I'm really stoked about the pontoon. It was a gift, so that's always a plus. It's much more comfortable, but a little heavier. It requires a little more loading and unloading than the kayak, but I think the trade off for comfort and space is going to be worth the effort. The older I get, the more stiff and sore I get from that old sit inside kayak. I'll probably keep it around for posterity, but I'm really liking the pontoon. I need to get the trolling motor going next.
If trout (or smallmouth) are aggressive, you can't go wrong with an in-line spinner like a rooster tail. But I do prefer the jointed rapala over the regular. I can't tell the difference much between the jointed or regular flicker shads. But the jointed tend to get their hooks fouled up more often.
Met this guy fishing today and I’ve been watching his videos for about a year since I’ve moved to St. George and he’s honestly a nice guy
It was nice to meet you today. Hope to see you out and about again!
How do you like the pontoon? How does it compare to the kayak? Still looking at these two options and also thinking about a canoe.
I'm really stoked about the pontoon. It was a gift, so that's always a plus. It's much more comfortable, but a little heavier. It requires a little more loading and unloading than the kayak, but I think the trade off for comfort and space is going to be worth the effort. The older I get, the more stiff and sore I get from that old sit inside kayak. I'll probably keep it around for posterity, but I'm really liking the pontoon. I need to get the trolling motor going next.
Do you prefer a jointed rapala over just a spinner or a rooster tail?
If trout (or smallmouth) are aggressive, you can't go wrong with an in-line spinner like a rooster tail. But I do prefer the jointed rapala over the regular. I can't tell the difference much between the jointed or regular flicker shads. But the jointed tend to get their hooks fouled up more often.