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February 19th, 2004, 01:26 PM
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Dave Scadden Pontoon Craft
"Bill" wrote in message om... I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat and it looks like the first pontoon I looked at - Dave Scadden - Madison River (9 foot)- I like the best. Does anyone have any experience with these pontoons? I was eyeing those up at the recent FF show & thought they were soundly constructed in my limited experience. How about Sal****er use? For Stripers? - feeder rivers to ocean or bays? Methinks a 10# striper could tow you a good ways in a direct you don't want to go. g Joe F. 
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February 21st, 2004, 03:22 AM
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Dave Scadden Pontoon Craft
"Bill" wrote in message om... I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat and it looks like the first pontoon I looked at - Dave Scadden - Madison River (9 foot)- I like the best. Does anyone have any experience with these pontoons? This does not have internal bladders, frame brakes down to 3 pieces, weighs only 46lbs without platform. Portability is very important as I have a small car - must fit in trunk with back seats down. Will be using mostly on Upper Delaware ( class I & II). Have not decided if I should get Standing Platform w/leaning bar - any thoughts? (seems it could be more of a nusiance if mostly pulling over and stopping to fish) How about Sal****er use? For Stripers? - feeder rivers to ocean or bays?
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February 21st, 2004, 03:26 AM
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Dave Scadden Pontoon Craft
If I can throw one more opinion into the fray,,,,,,I have fished the
Delaware, I also fish sal****er ponds, breachways and the West Branch Penobscot (class 3 whitewater). I've seen a number of pontoon boats get into trouble in all of these places. Also in any moving water, you're limited to fish, for the most part, down stream. If you ask me a rowing canoe is the answer for you. Portable, stable, maneuverable. With the right one in many situations you may stand and fish. I also have rigged anchor systems at both ends, so I may anchor facing up or down stream and to stabilize my anchorage in cross currents. I use an Old Town Osprey 15.5' and couldn't be happier. "Bob Lamson" wrote in message ink.net... "Bill" wrote in message om... I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat and it looks like the first pontoon I looked at - Dave Scadden - Madison River (9 foot)- I like the best. Does anyone have any experience with these pontoons? This does not have internal bladders, frame brakes down to 3 pieces, weighs only 46lbs without platform. Portability is very important as I have a small car - must fit in trunk with back seats down. Will be using mostly on Upper Delaware ( class I & II). Have not decided if I should get Standing Platform w/leaning bar - any thoughts? (seems it could be more of a nusiance if mostly pulling over and stopping to fish) How about Sal****er use? For Stripers? - feeder rivers to ocean or bays?
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