superduperfly Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Any suggestions? I have tried inflatable pontoon before (classic aces sores tioga) and they are not bad. Especially with a trolling motor. What do you guys recommend? For a smaller person also. 5'5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatman Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Strictly for safety and stability, I would go with the pontoon. You sit much higher off the water which is a big advantage as well, except if it's windy. For the rivers, my choice would easily be the pontoon. I used one in Alaska a few years ago on the Kenai. Fantastic way to fish for salmonids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduperfly Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 That was the issue when I tried the pontoon. The wind. But I gotta admit it wad quite comfy. Never taken a water craft on the river. Usually fish for trout in the rivers/wading. I enjoy fishing small lakes and ponds in the summer. Thought about a canoe also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfish Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I've used both. A kayak is my favorite by far to get on the water. A pontoon doesn't paddle nearly as well in my opinion. Its fine once you get to you spot and maneuvering around isn't bad. But getting from one spot to the next isn't its strong suit. For mobility a kayak is superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungYakker Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 A kayak is bad ass plain and simple.. I trust my boat so much too handles any water so far. Even jet ski and speedboat wakes. Invest in a kayak, its already blown up! No regrets! I would personally never see myself in an inflatable pontoon. I guess its a personal opinion. You're own comfort and pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduperfly Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks for the responses. Will probably wait until I can test some put first. If i find a deal soon I will go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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