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| Has anyone ever fished out of a Baron? Does it sit too high to do proper figure 8's or to leave the net in the water while removing hooks? I have an 18' Lund Fisherman Adventure series and have been considering upgrading. We got caught this summer about 6 miles out and a storm blew up unexpected and the ride in was interesting to say the least. Trouble is I currently do not fish big water that often , although thinking about trying to more this year. Just hate to spend the money and not be happy. Thanks in advance for your input. |
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| It seems like it would be pretty highoff the water IMO. I have a pro v and it can handle that kind of water. Its not always comfortable in seas that high but i have never felt unsafe. 6 foot waves are big for any 18-20 foot boat |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | The Baron is a HUGE boat and considerable larger than your Fisherman. I don't think you'd want to do much casting out of it, imo. It's meant as a big water boat mainly for trolling/cruising. It's very high sided so in order to figure 8, you'd need at least an 8ft rod.
I'd highly suggest trying to get out in one so you can get a sense of the boat before you'd buy. |
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| The Baron is Not the model you are looking for if you want a casting boat. I have been using the Lund Explorer 2010 for the past 5 years and it is definately a much better choice as well as being a much more versatile rig. It has large front and rear casting decks and much more rod storage as well.You definately will not have any problem hanging a net over the side to unhook fish at boatside.The sides are lower than the Tyee line but this model still boast a 25" transom so it can handle the big stuff as well. I've used it on Lake Ontario for salmon fishing in some pretty nasty stuff and have never had a problem. My previous rig was a Lund Tyee 1950 and i am much happier with the fishability of the Explorer 2010 sport. The 2075 and 1975 Pro-V are also great choices though they are a fair bit more expensive than the 2010 explorer.
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | The Pro-V will be in the same price range as a Baron that's decked out, fyi. |
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| Yes a Pro-V 2075 and Baron 2150 w 300hp are just about the same price. The Pro-v 1975 is very close in price to the 1950 Tyee as well. A 2010 Explorer with a 200hp max. is about 16-18K less than a 2075 pro-v with a 300 hp max. or about the same price as an 1850 Tyee
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Location: Central Wi | I have fished out of Pro V, Baron, and Alumacraft Trophy(compare that to the lund you would like). Most of my time has been in the Pro V over the last two years, and the Trophy the couple years before that, and I had a week long vacation with family in a Baron.
With all that said you don't want the Baron for musky fishing, unless your only going to be trolling the big water IMO. The boat sits way to high out of the water for casting and figure 8s. Even the trophy in my opinion is alot hard to fish out of than the Pro V. you cant beat the Larger Lund Pro Vs. If you are worried about rougher waters I suggest getting the the full windshield and also getting a full bow cover the boat... This helps keep the water out. I have spent a couple trips following a Baron and usually if its to rough for me its to rough for him because your getting slapped around in the boat like a rag doll. But if your only trolling it may be the better set up... My opinion... PM me if you want some more info...
Edited by mattgski 1/23/2012 7:40 PM
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| Thanks guys, you confirmed what I was thinking. Not looking to buy new. I had come across a deal that sounded good for a Baron. We have the grandkids in the boat a couple of time a year so I need to stay with something that is a little deeper for now ( hence the reason for the fisherman ). I guess I had never thought of a Pro-v with a full windshield. Might have to keep my eyes out. I also will check out one of the bigger explorers. I looked at a 16' at the dealer a while back might look into a 20 footer. Thanks for all of your comments and help. |
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