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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Fred,
I haven't run an Esox for a long time; been running the Deep V models for about 14 years.
The Esox is a modified tri-hull that started out as the Tuffy 154, was redesigned and named the Tuffy Roustabout, then was, for a couple years, called a Pike. It was redesigned some again in the 90's, and renamed to fit the low profile Esox series. The hull design has been the same since the late 1980's. It's very stable at rest, and fishes much bigger than 15'. Fishes three just fine; is a better two man boat. Runs in the teens with a 15, and is a rocket with a 25. The rod locker isn't designed for muskie rods, of course, because the boat is only 14'10" long. The area under the front deck is for vests and the like, and isn't dry storage. The side tanks offer an area to strap down quite a few rods out of the way. No built in tank, so the gas tank sits in the rear behind the helm position.
The boat runs well in waves up to 2' and a little. It's not a big water boat; it's designed to be a great river boat and a great Muskie platform for lakes from puddles to 3000 or so acres. Boat only weighs about 500 pounds, so it tows with a little car and runs well with a little motor.
Gander Mountain Guide fishes one, maybe he'll see this and answer too. |
