New & second hand belly boats

New & second hand belly boats

Years ago when the bellyboat just started in the European waters, the models where very simple. It was nothing more than an inner tire of a large wheel which went around your belly. Since then there has been changed a lot and now there are multiple models. The nice thing of this way of fishing is the direct contact with the water, you feel one with the water. You will also notice that the underwaterworld hardly is disturbed and fish will see you as a big water bird. With a bellyboat you will get to places you won't reach with a normal boat. Think of small sand pits or waters without a trailer spot. You will move and steer yourself with flippers. 
You will not sit in a bellyboat with your normal cloths, you certainly will need waders. We advice to use a neoprene chest waders, which can keep you warm in the cold waters.

Fishing from a bellyboat is mainly used by predator and fly fishermen. But it will not take long before it is also used by other ways of fishing. Think of coarse fishing with a match rod or carp fishing with just a piece of bread.

We define mainly 3 models, which all have their pro's and con's.

U-boat belly boat

This is a model which exists the longest probably. It has an easy model in use because of the U vorm. They are not streamlined and are therefore less suitable for long distances or with lots of wind. An advantage is that they are cheaper and easy to repair when required.

V-SHAPE belly boat

This model is stream lined and therefore more populair. The exists of 2 independent air cabins and have a seperate back support with its own air chamber or made of foam. This will improve your floating power and your safety. Because of the high floating power you often will float a bit above the water level. Especially in the winter months this is a big advantage, so you will stay warm longer.

POTON-MODEL bellyboat

This model almost looks like a boat. This is the biggest model of all belly boats. It exists of 2 seperate large floaters. Between the floaters a frame is placed, which makes it possible so sit comfortable above the water. Also the water resistance is reduced. This way you can easily swim long distances, which is an advantage for every predator or fly fisherman.

A belly sometimes already has some extra accesories included like a storage possibility or unhooking mat. But you can also add accesoires by yourself like a fishfinder or a rod holder.

Do want to buy a bellyboat, but you don't know how to start. We advice you to start with an used bellyboat or a U-boat model. When you like the bellyboating and have some more experience you can look for the other models.

 

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New & second hand belly boats

Years ago when the bellyboat just started in the European waters, the models where very simple. It was nothing more than an inner tire of a large wheel which went around your belly. Since then there has been changed a lot and now there are multiple models. The nice thing of this way of fishing is the direct contact with the water, you feel one with the water. You will also notice that the underwaterworld hardly is disturbed and fish will see you as a big water bird. With a bellyboat you will get to places you won't reach with a normal boat. Think of small sand pits or waters without a trailer spot. You will move and steer yourself with flippers. 
You will not sit in a bellyboat with your normal cloths, you certainly will need waders. We advice to use a neoprene chest waders, which can keep you warm in the cold waters.

Fishing from a bellyboat is mainly used by predator and fly fishermen. But it will not take long before it is also used by other ways of fishing. Think of coarse fishing with a match rod or carp fishing with just a piece of bread.

We define mainly 3 models, which all have their pro's and con's.

U-boat belly boat

This is a model which exists the longest probably. It has an easy model in use because of the U vorm. They are not streamlined and are therefore less suitable for long distances or with lots of wind. An advantage is that they are cheaper and easy to repair when required.

V-SHAPE belly boat

This model is stream lined and therefore more populair. The exists of 2 independent air cabins and have a seperate back support with its own air chamber or made of foam. This will improve your floating power and your safety. Because of the high floating power you often will float a bit above the water level. Especially in the winter months this is a big advantage, so you will stay warm longer.

POTON-MODEL bellyboat

This model almost looks like a boat. This is the biggest model of all belly boats. It exists of 2 seperate large floaters. Between the floaters a frame is placed, which makes it possible so sit comfortable above the water. Also the water resistance is reduced. This way you can easily swim long distances, which is an advantage for every predator or fly fisherman.

A belly sometimes already has some extra accesories included like a storage possibility or unhooking mat. But you can also add accesoires by yourself like a fishfinder or a rod holder.

Do want to buy a bellyboat, but you don't know how to start. We advice you to start with an used bellyboat or a U-boat model. When you like the bellyboating and have some more experience you can look for the other models.

 

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