Anyone Fish Out Of A Belly Boat?

[NC_Bass6]

i fish mostly smaller bodies of water and was looking for ways to get off the shore. The best option i found was a belly boat. before i went out and bougtht one i wanted to see if anyone has or had fished in one and what they thought about the experience. The things i was concerned about were the storage space, stability, and casting ability.

[Jim Mac]

Don't forget about when the water is cold. Have you thought about a kayak? Fishing out of a kayak is a lot of fun.

[Bladesmith,]

I used a belly boat when I was younger. I finally got rid of it after a water moccasin tried to climb up on it with me. Casting was no problem but the snakes were. 

[OkobojiEagle]

ODC 420

 

You will also need: stocking foot waders, scuba fins AND PFD.  Although not as often, I enjoy my time fishing from my ODC 420 more than I do from my 16' aluminum boat, canoe or wading!  Playing a LARGE fish (bass, musky, cat or carp) with no tether to solid earth is a true rush!!!

 

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[BassinBee]

In years past I have used one while fishing some small ponds.  I moved onto the inflatable pontoons and most recently a new to us (used) bass boat.  I still have mine hanging in the garage.  If you want to give one a shot I'll sell it to you cheap as I don't think I'll be using it with the new motorized boat.

Dave

[Fishes in trees]

Back in the day when I was a bush hippie meat fisherman I fished out of a belly boat quite a bit.   You are limited in the amount of gear that you can carry UNLESS you bring another inner tube with a basket strapped into it.  You can drag that along behind you and carry plenty of lures, extra rods, beer & water, what have you.  It is just an extra trip or two from your car where you unload  to the waters edge (and back at the end of the day).  I don't fish out of a belly boat anymore. 

[TheMightyQuinn]

I fish out of a belly boat all the time. I have mind rigged up so I can bring 3 rod. My tube also has a mesh netting in the back that I put an oversized 3700 waterproof box in. Plus, I have 4 large pockets (2 on each side) to store stuff in. Needless to say I have more than enough room to pack stuff. Not to mention 1 pocket on my waders and 2 pockets on my PDF.