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Location: Land O' Lakes WI | Any "Better" or "best" discussions are hard because they are so subjective. Best rod, motor, camera. golf clubs, or boats.
When it comes to boats, it depends on a lot of variables. Here are just a few
What is the size of the water you intend to fish; how are the boat launches on those lakes.
How many people do you intend to fish with.
Do you intend to troll, cast or combination of both.
Are you going to waste time in the boat trying to ski or tube.
I ran three different Esox Magnums when I primarily fished the lakes of Vilas County. In my opinion there is not a better boat made for the smaller lakes and tough ramps in this area.
I went thru a phase where I started to pick apart the waters of Green Bay/Sturgeon Bay. I switched to a Ranger 690, then a 618, both tillers. The deeper hulls made me feel more comfortable on the bigger water.
Now I live in Vilas county. No time for a boat while we try to establish a business in the northwoods, but when I do it will be an Esox Magnum again. This is just my opinion.
With a tough economy, and discretionary $ at a premium, most boat makers are forced to put out a quality product. Find one that fits your needs, then get it wet alot!
Here is my penny and a half worth. Times are tough for us and I can't afford 2 cents,,,
Mark Gostisha
Edited by Mark Gostisha 6/20/2010 4:45 PM
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