Float Tubes

[Kimall]

Ok I know this is not bowhunting but as a lot of bowhunters seem to fish aswell here goes.Does anyone here use or has tried fishing from a float tube?
I am getting into my flyfishing again and will be selling some gear as well as the archery stuff from my shop and am keen to give the local bass a bit of a scare this summer.Thanks in advance.
Cheers KIM

[Dave]

I absolutely loved chasing trout in mine. I had a Caddis for a while and although it raised more than a few eye brows when entering the water, a lot of people wanted to try it once they saw where I could go. You did get a bad sunburn if you fell asleep in the bloody thing though :oops:

[Luke]

Pardon my ignorance but what is a float tube? :?

[Bazza]

Think of an inner tube but with a chair in the middle of it.

http://www.thefloattubestore.com/round.htm

[Luke]

Sweet lookin' bit of gear ;)

[windknot]

Kim,

Honestly, without doubt the only piece of Fly Fishing gear (excluding a basic setup) that has put me in touch with more fish.

I've had one for about fifteen years now, and it gets punished , water is a bit lean in Vic at the moment.

Suggest neoprene chest waders if in cold water and at night over the winter, and we just use a big set of dive fins over the wader boots (cheapest option).

Sunburn is not a big problem around Ballarat, but bladder control in the cold what can/has led to some embarassing situations.

Good fun, I'd be suprised if you don't love it

Cheers
Wayne

[Mick Smith]

Kim

I used to own one. It was good to flyfish from, very comfortable. They can be a pain to use on windy days though. I remember one windy day, the wind was blowing offshore and the trout lake was quite large, after about an hour of fishing I turned around and was horrified to see that I was about a mile from the shore. It took me hours of constant struggle to make my way back to where the car was. They aren't very efficient when you're pushing against the wind. I would suggest carrying a small folding anchor, in case you find yourself in a similar situation.

I always wore neoprene waders and a floatation vest, even though I'm a fairly good swimmer. They reckon you shouldn't use them in running water/rivers for safety reasons.

One tip, always go to the toilet before heading out in your float tube because you can bet your last dollar, you will want to go, very soon after getting onto the water. I think the cold water has something to do with it and it's a real pain to have to paddle back to shore and then strip off your full length waders, that is if you don't have an accident first. :oops:

I just use my canadian canoe these days.

Mick

[Kimall]

Thanks guys I already have the neo waders so just need the tube.
I think it will work really well here in the dam for bass.
Cheers KIM