Inflatable boat and paddleboard for fishing

Personal watercrafts for fishing are on the rise, and for good reason. They're easy to store, easy to use and comfortable to fish from. Now inflatable options are making a splash, too.
Personal watercrafts for fishing are on the rise, and for good reason. They’re easy to store, easy to use and comfortable to fish from. Now inflatable options are making a splash, too.
Bassmaster Editor James Hall begins the inflation process for the Sea Eagle 2-person FishSkiff.
Bassmaster Editor James Hall begins the inflation process for the Sea Eagle 2-person FishSkiff.
The boat weighs a total of 104 pounds including the transom board, measures 16 feet in length and 4 feet, 8 inches in width. A comfortable footprint that two anglers can enjoy.
The boat weighs a total of 104 pounds including the transom board, measures 16 feet in length and 4 feet, 8 inches in width. A comfortable footprint that two anglers can enjoy.
As the inflation process begins, which only takes a few minutes. The durable boat built for hard-to-access fishing spots can be easily deflated, rolled back up and placed in the trunk of a car.
As the inflation process begins, which only takes a few minutes. The durable boat built for hard-to-access fishing spots can be easily deflated, rolled back up and placed in the trunk of a car.
The two-stage electric turbo pump inflates the boat through the recessed one-way valves. There are three chambers that need inflating, port, starboard and the floor. Each can be filled to 15 psi.
The two-stage electric turbo pump inflates the boat through the recessed one-way valves. There are three chambers that need inflating, port, starboard and the floor. Each can be filled to 15 psi.
The FishSkiff is highly durable and boasts quadruple overlapping superior glued seams to add extended life. The tough-as-crocodile-hide material makes the boat unsinkable and highly durable.
The FishSkiff is highly durable and boasts quadruple overlapping superior glued seams to add extended life. The tough-as-crocodile-hide material makes the boat unsinkable and highly durable.
It requires no trailer, no storage fees and is very stable, even with two anglers standing up making casts.
It requires no trailer, no storage fees and is very stable, even with two anglers standing up making casts.
Hall adds one of two seats before launching.
Hall adds one of two seats before launching.
With both seats installed, the boat is nearly ready for a fishing outing on a local pond.
With both seats installed, the boat is nearly ready for a fishing outing on a local pond.
Hall installs the transom board that will hold a 6 hp gas-powered outboard.
Hall installs the transom board that will hold a 6 hp gas-powered outboard.
With one person and gear, the boat will go approximately 17 mph. But there is an option to add an electric trolling motor.
With one person and gear, the boat will go approximately 17 mph. But there is an option to add an electric trolling motor.
There are convenient handles placed along either side of the boat's hull making it easy for one or two anglers to launch.
There are convenient handles placed along either side of the boat’s hull making it easy for one or two anglers to launch.
The FishSkiff is very stable and comfortable to fish from.
The FishSkiff is very stable and comfortable to fish from.
It doesn't take Hall long to hook into a fish.
It doesn’t take Hall long to hook into a fish.
He said he was pleasantly surprised and impressed with how the boat handles while moving from spot to spot, but also when he sets the hook into a fish.
He said he was pleasantly surprised and impressed with how the boat handles while moving from spot to spot, but also when he sets the hook into a fish.
The overall performance makes it a fine option for the angler looking to access hidden fisheries, while taking advantage of minimal storage requirements.
The overall performance makes it a fine option for the angler looking to access hidden fisheries, while taking advantage of minimal storage requirements.
The Body Glove Mariner XL 11 iSUP also makes storage easy for the anglers who enjoy a standup paddleboard as their craft. Bassmaster Art Director Laurie Tisdale inflates the paddleboard in minutes without the need for an electric pump.
The Body Glove Mariner XL 11 iSUP also makes storage easy for the anglers who enjoy a standup paddleboard as their craft. Bassmaster Art Director Laurie Tisdale inflates the paddleboard in minutes without the need for an electric pump.
It's ready to go within minutes, it can handle a cooler, a rod or two, a small collection of tackle and a paddle making the minimalist approach a breeze.
It’s ready to go within minutes, it can handle a cooler, a rod or two, a small collection of tackle and a paddle making the minimalist approach a breeze.
The platform is stable and easily maneuverable keeping a silent approach very manageable.
The platform is stable and easily maneuverable keeping a silent approach very manageable.
The paddleboard weighs just 25 pounds without gear, measures 11 feet in length and 34 inches wide. It also boasts a 320-pound max capacity.
The paddleboard weighs just 25 pounds without gear, measures 11 feet in length and 34 inches wide. It also boasts a 320-pound max capacity.
The Mariner XL includes an anchor line guide system, cooler tie-downs, permanent, unbreakable fins, and a patented multi-purpose handle to hold a water bottle or the included adjustable 3-piece paddle. Comes with cell phone dry bag, pump, ankle leash and wheeled backpack.
The Mariner XL includes an anchor line guide system, cooler tie-downs, permanent, unbreakable fins, and a patented multi-purpose handle to hold a water bottle or the included adjustable 3-piece paddle. Comes with cell phone dry bag, pump, ankle leash and wheeled backpack.
It is durable, stable, convenient to transport and can be customized to suit your fishing preferences.
It is durable, stable, convenient to transport and can be customized to suit your fishing preferences.
Tisdale said the combination of exercise and fishing is one that she truly enjoys. The Mariner XL fits the bill.
Tisdale said the combination of exercise and fishing is one that she truly enjoys. The Mariner XL fits the bill.