Tube vs Pontoon

[cajun_1]

I haven't fly fished in 20 years, but would like to get started again. The "old" legs ain't what they used to be, so I'm looking at these inflatable pontoon boats vs a float tube. Anyone use a pontoon? Pro's / con's ? Basically lake fishing.
Thanks,
Tim
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[pontoonman]

[quote cajun_1]I haven't fly fished in 20 years, but would like to get started again. The "old" legs ain't what they used to be, so I'm looking at these inflatable pontoon boats vs a float tube. Anyone use a pontoon? Pro's / con's ? Basically lake fishing.
Thanks,
Tim[/quote]

I have both because you can do some things with one that you can't do with the other.

Pontoon better: range, speed, comfort, rider dryness, carrying capacity, extended all day use, wave and wind stability, operation in both deep & shallow water- esp. river rapids, motor use, for rigging attachments like depth finders, rod storage & holders.

Tube better: portability due to light wt/vol, very short and easy set up/take down time, easy transport to destination and launch anywhere, pack in to remote otherwise unreachable areas, tolerable in moving water with experience, easiest for portaging around impassable, shallow sections of rivers, frameless simplicity.

You might want to go slow on the fin power starting out as it takes a while to build up strength in the ligaments and muscles. Some individuals, up in years like me, get knee problems like knee hyperextension and soreness that never goes away and requires medical attention. So I now use a troll motor when I have to move over 100 yards or so.

This is not a complete list, maybe others can add things I've forgotton.

Pon
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[cajun_1]

Thank you ... I can see the difference between the tube & toon. I will check the past posts and make a decision. [fishin]
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[flygoddess]

I too have had both. Pontoon all the way now.

My suggestion.....North Fork Outdoors "ESCAPE"
Why? It is bladderless and super strong material that is effected by temp and altitude VERY LITTLE if at all. I just took mine inflated in this 74° city up like 11,000 feet to the Uintas and 50°...no problem.
It is 6' long 52" wide so can handle bigger and ruffer waters. Three air chambers.
Very comfortable seat. Large storage bags.

ROWABLE.
Weighs 24 lbs Weight capacity of 500 big ones.

Warranty.....LIFE TIME!

Totally frameless so it fits in small vehicles just fine, I know case I drive a Grand Vitara.

More money because it will out last any other out there and is USA made.
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[mojorizing]

[#4040ff][cool]More questions for you- how big are the lakes you want to fish, are they windy the majority of the time or just once in a while, do you own a Smart Car or a pick up, do you have spare money to spend, are you driving right to the water or are you hiking in (from your post, I'm thinking no on the hiking), do you love PVC, are you planning to fish a lot or just a little?
Both have their pros and cons. Ultimately it's up to you to decide. I've had both over the years, and unlike some, my choice is the kick boat. I still have a tube, but for what I do, the kick boat is more beneficial. I'm just as sneaky and agile with a 'toon as I am with a tube. I also like the extra room the 'toon has.
And I don't need to go to shore to pee either.[/#4040ff]
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[cajun_1]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Most likely a "toon", just don't know which one ... has to do with $$$$$$$
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