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Boats
For Trout Bumming trips the simpler, mufti use, more
compact, the better! Hauling around a motorboat can
be costly, lead to mechanical issues and more. I’ve
owned a few boats over the years and had a several
patrol boats assigned to me, and can attest to the
old saying..... A boat is a hole in the water that
you throw money into. Instead consider small man
propelled craft. I recommend the following.
Float Tubes
These are incredible devices. They are light weight,
pack down small for travel, can be taken on
airlines, and more. Consider Outcast and Dave
Scadden Outdoors. Buy one designed to keep your butt
out of the water.
Inflatable Pontoon Boats
Pointed pontoons with a frame and seat on top.
Warmer, more maneuverable, faster, but have a frame
to haul around. Can be used on moving rivers.
Lightweight backpacking gear can be taken on board
for over night camping trips.
Pack Rafts
I love pack rafts. They have many uses, like hiking
and fishing a couple of days up a river system, blow
up your pack raft and float back down. They are also
perfect for hiking into high elevation lakes. They
work good for motorcycle Trout Bumming also. These
are inflatable very durable, expensive sort of
kayaks. Perfect for backpacking trips as they are
very light weight usually around four pounds. Can be
used for airline travel, because they are compact,
fitting easily in suitcases. Paddles also break down
into four compact pieces. Surprisingly they have not
caught on as I expected with fly fisherman.
For more information see links below.
Kayak
Hard shelled, light weight, very maneuverable and
many manufacturers sell them set up for fishing.
Fast and can cover long distances quickly. Small
ones can be transported easily. Lightweight
backpacking gear can be taken on board for over
night camping trips.
Canoes
More difficult to transport. Can be great for mufti
over night trips involving two people. Good for
rivers and lakes. Heavier camping gear can be hauled
in them.
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