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Jerry Newman

Posted 3/22/2020 12:06 PM (#956270 - in reply to #956235)
Subject: Re: Do you like a boat you're in, or on?

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jboutdoorguy - 3/21/2020 9:58 AM

muskyhunter07 - 3/18/2020 1:29 PM

My 621 is the cats ass, wouldn't trade it for anything, and I've been in almost all brands of big water fiberglass boats.

MH07, or anyone with 621 experience,
Do you fish only bigger water in this boat? How small of water do you or can you fish? Do you spend a lot of time with the trolling motor in casting?

I am asking these questions because I would really like a 620 and would like to hear how a 621 compares especially for waters not thought of as big water. Also how does a 621 compare to a 620 as far as being responsive or nimble with the trolling motor if that makes sense. I don't live near big water and my opportunities to be in bigger boats is very limited. I have no doubt the 621 is an amazing boat.

Firstly, I'm on my second 621 and can launch and recover at any reasonable boat launch.

Although my primary target is big water, I have fished plenty of pothole lakes with both 621s and provided you're okay with the extra expense and weight behind your tow vehicle, having the extra storage and stability on *any* water is a +.

It's actually easier for me to operate the bow mount because a large fiberglass boat = more stability. They are simply better in the wind while casting, plus they barely flinch when you move around in them on the water.

The only disadvantage I've found is when you're trolling with these large glass boats, they can be sluggish to respond when trying to scrub edges. Until I became acclimated, the difference kind of reminded me of the movie Titanic when just before they hit the iceberg, they were yelling “come about”, and the Titanic seemed as though she wasn't responding.

There's definitely more of a delay in that regard, but IMHO it's a nonissue casting because you are moving so much slower. Hope this helps...