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for pontooners that want some speed.
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:23 pm
by joco
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:12 am
by 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.
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:14 am
by 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:
- Transport - Do I have the capability to transport the watercraft from my house to where I'm going to parking the car/truck?
- Deployment - How far do I have to haul the watercraft from the vehicle to get it into the water?
- Handling - Do you require hands-free control?
- Fishing Style - Trolling? Casting? Drifting?
- Water Body Size - How much water do I need to cover to get to my fishing spot?
- 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.
