Flounderpounder

Is the trade off worth it? OnlyYOU can decide that, depending on use and location of your fishing (conditions). For gigging in backwaters, fairly near a ramp, I'd say flat bottom. If you want to do some general bay/pass fishing the catprobably wouldbe the better choice. If you plan on going out to Pickins, a long run in a 14' skiff or Jon can be pretty damn uncomfortable if the weather changes (at times even unsafe). The last time I tried going to Pickens gigging it was in a 17' skiff and it was so rough we turned back. Hell I've been damn uncomfortable in a 30 footer (offshore)! As always, check forcasts (not always accurate) and keep an eye on what's happening weather wise! There is no one perfect boat, if lucky the best we can do is find one that best suits our needs, and if we want to do different typs of fishing with one boat, it's always a compromise!

Midnight Rider

If you only want to gig flounder in november near the pass then it might be ok. If you plan on gigging any flounder the other 11 months of the year then my opinion is "I believe you will be very disapointed".

matthewy8

i decided not to get the boat because i figured the draft wouldnt be shallow enough. id rather have a jon boat i think.

FlounderAssassin

John boat would be your best bet if you want to flounder all year long!!!

Death From Above

I agree.