Re: Need Help.. Please educate me!
I wouldn't get too caught up with deep or modified "V" descriptions. Just realize that the more depth you have at the nose, the better it will perform in rough water because it cuts and handles the waves better. Large bodies of water require a deeper "V" construction.<br /><br />The range of boats for walleye fishing can vary quite a bit from a conventional bare aluminum boat with tiller handle steering motor to a large, high horsepowered boat with steering wheel, electric motor, separate gas powered trolling motor, electric start and trim, wind shield, bimini roof, etc. <br /><br />Things to consider are:<br /><br />What lakes and rivers you are mainly going to fish?(i.e. small or large bodies of water)<br /><br />How bare or deluxe (comfort) do you want your boat to be? <br /><br />How much do you want to spend?<br /><br />Will you be trailering with a small car or large pickup?<br /><br />Do you need the boat to be light and portable? (i.e. are there boat ramps where you intend to fish or do you need to carry it down?)<br /><br />I have two rigs; a 14 ft carryable cartopper aluminum boat with a 15 hp motor ...and also a 16 ft fiberglass, bowrider with an inboard engine(not designed or really suited for walleye fishing). Comfort cannot be compared between the two, but the small aluminum boat has it's function and place on many smaller lakes and rivers.<br /><br />If you will be doing any slow trolling for walleye, a four stroke engine would definitely be in the cards. Super smooth, quiet, and smoke free! <br /><br />As some have already suggested, check out what others are using at your local fishing hole and/or marina.