[VFB] Re: Setting up a boat for flyfishing

[Jimmy D. Moore]

Sounds good, Rob.  Rod holders are OK, but you won't need them as much 
as you would with a pontoon craft or tube.  You can just lay the rod 
down lengthwise of your 12 footer.  Anchors are a must for windy 
conditions. As to moving the seat, I'd be very careful doing this.  You 
certainly don't want to mess up the balance of the boat.  My advice 
would be to try the seats like they are a few times and then make 
yourself a portable seat to put in the bow.  A small stool would 
suffice.  If this works for you, then by all means move the middle seat 
to the bow.  

From one who has a 12 footer.

JIMMY  D
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Rob Blomquist wrote:

I just recieved a 12' powerboat with a 9.9hp engine on it from my brother. 
Other than having a trolling motor, and a bow cleat for the anchor it has not 
been modified at all except for seats on the middle bench and the stern 
bench.

I am thinking about setting it up for flyfishing with rod holders, fly 
patches, bow and stern anchors. I am thinking about moving the middle bench 
seat up the bow for better weight distrobution.

I figure that a few of you may have similar boats, and I am interested in your 
thoughts on setting up a small boat for fly fishing.

Rob

 

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