outcast fishcat 4 deluxe

[donny.brooke]

Looking for feedback on an outcast fishcat 4 deluxe. Looking to purchase one here pretty quick. Or even a good place to get one. Here in Kelowna its 369 plus tax.

[landphil]

I got one as a birthday gift from my better half last year, I love it, it's way easier to cover distance than with my old round tube thanks to far less drag, and you sit a lot higher. Get a dry-box if you want to put anything that you want to stay dry (like a jacket, etc) in the "bow", as the floor is below the water line. I would check out the non-deluxe model with the foam seat, the inflatable seat on the deluxe model is not horrible, it seems to lack some stiffness / back support. I can't recall if there are any other differences between the two models. She got the deluxe at Trout Waters for about $270 or $280 IIRC, their pricing was very decent, as their service always seems to be. Surplus Herbies in Vernon has them too, and they a only a bit more but put them on sale often enough.

[300H&H]

I have been very happy with my Fish Cat 4.
Works great if there is wind on the lake and very easy to fin around in.
On good thing is you can store your lunch or beer behind the seat. No really...there is lots of room.
I got mine at Trout Waters watch for Christmas specials.

[steel_ram]

I got the deluxe for the inflatable seat. Apparently the foam seat is a big sponge. I only wish there was an easy way to mount rod holders. There really isn't much bare tube to put straps around.

[landphil]

I only wish there was an easy way to mount rod holders. There really isn't much bare tube to put straps around.

It's tight, but the scotty mount works on mine. I'll snap a pic of how I made it work if you want.

[steel_ram]

It's tight, but the scotty mount works on mine. I'll snap a pic of how I made it work if you want.

Please do. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be interested.

[300H&H]

I got the deluxe for the inflatable seat. Apparently the foam seat is a big sponge. I only wish there was an easy way to mount rod holders. There really isn't much bare tube to put straps around.

I have never experienced that, but mine is only 5 years old and used half a dozen times a year.

[broncoo]

I Have the foam seat version, I would opt for the air seat as I usually quad or hike into the lakes I use it on.
the foam is quite bulky but is very supportive

[300H&H]

I Have the foam seat version, I would opt for the air seat as I usually quad or hike into the lakes I use it on.
the foam is quite bulky but is very supportive

That makes sense. I always have mine inflated and in the back of the truck so I'm ready to go.

[broncoo]

Wanna trade?

[300H&H]

Wanna trade?

Mine was a gift from my wife, so I better not.

[broncoo]

Yes so was mine

[landphil]

Ok, here's how I installed my Scotty rod holder. First, I flipped the straps and brackets inwards. The front strap is right at the seam, but if the tube is inflated firmly, it's solid. The "post" for the stripping basket slips through between the straps, and I tied the strap tails through the D-ring on the side of the storage bag as a just-in-case measure to save me from having to ever dive after my rod.

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[300H&H]

Thanks landphil, I think I will go grab one or two.

[steel_ram]

Thanks. Think I'll grab a set for each side. I did see one fellow with a portable sounder rigged up some, but I didn't catch him at the beach for a closer look. Would have been good if those large pockets were removable, velcro'd on with perhaps some mounting options like on the new stealth.

[donny.brooke]

I ended up grabbing the fatcat on sale at trout waters along with a new hardy rod and reel. New patagonia waders and a new airflo dry fly line. It was an expensive week lol

[landphil]

If I see a guy ice fishing from a Fishcat, I'll know why. It's gonna be a long time 'till spring for someone.;-)

[donny.brooke]

If I see a guy ice fishing from a Fishcat, I'll know why. It's gonna be a long time 'till spring for someone.;-)

Im tying flys til ice off to keep me busy lol. I cant wait. My elementary school buddy works at trout waters and is going to take me out as soon as possible in the spring