Ive fished a belly boat for awhile..until i moved up to a pontoon. its fun, but takes awhile to get used to casting from. you really have to adjust your casting style if you are using a fly rod to get your line clear of the water both on your front and back casts. also use a net, or be prepared to have fish tangle up in your feet if you arent careful when you get them up to your boat. as far as style, try to avoid a round one and get one with a keel-shaped body...its much easier to push through the water, especially in the wind. there are many manufacturers out there, but as far as a good first boat without spending a fortune look at Cabelas...they have some good ones. Caddis is one of the brands they sell, and Bucks Bags are also good. make sure to get some good fins, a LIFE VEST, and ensure your waders are adequate or you will get cold mighty quick....
if you are going to spend 300-500 dollars look into a pontoon boat....with oars and the works. much more comfortable, and easier to navigate with. thats what id suggest. if you dont want to shell out that much cash you can get a good bellyboat for around 150-200 dollars.
hope that helped some at least----
if you are going to spend 300-500 dollars look into a pontoon boat....with oars and the works. much more comfortable, and easier to navigate with. thats what id suggest. if you dont want to shell out that much cash you can get a good bellyboat for around 150-200 dollars.
hope that helped some at least----
