03-16-2010, 08:46 PM 
		
	
	
		Welcome to the board.  Yes CA has the the most regs but for most states it is launch where you can.  A tube can go almost anywhere.  For safety equip, a whistle is not a bad a idea.  I have an orange flag for my toon but that I use on larger reservoirs where the power squadron is so that they can see me.  If you do plan on fishing at night make sure you have lights.  Either a head lamp or a clamp on navigation light.  I have a white clamp on that works both as navigation and a light for tying on baits.  Also have a LED head lamp.  When you start the pimpin of your tube be sure to post pics so that we can see what you've done.
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