Saturday, October 1, 2011

Backcountry Fishing with Buck's Bags


I recently acquired this Buck's Bags High Adventure inflatable pontoon boat and took it out on its maiden voyage on Lake Barkley at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. With its 375 lb capacity and 9 foot pontoons it kept me and my gear impressively afloat. I found this boat to handle extremely well as it allowed me to move quickly across the water. The anchoring system worked well and was a nice benefit when not wanting to drift. This boat comes equipped with a motor mount and battery sling which I have not had the opportunity to put to use. On-board storage is plentiful. An aft storage deck with large equipment bag as well as a bag atop each pontoon provides easy access to supplies. The incorporated stripping basket with fish measuring scale is a nice added detail that was much appreciated. I found assembly and take down relatively easy. A second set of hands is helpful. Wish I had opted for the portable air pump that plugs into the car. I chose the old fashioned way and used the hand pump. When broken down, this boat fits nicely into my Toyota Matrix and still allows plenty of room for other gear. Thanks to Buck's Bags for providing for an enjoyable day on the lake.