fly fishing pontoons

[trouthappy]

I'm looking into purchasing a fly fishing pontoon. The crowds are getting pretty thick around the dam and I'd like to explore some new waters on Taney. What are your pontoon suggestions? I've been looking at Bass Pro, Cabelas and Creek Company Outfitters boats. I think the most impressive are creek company's standard ODC series, the Fish Cat Panther, the Fish Cat 9 IR, and Bass Pro's White River Heron. I was looking at the Madison, but a friend told me that the air tubes were too thin. Most of the one's I listed above are between $400-$600. I'd love to spend less. What are your suggestions? And is there anyone who has a website where they documented any local river trips they took on a fly fishing pontoon?

Trouthappy

[DeepDiver75]

I posed this same question a couple of months ago under Gear reviews farther down in the forum. I got several replies so you might check out that thread. I still havn't made the purchase but have pretty much decided on the FishCat 9. I also thought about the cheaper TU models but heard some bad reports about cheap valves that scared me away from them. The other comment I got was to stay away from the cordura covered toons if possible. Hope this helps some.

[jdmidwest]

I agree with deep diver, you should look at the older post. You can't go wrong with Creek Co., great boats, but for covering alot of water, a kayak is better. Faster, easier to paddle, durable.

[Wayne SW/MO]

The Outcast's are a solid choice, and they have the pedigree to back them up.

[Danoinark]

Never been in one, but I like the looks of those tandem toons. Take a friend and let them row....

Dano

[Flysmallie]

Take a friend and let them row....

Dano

Gee Dano, you sound like my canoe buddy.

[BrianK]

Never have fished the newer style pontoons that sit you higher out of the water. have an old round 'belly boat' that's ok for small ponds but pretty slow.

I talked to a couple guys fishing the N. Fk. 2 wks ago and they made it look effortless to kick their feet to stay stationary in the current while fishing.

Main advantage i see is hands free to fish instead of messing with paddles.

Good and bad to all boats though. Just get one of each and you are set!

bk

[Wayne SW/MO]

I talked to a couple guys fishing the N. Fk. 2 wks ago and they made it look effortless to kick their feet to stay stationary in the current while fishing.

Did you happen to see them walking that evening.

They can wear you out quick if you do a lot of serious kicking and they're a bear to row or kick against the wind.

To take one from the dam to to Lilly's or Cooper Creek would be easy enough. Some can be fitted with an electric.

[tsfinest]

I had heard the white river series at Bass Pro were manufactured by Outcast. Not sure if there is truth to that. I think bass pro has a sale on the 9ft toon, and they also introduced an 8ft one to their line.

[loo10]

I have 2 Trout Traps pontoon boats that have never been in the water.

They come with oars, seats, storage bags, 10' pontoons, extra bladders,

etc.

I got them after I'd fished in one and loved it. I just never inflated them.

They are new.

I would sell BOTH for $500. One for $300.

Contact me if you'd like to see them.

loo10