Clint,

I consider a pontoon the ultimate personal fishing craft. It can be fin powered for complete control and maneuverability leaving you hands free to fish. It can be rowed to cover distances with ease and speed. It is very comfortable and very stable. It can store a lot of gear. It can be fitted with a small motor. You can fish all day without spending most of it paddling or anchoring to fight wind or drift. A pontoon has the benefits of a float tube combined with a rowing craft and rowing is more comfortable for my back than paddling.

I have fished from all types of craft and the only one I don't like at all, is the kayak. I have tried many types and sizes and I would rather not fish than fish from a kayak. They are OK for touring and sightseeing but I would rather use a pontoon for that too.

Do yourself a favor and try a pontoon.

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Joe