R2D2 Loc: Greenwood SC

I have been an avid bass fisherman since I was 11 (currently 67). I currently live in Newnan, GA, on a lake (100-acre Lake Olmsted), but will soon be moving to Greenwood, SC. I have a custom River Hawk B-60 (3 seats, onboard charger, Minn Kota Endura and Terrova, 2 fishfinders, etc.). I am trying to decide if I should take this boat with me or sell it. The fishing scene in Greenwood SC is different, from what I know, 2 large lakes nearby, Clark's Hill and Lake Greenwood. Is anyone familiar with the fishing in Greenwood? Will I have options to fish in smaller lakes where an "electric only" boat would be good, or should I sell the River Hawk and look for a gas powered boat?

Dennisjj Loc: Kinston N.C.

I only had gas power boat so i cant help with the electric but i'am sure someone will be along to help you out good luck.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

With the info you give and it were me I would sell before you move. Our male mentality why haul/move something you don't need. Take the up coming fall/winter, scout the area, do a little bank fishing and see what's going on. Then purchase what will work for you. Sorry I can't help with your area, but I am sure others will be on here.

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Welcome to the Forum, R2D2, What Plumbob makes sense to me. This time of the year is not a good time to sell a boat, good luck!

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

I would assume that your boat is completely paid for and you are comfortable fishing out it... If you were to sell your boat what would you ask for it and what would be the lowest price you would accept? That’s one way to test the local market for your boat. There may not be as large of demand if you take it with you and try and sell it there... It depends upon the time of the year and season to receive the best price... The important question that you need to ask yourself how much are you going to use your boat at your age... How often do you fish and will you be comfortable fishing at new lakes? I took my boat with me and was glad that I did, it saved a lot of “WHAT IF’S”... Then a few years later I bought a new Ranger Bassboat... I kept it 17 years and sold it last year... I fished with three bass clubs and fished some open tournaments... Now I fish as a “CO-ANGLER” I catch the same amount of fish and don’t have to maintain a 4X4 Ford truck, Ranger boat, trailer and slide in camper... No more problems in any of these areas... I have got enough fishing equipment for 10 fishermen.. I just bring my wallet, Fishing 🎣 Tackle, Sleeping Bag/Pillow and split the cost with my boater... If anything goes wrong with the boat, motor, tow vehicle or anything else I don’t have to replace or repair anything... Why I didn’t do this years ago was because I thought I had to be in complete control.... I am as happy as a Clam in cool clear water 💦.., The best advice that I can give you is join a fishing club that your think is what you are looking for and go as a CO-ANGLER and pay 💰 your fair share, meet some new friends/people that have a common love of fishing... Its time to stop and smell the 🌹 Rose’s 🌹 ...

YankeeBastid

SC has BIG lakes. AND the rivers that lead to the ocean. I have a 20' pontoon/with 70hp yamaha 4stroke that is comfortable, that is pretty safe on these lakes and does about 20 mph which is fast enough for a non tournament fisherman in his 70's. I do not know how much you can afford but a new 20 foot boat rigged out as a fisherman's boat runs around 25-27k with the 70. Charleston/Myrtle beach areas are prime fishing destinations. If this interests you try www.berkeleyoutdoors.com/ to look at their inventory. They sell bassboats too, but that's not for me.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Clark,s Hill and Lake Greenwood are not restricted to electric motors. There are fishing and water skiing in both. Take your boat with you.

R2D2 Loc: Greenwood SC

That’s precisely the issue. Will I have enough mobility to reach the fishing areas with electric only?

BILLBYRD1 Loc: Prattville Al

Welcome R2D2 from Alabama Bill.

Judge32 Loc: Vidalia, Ga. 30474

Electric boats will serve you well in local ponds. Keep your present boat.

Jakestake83 Loc: Mooresville NC

I have fished Greenwood Lake. It is a fairly shallow lake compared to other lakes in the area. There are the usually number of different species there. I have had good luck crappie fishing and also bass and catfish but nothing that would be considered a trophy fish. I'm not familiar with purely electric boats but i know that at times you have to go a long way on Greenwood to catch fish. As for selling or buying, if you are going to sell your boat, Ga. would be a better market for it than SC.

TWalker Loc: Leland, NC

Grew up on Lake Greenwood, it’s and old lake with the largest earthen damn in the state. Clark’s Hill is much newer with more trees and brush in it. North of there is Lake Sucession, linker bass water, and don’t forget Lake Hartwell on the SC/Ga border, a very large lake

dktrwu Loc: James Island (Charleston), SC

Hey, R2D2, welcome to the Palmetto State. I now live in Charleston, but I grew up in Greenville. I have fished some of the SC lakes near you. You have a trolling motor with fish finders . . . superb for finding crappie structure . . . prowling the points for LMG. Not so great for big water. Lake Strom Thurmond (aka Clarks Hill Reservoir) is 71,000 acres. Lake Hartwell Is 56,000 acres and 962 miles of shoreline. Lake Greenwood is 212 miles of shoreline and 11,400 acres. Google search says Lake Olmstead in Georgia is 71,100 acres and 1200 miles of shoreline .. is that your ole fishin hole? If you keep your boat, I suggest relatively-new Lake Robinson, 65 miles from Greenwood, north of Greenville, with 800 acres and 27 miles of shoreline. There is a 10-horsepower motor limit on Robinson. Tight lines!

allison Loc: spartanburg south carolnia

yes I have fished lake greenwood and it has some great fishing big crappie good bass and good striper fishing you also can fish lake Monticello for big cat fish and lake hartwell for bass and big stripers s.c has some of the best fishing around