Boat For Fly Fishing

[tyler]

Hi guys I'm looking at getting a boat and don't know what style to get. I was thinking on getting a small Jon boat or pram. Do any of you guys use theses style of boats or know of something better. Also where in Edmonton can a person go and look at Jon boats.

[vince]

Tyler

 

Not sure who in town sells prams...have not seen any in a very long time. There are a few guys in our club that have and use a pram and with some good luck they will see your post and let you know.

 

Most of us use a pontoon boat or a float tube and a few use a small Zodiac type of boat.

 

Vince

[dave robinson]

I don't know of of anyone in town that sells prams.

Boatcraft on 105 Street and about 68 ave will sell you plans and all the materials to build one.

http://www.boatcraft.com/

Spring Creek Prams out of Tonasket, Washington sells 8' and 10' fibreglass and 8' wooden prams

A 10' is about $1800 US

http://www.springcreekprams.com/

Another option is the Frog Boat made by Onefrogtwo Company in Langley BC (about $1500)

The company owner has been at the Calgary show in the past.

http://www.onefrogtwo.com/home_en.htm

I nearly bought one of those but opted for a Zodiak because it had a bit more freeboard

Zodiaks are sold be Riverside Honda in St Albert

http://www.riversidehonda.com/

A 10 footer like mine will set you back about $2500.

[johnk]

You could also check out Spratley Boats, another BC company. Welded prams that are awesome in 8-12' sizes.

[tyler]

Thanks for the help I will check them out.