Shallow water fishing in my 620vs

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04-16-2018, 01:25 PM
cjkacz

Shallow water fishing in my 620vs

Hi everyone! I just recently traded in my 2002 Nitro 188 Sport (fish n ski) for a 2008 Ranger 620 vs. I have yet to receive the boat because I am in NY and there hasn't been much of a spring yet . Although I am extremely excited to get this boat and have done allot of research on it there is one thing I cannot get a firm answer on. How shallow can I fish this thing? I like to trailer my boat to various lakes in the area and primarily fish for small/large mouth bass. Sometimes I am fishing in 3 feet of water and other times 25 ft. My Nitro could get into 2-3 feet of water with ease. What can I expect with the Ranger?
04-17-2018, 10:36 AM
sha23dow

I have a 619vs, which is basically the same boat, just a tad shorter. I can get in 12" of water with the motor trimmed up, so you should not have a problem. I also fish for Bass on occasions.
04-17-2018, 10:46 AM
cjkacz

Thanks for the response! That makes me feel better
04-17-2018, 10:51 AM
geobass

I have a 620vs and fish the lakes here in sw Missouri. Table Rock is my "home" lake and I have never had an issue with shallow water. Enjoy!
04-17-2018, 01:47 PM
cjkacz

Quote:

Originally Posted by geobass

I have a 620vs and fish the lakes here in sw Missouri. Table Rock is my "home" lake and I have never had an issue with shallow water. Enjoy!

How are you enjoying your 620? I am really excited to get mine out on the water. Mine has the Evinrude 225 h.o etech. I see alot of guys have the 250 instead. Prior owner tells me it'll do 55 mph. Considering my Nitro topped out at 40 mph this will be fun lol
04-21-2018, 02:55 PM
Bugs

I went from 4 Stratos bass boats to a Ranger 620VS. I love it and fish the same water as I did in the bass boats. I also fish Lake Erie for walleye for a week every year and it handles the water very well with four guys. Depending on the load, I think I can get 52-55 GPS MPH out of it. The Boss (wife) also likes it because it has high sides and stays dry![IMG]https://s31.postimg.cc/i2crvwoq3/Picture_003.jpg[/IMG]

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04-24-2018, 11:52 AM
cjkacz

That's a nice boat! Great shape for a 2003! I will be on Lake Erie for sure this year!