Fishing Q&A

Does anyone know of a UK retailer for inflatable pontoon fishing boats? I've seen a lot of these dual-hulled inflatable pontoon boats used in America for fly fishing and i'm interested in getting one for my father's birthday. They're also know as catarafts i think or as a variation of float tubes. They have two inflatable bladders with a seat suspended between and a bar to rest your feet on and they make great inflatable fishing boats. I can see plenty for sale in the US but none in the UK. Are there any businesses out there shipping these to the UK?

How many people in the US use inflatable boats for fishing? Looking for the size of the market for an alternative to inflatable boats.

Is an INFLATABLE FISHING BOAT a good idea for just fishing in rivers and lakes? My brother and I are thinking about buying an inflatable fishing boat for rivers and lakes. Is it a good investment? We like the idea of the inflatable because it's simple and doesnt take up space. Also, do you know anywhere where I can get a good reliable and relatively cheap inflatable fishing boat? I want to spend no more than a grand. Thanks guys!

Is Coleman Navigator 4-Person Inflatable Boat a good fishing boat ? Is Coleman Navigator 4-Person Inflatable Boat a good fishing boat ? Can 3 persons stand on this boat for fishing ? Thank you !

anyone know about inflatable boats and outbaords? Ok so Im looking to get a inflatable boat for fishing in the spring. The boat will be needed to hold 2 adults. So im looking at 4 person boats for ample room. I need to know where is a affordable place to get a 4 person inflatable and motor brace. also has anyone used a trolling motor and are they powerful enough?

can you go fishing in an inflatable boat fishing without popping it with a hook? are there any protetive products available to reduce the risk of piercing a hook through an inlatable boat. my boat is 3 and a half metres long and is about .2 or .3 mm think pvc.

Inflatable 9' boat with Trolling Motor 3HP in Massachusetts, Must I Register? I live in massachusetts and I have purchased a 9' inflatable fishing boat with 3hp trolling motor. Do I have to register this boat?

I too have a 12 ft' inflatable catamaran fishing boat. Do you need a boat licenses in PA to launch? It folds. This pontoon catamaran is a 12' inflatable and will fold up into a bag and store in your car. In Pennsylvania do you think you would need a 10 tag or a boat licenses? It does not have a motor attached to it, although if I wanted to I could put one on. Right now I am just oaring it. I just bought it so I don't know all of the regulations in PA yet. I am sure someone will know.

Inflatable raft/kayak/canoe for fishing. What is the best choice? I am looking for an inflatable kayak/canoe/raft to use for fishing local rivers and lakes. I don't have enough space for a hardshell, so I've been looking for inflatable dinghy type boats, but one that is elongated so I can paddle alone or with someone. Also, I want hard seats to sit on. I found a Saturn prototype on ebay, but have been unable to find a similar model. Price limit = $350. Help.

What is your ideal fishing boat? What makes it so special? Is it a $300,000 blue water boat, an inflatable boat, or something in between. Mine is a 14' jon boat with 15hp Johnson outboard and a Minn Kota bow mount trolling motor. I have caught so many bass from this rig in area lakes and ponds. It's as close to perfect as I could wish for.

can the Sevylor 12 foot Fish Hunter Inflatable Boat be used on the ocean. is it made for that? or is it for lakes and rivers only. i would like to buy one but i want to use it at the beach will it be any good?

Any opinion on Coleman Inflatable boats for still water? In particular, I'm looking at Coleman Colossus 3-person boat (we're two adults + 1 child who is currently 4). Even the retail seems too low ($60). Anyone own this? Any opinions? I'm looking to take this out on lakes in Western Maryland for cruising and maybe fishing (although we've never fished before, and not sure if we'll do it). Are there regulations for (against) inflatable boats in state parks (and such)?

fishing boat question? My friend and i are considering buying a boat to go fishing in waters near our houses in new york. (mostly calm water) We are not sure what kind of boat to get. Keep in mind we are only teenagers with limited money looking to spend no more than $350. i know sports authority has a canoe for this price but am not sure if this would be ideal for fishing. There are also numerous "inflatable boats". Now i dont know if i should trust this because of the fear that it may pop. Any good cheap boats that you guys are aware of? What kind of boat should we pursue?

Whats the risk of fishing offshore with an 11 foot achilles inflatable boat with 15 hp engine? What do you think of this idea, I would like to buy one for fishing offshore maybe 1-5 miles off the gulf coast. Please experienced offshore fisherman only. well i grew up in the gulf and know the waters well, offshore fisherman are different then regular boaters, offshore is a whole different world, i watched a video of 2 guys fishing an in 8 foot inflatable a few miles out landing a ton of kingfish, plus you dont have to worry about sinking with in inflatable boat...thx for the advice but you didnt help. (the second answer)

Are inflatable boats safe ? Do they puncture very easily ? I wanted to get those that can be stored in a bag and fits in the trunk of a sedan. My dad is not convinced that it is safe think fishing hooks can make it sink. Can anyone recommend me the inflatable that meets my requirements ?

2.5 HP electric motor for inflatable boat? How many MPH can a 2.5 HP electric motor get up to when attached to a Sevylor Fish Hunter inflatable boat/similar boat?

Am I allowed to bring a inflatable boat and a 4 hp motor on a plane when I travel to Brazil? I haven't baught the boat or the motor yet but I am very interested to bring one with me to fish near the amazon river? What would be the best boat to buy and how would i go about bringing one on a plane? thank you.

what is a good boat for scuba diving? I'm thinking about starting a charter for scuba and snorkeling, but i'm looking for a boat that is easy to get on and off of from the water. I don't want an inflatable and most fishing boats seem to have tiny ladders. HELP!

Could I take an inflatable boat on a large lake, about 14,000 acres, and fish successfully? here is the boat im thinkg about witha trolling motor as well http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_37053?cm_mmc=nextag-_-200-6-3-_--1-_-38-511-126-00&hvarAID=nextag&mr:referralID=efd2ed7a-9185-4083-ad03-6ca70aeab0e2

I need technical help with my inflatable boat? I have recently acquired a second hand Aquapro SLR inflatable (2 meters from transom to outside the bow) and want to use it in the estuaries to fish and get mud crabs. It has no engine and I would appreciate it if you could advise me on what type of electric motor I should use and size. Also, due to the size, I believe there is now a flat gel type battery similar to a petrol "bag". As I am a pensioner I would prefer second hand if you do have something, or if that's not the way to go, then what petrol engine would be best? I am also looking for used/new Aquapro parts: 3 x hand grips 1 x complete housing for the oar 1 x " oar strap 2 x oars Thanks to anyone who can help.

How come we never see these stories in the liberal media? You really think the media is not liberal biased? ABOARD USS RAVEN, At Sea - U.S. Navy mine hunter USS Raven (MHC 61) provided emergency medical assistance to an Iranian-flagged fishing dhow that requested assistance for an injured crew member. While conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 13, the dhow altered its course and headed toward Raven’s vicinity. Raven crew members noticed the dhow’s crew was topside frantically trying to signal the ship. A Raven crew member reported that a fisherman was waving a T-shirt and another was cradling an unconscious man in his arms. “To see the dhow alter its course in order to try and intercept our ship made me a little apprehensive,” said Lt. Cmdr. Todd Braynard, Raven’s commanding officer. “But once I got to the bridge and saw them waving and carrying the injured crewman up from below decks, I realized they really needed our assistance.” Raven dispatched a boarding team that included Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Amanda Powell, the ships’ independent duty corpsman (IDC). They arrived at the dhow via Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and were led aboard by the boarding officer, Ensign Andrew Serfass. Although she was unsure what to expect aboard the vessel, Powell said she felt an urgency to help. “I was fairly apprehensive about boarding the Iranian vessel,” she said. “But the need to help far outweighed the apprehension I felt.” Once aboard, Powell diagnosed the unconscious fisherman with a severe case of dehydration and reported that his kidneys were possibly to the point of failure. The corpsman quickly administered an IV of saline. Shortly there after, the fisherman regained consciousness and eventually sat up and drank water on his own. “Bottom line, my independent duty corpsman saved the crewman’s life,” said Braynard. “A few more hours and his kidneys would have shut down.” While aboard, the IDC also noticed that several of the crew members were suffering from various maladies including abrasions on their arms and legs and another complained of a headache. The corpsman applied iodine to the wounds and wrapped them with bandages. She also provided aspirin to help with the headache. “Once the crew saw that I was there to help, they were very receptive to my aid,” said Powell. The IDC also noticed that the dhow’s other eight crew members were in various stages of dehydration. Additionally, the boarding officer reported that the dhow was critically low in potable water, and the ship’s master stated that the vessel was still several days away from port. To assist, Raven transferred 200 gallons of potable water to the dhow’s tanks and provided 10 cases of bottled water. The crew members were very cooperative and extremely appreciative of the assistance. The dhow’s master even offered the boarding officer two large mackerel as a gift for the much-needed help. “You never grow tired of doing this part of the job; helping people who really need it,” said Braynard. “Helping people who need it, regardless of nationality or political differences, it makes our crew feel good about the job they did today.” Powell agrees with that sentiment. “It makes me feel very good to help someone and even possibly save their life,” she said. “This is what I’m trained for and it feels good to be able to use that training to help others.” Raven, an Osprey-class coastal mine hunter, is forward deployed to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain and conducts MSO as part of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 55. MSO help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment, as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. These operations deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons or other material. OK this story wasn't even on conservative FOX News. I got it through a well respected milblogger who got it direct from NAVCENT. To my knowledge this hasn't yet been run by Any media. FURTHER UPDATE FOR THOSE SAYING "NOT NEWSWORTHY": Under ordinary circumstances Yes I see what you are saying. Prior to Desert Storm and between Desert Storm and The 2003 invasion. yes. this is just routine, Sailors doing their jobs and all that. But with all the ANTI MILITARY and ANTI ADMINISTRATION reports going on, with all the media refering to our Marines and murderer and America as the real terrorists. and we are there as occcucpiers. etc.. it is THESE stories that are the counterpoint. the truth to their lies. yet they aren't "newsworthy"?!?! of course they arent newsworthy, how dare they actually show our men and women actually doing something GOOD instead of trying ALL of them in the court of public opinion on things like Haditha and Abu Grhaib.

Who here fishes out of a boat? Don't care if it is a inflatable raft, to a cabin cruiser. Just wondering who fishes out of a boat. Mine is a '04 Triton powered by a 200 Optimax Have had my rig in as little as 1.5 ft of water. I am also looking to buy a john boat for a couple of the local rivers around here. Stop I hear you and agree 100 % This is my 6th and final boat, and was a retirement present from my wife.

What should I do about my husband's crazy family? Does anyone on here know what it's like to have a disfunctional family? We just came back from vacation on a ranch. ATV ridin' , horseback ridin', fishing...it was fun, besides my husband's sister and his mom arguing like literally every 3 seconds. They are also very controlling. My mother-in-law did not ask if she could use my baby's inflatable pool for her 8 yr old, he was too big for it anyways and when i questioned her about it she started cussing and yelling to her son to get out of the d@m% pool. They are so crazy, when my husband and I were coming back to the dock from fishing in the pond, i was trying to tie the rope on the dock to hold the boat in place, and my sister-in-law was like LET IT GO, GIVE IT TO ME! And just took the rope from me. I talked to my husand about it and he was like "If she wasn'ts to tie the rope just let her, it is no big deal anyways, just ignore her." I have tried to ignore their ways for two years n I'm getting sick and tired of them acting that way. My mom says I should stay away from them bc it is not good for my 9mth old baby to be around them. They are always yelling and cussing and having attitudes and trying to order people around. My husband seems to just think I can look over this all of the time but I do not want my baby growing up around a disfuntional family. What should I do? Does anyone else have the same problem? How do you handle it?

Can anyone give me some advice please? Does anyone on here know what it's like to have a disfunctional family? We just came back from vacation on a ranch. ATV ridin' , horseback ridin', fishing...it was fun, besides my husband's sister and his mom arguing like literally every 3 seconds. They are also very controlling. My mother-in-law did not ask if she could use my baby's inflatable pool for her 8 yr old, he was too big for it anyways and when i questioned her about it she started cussing and yelling to her son to get out of the d@m% pool. They are so crazy, when my husband and I were coming back to the dock from fishing in the pond, i was trying to tie the rope on the dock to hold the boat in place, and my sister-in-law was like LET IT GO, GIVE IT TO ME! And just took the rope from me. I talked to my husand about it and he was like "If she wasn'ts to tie the rope just let her, it is no big deal anyways, just ignore her." I have tried to ignore their ways for two years n I'm getting sick and tired of them acting that way. My mom says I should stay away from them bc it is not good for my 9mth old baby to be around them. They are always yelling and cussing and having attitudes and trying to order people around. My husband seems to just think I can look over this all of the time but I do not want my baby growing up around a disfuntional family. What should I do? Does anyone else have the same problem? How do you handle it? Asked this earlier but did not get very many answers.