any other equipment hints or tips will be much appreciated.


Guess you guys troll way faster down there than we do!

You might attract a coho at idle with a 9.9, but it's WAY too fast for a
trout. We all use electric trolling motors around he much more variable
(a 40-lb Minn Kota would push your boat anywhere from 0 to 4-5mph) Cheaper
than an outboard, easier on the environment, easier to sneak up on wary
fish...

Lloyd Sumpter
"Near Cove III" Brig 9.5 c/w Max55T