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| I fish a 1750 Fish Hawk, so here are things I've learned:
1.) Commit to generally fishing one side of the boat. If you have a single console, this decision is already made for you. Then use the opposite side for "stuff" and keep the fishing side workstations clean.
2.) Depending on layout, I would look at some sort of horizontal rod storage. I did the vertical thing for a while, it does work, but as you stated, when the stern is occupied it just isn't as viable. It can be done though, simply apply the princple from #1 above and put it on the "non-fishing" side. Still, you better trust the stern guy to not cast "through" your rods. Horizontal, IMO, lets you stow more rods. One trick: Wrap the line from the bait to the rod tip around the guides when not in use. This will greatly decrease tangling and it take seconds to do.
Aside from that, maximize the storage your boat already has. Don't just assume that because a hatch is labeled for some use that it has to be used that way. As an example: I have this wonderous rod locker that stores up to 7' rods... that doesn't do me a lick of good because all my rods are 8'+. So I converted this into tackle storage and have a bunch of planos full of goodies in there. This literally doubles the amount of baits I can haul around without clutter. I know some guys who use their livewells as storage by simply plugging them. (or as garbage cans)
Cargo netting can be a huge help on the bow. I use this to store things like Hoodies and Jackets. Another thing you can do is hit up the local kayak shop and get some of their webbing products and create storage solutions on exposed panels, assuming you can safely put the screw into the panel at that particular location.
Just my $0.02.
Edited by Brad P 10/24/2012 2:31 PM
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