2012 Ranger Z520 Comanche

Step aboard and you’ll see this rig has been owned by someone who actually fishes, not just poses at the ramp. The wide front deck gives you room to spread out rods and still dance around each other during a hot bite, and the recessed trolling motor pedal keeps you locked in when the water gets choppy. Deep, lockable rod boxes swallow full-length sticks with room left for tackle bags, and the cooler is right where it should be—within easy reach of the driver’s seat. The cockpit seats still have plenty of life, gauges are laid out clean and simple, and the carpeted decks feel solid underfoot, a testament to Ranger’s hull and stringer construction.

This Z520 Comanche shines on the broad, open stretches and winding channels common in local waters. The hull design eats up boat wakes and afternoon chop, yet still floats shallow enough to slide into skinny backwaters and stump fields. When storms roll through and the wind stacks up waves, the boat’s length and beam give you a stable, predictable ride back to the ramp. Long, organized storage compartments are perfect for packing the wide range of tackle needed for changing seasonal patterns, from cold-water smallmouth haunts to summer weedlines. It’s a tournament-ready platform that also makes long practice days comfortable and efficient.