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Old 08-13-2009, 07:15 AM
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whats best for the new river

what type of watercraft is best for fishing the new? ive looked at kayaks and pontoons but cant decide can someone help?
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:15 AM
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It might depend a little on which part of the New you want to float. For the part that flows through NC, though, a 'toon is the best way to go, a raft second, a SOT kayak coming in third, a canoe a close 4th, and a drift boat a distant 5th.

The reason for this ranking is because the New in NC is very shoal-ly. Many, MANY rock formations create a sharp ridge that goes completely across the river. A 'toon or rubber raft can slide over these with minimal disruption. Any fixed hull craft is going to drag, and occasionally need assistance. The maneuverability if a kayak, especially a SOT, gives it some advantage there, but it will still require you to get out occasionally.

Worth also considering, though, is the fact that you can paddle a kayak back upstream to re-fish a stretch of water. A 'toon can be rowed upstream in quiet water, but if there is any significant current, it's pretty much a one-way trip downstream.
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:58 AM
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what about those fishcat pontoons are they too small my price range is around 1000 bucks
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Old 08-13-2009, 10:31 AM
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I use a SOT kayak with very good results on all sections.
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Old 08-13-2009, 11:04 AM
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I just floated the New last w/e for 3 days in my FishCat9. No other way to go IMO.
Very stable platform to fish from plus carry all your stuff.
Get the FishCat if you have the opportunity IMHO

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Old 08-13-2009, 11:57 AM
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Hey the best thing for me on the New River is for southernfly to buy a new FishCat. Be safe
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Old 08-13-2009, 01:30 PM
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Hey the best thing for me on the New River is for southernfly to buy a new FishCat. Be safe
How did the ODC fish 22?
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:11 PM
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An 8' to 9' 'toon is perfect for the New. There are only a few places in NC that get up to Cat 3 whitewater, and almost any 'toon can handle that. Most of the New is Cat 1 with short stretches of Cat 2.
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:14 PM
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great SF I really enjoyed the ride .Be safe
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Old 08-15-2009, 02:09 PM
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thanks guys for the info
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