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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 3560863" data-attributes="member: 24531">I'm not seeing the images...but great stories...I probably would not get too far from the ramp in a Jon Boat (especially flat bottom) if I were fishing big water. I once sank a skinny 16ft tri-hull on Thunderbird in a tornado...it was completely calms and then we had to fight to get to Little Axe camp grounds from the dam with a 40 horse. It makes for a great story if told verbally with all the details. But basically, it was level with the water when the storm calmed so we waded out and bailed it, pulled the plugs and pumped the water from the motor, retrieved the beer we could and fired her up LOL.So what you were saying is the canoe is the best for small boat fishing if considering weather? I'd probably not fish big water in a small boat ever since I have another option (although I tend to not go on weather/windy days since my larger boat is still small when comparing to others).My 2-man works well for ponds and staying in a cove near the shore. very stable compared to a similar sized Jon boat since mine has plastic pontoons.BTW - I am also very much a budget fisherman. I fish a river/creek in my bass boat but I am struggling with getting a 1400 dollar break-away jack plate for shallow water & stumps...I want & need this badly, but I might just have to go with the manual to save money!</blockquote>