02-11-2013, 07:03 PM
Rocky:
Your pro works for you for what you do, and you are very happy with it, good for you! I am not saying you would be better off with a toon/tube, just that I lose versatility in one.
A toon/tube doesn't work as well in big water unless it is
adapted as an afterthought, with say a 2,5 Merc that weighs in at 28#. That would match/surpass speed and range of a kayak at less/similar weight and less space. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa8WjVnfCQc (30 sec) You can also stand up in a float tube, but I would rather just rent/borrow or go with friends on a big motorboat for big water-safer to stand up and pee. I didn't see a stand up grab bar on the Pro, or realize you could turn in your own length by foot pedaling with one hand free. There are pontoon products that have stand up bars and lots of storage space. What I meant is the Pro is a good fishing machine, but based on a kayak which can't match a toon for stability, bad back comfort and utility, imho. Since you have to use a paddle with the Pro anyway, what do you think of the freedom hawk kayaks? http://www.basspro.com/Freedom-Hawk-Kaya...007992ce49
Pon
[quote RockyRaab]I have owned and fished from a tube and a pontoon before buying this boat. There are a few places where launching my boat would be very difficult, and either a tube or 'toon would be better. But that's about the only advantage they hold - in my view.
I can stand and fish in my ProAngler. It's faster than either a tube or a 'toon, with longer range. Lots more storage space. It turns in almost its own length. It is extremely stable in all wind and wave conditions. I'm always dry. And if I need to, I can even pee.
Designed for fishing? It isn't called a Pro Angler for nothing.
As to the reverse gear aspect, you CAN turn the pedal drive around and move backward to "back troll" but it takes a few seconds to change from one to the other. To just back away from something, it's easier to use the paddle.[/quote]
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Your pro works for you for what you do, and you are very happy with it, good for you! I am not saying you would be better off with a toon/tube, just that I lose versatility in one.
A toon/tube doesn't work as well in big water unless it is
adapted as an afterthought, with say a 2,5 Merc that weighs in at 28#. That would match/surpass speed and range of a kayak at less/similar weight and less space. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa8WjVnfCQc (30 sec) You can also stand up in a float tube, but I would rather just rent/borrow or go with friends on a big motorboat for big water-safer to stand up and pee. I didn't see a stand up grab bar on the Pro, or realize you could turn in your own length by foot pedaling with one hand free. There are pontoon products that have stand up bars and lots of storage space. What I meant is the Pro is a good fishing machine, but based on a kayak which can't match a toon for stability, bad back comfort and utility, imho. Since you have to use a paddle with the Pro anyway, what do you think of the freedom hawk kayaks? http://www.basspro.com/Freedom-Hawk-Kaya...007992ce49
Pon
[quote RockyRaab]I have owned and fished from a tube and a pontoon before buying this boat. There are a few places where launching my boat would be very difficult, and either a tube or 'toon would be better. But that's about the only advantage they hold - in my view.
I can stand and fish in my ProAngler. It's faster than either a tube or a 'toon, with longer range. Lots more storage space. It turns in almost its own length. It is extremely stable in all wind and wave conditions. I'm always dry. And if I need to, I can even pee.
Designed for fishing? It isn't called a Pro Angler for nothing.
As to the reverse gear aspect, you CAN turn the pedal drive around and move backward to "back troll" but it takes a few seconds to change from one to the other. To just back away from something, it's easier to use the paddle.[/quote]
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