Very interesting thought there. Not sure how decisions are made or the rationale, but changing to no wake certainly would not sit well with those and their Newton/25 H.P. boats. They would need to idle around from place to place vs plowing water and eroding the shorelines. On the plus side this would present an opportunity to purchase a large glass rig for those that have forgone that option due to the restriction. Either way it does not matter to me, as was mentioned above I’m happy to fish it on the troller.
2021 BassCat Pantera Classic - Mercury
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2015 BassCat Caracal Mercury - Minn Kota - Humminbird - Powerpole
2012 BassCat Pantera II - Mercury
2004 BassCat Cougar - Mercury
I just started fishing Newton. I am torn on the HP restrictions for the lake. However, I would lean for the lake to keep it. As other lakes struggle, I believe if the motor issue is open the lake will be flooded with boats. I trolled all day with out issue and caugt fish. You guys in S IL have a hidden diamond hope it stays that way.