float tube fishing

[lurelosingfishrman]

hey i was wondering if any of yall do any float tube fishing and what kind of rigs yall use belly tubes, poontubes ect.. and the orther products yall use i am thinking about buying one of those fishing buddy fish finders wondering if there any good ?? and what type of fins yall use or are out there i have a pair of force flex fins but all i can do is go backwards wondering if there where any fins out there tha i could use to go fowards in besides paddle fins thanks for you tips and info guys.

[JayW]

Not around here. Too many big Gators! I'm sure it would work out just fine without them.  

[moloch16]

I bought a float tube once but never used.  After investigating I determined that you really need to go with a partner.  Going alone is just asking for trouble.  Read some horror stories about people drowning while float tubing alone.

Wind can also be a major problem (blow you clear across the lake).

[flyphisher #]

I have a 8'6" pontoon...waterskeeter type boat. inflatable pontoons...Worth the $250 i paid for it, Gonna sell it though.... Its alot safer and easier to fish from than a float tube in my opinion in ponds and slow moving streams....wouldnt trust it anywhere else.

[The Unabasser]

Here is what I use rather than a float tube $180.00 the Classic by Cimarron, max weight 350lbs

[flyphisher #]

I have that same thing Unabasser.....It cost alot more when I got it though :'(  The pontoons wouldnt even hold air brand new....had to call cabealas and get replacements....been fine ever since though.

Will sell mine for $100....

[jdw174]

Trying to use one of those around here would just be asking for it.  Cottonmouth's DO NOT have a sense of humor!!

[IneedAnewScreenName9886691]

I have had and have various tubes.  I have one of the newer pontoon style and that is my prefered boat.  I have about 3 of the older "caddis" brand round tubes that my buddies have to use now that I have the new pontoon style.  The one I purchased has a TM mount on the back, and it can move you!  Just don't fall out - it doesn't have a kill switch!  

I like the pontoon version cause it keeps your arse out of the water, puts you higher in the water for better visability, higher in the water for better hook sets, higher in the water for better casting.  One neg related to being so high is the wind takes it toll on the boat a lot more.  But with fins on you can hold pretty well in medium winds.  

The round style are fine, you can catch plenty of fish out of them and they are less expensive typically.  

That is my .02 great way to get off the bank and enjoy some solitude and fish how you want on your on accord.