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JCAB | Sun Oct-05-03 06:00 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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#59, "Pontoon info."
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I'm considering buying a pontoon. Getting around in my float-tube is slow, and I want to stay as dry as possible in the Winter. Anyone out there got any pros and cons about the pontoon. I would really appreciate it. 777
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RE: Pontoon info.,
mteman,
Oct 05th 2003, #1
RE: Pontoon info.,
JCAB,
Oct 05th 2003, #2
RE: Pontoon info.,
JCAB,
Oct 05th 2003, #3
RE: Pontoon info.,
mteman,
Oct 06th 2003, #5
RE: Pontoon info.,
Sacto John,
Oct 06th 2003, #6
RE: Pontoon info.,
JerryG,
Oct 05th 2003, #4
RE: Pontoon info.,
JCAB,
Oct 06th 2003, #7
RE: Pontoon info.,
mteman,
Oct 07th 2003, #9
RE: Pontoon info.,
JerryG,
Oct 07th 2003, #10
RE: Pontoon info.,
bassinzink,
Oct 06th 2003, #8
RE: Pontoon info.,
JCAB,
Oct 08th 2003, #11
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mteman | Sun Oct-05-03 07:16 PM |
Charter member
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#60, "RE: Pontoon info."
In response to Reply # 0
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Pros: faster, more carrying capacity, WAY more range, sit higher with your butt out of the water(especially nice in 45deg water), faster, Customizing options are almost endless.
Cons: Not as easy to transport, more wind resistant.
I carry 5 or 6 rods about 25 lbs of tackle a fishfinder, 14 gallon livewell, 12 volt battery, lunch & still have room for more. I also find I get less fatigued in a pontoon boat on windy days. I still have my old float tube but it doesn't get much use anymore.
Check out the Float Tube/Kickboat forum for lots more info. Almost everybody in BnT uses pontoon boats. Mitch
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JCAB | Sun Oct-05-03 08:48 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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#61, "RE: Pontoon info."
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Thanks for the information Mitch. Also, I deadstick and jig-fish most of the time. With my float-tube I can use my fins to semi keep me still enough to keep my bait from moving around too much. How do you acomplish that in a pontoon while keeping your hands on your pole? I tried the anchor method with my tube but found that winds and wave can sway me around so that my bait would be dragging when I wanted it to stay put. 777
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JCAB | Sun Oct-05-03 08:55 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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#62, "RE: Pontoon info."
In response to Reply # 2
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Sorry, one more question. Setup time? Got the wife and 7 month daughter waiting at home which means time is crucial. I have a Toyota 4-Runner which means I have to set-up & break it down to transport. 777
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JCAB | Mon Oct-06-03 09:37 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
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#66, "RE: Pontoon info."
In response to Reply # 4
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Hey gang, thanks for the input. Now, it's pontoon versus Kayak. Decisions, decisions, decisions! Lord help me! I am so excited! Christmas is right around the corner. The wife asks? Is it true that kayaks have the tendency to tip over? She asked, not me.:D 777
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bassinzink | Mon Oct-06-03 10:47 PM |
Member since Jan 11th 2003
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#69, "RE: Pontoon info."
In response to Reply # 0
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You can't go wrong with a versa vessel. They are hardcore fishing machines. They put together pretty fast and are just an all around good boat. CZ cz
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JCAB | Wed Oct-08-03 03:54 PM |
Member since Nov 21st 2002
98 posts
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#70, "RE: Pontoon info."
In response to Reply # 8
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Really appreciate the information gang. I'll let y'all know what I finally decide on getting. Not like I really know how to catch fish anyway. ha ha ha. I've been gettin' skunked. Waitin' for that solid Fall bite! Let y'all know how I do this weekend. 777
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