I have had one for several years, mostly used on small lake fishing. As you say they are bulletproof with no issues. Ran mine for a while with a trolling motor but the oars are my favorite.
@maneysmountainhomestead
3 ай бұрын
That's all I need to hear. Gonna get one. Thanks for the review
@FlyFishDan
3 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@TightLinesNW
Жыл бұрын
100% agree. I love my colorado pontoon
@Tpetaja1
Жыл бұрын
I suggest you get the larger one Carries more weight and larger oars. I use in Co and have been on lakes and rivers.
@mattharkness6697
6 ай бұрын
Hey Dan this is crazy but I literally just got home from buying one of these used from a guy in town. It’s the 9’ Colorado XT. Then I opened my phone and found this old video of yours. Odd timing. I’m glad to hear the positive review since I own it now 🤣
@FlyFishDan
5 ай бұрын
That's awesome, I still have mine and it's still performing well!
@mikewest712
5 ай бұрын
You live in Conway?
@mattharkness6697
5 ай бұрын
@@mikewest712 No I live in Northern California
@RobBastien
3 ай бұрын
Hey Dan, thanks for posting this.
@FlyFishDan
3 ай бұрын
Sure thing!
@thomasgruver5777
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Bought mine used last year... don't use it as much as you, but still looks great. I rattle canned it with some rustoleum when I bought it... likely do that every year .... more for kicks then any worry about failure. Great idea on how to attach the additional rod holders! I will say that the little cheesy metal one it came with has befuddled me on how to set it up. Maybe mine is backwards and i'm spatially challenged. :-)
@FlyFishDan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@lincolnprojectnemesis3253
2 ай бұрын
Dang Dan, you got that pontoon loaded down like my wife going on a 3 day vacation. Gave my 9' Colorado to my son and kept my no-name 7' for myself as just dont need someething that big. Call me a minimalist...or more accurately, an aging fisherman with a weak back. Bent rods to ya sir!
@FlyFishDan
2 ай бұрын
I definitely overpack. Lol ;))
@ThePorpoisepower
11 ай бұрын
Love my Colorado pontoon! good tip about the sling pack... the one thing that's truly obnoxious to setup is attaching the saddle bag(s) (and honestly it's not hard just... obnoxious).
@richardallgood815
Ай бұрын
Nice, Im thinking about getting one. Only question. How does it do on still water as far as effort in rowing? Like a kayak or canoe can glide after you paddle a couple of strokes. One of my favorite floats has a long stretch of slow moving water and I am concerned with how hard it would be to paddle through the area as opposed to a kayak.
@FlyFishDan
Ай бұрын
She's a bit heavy, but the pontoon boat will still glide (somewhat).... rows pretty effortlessly really. I even put on my float tube fins when I am in a lake so I can maneuver around, works awesome.
@F-N-C
Жыл бұрын
Nice dude! I have the Colorado XT and its great.
@MFnDahk
2 ай бұрын
What's the difference between the XT and the regular? I'm buying one and it's a $200 difference and I can't find anything listing the differences..
@SCARLETBIRDS
Жыл бұрын
would have been neat if they added molle and stainless D rings for tying your own packs down also wish they sold a pedal power attachment that replaces the foot rests or a low profile sail kit with fins
@KarlBAndersen
6 ай бұрын
I put a swivel pedestal under my seat and a platform out front to stand on. I couldn't imagine having my feet in the water all day.
@jimsexton9857
2 ай бұрын
I would like to know your method of putting in and taking out and the transportation issue. Always been one for me with a bellie boat…other than “hitching a ride” back to the truck.
@FlyFishDan
2 ай бұрын
This will fit into the trunk of a Honda Accord when the pontoons are detached, deflated and frame partially disassembled. Takes about 15 min to put it together
@pecosnick45
Жыл бұрын
I have a creek company pontoon boat that I struggle fishing from. It doesnt handle well on lakes and typically go get anywhere im using kick fins and oars in tandem. Likewise the actual act of fishing is a nightmare. Maybe Im just an idiot who needs an appropriate how to video. But I do have at least one question for you, how do you fish from yours on moving water? Do you use it only as a shuttle from spot to spot or do you fish whilst drifting?
@FlyFishDan
Жыл бұрын
Typically I will use mine to just transport from one place to another. I’ve put on small fins before while floating - but it’s a pain to take them on and off for the times I want to walk around.
@kevinmcphee7922
Жыл бұрын
Liking the rod holders... what are they?
@FlyFishDan
Жыл бұрын
They are the Scotty fly rod holders
@bradleyrobinson8316
6 ай бұрын
How is it for setting a anchor in river, fish a spot and then move on?. Or do you have to land it then get out and fish. Im talking swift class 1 rivers.
@FlyFishDan
6 ай бұрын
I try to avoid anchoring and fishing as much as possible when fishing rivers, just want to stay out of trouble. I usually land the boat and get out and fish.
@paulv8133
4 ай бұрын
Great video, they should pay you for this. Question, why not put a 7" swivel seat extension and standing platform on it?
@FlyFishDan
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! By having a seat extension, it changes the center of gravity, and the boat could become unstable if you had a larger person sitting in that seat.
@SimmeringPotpourri
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to get one of these just for when I go camping and go out on the lake but the daughter does want to use it for fishing. As with anything inflatable, what are the concerns about punctures with hooks?
@FlyFishDan
Жыл бұрын
The fabric is really thick - haven't had an issue with hooks...I even drag mine over sharp rocks
@stevec5576
3 ай бұрын
7 ft. Oars don’t work . Try 8 ft. You will like them.
@backwoodssurvivalist1779
4 ай бұрын
what type of rod holders did you get for fly rods?
@FlyFishDan
4 ай бұрын
Scotty makes them for fly rods.
@ReelAnglingDad
7 ай бұрын
Amazon is selling them for $100 off so for under $400 I think I’m gonna have to get it.
@FlyFishDan
7 ай бұрын
That is a great price!
@EarlShort-u9n
6 ай бұрын
I have a xt and I had sthanksome battery acid spilled on the shell. No problem with the air chamber. I have tryed everything to try and purchase another shell and specialtys refuses to sell me a replacement. It goes without saying the one part of this boat that will wear it the pontoons. I would hope someone can help me find another sell. It is the xts colorado 9 ft. I have this boat for a yr and still not in the water. thanks much.Earl
@abeabe9000
Жыл бұрын
I got one and I hate that it deflates a bit in the water
@FlyFishDan
Жыл бұрын
It will do that when it gets a bit colder - all inflatables will do that when heated up and cooled down rapidly
@poysunivey
Жыл бұрын
Mine does that too. I just put it in the water, let it equalize as much as possible for a few minutes then add a little more air.
@kevinlwiltfong7941
11 ай бұрын
Buying a Colorado XT pontoon boat from Classic Accessories that has defective air bladders may end up being the LAST dumb thing you ever did.
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