anyone fish from a float tube? im considering one to get me off the bank but still be able to fit in my apartment. i have a couple questions though..

i read a lot about people wearing waders are they really necessary? im in miami and would rather wear shorts.

how long would it take to inflate an open front tube with a hand pump?

any suggestions or recommendations? i was looking at these two from BPS...

http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Lost-Lake-Open-Front-Float-Tube/product/29813/-1580793

http://www.basspro.com/Caddis-Sports-Nevada-Gold-Float-Tube/product/10205419/-1557908

thanks!

I have the white river model. Works great and it pumps up fast using the hand pump (I think I bought it from BPS). It only takes about 20 pumps and it's ready to go. I like this for smaller streams. For $80, it's a good deal I think. I guess it depends on your location?

TJB

anyone fish from a float tube? im considering one to get me off the bank but still be able to fit in my apartment. i have a couple questions though..

i read a lot about people wearing waders are they really necessary? im in miami and would rather wear shorts.

how long would it take to inflate an open front tube with a hand pump?

any suggestions or recommendations? i was looking at these two from BPS...

http://www.basspro.com/White-River-Fly-Shop-Lost-Lake-Open-Front-Float-Tube/product/29813/-1580793

http://www.basspro.com/Caddis-Sports-Nevada-Gold-Float-Tube/product/10205419/-1557908

thanks!

anyone fish from a float tube?

Yes.

Waders are no more necessary on a float tube than they would be wading the same water. You will need a good pair of diving flippers if you are floating still waters AND A LIFE VEST.

Have a short handled net and don't attempt many hand landings as sharp dorsal spines and hooks can puncture a float tube.

WEAR THE LIFE VEST!

enjoy

oe

I've looked at a few and really love the idea, but many (most) of the public fishing areas in the Atlanta area are too polluted to swim in.

Check out the information in these articles:

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/float_tube.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/float_tubes.html

I am wondering if you are trying to become lunch for a gator.