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So best I can figure is with the max hp on either you would draft 7” in the X and 9” in the V. Obviously the V will run rough more comfortably and the X will be more stable and draft a bit less. Currently running a bare bones Caimen that drafts sub 6”. I have honestly never measured. I will be fishing out of Choko a lot more and plan on running South a lot more. My tiller Caimen is dry but can be a little rough on my retiree fishing buds on longer trips. I have spent most my time fishing Naples / Marco which theres a hand full of spots only my type of boat can access. That said, of all the over slot fish I have ever caught I can’t for the life of me remember having to get there in ankle deep water to fish. Not that those spots didn’t produce keeper Reds or Trout. Choko and the way back bays up those rivers may be different but I honestly don’t know.
I fish primarily artificial and fly. Have been know to tip a jig with a bit of shrimp. Also have the 12v outlet for a home built livewell. Used when a certain friend fishes with me. I am happy to catch anything and everything. And have
So the question is if any of y'all have experience down that way please weigh in.
On a side note. Two captains that fish Choko and the Keys. One has the V and mentioned next boat will be the X. Another guide who has the V said he ran both and the V is the best choice. Both are fly guides. So it seems there are mixed reviews. Both said max HP.
And go....
I fish primarily artificial and fly. Have been know to tip a jig with a bit of shrimp. Also have the 12v outlet for a home built livewell. Used when a certain friend fishes with me. I am happy to catch anything and everything. And have
So the question is if any of y'all have experience down that way please weigh in.
On a side note. Two captains that fish Choko and the Keys. One has the V and mentioned next boat will be the X. Another guide who has the V said he ran both and the V is the best choice. Both are fly guides. So it seems there are mixed reviews. Both said max HP.
And go....