02-21-2014, 03:04 AM
I saw the Bass Pro Ascends last year and thought it was a lot of boat for the money. If on sale from that definitely has some appeal. I would go 12' if over 6' or more than 180. I am 6'3 and 220 and got a 10' OC Caper in the quiver. I love that boat for sure but a bit small if it was my only boat.
Class 1 or 2 shouldn't be an issue. Class 3 you should be on your toes but you could do it. I would plan on falling off/tipping, at least the first time in 3 for sure....not to say you wouldn't in 2 tho. Maybe bring less stuff depending on what the water like. SOT you kind of just fall in.
With a sit inside I really think you need to know how to self rescue no matter if you on lakes all the time or not. You really can't take as much stuff and it really isn't easy to get to. Kind of a pain for fishing imo tho you are enclosed somewhat.
SOT is far easier to self rescue in and not as likely to get in a potentially exciting predicament because of that. You can bring lots more comfortably and it is far easier to get to your stuff.
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Class 1 or 2 shouldn't be an issue. Class 3 you should be on your toes but you could do it. I would plan on falling off/tipping, at least the first time in 3 for sure....not to say you wouldn't in 2 tho. Maybe bring less stuff depending on what the water like. SOT you kind of just fall in.
With a sit inside I really think you need to know how to self rescue no matter if you on lakes all the time or not. You really can't take as much stuff and it really isn't easy to get to. Kind of a pain for fishing imo tho you are enclosed somewhat.
SOT is far easier to self rescue in and not as likely to get in a potentially exciting predicament because of that. You can bring lots more comfortably and it is far easier to get to your stuff.
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