07-19-2006, 01:53 PM
[size 2]Do rec tubers float the areas you are talking about? If so, you can safely(within reason) use a float tube on those same waters.
I've never used my tubes(a TU Bighorn and a Creek Co U-2000) in anything but moving water. Heck, thats what I bought mine for. U tubes can be just fine in moving water, if(and this is a big if) you know the water you will be using it on. I fish a mix of flat water up to class II water(although I will portage around anything that I consider risky), and have never had a problem that wasn't my own fault(got in one day when the water was much faster than normal and got washed right thru my spots and banged up my shins pretty good). If you know the safe wading levels for a river or stream, and stick to those levels, you should be fine.
BTW, forget about what the shuttle companies tell rec tubers about going thru riffles feet first. It is much safer for your legs to go backwards as long as you keep your feet up and scout your path first.
Good luck and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.[/size]
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I've never used my tubes(a TU Bighorn and a Creek Co U-2000) in anything but moving water. Heck, thats what I bought mine for. U tubes can be just fine in moving water, if(and this is a big if) you know the water you will be using it on. I fish a mix of flat water up to class II water(although I will portage around anything that I consider risky), and have never had a problem that wasn't my own fault(got in one day when the water was much faster than normal and got washed right thru my spots and banged up my shins pretty good). If you know the safe wading levels for a river or stream, and stick to those levels, you should be fine.
BTW, forget about what the shuttle companies tell rec tubers about going thru riffles feet first. It is much safer for your legs to go backwards as long as you keep your feet up and scout your path first.
Good luck and if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.[/size]
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