What is the Perfect Boat for NE Flyfishing

[smeredith]

I am looking for the optimum boat for flyfishing in New England coastal and inshore waters -- specifically Narragansett Bay in RI. <br /><br />I have a 19 foot center console Wahoo with a 125 hp Mariner motor, both of which bought in 1997. The boat works well for fly fishing, but it is very hard riding in 1-3 waves common in Narragansett Bay. I'm looking to upsize to a boat having the following characteristics:<br />Length: 21-23 feet<br />Ride: Needs to be smooth in 1-3 foot waves<br />Motor: Four Stroke<br />Head: Yes<br />Layout: Center Console with plenty of open deck space fore and aft (for fly line at my feet).

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: What is the Perfect Boat for NE Flyfishing

welcome aboard,<br />1 choice is: http://www.carolinaskiff.com/

 

[Barlow]

Re: What is the Perfect Boat for NE Flyfishing

Sorta depends how deep your pockets are cause there's plenty to choose from for sure.<br /><br />My opinion on the choice would be something in a 'multi-species' deep-v w/o the hieght obstruction a c/c posesses for casting purposes ... but then you're out the head compartment..<br /><br />I'll go to my corner.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: What is the Perfect Boat for NE Flyfishing

minus the "head" part, many choices... now, I have<br />seen a few new, open bow "bay" boats with a nice<br />head integrated below C/console though...<br />these are not a true/open layout really.<br />safe boating,<br />M.Y.

 

[smeredith]

Re: What is the Perfect Boat for NE Flyfishing

I am definitely thinking center console, which is not a problem for fly casting (assuming no T top). There are several CC boats in the 20-23 foot range that have heads. What I'm really trying to nail down is which CC boat with a head is the biggest bang for the buck in the $30,000-45,000 range (assuming a four stroke Japanese motor) in terms of ride in 1-3 foot waves and all-around wonderfulness. Leave out Whaler and Grady-White, and what is the next best thing?