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Old 06-09-2011, 06:19 PM
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2011 Rogue Inflatable Pontoon Boat
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Old 06-09-2011, 06:21 PM
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LOL, well you posted a budget of $180, not $250... had you posted $250, yes there are used options on Craigslist as well as New from Creek Company.
hahaha sorry
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Old 06-09-2011, 06:39 PM
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Float tube is good for hiking in or if you don't have a vehicle large enough to haul a pontoon. I have a Fishcat float tube which has straps to attach and I've easily carried it into Chevlon Canyon. I also have a pontoon which I prefer to use for more accessible places.
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Old 06-09-2011, 07:13 PM
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It seems like tons of people have the Fishcat float.
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:06 PM
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I have fished quite a few different floattubes and the fishcat 4 is the best one I have tried by far. You sit higher up out of the water and the material its made of is a lot stronger and better quality than others. It costs a little more but its worth it because it will last longer. Have had it 6 years now and never had a problem with it.
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Old 06-10-2011, 09:20 AM
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I have fished quite a few different floattubes and the fishcat 4 is the best one I have tried by far. You sit higher up out of the water and the material its made of is a lot stronger and better quality than others. It costs a little more but its worth it because it will last longer. Have had it 6 years now and never had a problem with it.
Really? Was it hard to get used to?
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Old 06-10-2011, 11:11 AM
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No. Very short learning curve..
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Old 06-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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Very easy to use, same as a regular floattube, it just keeps your butt out of the water a little more. Now going from a floattube to a pontoon will be a little weird at first but you get used to it very quick.
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Old 06-10-2011, 02:23 PM
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Thanks, I think im just going to get a pontoon for sure.
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Old 06-10-2011, 05:14 PM
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Good choice, that's definitely the way to go if you can afford it.
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