LABEL BOATING
OUTCAST PAC 1200 PRO SERIES PONTOON BOAT
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The versatile Pac 1200 features a split-frame design that lets you float this boat in tandem or solo. Raise the seat pedestals for a better view or replace the front pedestal with a cooler and cooler tray for multi-day trips. Has a load capacity of 750 pounds and an 11-piece aluminum frame that breaks down for transporting. $2,999.99, basspro.com
CLASSIC ACCESSORIES OSWEGO PONTOON BOAT
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The Oswego is a perfectly functional, reliable, all-around starter boat for the individual angler, with a remarkable 450-pound carrying capacity and great maneuverability. The 10-foot pontoon length adds stability and the ability to ride in choppy water better than shorter pontoons. It has three oarlock positions and adjustable seat mounts so it can be fitted specifically to an angler’s body. $779.99, basspro.com
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This boat isn’t a pontoon but a singleperson mini-raft that can be packed down into a 7-cubic-foot drybag backpack. The Kodiak is slightly larger than the company’s Grizzly counterpart, which results in a bit more load-carrying capacity. The best features are the pointed bow and stern, which make the boat extremely nimble and responsive to the oars. $1,595 for standard package, bigskyinflatables.com — KIRK DEETER is the editor of Trout magazine and an editor-at-large for Field & Stream. He is the co-author of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing.
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COURTESY OF THE COMPANIES
WATER MASTER KODIAK RAFT