12-21-2003, 10:34 PM
[cool][size 2]Hey, tomegun, I was hopin' that ankle would be all better by now. If it ain't, then having auxiliary oar power with a full pontooner would definitely make life easier.[/size]
[size 2]Quite a few of the guys up there have craft in the 8 foot range that handle the water well, but can fold up and store in fairly small space. You should be able to find some good preseason deals up there in the next couple of months.[/size]
[size 2]Float tubes are more portable for hiking in to remote spots, but pontoons will still put you on a lot of water where you can't launch a boat. And, if you have a decent vehicle, you can drive right up to the water in some pretty remote areas.[/size]
[size 2]You might watch the "4 Sale" board up there, for anyone selling off or upgrading. I know there have been a couple of sweet deals worked out between BFTers in the last few months.[/size]
[size 2]Otherwise, you could maybe talk someone who already owns one into letting you try that route and verifying for yourself that it is the right fit...between boat and tube.[/size]
[size 2]What's the long term prognosis on the ankle?[/size]
[size 2]Oh yeah, glad you like the goodies on the tube. I just posted a newer version on the float tube board, and I am working on a new design for a horizontal rod rack that will handle any kind of rod.[/size]
[size 2]PM me if you have any specific questions.[/size]
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[size 2]Quite a few of the guys up there have craft in the 8 foot range that handle the water well, but can fold up and store in fairly small space. You should be able to find some good preseason deals up there in the next couple of months.[/size]
[size 2]Float tubes are more portable for hiking in to remote spots, but pontoons will still put you on a lot of water where you can't launch a boat. And, if you have a decent vehicle, you can drive right up to the water in some pretty remote areas.[/size]
[size 2]You might watch the "4 Sale" board up there, for anyone selling off or upgrading. I know there have been a couple of sweet deals worked out between BFTers in the last few months.[/size]
[size 2]Otherwise, you could maybe talk someone who already owns one into letting you try that route and verifying for yourself that it is the right fit...between boat and tube.[/size]
[size 2]What's the long term prognosis on the ankle?[/size]
[size 2]Oh yeah, glad you like the goodies on the tube. I just posted a newer version on the float tube board, and I am working on a new design for a horizontal rod rack that will handle any kind of rod.[/size]
[size 2]PM me if you have any specific questions.[/size]
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