TUBE DUDE: “You also present the same point I have made many times. That is that fishing from a tube makes you to be a better fisherman at times, simply by slowing you down and forcing you to fish each spot more thoroughly and more carefully.”
**This statement goes for us TOONER’S also. Not having a regular boat anymore, that is why we went with the pontoon’s. I do not fish the same area my hubby does so we do split up. Therefore, On bigger waters, PONTOON is my main choise. ** I agree with the big boat and tube idea. Get where you want, then get out in the tube. With our toons we do have to drive to the shore we want to fish from, just like you tubers do, but we are able to go further. I will never give up my tube for hike ins like the Uinta’s
I learned more about fishing for bass after I started tubing than I ever did in my bass boat. It forces you to be more observant and to get the most out of every little bit of cover. I have also fished places that if I had been in a boat, I would have flown by without a thought. I now fish the coves nearest the boat launch thoroughly before blasting off to other places. There’s a LOT of fish near the launches and they don’t seem to get much serious attention!!! Another thing my toob did was force me to get realistic about what lures I need and what I don’t need. I am embarrassed to think of how much tackle I own! My tube kit has been fine tuned until it can cover the water from bottom to top thoroughly and effectively with the fewest number of lures. I fish for anything that swims so size is as important as what lure and when you are limited you look at things differently. Right now I am fishing out of an old sterns U boat but after reading here will most likely move into an ODC 420 before the month is out. I love the way ATFISHING has his tricked out and since I am also a big fan of big-boy-tinkertoys I will probably emulate him. PVC is GREAT stuff!