I saw the Otter XT at REI this weekend. I do like the XT better than the Otter. As indicated above the foot rests and the better seat were key features in my preference for the XT.

As I was looking over the kayak I tried to invision using the thing. Where do you store your rod while paddling and your paddle while fishing? I believe I can store lunch/snack behind the seat and my small tackle bag in front of the seat.