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Bruce,
Get a pram.
I've had three different 8 foot models and a ten footer: an 8' TPL-fiberglass, made in Campbell, CA in the 70's-these things were almost "uniform-of-the-day" on Fall River for a while, an 8' Valco aluminum pram, and my current Redwood Welding (Almarco) 8' mini drifter...I've never had space issues with the 8 footers.
I had a 10 foot Valco that felt 2X heavier than the 8 foot version and, there was enough room for way too much stuff (including another fishman and his stuff) which made the thing too crowded (with stuff and/or another fisherman).
My dogs, except the current wimpy spoiled weimariner, all enjoyed being in any of the prams whether we were hunting, fishing, or playing man/dog overboard (a version of "fetch" ).
Other than not needing to wear waders, the main advantage of the pram is being able to stand...which enables you to sight fish, cast to cruising fish, and see takes better...standing also helps guiding fish away from or out of weedbeds during the fight.
One of the things you should always have is a second anchor (1 in the bow and one in the stern)...keeps you in position and makes the pram a little more steady when standing.
Decisions, decisions...
Paul
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