When it comes to fly fishing, pontoon boats are an excellent choice. Many have a wrong impression of pontoon boats. When you hear that word you may be thinking of the huge party boats that clutter lakes or the small kinds with peddles. However, there are other pontoon boats that are designed specifically for fishing and can seat one to two people.
For those not familiar with pontoon fly fishing boats they are typically small, not over eight feet in length although you can get them in larger sizes. The fisherman will have two pontoons on either side of them that sit on the water. These pontoons are either inflatable or solid air bladders. The pontoon boat has a hull that is V shaped so that there is very little water resistance when paddling, providing the fisherman with excellent maneuverability. The two pontoons are connected by a frame, which contains the sitting area. When moving they are paddled similar to a rowboat.
When compared to other fishing boats, pontoon fly fishing boats are still relatively new. It wasn’t until the 1980s that they first became commonly available. However, they are quickly gaining popularity in the fly fishing world because of...