For many of us, traditional boats are economically out of reach, which makes us look at other alternatives. There of course are used boats available, but finding a quality and affordable used boat can be like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. This leads us to look for other alternatives to the cost of high priced boats.
About ten years ago, this search led me to discover inflatable boats. I've used many types of inflatable boats, and in this article I'm going to provide you with some of the good points about the styles that I've used for fishing. Use this information to your advantage if you're ever in the market for one of these watercraft.
About ten years ago, this search led me to discover inflatable boats. I've used many types of inflatable boats, and in this article I'm going to provide you with some of the good points about the styles that I've used for fishing. Use this information to your advantage if you're ever in the market for one of these watercraft.
- Float Tubes - While this style of inflatable boat is the smallest, it is probably the best known style for fishing. These are the boats that you sit in and fish from. In other words you are floating in the water, thus the name float tube. Float tubes are very popular among fly fishermen. If you're a spin fisherman float tubes can be fished from, but I personally find them clumsy and difficult use for spin fishing. Although they may seem like they would be uncomfortable, nothing could be further from the truth. Float tubes are extremely comfortable to sit in, and can be used for hours.
- Kayaks & Canoes - Inflatable kayaks and canoes are a great alternative to high priced boats. One of the keys to purchasing these inflatable boats is to buy a quality product. How do you know that you're dealing with a quality product? Make sure that the manufacturer stands behind their products with a money back guarantee. The other thing that the manufacturer should offer is a trial period, so you can find out for yourself how you like the boat. Inflatable canoes and kayaks are very versatile, and quite affordable, as well as being easy to fish from.
- Pontoons - What. You've never heard of an inflatable pontoon boat? These might be the best bet for almost any fisherman. Pontoons are my personal favorite and, and the style that I personally fish from 85% of the time. These inflatable boats allow you to sit much higher in the water, which I like, and in some cases actually have a platform to stand on. In other words you are completely above the water! The FoldCat pontoon boat is my personal favorite, and is great to fish from. The smaller 1-man pontoons are also great to fish from and open up otherwise inaccessible fishing areas.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country... Montana!
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