With bracket or without ?

[EagleOCNJ]

I like many things about brackets BUT, I cant get over the impact they have when trolling for big fish, especially with standup rods. When drift fishing, one can more easily avoid the bracket, but get a speedy wahoo on while trolling and it zig zags in a second, the engine is set back too far for me. Or simply when fish see the boat and take a last second, sudden run, the bracket makes it tough. Its already hard with outboards right on the transom as it is.

This is why I didnt consider the bracket for mine, but I must admit I do like the look and the more efficient use of cockpit space. Also, Ive heard of some guys initially having trouble with porpoising and adjusting motor height.