by bill larnach

Article by Trey Collier

For large numbers of people who fly fish, standing in a stream or river wearing waders and patiently luring as many fish as possible onto the fishing line is the most satisfying way to pass the day. Some rivers, though, are not easily accessible to fly fishermen who would normally wade out into the waters to fish. Rivers can be too deep for wading, or too wide. Because of this, the best spots for wading can become overrun with fly fishermen and overused. Another common problem fly fishermen face is the utter fatigue and discomfort that comes with wearing waders in rapidly moving water for long periods of time. The constant rush of cold water around and between legs that are covered in floppy waterproof pants can be extremely tiring. The solution for all these problems is to get out of the waders and into a boat. On a boat, it is easier to find more tranquil fishing spots that have been virtually undisturbed by wading fly fishermen. The best kind of boat for this purpose is a one-person inflatable pontoon boat.  Read more... (1216 words, 11 images, estimated 4:52 mins reading time)

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