for pontooners that want some speed.

[joco]

ok..found a kit to put on your ponton boys.

http://web.archive.org/web/200106191502 ... index.html



joco

[HereMyGo]

I have fly fished from a pedal boat before, and infact I really enjoyed it. It's nice in the same was that a float tube is in that I didn't have to use my hands to propel myself (other than occcasionally having to reposition the steering handle).

However, I don't know If I buy the fact that it says its easier to transport than a Kayak, for the sake that it weighs about as much as a kayak, and is also multiple components.

That said, I'm still eager to get a kayak to fish from! Though that won't be for some time now as I finally purchased a house.

Not to mention that on that site a complete water skipper goes for $2899.00!!!!

Cheers,
Sean.

[Todd B.]

I could get into a long winded discussion regarding the various fishing platforms that are available, but in a nutshell they each have their specific niche, and hence their own strengths and weaknesses. Regardless of the type of watercraft, the selection is essentially based on the following basic requirements:

1. Transport - Do I have the capability to transport the watercraft from my house to where I'm going to parking the car/truck?
2. Deployment - How far do I have to haul the watercraft from the vehicle to get it into the water?
3. Handling - Do you require hands-free control?
4. Fishing Style - Trolling? Casting? Drifting?
5. Water Body Size - How much water do I need to cover to get to my fishing spot?
6. Safety - Will I require a watercraft that handles high waves or class rated whitewater?

With the exception of safety, there is no right or wrong with respect to the type of watercraft selected, rather it's a personal choice, albeit not necessarily the best choice for a particular situation. My personal opinion is that if you look at any one type of watercraft, it will most likely excell in 20% of the situations and be adequate in say another 20% of the situations. In this respect there is no "one size fits all" watercraft. You'll find that the hardcore fishermen will have two if not three different types of watercraft.