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Jclark003 left me this reply in my “Hi All” thread in the introduce Youself section. I’m sticking it here for topic for others to read.

nothing really standing in your way in terms of fishing off a sovran. High freeboard and big platform don't make it an ideal setup but it's all relative. Much better than a canoe I suspect. Probably going to need trolling valves and possibly will be hanging bags over the side to get to trolling speeds. But you will be doing it in style.

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Excellent points jclark003! 

My Sovran has trolling valves installed. I only ran on it briefly last season, doing about 3 knots with both engines engaged. I figure if i run on one engine and use autopilot to hold a straight course, i can get down considerably slower.

My Raymarine E120 has a fishfinder with which I will familiarize myself this season.

Individual Rod holders will be attached to various hand rails around the cockpit. 

Ice chest for fish will be secured on the swim platform. 

Expect to reel-in and net fish from the stern, from the swim platform. I’ll have to be on the swim platform and I’ll have a long handle for the net. 

Safety of being “exposed” on the swim platform is another concern. When landing a fish, I’ll be wearing an inflatable PFD with a teather to the transom. 

My fishing buddy mentor will be supplying his gear, tackle, and (most importantly) expertise this season. He has had great success fishing Lake Michigan with his 2003 Sea Ray 380 Sundancer for the past 15 years. 

Pulled in plenty of smallies, northerns, and walleyes in my canoe. I’ve had fun charter fishing on Lake Michigan in the past. Had fun fishing on my buddy’s boat. Finally going for kings on my boat, I expect to be priceless.