Skinny Water Charters
- My primary vessel is a 2009 Mako 2201 Inshore Bay Boat. This vessel is one of the best inshore fishing boats on the water. It is a perfect platform for fishing in shallow water with very large integrated bow and stern casting decks. The stern casting deck on the starboard and port sides converts to two folding jump seats for angler comfort while underway. The V hull design produces a very smooth ride even in rough water. There are multiple rod and storage lockers in addition to under-gunwale and vertical rod racks. This boat is free from obstructions minimizing line snags and tripping hazards.
- The vessel is powered by a 2009 Mercury 200hp Optimax DFI engine. This engine is quiet and gets the Mako out of the hole immediately, and provides a very fast ride-yet idles smoothly for quietly entering shallow water. The boat is equipped with a 2010 Minn Kota Riptide 101 lb thrust bow mounted trolling motor equipped with a remote wireless control module. I steer the boat while standing atop the center console affording a superb view of fish moving in the shallows and boulder fields while having the Mercury completely out of the water.
- For anchoring in shallow water I use the transom mounted Minn Kota "Talon" electrically controlled anchoring system controlled by a remote wireless module. This system permits silent and fast anchoring. See product demo by visiting this link: http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/shallow_water_anchor/talon.aspx
- This vessel is equipped with the Garmin GPSmap 440sx Chartplotter/Sounder with the BlueChart g2 Vision card, and a backup Garmin 276C chartplotter. The VHF radio is the West Marine 650 Class D DSC waterproof. I also have on-board a backup handheld, battery operated Uniden Mystic combination VHF/GPS and a waterproof cell phone.
- My secondary vessel for use in ultra-thin saltwater and for waters with low bridge clearances and where stealth is paramount and where freshwater lakes have horsepower restrictions, is the Lund 16 SSV. This straightforward tiller controlled V hull fishing boat is constructed of bullet-proof aluminum. Flat flooring and a rear casting deck provide comfort and stability. This boat is powered by a Yamaha 25 hp four-stroke electric start engine. It is equipped with a 55 lb thrust Minn Kota trolling motor, Chartplotter, Sounder and VHF radio.
Equipment
Mako 2201 Inshore Bay Boat- 200 Mercury Optimax 101 lb Minn Kota Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota "Talon" electric anchor system
Special Operations Fishing with the 16 Lund SSV - 25 Yamaha 4 Stroke- 55 lb Minn Kota trolling motor
My clients fish with Orvis Helios and Access rods with Mirage reels
Orvis' Mirage Fly Reel tames a monster shark
Orvis' Tom Rosenbaurer talks about the Helios fly rod
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