r0p3r Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am looking to purchase a float tube. I was wondering which is most comfortable. I see ones with that look like they have a chair (seat & backrest). Or the ones with just the back of the tube and pockets. Which seat and backrest is the most comfortable? Fish Cat 4 has a seat and backrest ,,,looks very comfy... I have seen so many, not sure which to get. I wish to spend around $80.00 - $120.00 Cadis? Creek Company? Any help would help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickboater Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 The Fishcat style tubes are a little more pricey than a standard round tube but they keep your butt out of the water. This is nice if you ever do any cold water fishing. They seem to be a little quicker to get around in also! If it's in your budget and you have the transportation then a kickboat, AKA pontoon boat, is another great alternative. The oars give you a much greater range than a conventional tube but you can still use fins to move around while fishing .leaving your hands free same as a tube. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0p3r Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hey thank you for your input MT, however I have already purchased my rig. http://www.garage-toys.com/floattube3.html I got a "Togiak" by Trout Unlimitted. Pretty much the same as the Fish Cat 4 but seems to have slightly longer tubes in the front. I am 6'3" I felt like the Fish Cat might be to short. I don't know,, This one claim that my butt should be out of the water also. Being new to Tube fishing I hope I made a descent choice and won't need to buy another to soon. I will probably go with a Pontoon next. Gonna kill some Bass at Lake Castiac in So Cal.,, Not sure where you are as I have'nt read your profile. Happy fishing and thank you again. p.s I am also looking for websight with lots of Tube set up ideas,, do you know of any? J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camofish Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 want kind of waters are you planing on fishing with the tube. Are you fly fishing or spinning/baitcasting. That one there should be fine for rivers, creeks and ponds. Now are you looking into a rod holder for your tube too. I have the old full round intertube tube float and like it but getting in and out is a pain. That one there you posted link to is easier to that, but again you have to look at the waters and type of fishing your doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camofish Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 If it's in your budget and you have the transportation then a kickboat, AKA pontoon boat, is another great alternative. The oars give you a much greater range than a conventional tube but you can still use fins to move around while fishing .leaving your hands free same as a tube. MT www.bass-n-tubes.com For a lake fishing bass I would go with one of these ones that you sit up out of the water with your legs and feet in the water with the oars. Will be much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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