Hey B run, what size cat do you have, or had? My 16 ft handles and fishes 3 with ease, and that's on my whitewater frame. Once I have my fishing frame built will be even better. A 12/14 ft I'd really be leary about 3, but a 16ft (or if you can find an 18 but all my new catalogs show none being made this year)cat will handle 3 with ease.

What B run for most part was all true in his opinion. I'd say for most part thickline, you'll have to either try them all out and get your own opinion. We all have ours, B run would only settle on a driftboat having owned all three types. Myself and Osprey would only settle on a cat, having owned all. You have all our own opinions, I guess you'll have to make your own. I'll say this much, if you're a plug puller, a driftboat will be your choice then. You can do it with cats, just takes a LOT more work. As Osprey said, cats are the 4 x 4's of the water, so they cut water extremely well, just won't hold well to pull plugs like a driftboat will. I wouldn't see your friend saying no to a test run on the boats. Also find someone with cats and driftboats who'll let you take them for a run. It'll help you. Good luck.....Jerry

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