Regionality of Flats Boats

BadgerBoater

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I realized I have yet to see a flats boat in person. I have owned 5 boats and live near the Wisconsin/Illinois border. After thinking about it, I googled “flats boat.” It seems to be used in the shallowest waters of rivers and close to shore. It has a poling platform and is designed to generate minimum noise. Even the hull contour is designed to set quietly into the water. I believe they are rare in the Midwest and more popular in the south.

Thank you!

Mike
 
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