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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: RG on April 20, 2013, 09:16:00 AM

Title: Pontoon
Post by: RG on April 20, 2013, 09:16:00 AM
I'm thinking of getting a pontoon for small lakes/rivers.  Anybody have suggestions/comments on them?  I do not want to break the bank, and I'll most likely look at finding a used one to see if its something I like before I commit to something new.  As of right now I use a float tube (outcast), I'm looking for an upgrade but unfortunately I have no room to store a jon boat so I'm going with the alternative.  Thanks in advance for the help!

RG
Title: Re: Pontoon
Post by: RalphH on April 20, 2013, 10:41:38 AM
Outcast is the most recognized name. Often available used. If you can find one with urethane bladders that's better than vinyl - stronger and easier to repair. This one on Craig's List might be worth checking out:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/boa/3743801496.html
Title: Re: Pontoon
Post by: HOOK on April 20, 2013, 11:03:01 AM
thats a pretty good price for that pontoon. I think that style is around $900 new. I had a Fishcat 9-IR and my dad still has his and we loved them. I only sold mine so i could get a small punt because i wanted a little more space and relaxation of a boat


HOOK - selling the punt soon to help fund a 12' Jon so i can take my kids fishing
Title: Re: Pontoon
Post by: Bassonator on April 21, 2013, 05:21:09 PM
http://www.fishlanderpontoons.com/inflatable-pontoon-boats/inflatable-fishing-pontoons/yoacdy-2017-vs-11-class-aaa/ (http://www.fishlanderpontoons.com/inflatable-pontoon-boats/inflatable-fishing-pontoons/yoacdy-2017-vs-11-class-aaa/)

Thats the one I just bought. Awesome construction, price and service,plus they are local.
Title: Re: Pontoon
Post by: HOOK on April 22, 2013, 12:24:08 AM
Wow !

from reading the specs its got a few things better than the pontoon i owned and its the same price range  :o


best part is they are located in Burnaby !!!


thought that looked like Burnaby lake in the picture  :-X