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Scadden is a winner. Mine fits in the back of my small car and I plan putting a electric motor on it this year. The frameless construction makes it light and easy to transport.
I have had a more typical pontoon boat and it just didn't have the maneuverability and scadden handles up to class 3 rapids better.
Enjoy whatever you buy.
Actually most of their boats are rated to class 5 water, not that I'm brave enough to try it. Just nice to know my boat is capable of running water that I wouldn't even consider!
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With anything there is always a plus and a minus and pontoons are no exception.
Frameless - lighter, easy to set up, fits in any trunk, there are what they are ie: a 1 man pontoon can only be a 1 man pontoon
Frame types- longer set ups, heavy, will fit in a trunk if you don't mind the lid being open, can be easily modified ie: side by side seating. bimini tops, bigger motors, front steering capabilities. The list goes on.
I suggest go big and with a frame your ability to fish more bodies of water in comfort and safety will out way the minus's.
They are not only 1 man check out the scadden assault xxx they also have a assault xx
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You can't go wrong with a scadden, spend some time at he expo at the end of the month and you can compare lots of the boats. I personally like the scadden frameless models.
Wayne
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I am looking for some campground suggestions. We are leaning towards the interior of Bc but would consider anywhere that has the requirements , that's where it gets tuff.
Wife and kids requirements
Lake with beach
Power at site sewer if possible
Flush toilets and showers
10 hr drive max from Lethbridge closer would be nice. (Diesel prices suck)
Thanks wayne
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I'm in Calgary and looking to pick up some simms apparel, I know fish tales has a large selection but does troutfitters have enough to make the trip downtown?
Wayne
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What brand of base layer do you use and why? Is there much difference between then? I currently have some simms and Under Armour. Has anyone used the stuff they sell at marks work wear house? It's a bit cheaper and there is always coupons for $10 off.
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I am in the market and could use some advice from people who have first hand experience with these waders. If G'4's are your answer would you go with the G4Z's?
Wayne
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Does anyone fish with a gopro or similar video camera? If so what are your thoughts? Pro's con's where do you have the camera mounted?
Wayne
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I have a scadden framless outlaw assault in its great, you can fish still water in comfort and never worry about tipping in high waves. or you can float any river you have the balls to float as its rated for class 5 whitewater. As far as customizing you can do anything you want, I have a motor mount with a trolling motor and fish finder for lakes as well as 2 scotty glue on mount flyrod holders and a anchor mount. I have not found anything I either wanted or needed that I couldnt put on my boat.
Wayne
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Dont worry about getting a portable unit just get the finder that has the options/features you want and go to any battery store and get a 12volt 4amp gellcell battery.
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If you set the motor up to pull you by spinning the motor head just tighten it pointing straight and either use your fins to steer you or let the oars trail behind you and use them to steer.
Wayne
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I put a swivel on the seat of my old fishcat that really made it easy to sit sideways and steer. Swivel and hardware all under$20
Wayne
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check out costco prices are really good and they double the maunfactures warranty!
I purchased this 1 for myself http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?P...4&N=4011462 5000092 4294967235&Mo=8&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ns=P_Price|0||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=
and this one for my mother-in-law http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?P...4&N=4011462 5000092 4294967235&Mo=8&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ns=P_Price|0||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=
no one in town were able to come within $150 of the price costco sells them for.
Wayne
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Thanks for the info Wayne.
Do they sell this in Calgary or Edmonton anywhere?
There are a few places that will order them in I think but your best bet is to order directly from them. (that is what I did) that way you can get a better deal they will always sell for quite a bit below the retail price you just need to talk to Dave. When I ordered mine I received it in less than 2 weeks and wasn't even charged gst, duty or brokerage fee's!
Feel free to pm me if you need more info
Wayne
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Depending on your budget you may want to look into one of Dave scaddens frameless pontoons. They are very light, portable and unmatched weight carrying capacities.
http://northforkoutdoors.com/home.html
Wayne
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What size/type of trolling motor did you put on your pontoon boat?
Gas or electric? If you were to do it again would you do the same or go bigger or smaller? I will not use the motor for trolling just to get around the lake
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some good info here
Thanks that really helps the whole process of deciding what would work best for my needs
Wayne
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If you want a free one I have one. It's a portable humminbird. All you need to do is buy a battery and a new transducer from wholesale sports.
What unit is it?
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I am looking for a fishfinder to put on my pontoon boat. I only fish shallow lakes 20' or less. What would be a good finder for my use?
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Thanks for all the positive feedback!
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Anyone put hid's in their vehicles? What brands are you using? Pros cons?
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There is a campground just west of taber right down by the river. Not sure if it is open all year.
Wayne
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i got mine at MEC, look for the white water kayaking ones. They give you full movement of the upper body and usually have a spot you can put a knife on.
with those flippers do you notice a loss in power due to the hinge point? if i could do it all over again i would just buy force fins!
The flippers are amazing, tons of power without much work. Once locked in place they are solid
Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition: January 25 - 27, 2013
in General Chat - Fishing Related
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Great show all around, I haven't been since it moved to the new venue. There were a couple things that shocked me, the magazine that fly fusion handed out was 2 years old! And that none of the pontoon or raft companies other than Scadden and Watermaster were there! I was sure that last time I went there was lots of pontoons on display.