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The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Fishing from inflatables https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:46:43 +0000 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:10:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=117941 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Taurikuras a great spot. Good...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1751175&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1751175 Author: Blucky
Subject: 117941
Posted: 12 Apr 2019 at 1:10pm

Taurikuras a great spot. Good Scallops there!

This is my setup I'm about to take on a mission over easter. Should be good for diving in some of the more remote spots.

Not the newest set up but should do the job LOL

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:10:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1751175&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1751175 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : yeah Blucky, have done stacks...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749811&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749811 Author: BananaBoat
Subject: 117941
Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 8:18am

yeah Blucky, have done stacks of cool trips around the country over the years, currently in your area for a few nights at Taurikura bay. The farmer lets us stay on his land for 5 bucks a night, just need to be self contained

The inflatable keel helps cut thru the short chop, as long as the sea conditions are in proportion to what it can realistically handle.... as you can imagine, most roll up inflatables are flat bottom

Just a standard anchor & chain I use that matches the size of the boat
Its very rare I drop the pick down in water deeper than 10m, prefer shallow fishing
Am new to softbaits & lure fishing, prefer doing that in my viking reload kayak]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:18:31 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749811&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749811 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Looks like a mean set up Banana,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749660&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749660 Author: Blucky
Subject: 117941
Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 1:13pm

Looks like a mean set up Banana, must've had some good camping trips!

How does the inflatable keel handle in chop?

What size anchor do you use, or do you just use a sea anchor and drift?

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:13:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749660&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749660 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Kevin.S wrote:We're currently...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749559&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749559 Author: BananaBoat
Subject: 117941
Posted: 18 Mar 2019 at 9:30pm

Kevin.S wrote:

We're currently looking to buy a motor home, and I'd like to be able to take a small boat along on our travels to extend any fishing opportunities that may come my way

Ive got a 3.2m akron roll up inflatable, has inflatable keel with aluminium floor, bloody good to stand up in the inflatable flicking baits in the wash) 8hp, sits in our motorhomes boot

outboard, inflatable, tote tank, mixing oil, outboard stand plus the rest, all fits in the boot. On the roof of the boot, fishing rods, flounder light & spear plus other stuff is fixed to the roof ply, nicely out of the way
The removable aluminum floor sits in another outside locker
I use the steven tapp drift chute from off my kayak when drifting softies / sliders.... definitely needs something better to slow the drift down

I chose this brand of inflatable as it had some type of bow sprit (well, its really an extra layer of material to protect the pontoon from dragging the anchor rope & chain over it) & a tie off ring below it built into the pontoon to tie off an anchor rope

Fully loaded with just me, the boat planes around 8kt, full speed 15kt, with 2 ppl, about 8kt full speed

For fitting out a ff / gps for the above http://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/topic85068.html

Our motorhome is a Traillite Coromandel
I see you're in waiuku, Traillites home base is in Paerata, not far from you

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 21:30:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749559&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749559 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Thanks for the advice, I'll...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749160&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749160 Author: Blucky
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Mar 2019 at 1:35pm

Thanks for the advice, I'll be putting the snaps straight in the chilly once I get them up.

Are the unstable coming up over the sides?

Yeah sounds like a VHF is a must for a boat this small. I'll be taking it out to Pelorous sounds so hopefully it will be pretty sheltered.

On a side note, it seems as though it has a minor seeping leak. Does anyone know if a product like this would work in sealing it up from the inside?

https://www.evolutioncycles.co.nz/Product/274691/notubes-sealant--pints--quarts#

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:35:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749160&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749160 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Don't drop snapper on the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749155&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749155 Author: Polar_Kiwis
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Mar 2019 at 11:40am

Don't drop snapper on the tubes. I usually use a net.

When I go swimming I climb back aboard over the stern via the outboard leg.

If you pop a tube sit on other side and keep out of water.

Carry and epirb and vhf in a grab bag. I have mine clipped on so it doesn't drift away should we swamp or flip.

Never had a problem putting hooks into the tubes.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:40:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749155&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749155 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Just bought a 2.5m aquapro RIB.Planning...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749149&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749149 Author: Blucky
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Mar 2019 at 10:29am

Just bought a 2.5m aquapro RIB.

Planning on chucking it on the roof of a wagon and using an 8hp 2 stroke to get me out fishing and diving.

Any advice?

Whats the best way to patch on the go, or even better not make any holes? I think its PVC not Hypalon. Pretty old boat from 2005

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:29:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1749149&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1749149 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Hi Kevin, have used a 3.4 Quicksilver...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1641541&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1641541 Author: Transformations
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 6:25pm

Hi Kevin, have used a 3.4 Quicksilver for the past 3 yrs with a 5hp yammie. Has a ply floor and I keep, load and transport inflated on top of the van. Home made trailer/dolly lets me launch almost anywhere. Stable as...2 big guys sitting on one pontoon fishing no worries.

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:25:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1641541&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1641541 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Me and my brother took his little...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1641537&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1641537 Author: treedoc
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 5:51pm

Me and my brother took his little inflatable out the Ohiwa Bar for a recce a couple of months ago.

Took a couple of softbaits, we weren't really expecting anything.

Ended up smashing it, fishing was red hot with nice sized snaps from about 3m of water.

Didn't have anything to put the snaps in and by the time we were finished 30mins later the boat was full of holes.

Not the ideal fishing boat, but we weren't very prepared either!

]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:51:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1641537&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1641537 <![CDATA[Fishing from inflatables : Hi Kevin,I've had the Takacat...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=117941&PID=1641521&title=fishing-from-inflatables#1641521 Author: HBC
Subject: 117941
Posted: 13 Jun 2016 at 3:51pm

Hi Kevin,

I've had the Takacat 300Lite for around 8 months now and it's been going well.

I transport the boat by loading the boat on top of the ute tray lid, with the motor and all other bits and pieces in the tray itself.

Usually I just park in the car park, set the boat up with the motor, fuel tank, rods etc and just push it to the beach or ramp.

I've got the quick release wheels (pneumatic ones) which makes it a lot easier moving the boat around.

Transporting it this way has expanded where I can launch from, i.,e. don't need to go to a ramp to launch.

I got the 9.8HP Parsun ( it weighed the same as the 8hp) so i went with the 9.8.

One thing I learned the hard way is to make sure the fish go straight into the chilly bin. I've got a couple of pin pricks in one pontoon and the floor, which I need to fix. It still takes about a week to go a bit soft before needing a bit of a pump up.

If you're up my way in Army Bay, you're more than welcome to have a look or give it a go.

As I find it so easy to launch and do what I want to as far as fishing goes, my 15ft aluminium boat gets used a fraction of the inflatable.

Any other questions, please ask.

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