07-18-2009, 12:57 AM
I've been fishing since I was about 7 (38 now). Just got into float tubing recently. I bought a Togiak from Cabela's. My first trip out wasn't so good. I left the house early and had my tube partially inflated. I bought an electric pump that plugs into the car lighter. It didn't work very good, so my first trip out the tube's weren't completely inflated, it seemed very tedious getting in and out, and the fins I was using weren't very comfortable - after about 2 hours on the water my feet were killing me and I was about ready to call it quits - although I stayed out there another 2 hours. Worst of all, I didn't catch anything.
After my first trip out I wasn't very excited about float tubing. I was thinking I made a mistake when I bought it. Started looking at Kayaks (although they're still out of my price range). I decided to give the tube another try.
Made a few modifications since the first trip. Changed to a foot pump - this inflated the tube's very quick. I think having a fully inflated tube made getting in and out of the tube real easy. I had to cut a little bit of the material off the fins (they're US Diver fins - I think) - after that, they fit great. After about 5 hours, my feet felt fine. Added a Cuda fish finder - that was a nice addition. Plus I was on a much more productive lake. No monsters, but still caught a couple.
The second trip out went great - I can't wait to get back out there now.
I just looked at all the mods that people made to their tubes - WOW. I think for now I'd like to keep it simple - just add a rod holder and a tool holder similar to ATFishing's - that's cool.
Anyway - glad I found this site - chock full of float tube info.
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After my first trip out I wasn't very excited about float tubing. I was thinking I made a mistake when I bought it. Started looking at Kayaks (although they're still out of my price range). I decided to give the tube another try.
Made a few modifications since the first trip. Changed to a foot pump - this inflated the tube's very quick. I think having a fully inflated tube made getting in and out of the tube real easy. I had to cut a little bit of the material off the fins (they're US Diver fins - I think) - after that, they fit great. After about 5 hours, my feet felt fine. Added a Cuda fish finder - that was a nice addition. Plus I was on a much more productive lake. No monsters, but still caught a couple.
The second trip out went great - I can't wait to get back out there now.
I just looked at all the mods that people made to their tubes - WOW. I think for now I'd like to keep it simple - just add a rod holder and a tool holder similar to ATFishing's - that's cool.
Anyway - glad I found this site - chock full of float tube info.
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