Who uses a stillwater prams?

[loufly]

Would anyone recommend using a flat-bottom pram for stillwater fishing? I have seen a lot of anglers from up north in Canada using them. I have looked SpringCreek Prams and have tossed around the idea of buying one, but it is always good to ask around.

[CharlieJ]

I don't see why not. I fished often from our pram dinghy when I lived aboard the sailboat. I knew, and still know, many who do that.

In fact, here's a pic of my wife fishing in Espritu Santos Bay from our 6'6" dink. Not with a fly rod unfortunately- she doesn't use them. That particular pram is a B and B yacht designs Minipaw. There are literally tons of designs out there that can be quickly built, fairly inexpensively.

[Eight Thumbs]

I've always found rowing to be more desirable than paddling particularly if you have to deal with wind or current. I don't see where you would go wrong with a little boat of this type if you use common sense and watch the weather. 8T

[Wednesday Caster]

Loufly,
Here are some posts from another favorite site I visit for CA fish'n where members use prams on the American River to fish. You should have no problems on a lake with proper safety precautions (PFD).

http://kiene.com/messageboard/viewtopic ... light=pram

http://kiene.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=3618

http://kiene.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=4096