Hello everyone, new-ish member here. I've been lurking for a while, replied a few times, but never created a post.
I grew up in Islamorada fishing the flats and occasionally running up to Flamingo, but now I'm in the Tampa area. I've been looking at upgrading from my kayak into a small skiff that can be stored in my garage, can be poled around the St. Joes flats, and can occasionally run a mile or two nearshore when the conditions are right. I typically fish artificial, but would be interested in a livewell for bait when I bring out friends. Optimally, looking for a used boat in the 10-15k range.
Anyways, with all of this said, what do you guys think of a Hewes Redfisher? They seem like a rather affordable platform that may meet my needs. Do you guys think they draft too deep for flats fishing?
I grew up in Islamorada fishing the flats and occasionally running up to Flamingo, but now I'm in the Tampa area. I've been looking at upgrading from my kayak into a small skiff that can be stored in my garage, can be poled around the St. Joes flats, and can occasionally run a mile or two nearshore when the conditions are right. I typically fish artificial, but would be interested in a livewell for bait when I bring out friends. Optimally, looking for a used boat in the 10-15k range.
Anyways, with all of this said, what do you guys think of a Hewes Redfisher? They seem like a rather affordable platform that may meet my needs. Do you guys think they draft too deep for flats fishing?