Can I Fish From A Pool Float?

[Baseball 'n Bassin]

I found a pool float, fully inflated floating across the pond. It was the kind that is shaped like a doughnut if that matters. I dont have a way to get on the water in the pond so this would be my only option. Would it be stable enough for casting and setting the hook? 

 

Thanks!

[GreenPig]

Just get you a set of kick fins and you'll be golden. Careful, it's probably not even a little hook resistant. 

[Scott F]

Make sure you wear a life jacket so that if it sinks, you don’t. 

[Hook2Jaw]

If there's anything I've learned from the small craft experts here on BR, it's that hooksets and grinding fish is impossible from a kayak, much less a pool float!

 

All jokes aside, you'll be fine.  As stated, put the life jacket on and that goes for being on any craft, in my often not-so-humble opinion. 

[J Francho]

Be sure someone gets video of this.

[Baseball 'n Bassin]

59 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Be sure someone gets video of this.

I sure will if my friend comes!

[ike8120]

Also  make sure you don't get it hooked.

[TnRiver46]

I’ve done it many times! 

[Hower08]

It will work. When we were younger and a little less "smart" .. wise?? Whatever you want to call it. 4th of July party at the busiest lake around here 6 of us decided it would be a good idea to use a blow up pool as a boat. It worked sorta. Made it half way across the lake then got " escorted " back by the rangers.  

 

   Let us know how it goes

[Way2slow]

I'm surprised anyone would even think about trying.  If you do, you WILL eventually end up puncturing it and sinking it.  Even the heavy canvas reinforced floats made for that get holes sometimes.

[TnRiver46]

30 minutes ago, Way2slow said:

I'm surprised anyone would even think about trying.  If you do, you WILL eventually end up puncturing it and sinking it.  Even the heavy canvas reinforced floats made for that get holes sometimes.

I’m so old the ones I used to fish off of were not inflatable 

[CountryboyinDC]

I just hope it has a unicorn head that somehow is incorporated into this upcoming comedy.

[Bdnoble84]

Do it just know the water and have a safety plan for when it sinks. Being on the water is better than not as long as you can do it safely. And as long as you pick your spot correctly and have a pfd on who cares if it doesnt work. If u have buddies with you, youll be talking about it still when u are 80

[Elkins45]

Have a plan to save your tackle if it gets punctured.

 

You will be at the mercy of the wind. You'll also discover interesting physics like going backwards with you throw a heavy crank bait. And if you throw a deep runner with a lot of resistance you can expect to meet it halfway.

 

I bought an inflatable boat when I was in high school and tried to pond fish with it. I soon discovered it was more effort than it was worth.