Pontoon Boats

SafetyChain · 02-19-2004, 09:53 AM

ORS piqued my interest in these at the Sportsman Show. So I am thinking of getting one or two in the future but would like to actually use one to see how they work and if I would really like them. I know Bruce at WaterReady rents them but I don't want to have to drive all the way down there as I don't know any water down there. I would like to do the Sandy say Oxbow down or Dabney down.

Does anyone know where a guy could get to use one for the Sandy?

SafetyChain · 02-19-2004, 12:41 PM

Rooster San,

An interesting idea. I might just take you up on that, especially if Bruce

runs with us. Let me noodle this one

Let's see new technique, new friends and new water, all in the same day.

ifish rocks!

(But still looking for Portland connection too)

wootersen · 02-19-2004, 01:14 PM

Sounds good to me. How about a friday ?

Bruce, no garauntee's your gonna sell anything, but that'd be awesome if you could join us !

How about an Ifish demo day ? Bruce, you pick the day that you could float with us, and we could sign up until all the 'toons are spoken for. We could convoy down from portland and slaughter some santiam steel !!!

Solarcaine - you up for it ?

Jennie@ifish · 02-19-2004, 01:26 PM

:depressed: :depressed: :depressed:

I've lost my pontoon. :depressed: :depressed: :depressed:

Bill decided to try it out today. I shuttled him, as I have work to do, and I don't fit well on the back.

He just called. He's one happy camper. He's a drift boat owner from way back. Here is what he said.

"No fish, but enjoying a wonderful boat ride. This thing handles like a dream, and I don't want to come home!"

??? GET BACK HERE WITH MY CAT!!!!

Jen

SafetyChain · 02-19-2004, 01:47 PM

Rooster San,

Sent you a PM

Steelheader69 · 02-19-2004, 02:37 PM

I'm really rusty on whitewater shops in Oregon. We rarely ran into them unless we needed something in an emergency. But I know all the shops up here in WA. Most whitewater shops rent boats. Down in Oregon there used to be several. Most of these whitewater shops rent out small pontoon/catarafts. Try doing a search for Northwest Rafters Association. Find their webpage. You can ask them for shops or links to shops that rent out boats (we had several members who used to rent instead of buy). I do know most (at least up here) rent down to a size 10' boat. Try that route. I can tell you where to rent up here in Washington. LOL. But doesn't help you down there.

Water Ready · 02-19-2004, 08:34 PM

I,m on it. And also there!!

Need a total count of tooner-ifishers. I have 8 that can run, only 2 set up like the Rapidcat ifish DLX. So 10 total. Would be awesome to put them all on the river again. If it's just a run and you all get to learn new water, thats way cool!

I started this for renting to fishermen and recreational summer floaters. If I sell some along the way, it works. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Happy Fishn' Bruce

wootersen · 02-19-2004, 10:35 PM

I'm in Bruce, but I think Safety Chain (Gregg) already reserved our toons for the 5th of March. Really looking forward to it. :grin:

So how technical is the water ? I don't have too much experience with the oars.

So how many of these can you have fish-ready for the 5th of March ? Any other Ifishers care for a demo run/steelhead slaughter on the 5th ? :smile:

wootersen · 02-19-2004, 11:11 PM

Solarcaine, you too ?

Actually, I've been eyeballin' the pontoons for a while now. I don't know of anyone local that rents them, but if you want we could go down to Lyons and float the santiam together. Safety in numbers kinda thing.

I'm not real familiar with the santiam either, but I figure if you go ahead of me and you get into trouble, I'll know not take the same line you did. :grin: [img]graemlins/dork.gif[/img] :grin:

But seriously, if you want to do the float. Send me a PM. I'll drive

Water Ready · 02-19-2004, 11:41 PM

There is a few local guys that would run with as long as it's a weekend. After the Albany Sportsman show, pick the day and I'll go with ya.

Happy Fishn' Bruce

Water Ready · 02-20-2004, 04:58 AM

Great to have you along! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] The stretch we will be on is nothing too technical, but could be some great fishing.

As far as working the sticks, The river does all of the "hard work" moving you down the river, all you have to do is steer, and catch fish!

Happy Fishn' :smile:

GOT2FISH · 02-20-2004, 08:58 AM

Bruce sign me up Please I need to learn some new secrert spots mine are fillin up fast. :grin:

SafetyChain · 02-20-2004, 12:30 PM

Bruce,

I forgot to ask what time we should be there?

chillybones · 02-20-2004, 12:59 PM

safetycane, can i come watch...please....i'll tell you what i saw on the sandy earlier this year!!cb :grin:

SafetyChain · 02-20-2004, 02:00 PM

Hey CB, we about ready for some springers?

Fishfeet · 02-20-2004, 02:13 PM

Hey Water Ready. What stretch of the river are you guys going to float? Might be interested me own self. I`ve floated it from Packsaddle to Jefferson at one time or another, but it`s been quite a while. FF.

Water Ready · 02-20-2004, 08:27 PM

Sorry feller's,
Just got home. I love working alone, just takes longer to get home some days.

Not ready to yeild yet though.
Fishfeet---Come and join in!

All of the toons that have the really cool fishn' stuff on em' are spoken for, but, I still have some pontoons that are not set up, but still work! ifishers get a better rental rate. :smile: Call if you have questions. Do it soon though cause toons are getting ate up. Plus if your up north, might be able to hitch a ride. :grin: My numbers on the website. We will be going from Mill City to Lyons. Good trip for newbies to fish an learn the sticks. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] March 5 is the day, We'll shove off at 8:00 a.m. If you all want to go sooner let me know! Very cool! Happy Fishn'
Bruce

Water Ready · 02-20-2004, 08:55 PM

chillybones- Catch a ride, you are more than welcome to come and watch! :smile: Would prefer if you joined in though. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Rivers not that tough. :shocked: I used to cowboy and can still throw a rope if I had to. :grin: Happy Fishn'

Chromaflage · 02-20-2004, 09:57 PM

Looks like one of my team mates has been holdin out on me (SC) [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img] :grin:

Water Ready - So, what's the deal here - I might be interested in this....what river and how much for the rental? You got an open spot left? Would the be just a float or float and fish?

ORS

GOT2FISH · 02-20-2004, 10:58 PM

OregonRedside I know one of us that will have his fishin gear. :grin:

wootersen · 02-21-2004, 12:38 AM

Solarcaine and I will definitely be fishing. It'd be a shame to hit this river and not bring the gear along. If anyone wants to go from Portland, send me or Safety Chain a PM and we could probably arrange a carpool.

Full Throttle · 02-21-2004, 09:57 AM

Count me in. I floated from Fisherman's Bend to Lyons last year in my pontoon. This is a good stretch of river to test these boats....lots of fishy water.

Water Ready · 02-21-2004, 12:57 PM

Oregonredside-E-mail me and I will send the info. :smile:
Fishstalker- Will you be using your pontoon or renting one of mine?

Let me know please.
Happy Fishn' Bruce

foxer · 02-21-2004, 02:54 PM

Any 'toons left to rent ? Sounds like fun

GOT2FISH · 02-21-2004, 11:18 PM

You might want to check his web site.

foxer · 02-21-2004, 11:30 PM

I meant for Mar. 5th

Water Ready · 02-22-2004, 07:07 PM

Foxer-I do have a toon for ya. e-mail me and I'll give you details. Sorry took so long to get back. Basketball tourney all weekend. Happy Fishn' Bruce