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Great for surf fishing on the beach! Check the video!
So, I read so many comments saying that it is not for the beach. I believe that it really depends on the KIND of beach you want to go to. As you can see in the video, I really loaded the cart and it was just on Treasure Island beach in Florida. It is true that the beach there has more shells and is more compact. But I've been using this cart without any problems with all my fishing gear.
Just to be fair, I assume that on a beach with "fluffy" deep sand you may have some problems. But I'm already working on some ideas on how to make some thick cheap wheel covers in case I come across this problem.
PROS:
- the folding part is absolutely great - it fits in a quarter of my 2004 Ford Taurus trunk
- the capacity is perfect for my fishing needs
- it is sturdy, reliable and practical
- very easy to fold and unfold
- the frame is perfect for attaching PVC pipes for rod holders
- it has two useful water bottle pockets (I use them for my shoes, though...)
- not too light to be flimsy but not too heavy
- materials are good and strong
- price is a fraction of the price for a fishing cart
CONS:
- wheels could be thicker for beaches with deep sand (haven't tried yet but it looks like they are too thin for that kind of beach)
- it doesn't have a remote - just kidding:)
All in all, may the engineer who invented this be blessed :) It saved me many trips to the car and I can change spots on the beach really easily!
Should anything change in time, I'll make sure to post an update.
UPDATE: Shortly after writing this review, we decided to go fishing in an area that has very deep sand. In preparation for that, I considered making some wheel covers, which is impossible, because the wheels are closed in by the wheel support. I ended up returning this cart and getting one just like it, but with huge wheels for sand, also on Amazon and, unfortunately, $30 more expensive. Oh, well...
FINAL UPDATE, 1 year later: I ended up, after 2 weeks of testing, getting a Walmart cart that has wheels roughly twice the thickness of this one. It is the most common one at Walmart (Ozark trail - $50-ish) and I've been using it for a year now. That Walmart one has two cons - 1. in very deep sand you will struggle. There is no cart with "regular" wheels that will perform well in deep sand. You need one with jumbo wheels but the one that I have was fine for the 400 yards I needed to go. If you need to go down the beach, just choose the shortest path to the wet sand near water and it goes just fine there, parallel to the water. 2nd problem - the handle is way too short, which makes it: a. difficult to drag and b. wheel keep hitting your heels. Solution - I cut the handle in half and extended it with a small curtain pipe by 10 inches. Works great now.
November 2017 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase