Dave Scadden Pontoon Craft

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?

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?

Get the standing platform. You will be amazed at the increase in fish
you spot, ease of casting/landing, yadida, yadida.... Also, if
available, an anchor system. Drop the anchor, hop off, and fish.
Just do it.
Frank Reid

"Frank Reid" wrote in message
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Drop the anchor, hop off, and fish.
Just do it.

Nothing about checking the water depth before he hops off, eh? Just because
you have a death wish doesn't mean the rest of us should.

Anchors are a waste. Just pull it up on shore. If you anchor in moving
water you're asking for trouble in a pontoon. The platform doesn't allow
speed control and forces you to follow the speed of current--inhibiting the
ability to cover many different drifts with your fly before passing over
some prime water. Platforms are only good if someone is rowing for you.

"Frank Reid" wrote in message
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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?

Get the standing platform. You will be amazed at the increase in fish
you spot, ease of casting/landing, yadida, yadida.... Also, if
available, an anchor system. Drop the anchor, hop off, and fish.
Just do it.
Frank Reid

Anchors are a waste. Just pull it up on shore. If you anchor in moving
water you're asking for trouble in a pontoon.

I specialize in trouble and haven't had any yet. I use it to anchor in
shallow eddies and cast to shore. Quite often, the reason I'm in the
pontoon boat is I can't reach the water from the shore and vice versa. What
"trouble" should one expect?

The platform doesn't allow
speed control and forces you to follow the speed of current--inhibiting
the
ability to cover many different drifts with your fly before passing over
some prime water.

Actually, in slower water, it allows great control via the fins. In bigger
water, I've use a trolling motor. Have you ever used a pontoon boat?

Platforms are only good if someone is rowing for you.

No, not true. I would not use a platform in faster water, but some rivers
(i.e. the Great Ouse in the UK) and still water fishing make the platform
very useful.

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Frank Reid
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Platforms are only good if someone is rowing for you.

No, not true. I would not use a platform in faster water, but some rivers
(i.e. the Great Ouse in the UK) and still water fishing make the platform
very useful.

He also mentioned sal****er use. For that you really want the platform.
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Frank Reid
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I have no experience with sal****er. I do know the bucks bas rep told us to
warn customers not to try and anchor in moving current. On the bucks model
it is possible to capsize it (anchor's in the back). Also if the anchor
gets snagged in moving water you will be asked for trouble as well. The
anchor to hold it on shore makes sense when fishing from land (sandbar,
banks, etc.)

Though none of this has happened to my friends or me personally, I still
followed the reps advice. But then again, I'd be willing to use a
stillwater pontoon on moving water...hmmmm
"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
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Platforms are only good if someone is rowing for you.

No, not true. I would not use a platform in faster water, but some
rivers
(i.e. the Great Ouse in the UK) and still water fishing make the
platform
very useful.

He also mentioned sal****er use. For that you really want the platform.
--
Frank Reid
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Bill wrote:

I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat ...

My advice is to forget cumbersome, clumsy contraptions and get
yourself a good canoe.

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Ken Fortenberry

Ken Fortenberry wrote:
Bill wrote:

I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat ...


My advice is to forget cumbersome, clumsy contraptions and get
yourself a good canoe.


Can you control a canoe with fins while you're using your hands to fish?

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Ken Fortenberry wrote:

Bill wrote:

I am in the final process of deciding on my first pontoon boat ...


My advice is to forget cumbersome, clumsy contraptions and get
yourself a good canoe.



Guy has a small car. Don't think a canoe is a good option for him. I
really enjoy canoing, but they're a pain in the ass to haul around.

Willi