Dedicated river boat

I'm looking into getting a dedicated kayak for the rivers.  Tired of sitting in cold water and worrying about punctures in the inflatable! 
 
Right now I'm looking at one of these:  http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/single_kayaks/scrambler_11.html
 
Stable and easy to turn, and pretty cheap.
 
Also looking for a good used kayak if it fits the river requirements.

From years on the sticks in a drift boat and having made a number of floats in a SOT on rivers like the Clack,Trask,Wilson etc. etc. I have come to the opinion that when it comes to SOT's if it has much or  any keel (they also lack the necessary rocker to handle well too) it will be less than ideal for flowing rivers.  I have almost come to the point where I am considering making my own "one off" SOT river fishing yak as anything I have come across just isn't the right medicine for a serious river drifter/fishing platform.

From years on the sticks in a drift boat and having made a number of floats in a SOT on rivers like the Clack,Trask,Wilson etc. etc. I have come to the opinion that when it comes to SOT's if it has much or  any keel (they also lack the necessary rocker to handle well too) it will be less than ideal for flowing rivers.  I have almost come to the point where I am considering making my own "one off" SOT river fishing yak as anything I have come across just isn't the right medicine for a serious river drifter/fishing platform.

Ummmm, hey buddy!  Would you mind making me one too while you're at it?  Think Pram lines.   
 
Pelagic aint just whistling dixie here.  The keel is a major problem when crossing current seams.  A flatter bottom would let you paddle/row away from danger just like a drift boat or pontoon.
 
-Spot-

Exactly Spot!  I was thinking basically a SOT pram.  Maybe a little wider than a Cobra F&D, about 9-10ft long with no keel and some decent rocker.  Basically a one man, car top,  steelhead killing machine.

Exactly Spot!  I was thinking basically a SOT pram.  Maybe a little wider than a Cobra F&D, about 9-10ft long with no keel and some decent rocker.  Basically a one man, car top,  steelhead killing machine.

Holy Crap, I think I need a cigarette after reading that description.  Lol!   

I know we've talked about this in the past.  And I'd still be  interested in pushing it forward.  PP and Spot ... let's take it to  email!!!
 
  -Allen
 

Hey damnit I want one.

they kinda left ya hangin, there didnt they, Lee??

i think the last time we talked about this here in forum, this boat was mentioned, i think by Spot, http://www.liquidlogickayaks.com/remix_xp10.cfm

Exactly Spot!  I was thinking basically a SOT pram.  Maybe a little wider than a Cobra F&D, about 9-10ft long with no keel and some decent rocker.  Basically a one man, car top,  steelhead killing machine.

Like a wider Dagger Pegasus with a fishing oriented deck?

How about one of these el' cheapo kayaks that Fred Meyers sells.

A little short, but no keel and some front rocker.







Or one of these models?
http://www.crowwingkayaks.com/pages/specs.html

Argh why is the text so narrow on my phone???


WR- I use the inflatable on rivers only.  (PM messages are 4 letters wide on my phone for some reason)

How much are the Freddy tubs?

From years on the sticks in a drift boat and having made a number of floats in a SOT on rivers like the Clack,Trask,Wilson etc. etc. I have come to the opinion that when it comes to SOT's if it has much or  any keel (they also lack the necessary rocker to handle well too) it will be less than ideal for flowing rivers.  I have almost come to the point where I am considering making my own "one off" SOT river fishing yak as anything I have come across just isn't the right medicine for a serious river drifter/fishing platform.

Ummmm, hey buddy!  Would you mind making me one too while you're at it?  Think Pram lines.   
 
Pelagic aint just whistling dixie here.  The keel is a major problem when crossing current seams.  A flatter bottom would let you paddle/row away from danger just like a drift boat or pontoon.
 
-Spot-

Exactmond guys! Pram is good. No paddle but oars. Although for the time being I'm going...

Are pontoons legal for AOTY?  They are far superior to kayaks on a river. Last time on the Nisqually I saw  couple guys on them and was very impressed with the way they handled the river.

The yellow Freddies tubs are about $250ish around here.

From years on the sticks in a drift boat and having made a number of floats in a SOT on rivers like the Clack,Trask,Wilson etc. etc. I have come to the opinion that when it comes to SOT's if it has much or  any keel (they also lack the necessary rocker to handle well too) it will be less than ideal for flowing rivers.  I have almost come to the point where I am considering making my own "one off" SOT river fishing yak as anything I have come across just isn't the right medicine for a serious river drifter/fishing platform.

Ummmm, hey buddy!  Would you mind making me one too while you're at it?  Think Pram lines.   
 
Pelagic aint just whistling dixie here.  The keel is a major problem when crossing current seams.  A flatter bottom would let you paddle/row away from danger just like a drift boat or pontoon.
 
-Spot-

Exactmond guys! Pram is good. No paddle but oars. Although for the time being I'm going...

Pontoons are where its at.  I had one very similar to yours Zee, a 10 foot Bad Cat on 20 inch tubes.  Lots of fun and very safe and stable.  Wish I had never sold it.  Still know the guy who bought it (neighbor at the coast), maybe some day he'll make a mistake and sell it back to me.