Pontoon

[1908_Cubbies]

Anyone done much fishing from a pontoon? The family has been on me for one for some time. I don't think that I would want 2 boats to maintain. How much would I hate one as my fishing boat?

 

[nitro_z17]

what kind of fishing you do

 

[1908_Cubbies]

Nothing serious. Primarily over night catfishing and occasional pan fishing. I'm using a 16ft flat bottom now.

 

[KyRick]

Pontoon would be perfect for that type of fishing, better than what you have now and better than my bass boat.

 

[nitro_z17]

Pontoon would be perfect for that type of fishing, better than what you have now and better than my bass boat.

yep. tons of room for family

 

[Sako]

The only thing I would suggest is a good anchor... they do tend to get blown around more due to size but they are great platforms to do that type of fishing from...

 

[Smo]

Make sure the trailer has good guide ons.

Wind can be an issue while fishing from one but for over night you can't beat it.

 

[Aquaholic]

May want to look into a Deck Boat also ... Not as big and bulky ...same deck area as a pontoon and the speed and handling of a runabout ...

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[Planking]

I use mine at times for fishing and there are many pros. The cons with mine is it doesn't tow or trailer anything like my usual boat so that can discourage going a little. I would get one that's a little better in these areas if i had to do it again. Wind gets it like everyone says and so i use a big fluke style anchor. It still is a problem at times even with the big anchor so don't skimp here. I find myself wanting to sleep instead of fish because its so comfortable. For what you are going to use it for it should be a great fishing boat.

 

[Forvols]

I added live well, depth finder and trolling motor ours is setup with 2 swivel chairs at the bow also. Wind will get you though.

 

[sharpshooter]

Sounds like a pontoon is right up your alley. Love mine, just don't get to use it enough. I added a Helix 5, Minn Kota 55# hand control and Spyder Lok rod holders that I haven't got to use yet. Like others have said the wind will get ya some, but overall it is great.

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[1908_Cubbies]

Thanks guys! Anyone know of any great deals on one?