08-07-2006, 12:08 PM
[black][size 3]Hey smallmouth89,[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Not too much argument here. I have a boat(not a bass boat) and a tube. However, to add a few things, here's some of my observations along that track of thought.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Swivel seats. I can carry my seat to many remote lakes that o not allow boats or motors. Yes, they sit higher, but on some lakes, they can't sit at all. And my tube weighs less and is easier to move than their swivel seat[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Trolling motors. They can troll faster, but we can troll where they don't dare or are not allowed.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Fish Finder. I can use the same battery and fish finder on my tube as I do in my boat. I also do not have to worry about electronic interference from other electrical devices on my water craft.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Sound insulation. My tube makes no noise to insulate. Carpet in my boat attracts hooks and won't give them back without a fight or potential injury.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Engine. The propulsion on my tube is absolutely quite.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Attire. I would much rather wear slimmy old waders than a Jump suit or an ugly billboard that clearly announces a complete disconnect with what fishing is all about.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Storage. With just the minimum of planning, there is ample storage on my tube for rods and tackle virtually any fishing experience I want to have.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Vessel storage. My tube fits nicely in a backpack or on my wall in the living room. Winter storage is a breeze.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Portability. I can pick up my tube with one hand or carry it by myself for a couple of miles to access remote fishing spots and just about any vehicle wll get my tube to the fishing area.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Vessel additional costs. It would only cost about $150 for my tube - not $15,000-$50,000 for an upgrade or a complete replacement. Their insurance deductible, yearly premium, yearly fuel bill and/or monthly payment is more than what I have invested in my tube. Tube repairs are easier and cheaper than fixing the tires on a boat trailer.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Pre-fishing preparation. It takes 1/10 of the time to prepare for fishing on my tube as it does for a boat.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]Launching. I can launch or take out virtually anywhere there is water - regardless of crowds and idiots.[/size][/black]
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[size 3][black]Beer. I have yet to know anyone(Bubbas included) that has ever gotten a "Tubing Under the Influence citation. I have also enjoyed a beer while tubing right in front of the local authorities and was not even looked at or questioned. [/black][/size]
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[black][size 3]Not too much argument here. I have a boat(not a bass boat) and a tube. However, to add a few things, here's some of my observations along that track of thought.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Swivel seats. I can carry my seat to many remote lakes that o not allow boats or motors. Yes, they sit higher, but on some lakes, they can't sit at all. And my tube weighs less and is easier to move than their swivel seat[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Trolling motors. They can troll faster, but we can troll where they don't dare or are not allowed.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Fish Finder. I can use the same battery and fish finder on my tube as I do in my boat. I also do not have to worry about electronic interference from other electrical devices on my water craft.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Sound insulation. My tube makes no noise to insulate. Carpet in my boat attracts hooks and won't give them back without a fight or potential injury.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Engine. The propulsion on my tube is absolutely quite.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Attire. I would much rather wear slimmy old waders than a Jump suit or an ugly billboard that clearly announces a complete disconnect with what fishing is all about.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Storage. With just the minimum of planning, there is ample storage on my tube for rods and tackle virtually any fishing experience I want to have.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Vessel storage. My tube fits nicely in a backpack or on my wall in the living room. Winter storage is a breeze.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Portability. I can pick up my tube with one hand or carry it by myself for a couple of miles to access remote fishing spots and just about any vehicle wll get my tube to the fishing area.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Vessel additional costs. It would only cost about $150 for my tube - not $15,000-$50,000 for an upgrade or a complete replacement. Their insurance deductible, yearly premium, yearly fuel bill and/or monthly payment is more than what I have invested in my tube. Tube repairs are easier and cheaper than fixing the tires on a boat trailer.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Pre-fishing preparation. It takes 1/10 of the time to prepare for fishing on my tube as it does for a boat.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Launching. I can launch or take out virtually anywhere there is water - regardless of crowds and idiots.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3][/size][/black]
[size 3][black]Beer. I have yet to know anyone(Bubbas included) that has ever gotten a "Tubing Under the Influence citation. I have also enjoyed a beer while tubing right in front of the local authorities and was not even looked at or questioned. [/black][/size]
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