Open
Built for families who want serious offshore capability,
premium comfort and the freedom to fish, cruise or entertain.
Open 402
NEW Open 352
NEW Open 322
NEW Open 302
Open 282
Open 262
Open 252
Open 232
Open 212
Heritage
A refined crossover lineup designed for coastal cruising, ample seating,
family days and some fishing when the moment calls for it.
NEW Heritage 321
Heritage 261
NEW Heritage 251
Heritage 231
Masters
Shallow-water performance, fishing-focused layouts and
everyday comfort built for family life and fishing.
NEW Masters 287
Masters 267
Masters 267OE
Masters 247
Masters 247OE
Masters 227
Today, Tony Gaskin tells us why he uses a bay boat for Redfish tournaments.
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•Choose a bay boat you are comfortable in and that fits your tournament needs, not just brand or features.
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•Size the boat to the conditions you expect to face: a smaller bay boat for shallow flats and lagoons, a larger one for deep water and rough conditions.
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•A reliable rig and sponsor backing can give you an edge; for example a Sportsman 23' Tournament Series bay boat with a 250hp Yamaha SHO has performed well in nasty conditions.
3 Reasons to Use a Bay Boat for Redfish Tournaments
Tony Gaskin explains his reasons for fishing a Sportsman Tournament 234 Bay Boat in the pro circuit. He explains his approach and equipment.
Here is an excerpt from the article
The first step in maximizing success when using a bay boat for Redfish tournaments starts with choosing the right boat. It is important to be in a boat that you feel comfortable in and is designed to best suite your needs as a tournament angler. There are several factors to consider when determining what boat will give you the best advantage all around.
For example, a tournament angler in Florida who mainly plans to fish flats on the west coast or lagoons where the water is generally very shallow may choose a smaller bay boat for Redfish tournaments. While an angler in Texas and Louisiana who make runs across large bodies of deeper water would want a larger bay boat to handle the rough conditions. As a professional tournament angler fishing in four Redfish series, I encounter all of these conditions often.
Sportsman Boats is my primary sponsor and I think they have provided me a boat that is a excellent choice for any tournament angler. My boat is a Sportsman 23′ Tournament Series bay boat powered by a 250hp Yamaha SHO. This rig has worked wonders for me in nasty conditions and is just the first reason to use a bay boat for Redfish tournaments.
