Inflatable Pontoon Boat

[Ozark Nomad]

I just picked up a Colorado XT inflatable pontoon boat and was wondering if anyone uses one of these or has used one of these to fish the trophy area? I was thinking about giving it a try. Might put a small trolling motor on it. 

 

 

[Ik314]

I’m looking to do the same in a kayak soon! I know everything will depend on how much water is running, but Hoping some folks chime in with some good takeout ideas

[jdmidwest]

I have used a pontoon like that on the White and Norfork with several units running.  Its a blast.  Never needed a trolling motor, they row pretty easy.  Till the wind picks up strong.

[Greasy B]

If you don’t have them already pick up some swim fins, the wind is going spin you. 

[Gavin]

Wind & slack water are your enemies in one of those, but they provide a nice comfy ride in good current. There a bit wide for the Current, but fine on the 11pt, NFoW, Taney. Set up time is a chore, so bring it fully assembled, but with tubes deflated a bit. Keep it IN the water with tubes inflated in the summer time, deflate in camp...Bring the pump and patch kit.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I use mine quite a bit on Taney - it is the bee's knee's.

[Ozark Nomad]

1 hour ago, Brian K. Shaffer said:

I use mine quite a bit on Taney - it is the bee's knee's.

Do you use a motor on it or just row the oars? 

[JestersHK]

Was great meeting you and fishing together Friday night.  Wish the fish cooperated a bit better.   We found some tonight,  only 1 over 20 and a chunky brownie.   Jig bite was on fire for a bit tonight. 1/32 sculpin.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

I prefer just to keep things simple... mainly using the boat to get from place to place.

In fact, I hardly fish out of the boat itself at all - I beach it.

No need for a motor - I just row the boat.

This link goes to Classic Fly Rod Forum - pictures of boat on Taney.

http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=140219