Comments on: Arizona Fly Fishing – Canyon Lake

By: Dan Wight

Dan Wight — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:59:01 +0000

After having been using a pontoon boat since they first hit the market, I and nearly all of our club members have been amazed at their ease of operation. You don’t at this point have knee problems (I hope) but they require only 5 or 6 inches of water to handle any stream so accessing some waters with spooky access issues is a snap. Also many are rated for waters where usually you only see white water rafters and they are very difficult to overturn when balanced properly. A couple of things many folks overlook about them that we stress in our safety program is to carry your double action pump in one of the pockets on the boat at all times because when weather is hot you may have to reduce air preasure in the heat or after it sits in the sun for a period off the water without any option for shade.I know some pretty windy guys and even they can’t re inflate a kick boat my mouth enough to do it right. A small patch kit takes up little space as well and river or shallow lake obstructions can puncture a bladder even though they are in a case. You’ll love the versatility the craft gives you for your trips!

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:34:06 +0000

Those little boats come in handy on creeks too. I looked at pontoons, but ended up with kayaks. I’m sure the casting is easier in a pontoon. We use our kayaks almost as much on creeks as we do on lakes. You’ll definitely enjoy the new opportunities it opens up. Have fun out there.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:36:04 +0000

In reply to Howard Levett. It opens up a whole new dynamic of fishing and is highly addicting. You definitely should Howard. Ben

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:35:23 +0000

In reply to Jason Jones. That sounds like fun. Thanks for the help and for pointing me in the right direction. Ben

By: Howard Levett

Howard Levett — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:16:02 +0000

You don’t know how much fun this looks to me. Maybe it’s time to let the legs rest and get a kayak.

By: Jason Jones

Jason Jones — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 02:06:30 +0000

Maybe we can get you your first 36in+ pike to tow you around the lake…
That was a bad ass boat!

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 01:04:42 +0000

In reply to Alex. Right on. First trip out, I kept it as simple as possible. Next trip I'll take the gear plate. Ben

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:09:25 +0000

FERRY!

Also, where is your rear gear plate?

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:49:05 +0000

In reply to Flyguide. Good info Flyguide. Took a look at the Outcasts, but got a great deal on the Scadden. Sounds like that Outcast holds up pretty well. Take care. Ben

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:48:21 +0000

In reply to Kristen.

Kristen,I’m very excited to get back out and let me know when we’re headed to the whites. Thanks for the help out there and the awesome photos.

Ben