Kayak ?

[bobber]

i also have a preciption two man kayak, and i paddle it solo all the time? can haul enough camping gear for a three day trip with no problems at all . mad river just came out with a canoe/ kayak cross breed pretty cool looking craft! i think you going to see more and more combine the two ..... i like a dry ride, never liked sitting in a puddle as most sit on tops are!

[Wayne SW/MO]

Don I've done some fishing from a pontoon, in fact I also have one still, but with even a slight threat of wind it stays home, which is 99% of the time. The fact that you sit high is a double edged sword, you can see well and sit comfortably, but the wind will ruin your day if it comes up, even on a river.

BrianK don't overlook using a high quality Duct tape (from an HVAC shop)applied under heat from a hair dryer and rolled to exhaust any air while setting it firmly.

[Bill Anderson]

Kayak or canoe, you should find what you're looking for. I like float tubes too, but here in south Florida, dangling legs make great gator bait...and there are lots of 8 footers and up here. So, no float tubes.

[wacky worm]

kayaks are the only way to fly

i like the necky sky

red likes his heritage but it was a lightweight boat and got a hole on the back rear

jean ann has a dagger she does fine

i suggest a dry stow

see pics

[joefish]

I have an old town kayak(cant think of the name) thats around an 11 footer. I have flipped it when it slid up on some rocks along the bank and Had my weight leaning away and not paying attention. So you have to pay a little bit of attention. 99% of the time their great. The other 1% its wet and cold and your cussin.

[retroaction man]

Kayaks work great but they do take a little bit if time to get used to.

I own a perception swifty ( sit in ) and for me its perfect. it can go from the mullberry to the lake. It handles well in average white water but also tracks straight do to the grooves they designed on the bottom of the boat. I like the sit in because it protect against the weather. But if your going to be wearing waders the sit on tops will be better for that.

After you buy a boat comes the best part. Accessories

a must is a scotty rod holder they make them for spincast and fly rods now.

[creek wader]

I travel a lot and can't haul a solid kayak or canoe. So, I went with a 2-man inflatable kayak from Sea Eagle. I only use it by myself as I'm very tall and like to be comfortable. It's stable and very portable, (fits in a duffle bag). It also, has plenty of room for fishing gear and a cooler, etc. I've used it on a few large streams and several small ones. Worked great. It's pretty tough also, as I've rammed some pointed snags with no problem. It's more like a canoe so, it is easy getting in and out of. I think that a solid kayak would have less resistance and be faster, but I needed space saver. If your interested in a canoe style inflatable, check out this http://www.kodiakoutback.com/detail.aspx?ID=25 , I almost bought one.