# Float Tubing General **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/float-tube-fishing/float-tubing-general/304.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Float Tubing General category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-float-tubing-general-category/306)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-float-tubing-general-category/306 "2026-02-17T11:35:23Z")
Float Tubing Discusion. Everything you want to know about tubing. --- ## [Need size 9 fins for my grand son](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-size-9-fins-for-my-grand-son/319990)
**Author:** [@doitall5000](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/doitall5000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-size-9-fins-for-my-grand-son/319990 "2023-10-24T19:25:39Z")
I’m looking for swim fins for my grandson, to us with his new float tube. I’m in west valley do me a pm if you have some for sale. Thanks doitall5000 --- ## [Help for getting members back on this site](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/help-for-getting-members-back-on-this-site/319166)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/help-for-getting-members-back-on-this-site/319166 "2020-04-15T22:28:58Z")
I know some of you are still trying to get back on BFT. Send an Email to this address for help in regaining your old username and getting back on the site: bigfishtackle@yahoo.com --- ## [Detonator](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detonator/315875)
**Author:** [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/detonator/315875 "2019-09-17T02:46:58Z")
Been awhile since I have been on board here. Hubby Retired this year first of June so we spent the entire summer in Idaho right next to the little Blackfoot River and the Blackfoot Res. We have a trailer up there, and … --- ## [OutCast PAC 900](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/outcast-pac-900/315189)
**Author:** [@Buenie](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Buenie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/outcast-pac-900/315189 "2019-09-11T15:19:23Z")
Seeking info on putting a 2.5 hp gas motor on a Pac 900 Such as any experience doing this Read some post where some had experienced frame failure --- ## [Need New Powered 'Toon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-new-powered-toon/231702)
**Author:** [@atvaholic](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/atvaholic)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/need-new-powered-toon/231702 "2019-08-12T21:13:54Z")
Im planning to do some fishing in an area which I will need a small motored toon. I have a 2hp gas engine and want to find an appropriate ‘boat’. I want something lightweight and frameless. The boat would be used mostly … --- ## [Scadden Renegade Help](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/scadden-renegade-help/293770)
**Author:** [@chromefinder](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/chromefinder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/scadden-renegade-help/293770 "2019-06-07T19:26:10Z")
This my first post on this forum, so Hello! I am posting here because I have noticed there are some Scadden frameless pontoon tube users on here and i wanted to share my experience and see if others here might have had … --- ## [Fat Cat still a good tube?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fat-cat-still-a-good-tube/312637)
**Author:** [@doggonefishin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/doggonefishin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fat-cat-still-a-good-tube/312637 "2019-05-02T03:00:52Z")
After 13 years and probably over a thousand plus? fish, my old Fat Cat float tube needs to be replaced. My old one has served me very well but the zippers are all shot and the outer cover is starting to go. It is just … --- ## [Open water report 3-6 and 3-7 2019](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/open-water-report-3-6-and-3-7-2019/312144)
**Author:** [@OldTroller](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/OldTroller)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/open-water-report-3-6-and-3-7-2019/312144 "2019-04-30T19:31:19Z")
Me and a friend went to Mantua on Saturday from around 1 til about 7 and caught 53 between us. So many tiny bass that were so easy to catch we finally moved on looking for bigger fish. A couple trout in the 18 inch ran… --- ## [Zonker ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/zonker/312257)
**Author:** [@Sharknado](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Sharknado)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/zonker/312257 "2019-04-19T14:53:38Z")
Anyone fish the Escape Zonker tube and what’s the difference between it and the regular Escape? I’m looking for a suv sized tube with oars? --- ## [Praying for open water](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/praying-for-open-water/311514)
**Author:** [@OldTroller](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/OldTroller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/praying-for-open-water/311514 "2019-03-18T04:28:55Z")
Anyone know of open water within 90 minutes of SLC? I am getting the itch please help. --- ## [Hello Tubers](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-tubers/310996)
**Author:** [@Tommer\_Tuber](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Tommer_Tuber)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-tubers/310996 "2019-03-12T17:12:03Z")
I’ve been reading your posts for a year now and since this is the “hard water” season thought it a good time to join in. First, thanks for all your great ideas. I am a long time tuber, now on my 7th tube, I believe. Tha… --- ## [Fins](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fins/303319)
**Author:** [@Savvage61](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Savvage61)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fins/303319 "2019-03-08T15:37:28Z")
I posted earlier when I first joined asking about pontoons, Since then I have decided to go a different direction for this summer. After long consideration I decided to go with a Classic Accessories CUMBERLAND Float tube… --- ## [Clifton Urethane Adhesive](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/clifton-urethane-adhesive/308635)
**Author:** [@jmach](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jmach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/clifton-urethane-adhesive/308635 "2018-11-17T00:32:32Z")
Hate to see this forum be so inactive, so here’s a post. After about 5 years of use, the foot rest bar of my Renegade came off when I was fishing. Bummer! Tough on the back when rowing with one’s feet in the water. And t… --- ## [How do I drive this thing lol](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-do-i-drive-this-thing-lol/303879)
**Author:** [@Savvage61](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Savvage61)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-do-i-drive-this-thing-lol/303879 "2018-07-19T00:33:32Z")
Well I said I would let ya know how my first trip on my new float tube was, let me just say ,I really glad no one brought a camera LOL. But I must admit I learned a lot dont launch in a 100 yd of weedbeds float tubes a… --- ## [Removing Scotty Glue-on Mounting Pads](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/removing-scotty-glue-on-mounting-pads/303077)
**Author:** [@jmach](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jmach)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/removing-scotty-glue-on-mounting-pads/303077 "2018-07-11T22:26:19Z")
After a few years with my Scadden Renegade, two glue-on mounting pads that I had put on (one for a rod holder, and one for a triple rod holder) have started to peel off and weaken. I intend to remove the pads, lightly s… --- ## [how to add oars to a float tube?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-to-add-oars-to-a-float-tube/153149)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Ang](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Alan_Ang)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-to-add-oars-to-a-float-tube/153149 "2018-06-26T15:08:47Z")
i have seen some really neat float tubes in japanese website that has oars on them. i tried to check if those listed here as recommended float tubes had them but found none to carry oars. is there a simple, cheap and g… --- ## [one man pontoon sink or float?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-man-pontoon-sink-or-float/301749)
**Author:** [@Savvage61](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Savvage61)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-man-pontoon-sink-or-float/301749 "2018-06-12T19:12:19Z")
have always loved fishing since the first time my grandpa took me fishing. I dont mean to brag but I would say I am an experienced fisherman. it has been yrs since I had a boat I had some health issue and haven’t fished … --- ## [Cardiac for sale](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cardiac-for-sale/301547)
**Author:** [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cardiac-for-sale/301547 "2018-06-02T20:30:43Z")
NFO 11’ long. Aluminum frame and deck. Molded plastic seat, Aluminum Oars, Urethane bladder. Light. $550. OBO --- ## [Sale on Outcast Boats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sale-on-outcast-boats/298693)
**Author:** [@jmach](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/jmach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sale-on-outcast-boats/298693 "2018-04-04T13:36:36Z")
I was doing some internet browsing and noticed that Outcast Boats has a 15% sale on its boats. I’m sticking with my Renegade, but the Commander and the Stealth Pro are great boats at a great price. --- ## [New seat](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-seat/298135)
**Author:** [@flygoddess](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/flygoddess)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-seat/298135 "2018-03-27T19:20:07Z")
My Fuzion has a pretty comfortable seat with the additional frame, but I was looking for a way to lighten it up (and a seat for my Kayak), Got this Inflatable seat I can’t wait to test drive. --- ## [Utah Lake Tubing Trip 3-13-18](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/utah-lake-tubing-trip-3-13-18/297971)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/utah-lake-tubing-trip-3-13-18/297971 "2018-03-22T21:34:05Z")
\*\*Hey folks, I posted this on my local Utah forum, but thought fellow floatation fans in other parts of the country might like to see how we roll out here. \*\* \*\*Tuesday the 13th Tugs 3-13-18 \*\* \*\*Had things to do tod… --- ## [Wake up! Wake up!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wake-up-wake-up/297641)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wake-up-wake-up/297641 "2018-03-13T17:34:40Z")
\*\*Hey fellow (and gal) floaters, spring is smack spang nigh upon us. Time to dunk our rides and stretch our string again. I have been tweaking my PVC setup and making lots of new lures and stuff. I’m ready to rumble. … --- ## [Power trip](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/power-trip/288939)
**Author:** [@toongirl](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/toongirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/power-trip/288939 "2017-11-05T00:20:51Z")
I have a colorado xt with a 36 lb thrust newport trolling motor. I estimate my boat weighs 300 lbs ish fully loaded including me. I feel seriously underpowered. I realize I am not going to pull any water skiiers, but a … --- ## [How Much Does Your Fully Loaded FT Weigh?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-much-does-your-fully-loaded-ft-weigh/291877)
**Author:** [@Shawnturner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Shawnturner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/how-much-does-your-fully-loaded-ft-weigh/291877 "2017-11-04T00:30:04Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m just curious … I’m going to completely load up my FT with all my gear: ABS rod rack, iPhone, Fish finder, lap tray, including all electronics w/ cables and wiring, batteries, fins and PFD … everythi… --- ## [Where to go for float tube fishing - Newport Harbor](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/where-to-go-for-float-tube-fishing-newport-harbor/291878)
**Author:** [@Shawnturner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Shawnturner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2017, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/where-to-go-for-float-tube-fishing-newport-harbor/291878 "2017-11-02T13:52:37Z")
Newport Harbor is huge and so I’ve just taken a quick stab at getting my fellow tubers going here if they don’t know where to go. I plan to do a couple of followup videos from other spots, but this one starts the ball ro… --- ## [float tube vs. pontoon](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/float-tube-vs-pontoon/280389)
**Author:** [@rusty-hook](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/rusty-hook)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/float-tube-vs-pontoon/280389 "2017-11-01T21:48:23Z")
I know this might start a fire storm of comments but here it goes I have been fishing with a Cumberland float tube for about 10 years now. It is easy to move in and out of the water which is good as I am 70 years damn o… --- ## [Strawberry report and selling my Mike Andreason boat.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/strawberry-report-and-selling-my-mike-andreason-boat/290444)
**Author:** [@OldTroller](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/OldTroller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/strawberry-report-and-selling-my-mike-andreason-boat/290444 "2017-11-01T21:43:16Z")
I caught 14 fish in 3 hours and then got rained off. Dress warm it was cold. Best fly: purple showgirl (lavender not dark purple) Best line Full sink, Type 3 Selling my Mike Andreason boat for $750 o.b.o. Call 901 … --- ## [Electric Motor Set Up](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/electric-motor-set-up/290176)
**Author:** [@RickinWaSt](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/RickinWaSt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/electric-motor-set-up/290176 "2017-11-01T21:36:26Z")
I just purchased a Minn Kota Endurance C2 30lb thrust 12V for my Bucks Bag Southfork pontoon boat. I’m awaiting the arrival of the frame to hold the motor. While I’m waiting, I’ve been doing online reading about this mo… --- ## [Can't stop spinning](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cant-stop-spinning/290503)
**Author:** [@toongirl2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/toongirl2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cant-stop-spinning/290503 "2017-11-01T19:19:54Z")
Hi, My seat sits up on a 7" pedestal and my battery is mounted under it (this gives me good weight distribution, focusing my weight and the battery weight in the center of the boat and I can spin around 360) I had my m… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/float-tube-fishing/float-tubing-general/304.md?page=1)