I purchased my Pac Angler in 2009. This is a great fishing canoe ! After making several modifications, I contacted Old Town to suggest some design changes. Old Town never responded, but instead chose to discontinue this model, and replace it with the "Next", which is not a fishing canoe. The "Next" is a foot longer, 20 lb. heavier, and has no fishing accessories. Several fishing kayak owners have admired my canoe stating that they wish they had bought a Pac Angler,(with all its accessories & generous storage capability), instead of their heavy, cramped kayak. What's with Old town ? Don't they get it ?