01-27-2006, 05:05 PM
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[#0000ff]Many flowing water tubers and tooners use their craft simply as a means of getting downstream, away from more heavily fished areas. Once they come to good holes or runs, they beach their craft and get out to fish...or move into slow water so they can cast into the flow.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Tubes and toons are probably safer than canoes or other small boats on many streams. Unless you allow yourself to get washed into dangerous waters, you ain't gonna roll over or get bashed up. Just be sure to know every yard of the water before you launch, wear your PFD and don't take unnecessary risks.[/#0000ff] [/reply]
TD, that was the reason I bought my tube in the first place, to get downstream to some good wading areas. My Bighorn is a great "caddy" to carry my gear. I keep it attached to me with a clip-on strap. The areas I fish are considered "rock gardens" by the 'yakkers that I know. I have taken my tube through spots that I have never, in 20 years, seen a canoe go through and stay upright. But I wouldn't recommend it to people who don't take the time to learn all they can about the water they fish. As always, SAFETY FIRST!!
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[#0000ff]Many flowing water tubers and tooners use their craft simply as a means of getting downstream, away from more heavily fished areas. Once they come to good holes or runs, they beach their craft and get out to fish...or move into slow water so they can cast into the flow.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Tubes and toons are probably safer than canoes or other small boats on many streams. Unless you allow yourself to get washed into dangerous waters, you ain't gonna roll over or get bashed up. Just be sure to know every yard of the water before you launch, wear your PFD and don't take unnecessary risks.[/#0000ff] [/reply]
TD, that was the reason I bought my tube in the first place, to get downstream to some good wading areas. My Bighorn is a great "caddy" to carry my gear. I keep it attached to me with a clip-on strap. The areas I fish are considered "rock gardens" by the 'yakkers that I know. I have taken my tube through spots that I have never, in 20 years, seen a canoe go through and stay upright. But I wouldn't recommend it to people who don't take the time to learn all they can about the water they fish. As always, SAFETY FIRST!!
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