Looking to buy a new drift. Unsure about aluminum or fiberglass? What is the best boat for the buck? Anyone know anything about the Hyde pro series? Looks like a nice boat. Looking for input from people that have drift boats. Thanks.

do a search on this site here is a thread from a few days ago maybe it will help

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=019288

Thanks stlhdfishn, very informational and helpful

I just got a Fish- Rite and love it.It's used but new to me as I was looking for some seats for it I went to U.S.Marine in Oly they are a Fish-Rite Dealer and they have two there and are in a good price range so go check them out. there on pacific ave in Oly Town.Good luck and hope to see you on the river.

I have had alumaweld,willie and glass(hyde combo)The hyde rowed easiest but the gunnel was a little fragile on the hyde and the gaurd get's water in it and the glue weakens and it will come off.It is a bad design.I would suggest rowing the one you like first,then decide.I like my willie,the resale value on a willie seems better than the others.

I've got a Hyde aluminum pro and I love it. I'd spend the dough again in a heartbeat. If your looking at Hyde, get all the storage you can. Also give serious consideration to the UHMW bottom.... It's slicker than snot. I have been extremely happy.

This is the only boat I've had... so I'm biased. I'll be honest though, I can't Imagine a boat being any easier to row. It' doesn't draw much water, and it turns on a dime.... When I get the itch for a new one, I'l be buying another Hyde.


Brian