What do you use for inshore fishing?

drop_a_line

What inshore boat would you suggest that can be great for fishing and can go in shallower waters but also can take 5 or 6 people comfortably for just a evening cruise on the water? Also one that is not too bad of a gas guzzler! Thanks Again!

Clamshaver

6 anglers on one boat inshore I would have to say a large bay boat or pontoon. You can also buy six kayaks. I thought FS does a best boat show now?:huh:

drop_a_line

Yes! I saw that, but I am not sure the size I want yet. There will only be 2 anglers at one time. Others would join during a non fishing trip to enjoy time on the water.

drop_a_line

Just curious what style and brand would be a good all purpose inshore boat for fishing and some relaxing time on the water for the non-fisherpeople in the family.

congoman775

Pathfinder

Split Shot

Cobia

SJC

I have a 20ft bay boat, 3 people max to fish and 4 would be pushing it just to cruise around. I fished a 23ft ranger bay and 4 people fishing comfortably is about max. Me pesonally I would go with a 24ft bay boat.

TroutSupport

If you want something big enough to handle all those people and handle shallow as well the ShallowSport X3 is the way to go.

bonephish

SJC wrote: »

I have a 20ft bay boat, 3 people max to fish and 4 would be pushing it just to cruise around. I fished a 23ft ranger bay and 4 people fishing comfortably is about max. Me pesonally I would go with a 24ft bay boat.

We seriously fish my boat and don't throw a party for 6. My 24' Scout bay boat is 12 years old and I still love her but 6 people are too many on the boat unless just for a ride around the lake. If you want to party on the water get a party barge.:Sinking

kreidel

drop_a_line wrote: »

Just curious what style and brand would be a good all purpose inshore boat for fishing and some relaxing time on the water for the non-fisherpeople in the family.

estero

drop_a_line wrote: »

What inshore boat would you suggest that can be great for fishing and can go in shallower waters but also can take 5 or 6 people comfortably for just a evening cruise on the water? Also one that is not too bad of a gas guzzler! Thanks Again!

What do you mean by "shallower"? 18", 12" 6" or?????

johnD

you throwing a party out there or fishing ?

drop_a_line

estero wrote: »

What do you mean by "shallower"? 18", 12" 6" or?????

12-18"

drop_a_line

johnD wrote: »

you throwing a party out there or fishing ?

No partying, mainly fishing. There will be two primary anglers on a consistent basis. the only time others would join would be to relax for a slow evening cruise just to get out on the water. Dont need lots of seating like a pontoon, fold down seats and padded cooler tops/bow covers are fine.

Split Shot

What estuary are you partying, I mean fishing?