Ever tried one of these?

[Petey]

I am looking at selling my drifter.... after much thought, worry, wondering, and in general... stubbornness I have decided to put the boat on the market. I have plans of actually listing within the next week. Need to get some quality photos and put write up together.

I am looking at buying a cabin cruiser for the family... but this doesn't mean I am stepping away from fly fishing. How could I ever. Just dialing back a bit. One of the reasons the drifter is difficult to own is due to the fact it is not exactly easy for one man to fish and operate the boat. So I have started to look at other avenues.. one thing I have found that really peaks my interest is this....

vimeo.com/46625526

cksblog.com/2013/05/the-badfish-stand-up-paddle-badfisher-review/

Do any of you guys have experience using this type of board? At one time I thought fishing yak or one man toon. Now I am thinking this maybe the ticket. It can handle a variety of water and you can freaking stand on this thing and cast.

Petey

[Varmit]

Becker has one and loves it. Don't know how well it would do in a significant current but for still water it would work well I would think.

[Tentwing]

Looks like it would be a blast. Especially in shorts weather and calm water. Looks like the portabilty factor would be through the roof too.

I gotta go with Varmit on the issue of current though. I imagine that your dry factor would go way down even if you manage to not fall off the thing.

Lets us know what you find out,......TW

[Tentwing]

Petey;

These look like they might fit the bill too. They are not as portable, but they actually have a bar to lean against while casting ?.....

www.nucanoe.com/packages/

The stabilty factor on these looks pretty good.

caneyforkriverrunner.rtrk.com/?scid=2919296&kw=19885040&pub_cr_id=19420579766

Oh well more food for thought I guess ?......Tentwing

[Petey]

Those are some good ideas. I have access to a fishing yak any time I want to use it. I will probably take advantage of it as we get closer into fall. I happened upon a guy here at work that does IT work for us that is going to build a 14' SUP Board. It will be fiberglass and wood and wonderful for the open water of the lake. I am transcribing his plans into CAD so he can produce full size templates from which to cut from. Depending on how his turns out I may just build my own.

[derrick]

I have a one man pontoon you are welcome to use whenever you want. It's actually fairly nice and rows well.