01-21-2006, 07:35 PM
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[#0000ff]First...Caddis. I have owned several Caddis craft over the years and have found them to be a good value for the investment. However, as you surmise, they are not the "quality standard" of the industry. Another consideration is that the Caddis company is no longer making or supporting float tubes. It has eliminated float tubes from its line and makes only pet products now. Most Caddis craft being sold in stores or online are the last you will see and when they are gone there will only be used ones available. However, there are some good prices on the closeout models.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are a serious angler, and if you think you will get a fair amount of use from the float tube you buy, then do what you have to do in order to be able to buy the one you want. Don't just settle for what you can afford at the time. You will probably always regret it if you do not buy quality. One of my favorite sayings in business is "It is better to spend a little bit more than you wanted to...than not quite enough."[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you have picked up from reading our ramblings, the ODC 420 is held in high regard by our members who have bought and used them. I plan to get one myself, after having used a Super Fat Cat for over two years...at twice the price.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You did not include your area of residence in your profile. I do not know if you live in or near a large city, but if you do then watch for the boat shows and sportmans shows that usually make the rounds in the early part of the year. They are good places to find new models and good prices. I have seen introductory models of some really good tubes and 'toons go for half price at a show.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, some state BFT boards have local buy and sell boards. We also have a national board where you can either list what you have for sale, or post that you are looking for something...like an inexpensive used float tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stay in touch and let us know if we can help you with anything.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]First...Caddis. I have owned several Caddis craft over the years and have found them to be a good value for the investment. However, as you surmise, they are not the "quality standard" of the industry. Another consideration is that the Caddis company is no longer making or supporting float tubes. It has eliminated float tubes from its line and makes only pet products now. Most Caddis craft being sold in stores or online are the last you will see and when they are gone there will only be used ones available. However, there are some good prices on the closeout models.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you are a serious angler, and if you think you will get a fair amount of use from the float tube you buy, then do what you have to do in order to be able to buy the one you want. Don't just settle for what you can afford at the time. You will probably always regret it if you do not buy quality. One of my favorite sayings in business is "It is better to spend a little bit more than you wanted to...than not quite enough."[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As you have picked up from reading our ramblings, the ODC 420 is held in high regard by our members who have bought and used them. I plan to get one myself, after having used a Super Fat Cat for over two years...at twice the price.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You did not include your area of residence in your profile. I do not know if you live in or near a large city, but if you do then watch for the boat shows and sportmans shows that usually make the rounds in the early part of the year. They are good places to find new models and good prices. I have seen introductory models of some really good tubes and 'toons go for half price at a show.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Also, some state BFT boards have local buy and sell boards. We also have a national board where you can either list what you have for sale, or post that you are looking for something...like an inexpensive used float tube.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=97;"]LINK TO BUY AND SELL[/url][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stay in touch and let us know if we can help you with anything.[/#0000ff]
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