RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
IFISH,
Jan 06th 2004, #1
How about a Bronco?!?,
Samurai TI,
Jan 06th 2004, #2
RE: How about a Bronco?!?,
IFISH,
Jan 07th 2004, #3
RE: How about a Bronco?!?,
swampy,
Jan 07th 2004, #4
RE: How about a Bronco?!?,
Samurai TI,
Jan 07th 2004, #5
RE: How about a Bronco?!?,
Lake,
Jan 07th 2004, #6
RE: How about a Bronco?!?,
BuzzFish,
Jan 08th 2004, #13
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
Castro,
Jan 07th 2004, #7
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
SBrady,
Jan 07th 2004, #8
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
aparsons,
Jan 07th 2004, #9
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
SBrady,
Jan 08th 2004, #11
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
aparsons,
Jan 08th 2004, #12
RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ...,
Kodiakjo,
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Castro | Wed Jan-07-04 10:47 AM |
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#17809, "RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ..."
In response to Reply # 0
Wed Jan-07-04 11:06 AM by Castro
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Seen them come Seen them go
It all boils down to BUY the BEST you can afford.
In less you’re Rich ;-)
Speaking for myself When I began floating around it was in a round Browning tube. Love every bit of it. I just wanted a float to handle my capacity. Then it became comfort and room to upgrade onto.
It took me six months to save up and buy in which I believe is the best ~ Outdoor Engineering River and Lake Special. (Cadillac of kick boats)
Some things to consider when buying Of course price $$$ Durability, Metal vs. Aluminum Lightness vs. heavier How much use are you planning to use your float? Weight capacity Some guys are into how fast they can oar. - Longer oars How easy is it to upgrade accessories ~ Live-well, Rod holders, Trolling motor, Ash tray, bimini top ECT... :) Does the float break down easy? If and when something goes wrong - Does the manufacture have good customer service?
If you make it out to one of the Opens You have a chance of winning a nice kick boat.
Almost forgot Versa Vessels are rated @ Class 3 for your river adventures Hope your happy in what ever you decide on.
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aparsons | Thu Jan-08-04 01:58 PM |
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#17843, "RE: Whats better a Waterskeeter Castaway or a Fish Cat ..."
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I'm fishing in the Creek Company Jet Pack. I'd guess the pontoons are 7' long. It has an aluminum frame that's much lighter than the Waterskeeter, & it also has a narrower body, so it can slide right into the shell of my truck. Its storage pockets are a little small, & the stadium seat isn't as comfortable as the hard plastic seat on the Waterskeeter. Otherwise, though, it's a great kickboat.
I'm not sure what the advantage of longer pontoons are, other than increased stability. Since we're often bass fishing around trees, docks & tules, it seems to me that there's an advantage for maneuverability with the shorter pontoons. If you're going to be doing much river fishing, though, the longer pontoons might make a lot of sense.
I do have to say, after all those years in a U-boat & hybrid, it's great to be in a kickboat.
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