Fishing With A Pontoon
Fishing is one of humanity’s oldest traditions, pastimes, and professions, and millions still use it to get out, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. Whatever your reason, it’s a great way to spend the day! But finding the perfect boat for your trip isn’t always easy, especially if you want to catch a lot of fish or bring a group along with you.
We here at Rockingham Boat recommend a pontoon! With wide open decks and plenty of space, they’ve got all the room you need for a large fishing trip. They can even be outfitted with everything a good angler needs. If you want to know more, stop by our location in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Our friendly and expert staff will work with you to meet your needs!
A Stable Platform
Among the pontoon’s best fishing-trip qualities is its stability. With twin aluminum tube hulls, pontoons have wide decks that balance easily on the water. They perform at their best in calmer waters like those you’ll find inland, but even if there’s a little bit of chop, your pontoon will ride it out like a champion.
For a whole other level of stability, you might consider a tritoon. As you might have guessed from the name, a tritoon is like a pontoon, but instead of two tube hulls, it has three. The additional tube assists with weight distribution and can even provide extra storage! Tritoons tend to have lower horsepower, but with an inland fishing trip, that might be just what you need.
Storage Space
With all the open space a pontoon brings to bear, they tend to be excellent for larger fishing parties. While a standard V-hulled boat might work fine for you and maybe one other, with more people, you’re going to need more room—for the people and for their gear! A pontoon will give you plenty of space to avoid stepping on one another’s toes, allowing you to bring the whole family! Whoever you bring and whatever gear they come with, you’ll probably have room for it. Just be mindful of your pontoon’s weight capacity and try not to overload it!
Enhanced Comfort
If you’re looking for a comfortable boat to spend the day in, you can’t beat a pontoon. As an angler, you know that patience is one of the key elements of any fishing endeavor—and that it’s much easier to be patient when you can stretch your legs.
Pontoons come with a host of amenities, and some even come equipped with enclosed cabins and fully-functional bathrooms! Some have built-in refrigerators or coolers for storing drinks and snacks, which is another time-honored tradition in the fishing world and an absolute must for any younger kids on the trip. There’s often space for an air mattress and blankets in case you or the kids need a nap. The plush seating around the perimeter of the boat gives everyone a cozy place to take a load off while you wait for your first catch of the day.
Easy Handling
Whether you’re new to boating or someone who found their sea-legs years ago, a pontoon is easy to maneuver and control on the calm water. They’re relatively easy to launch and dock as well, so you shouldn’t need to worry much about trailers and boat ramps. What’s more, they typically cruise at lower speeds than most boats, meaning you won’t scare all your fish away just getting into position. The slower speeds also make it easier to anchor yourself once you’ve got the perfect spot. There’s still a lot of variation in pontoon speed capabilities, so you’ll have options—just make sure you check the specs before purchasing to make sure you get the speeds you need.
Even knowing all that, sometimes you just have to see it to believe it. Stop by Rockingham Boats to see the pontoons we have for sale. We proudly serve Manchester and Nashua, New Hampshire—let us serve you today!