12-03-2014, 01:36 AM
I know this isn't exactly the right time of year to be worried about getting a boat... haha. But since a "real" boat is pretty far out of my budget, even looking on Craigslist and stuff, I've been considering getting an inflatable raft-type boat to take out on lakes and haul around in the car for camping/fishing trips when spring and summer roll around again.
The one I'm liking best so far for its price and reviews is the Intex Excursion 4:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S6GY74/ref=...IUEH6L16FU
I think I can sell enough plasma between now and April to pony up $140
The idea is not to have any kind of motor, I'm not trying to cross lakes with it or troll or anything. I just want something to sit down on with my fiancee (by the time we might actually get out on a lake with one of these, she'll be my wife!) and get out a little away from the shore so we can hit the fish hiding deeper and try dropshotting, etc. I think I'll use it pretty much just on lakes like Utah, Deer Creek, Strawberry, Payson, etc.
I realize we'll need to be especially careful with hooks, lures, knives, etc. Kind of a no brainer for an inflatable boat.
Anyone have experience with fishing from a boat like this? Or better yet, with this particular model? The reviews look encouraging. Just wanting to get opinions.
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The one I'm liking best so far for its price and reviews is the Intex Excursion 4:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S6GY74/ref=...IUEH6L16FU
I think I can sell enough plasma between now and April to pony up $140
The idea is not to have any kind of motor, I'm not trying to cross lakes with it or troll or anything. I just want something to sit down on with my fiancee (by the time we might actually get out on a lake with one of these, she'll be my wife!) and get out a little away from the shore so we can hit the fish hiding deeper and try dropshotting, etc. I think I'll use it pretty much just on lakes like Utah, Deer Creek, Strawberry, Payson, etc.
I realize we'll need to be especially careful with hooks, lures, knives, etc. Kind of a no brainer for an inflatable boat.
Anyone have experience with fishing from a boat like this? Or better yet, with this particular model? The reviews look encouraging. Just wanting to get opinions.
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