Pond boat for creek?

I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from. The main
problem is you can't turn around or stand up in a canoe. I used to
have a small plastic pond boat called a bass hunter. It was made with
ABS plastic and had 2 swivel seats and a hookup for a trolling motor.
I was wondering if that would work on the creek. If you're sitting you
can spin around and it's easy to stand up. My worry is how it handles
the riffles. There's nothing over class I, the biggest problem is when
the water is shallow you get stuck. I'm also wondering how hard it
will be to maneuver with a paddle. All I really need to do is keep the
boat in the middle. I'd prefer not to have to deal with a trolling
motor.

Are there any other types of boats that would work better?

Chuck.

Maybe a float tube with suspenders so you can walk with it? There are a
couple different types of fins you can use. A lot of guys use regular swim
fins to move the rig. They are very effective, but you are pretty much only
moving backwards. There are also some that go on the sides of your feet
that aloow you to move forward. I have never tried those. You might post a
quesy to Doc(TheTinBoatKing) because he was formerly Doc(TheFloatTubeKing)
in this newsgroup.
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"CR" wrote in message
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I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from. The main
problem is you can't turn around or stand up in a canoe. I used to
have a small plastic pond boat called a bass hunter. It was made with
ABS plastic and had 2 swivel seats and a hookup for a trolling motor.
I was wondering if that would work on the creek. If you're sitting you
can spin around and it's easy to stand up. My worry is how it handles
the riffles. There's nothing over class I, the biggest problem is when
the water is shallow you get stuck. I'm also wondering how hard it
will be to maneuver with a paddle. All I really need to do is keep the
boat in the middle. I'd prefer not to have to deal with a trolling
motor.

Are there any other types of boats that would work better?

Chuck.

I would try a small jonboat. They are surprisingly light weight, and very
maneuverable with a pair
of oars. Due to the large wetted area, they draw far less water than the
catamaran style
boats.
Bill
"CR" wrote in message
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I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from. The main
problem is you can't turn around or stand up in a canoe. I used to
have a small plastic pond boat called a bass hunter. It was made with
ABS plastic and had 2 swivel seats and a hookup for a trolling motor.
I was wondering if that would work on the creek. If you're sitting you
can spin around and it's easy to stand up. My worry is how it handles
the riffles. There's nothing over class I, the biggest problem is when
the water is shallow you get stuck. I'm also wondering how hard it
will be to maneuver with a paddle. All I really need to do is keep the
boat in the middle. I'd prefer not to have to deal with a trolling
motor.

Are there any other types of boats that would work better?

Chuck.

You might want to try a folding boat. They have a wider beam than a canoe.
Also they are easy to store and transport. I think they would be an ideal pond
boat.

Take a look at this boat?

http://www.kickboat.com/


--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"CR" wrote in message
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I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from. The main
problem is you can't turn around or stand up in a canoe. I used to
have a small plastic pond boat called a bass hunter. It was made with
ABS plastic and had 2 swivel seats and a hookup for a trolling motor.
I was wondering if that would work on the creek. If you're sitting you
can spin around and it's easy to stand up. My worry is how it handles
the riffles. There's nothing over class I, the biggest problem is when
the water is shallow you get stuck. I'm also wondering how hard it
will be to maneuver with a paddle. All I really need to do is keep the
boat in the middle. I'd prefer not to have to deal with a trolling
motor.

Are there any other types of boats that would work better?

Chuck.

"bill allemann" wrote in message om...

I would try a small jonboat. They are surprisingly light weight, and very
maneuverable with a pair
of oars. Due to the large wetted area, they draw far less water than the
catamaran style
boats.

That's a good idea. Some drawbacks are that aluminum sticks to rocks
plus its harder to mount a swivel seat.

One thing I may try is using chest waders instead of hip waders. Maybe
if I bring the canoe and just get out and use the chest waders I can
cover more ground.

Be sure and attach a small sheeth knife to the suspenders. Suddenly stepping into a hole over your head can require emergency
surgery to the waders to prevent drowning. As for a float tube they are to bulky to navigate a stream that has trouble floating a
boat. Remember, the whole lower half of your body is hanging out the bottom of the float tube. Doc
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"CR" wrote in message om...
"bill allemann" wrote in message om...

One thing I may try is using chest waders instead of hip waders.

"Bill Kiene" wrote in message . com...
Take a look at this boat?

http://www.kickboat.com/

Where're his legs?

It might work a little better, since you can turn the boat around
easier than a canoe. I'm still wondering if its better to be able to
turn yourself around instead of the entire boat. I'm also going to try
chest waders instead of hip waders. That may solve my problem. Maybe
to where I don't even need a boat most of the time.

(CR) wrote in message

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I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from.

I tried a pair of breathable chest waders instead of hip waders and
they made a huge difference. I was able to get just about anywhere I
needed to. I didn't realize it but chest waders almost double the
depth you can go. Major difference.

And I actually caught fish! Amazing!

"CR" wrote in message
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(CR) wrote in message

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I've been experimenting with different ways to fish a small rocky
creek where I live. I've tried wading and drifting in a canoe. The
problem with wading is I can't get to most of the good spots. The
problem with the canoe is that it's hard to cast from.

I tried a pair of breathable chest waders instead of hip waders and
they made a huge difference. I was able to get just about anywhere I
needed to. I didn't realize it but chest waders almost double the
depth you can go. Major difference.

And I actually caught fish! Amazing!

Always wear a tight belt around the waist of chest waders!!!!! The life you
save may be your own. Keeps the waders from filling up fast. if you step
into deeper water or fall down. You can actually swim back to shallow water
instead of crawling along the bottom. The voice of experience speaks.