I think exploding in popularity is a bit of an over statement. Fishing along the coast here in NC there are dang few fishing kayakers and I have never seen anyone fishing off a board. They might be out there but they are incredibly few and far between.

Saw a number of SUP's on La Jolla Beach a couple years ago. A fellow asked if I wanted to try it but I declined. Wish now I would have said yes.

I would probably dig one for fly fishing more than a pontoon or float tube since fly casting tends to be a full body activity rather than an upper body activity, at least for the bigger bugs. I have never seen one in CO yet, they must still be a rare item.

i do a lot of kayak fishing and have been looking to get a SUP so i can see better while fishing...think i might rent one first...Joe you are welcome to come down and we can share a first...

What's an average price on one?

SUP's are blowing up in Colorado and Wyoming for recreational purposes. I've seen them on the CO, Green Roaring Fork, Yampa, Snake, etc. Spend enough time on the water and you'll see one. That said, haven't seen much fishing from them.

SUP's ain't for me. I'm a really, really big guy, so it just isn't quite stable enough for me. If I were a smaller person, I think it would work well. I also would classify them as "fairly inexpensive" when a quality pontoon can be purchased for the same price.

I think SUP's are here to stay and their application for fishing is just scratching the surface. Maybe when someone builds a bigger board I'll hop on the proverbial bandwagon.

I use an OldeTowne Vapor 10 Angling Kayak exclusively down here in Louisiana. Sure beats the traditional pirogue. I have had my share of mishaps; but, none since I designed an outrigger that can be raised/lowered and extended/retrieved. The whole outrigger cost about $30.00 and I find that my design is far better than many offered for over 200.00. Anyway, the kayak is one of the only boats that can reach certain bayou "honey holes" and is so light that you can easily lift it over exposed pipe lines to get to where the big ones are. I love fly fishing for bream, perch, and bass; but, the size of the catfish in my neck of the woods forces one back to the standard rod/reel combos. Here in Louisiana, kayaking, as a sport, is growing rapidly and there are actual ocean kayak tours of the coastline being conducted just west of New Orleans. About the indifferent comments buddy, all I can tell you is, "Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff." Love the article, we'll probably never bump boats, but our paths will eventually cross. Respectfully yours, Age'n Cajun

For the guys chasing redfish in the Texas marshes, the SUP is a great alternative. Like most craft, it has limitations but the big advantage is height and weight. There are some kayaks that are gaining in popularity because they are stable enough to stand in, Jackson's Cuda for one. But, at 30 pounds a SUP is really portable and standing up is great as long as the wind isn't blowing too hard and the distance to the marsh not too far....

I'm so damned tired of these silly ass things, paddle boards and kayaks and such.

Just get a good old fashioned canoe.