Lionel F. Stevenson wrote:
It seems to me that a paddle boat, (such as one sees at amusement or water
parks), would be good for fishing in quiet lakes or ponds.
has anyone heard of this?

-- Lionel

They were sellling something like these at the local Cosco this summer.
I think they would work Ok. They were cheaper than a lot of the
infatable pontoon boats.
http://www.bwmarineproducts.com/contour_pedal_boats.htm

I saw someone fishing from one over at Hosmer lake and it seemed to
work.
I may get one next year, my wife can paddle, read and catch rays while
I fish.