type of valve replacement

[DAvinci2]

Hello to All here!
Just got a float tube as a present from daughter. It's a togiak. I have not taken it out yet. I have one issue with it , it is the valve cap. It has some kind of screw open/close valve. I find it hard to imagine trying to pump it up with any kind of pump. I sure don't want to spend a half day blowing it up by mouth and then spend the rest of the day red faced and gasping for air the rest of the day. Can anyone here give me any suggestion on any type of replacement.
Eric
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[albinotrout]

Most tubes and toons can be pumped up using a dual action pump. These come with adaptors for most tubes and toons. Different models out there. This is the one offered by classic accessories who makes your tube.


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You can find similar pumps at

Sportsmans Warehouse (they carry two different brands virtually the same stansport and coleman)
Cabelas (not sure of their brand)
Walmart (coleman brand)

Some tubes and toons may need an adaptor made which can be easily done with a piece of tubing. Not sure what your valve looks like so not sure if one needs to be made.

Here is a pic of the coleman brand one and the yellow one is the stansport one. Airhead also makes one as well.

There are power ones made but not recommended for tubes and toons for you can burst the bladders and then they can be expensive to replace.

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[flygoddess]

[quote DAvinci2]Hello to All here!
Just got a float tube as a present from daughter. It's a togiak. I have not taken it out yet. I have one issue with it , it is the valve cap. It has some kind of screw open/close valve. I find it hard to imagine trying to pump it up with any kind of pump. I sure don't want to spend a half day blowing it up by mouth and then spend the rest of the day red faced and gasping for air the rest of the day. Can anyone here give me any suggestion on any type of replacement.
Eric[/quote]

I am taking it that this is a tube valve. Twist the end to let air out. Like the valve in allot of inflatable seats. You might need a small 2" piece of hose. Put it on the dual action pump, then over the valve (little blue end while open) then quickly close.
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[albinotrout]

Here is the valve FG was describing. One pic had a piece of tubing on it as an adaptor and the other shows the valve separate from the adaptor and pump hose.
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[DAvinci2]

Thanks Everyone for your reply. The hose on the end of the cap looks like the resolve to my problem. I will try it.
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[albinotrout]

Glad we could help! Also welcome to the forum![cool]
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[DAvinci2]

Hey thanks for the welcome. It took me a few try to find forum on float tubes. Not may people use them down here in Tennessee. People can give you some strange looks when you tell that you going out fishing "in what". When my daughter bought me the tube at dick's sporting goods they really know what it was. Seems the tube had been displayed on their wall but never had any stock. She offer the $50 for it and the took it. Now I just have to find the othe stuff PFD, and waders. I didn't consider waders until today when I was scoutting out lake that I want to fish. LOoked good til saw There snake in the water. I was able to identified not close enough. Made me think about what under there that I didn't see.
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[albinotrout]

Tube Dude is the master here. He has pretty much fished in every state and will be able to help you idtentify your needs. I would recommend a good pair of waders and wading shoes that fit in your flippers. Dicks Sporting Goods is a great place to start. Also Bass Pro and Cabelas have a wide variety as well.
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy your new tube and your new way of fishing. I'm sure that once you get properly set up and get a chance to play with it you will wonder how you ever got along without it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My daughter and son-in-law live near Chattanooga and we have been back in that part of the country for a visit or two. Never did take the toon or tackle and my rod arm was twitchin' all the time. Lots of water back there and plenty of good tubing spots.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You don't need waders just for snakes. A cottomouth could bite through waders if it wanted to. Generally they will try to climb up on your tube with you rather than biting underwater. But the worst threat from snakes is if you are walking through the brush along the bank, rather than once you are out in the water. Always pays to stay alert to what is on the ground or in the water around you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You will need waders to stay warm and dry in colder water. But once the water warms up above about 65 you can fish without them...just pants and tennies. However, if you are in a shallow pond with a lot of leeches or other nasties the waders are good to have.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You will need some kind of hard soled boot or divers' booties over the soft neoprene of your wader feet. Lots of folks just get the cheapie water shoes...but be sure they are large enough to fit over the waders and a pair of socks.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Get the waders and boots before you buy the fins. Then buy fins that are big enough to fit your feet and footwear comfortably inside...without constriction or cramping. Get good fins with adjustable straps and large soft foot pockets. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Spend some time reading the past posts and going through the archives and pictures. That should help a lot.[/#0000ff]
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[DAvinci2]

Thanks tubedude!
I live the west part of Tennessee. Not many trout streams near . I usually fish for bass, crappie or catfish. The closet trout is about 30 miles away. It's usually stocked by the fish & wildlife people once or twice a year with rainbow trout. Most of the water around here is too warm for trout. There several lakes I usually fish or going to try this year.
I've been reading the archieve post and learned alot on tube fishing.
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