New Alumacraft on the way, 19' footer and Evinrude E tec. Feeling the fishy vibe from this new boat. Picking up from Warners Dock soon they are the most professionally run boat dealer I have worked with. Fish are biting on the river btw.
Out of this new rig I will be able to handle four guests as the new boat has more room behind the mast (windshield) than my old Crestliner. In hindsight my Crestliner was a great boat, but it was really a three man or two man boat, and is actually a tournament boat. The Alumacraft is more spacious and will be a perfect guide boat.
If you live in the Twin Cities metro area and you love to fish and especially walleye fish, the river is a great resource and open year round*. I'll be down there for two months, until the St. Croix River opens up for legal fishing (May 1). The Mississippi River is a continuous open season.
*Many anglers do not know that getting your boat out in the winter/early spring is possible, because of storage or winterizing concerns. Running a boat in freezing conditions is far easier than you may think, all that is needed is to drain all water from the motor by triming the motor all the way down once it is one the trailer. If you want some guys very briefly start the motor on the trailer as well. Also don't use the livewell.
New Alumacraft on the way, 19' footer and Evinrude E tec. Feeling the fishy vibe from this new boat. Picking up from Warners Dock soon they are the most professionally run boat dealer I have worked with. Fish are biting on the river btw.