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Location: north central wisconsin | Thanks Cory. I would like to see yours some time. Would actually prefer the shorter front deck(huge front decks are a waste to me), but see your point as without the side storage, its addition was needed. I need floor space in my rig. Too much bouncing around in waves, rocks, and river structure(trees etc) and current(stuff flies or gets pulled out if on decks). I kow lots of deck is nice for some guys, but not for everyone, and we should be able to customize darn it! I do like Ty's idea for lure storage(might be a use for my old lakewood boxes after all). A tiller has so many advantages for our type of fishing. I need the quick response in steering through narrow river/creek channels first of all, and like to 'feel' what is down there, which is tough to do with a console(when tapping 'stuff', which is reality unfortunately). Also, with the little trolling I do, I prefer it in a tiller(again, more resposive which I need in rocky environs). The main reason, is space. I am used to the space that an esox mag provides, and don't want to lose that, and don't want to go up to a 20' rig to compensate for console space. I like to be able to lay rods on both sides of the boat(which might be an issue with the new 1760?).
Also, even when fishing Lake Michigan, LOTW or other big waters, we rarely run more than 20 minutes(even in fall that is not bad), and it is usually under 3 minutes for 90% of our fishing, so a console isn't neccessary for comfort as it will be so rarely used. Besides, my wife would always be mad that I was the only one that had a windshield(that might be the main reason right there...). Also, with the new one on the way shortly, I need the room to get the play pen in the floor of the boat, and still have room for other stuff.....
Can't wait to see the 1760 and 1890 in person.
Edited by Reef Hawg 12/20/2005 3:03 PM
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