Seraphim G
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Hi guys! Wanted to say how awesome this forum is and I've been having a blast soaking in all of the knowledge here.
I'm a new duck hunter in my early 30's based in Virginia. I have 2 toddler-aged sons with another baby boy on the way! I cut my teeth this past season (my first!) on walk in spots to swamps and rivers. Ended up with 4 beautiful wood ducks and several missed shots on mallards. About 2/3 of the way through the season, I finally managed to go out on a boat and WOW it felt like going from the minor leagues to the majors! On the 10 minute boat ride to the spot, we flushed more mallards off the water than I'd seen the entire season - combining all species. Then, I managed to secure permission to hunt a marsh right off the Chesapeake Bay (near the Mobjack Bay) and that was like moving up to the all-star game - we were covered up in mallards, black ducks, buffleheads, ring-necks, and teal! Needless to say I am totally shifting my perspective for this upcoming season to focus on the Chesapeake Bay marshes and tributaries using a boat.
That's where the question comes in - what would be the best option for me? I definitely need something that can handle some chop but also tuck into the marsh... Does such a perfect boat exist? I am willing to trade concealment for a safer boat, I want to be able to bring my boys out when they're older and also safely return home to them in the meantime. I'd like to fit 2-3 guys in it as well.
I've found a few 12' sneakboats for sale locally, but I can't seem to pull the trigger. I found a thread 5 years back about a Chesapeake boat, that seems much more applicable but doesn't scratch the sneakboat itch! I've seen terms like "Devlin Snow Goose" and "AA Broadbill" which seem to be able to handle some more water, but still cutting my teeth on all of this.
Thank you guys for having me!
Seraphim
I'm a new duck hunter in my early 30's based in Virginia. I have 2 toddler-aged sons with another baby boy on the way! I cut my teeth this past season (my first!) on walk in spots to swamps and rivers. Ended up with 4 beautiful wood ducks and several missed shots on mallards. About 2/3 of the way through the season, I finally managed to go out on a boat and WOW it felt like going from the minor leagues to the majors! On the 10 minute boat ride to the spot, we flushed more mallards off the water than I'd seen the entire season - combining all species. Then, I managed to secure permission to hunt a marsh right off the Chesapeake Bay (near the Mobjack Bay) and that was like moving up to the all-star game - we were covered up in mallards, black ducks, buffleheads, ring-necks, and teal! Needless to say I am totally shifting my perspective for this upcoming season to focus on the Chesapeake Bay marshes and tributaries using a boat.
That's where the question comes in - what would be the best option for me? I definitely need something that can handle some chop but also tuck into the marsh... Does such a perfect boat exist? I am willing to trade concealment for a safer boat, I want to be able to bring my boys out when they're older and also safely return home to them in the meantime. I'd like to fit 2-3 guys in it as well.
I've found a few 12' sneakboats for sale locally, but I can't seem to pull the trigger. I found a thread 5 years back about a Chesapeake boat, that seems much more applicable but doesn't scratch the sneakboat itch! I've seen terms like "Devlin Snow Goose" and "AA Broadbill" which seem to be able to handle some more water, but still cutting my teeth on all of this.
Thank you guys for having me!
Seraphim
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