05-03-2017, 12:12 AM
It's such a personal preference. For the last 4 or 5 years I have not used my float tube. My pontoon (Scadden Renegade) weighs only 28 pounds. I like to be able to cover more water rowing. It's very comfortable and is a good fishing platform. I couple of times I got hamstring cramps when fishing in the float tube. Not fun, especially when I had to kick a long way against the wind. I think I'll use my float tube a little this year, though...for short mountain hikes of 15 or 20 minutes.
I don't use a motor with my pontoon. I don't want the extra weight and hassle. And, I have a couple of small aluminum boats (9' and 12') that I use if I want motorized power.
I'm 70 years old, so we are in the same generation. Best of luck fishing! I'll be taking off next week for 7 days to the Eastern Sierras. I'll hike into lakes 3 or 4 of those days, and keep moving and fishing the shorelines. I'll use the Renegade on other drive-to lakes.
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I don't use a motor with my pontoon. I don't want the extra weight and hassle. And, I have a couple of small aluminum boats (9' and 12') that I use if I want motorized power.
I'm 70 years old, so we are in the same generation. Best of luck fishing! I'll be taking off next week for 7 days to the Eastern Sierras. I'll hike into lakes 3 or 4 of those days, and keep moving and fishing the shorelines. I'll use the Renegade on other drive-to lakes.
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