Fly Fishing Float Tube

[Isaacm1986]

So i am thinking about purchasing my first float tube to get me on the water for some fly fishing and spin fishing. This would be my first float tube purchase, and I am wondering if people have a certain tube that they would Recommend. I am 6'2 255 pounds, so the one I buy will need to accommodate such. I have been looking at a few for sale, and I am just interested to hear how people like using theirs.

 

[j_martin]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

So i am thinking about purchasing my first float tube to get me on the water for some fly fishing and spin fishing. This would be my first float tube purchase, and I am wondering if people have a certain tube that they would Recommend. I am 6'2 255 pounds, so the one I buy will need to accommodate such. I have been looking at a few for sale, and I am just interested to hear how people like using theirs.

I used to fish from a truck inner tube with a board tied to the bottom of it. Almost killed my wife with it one day. I stuck a five pound bass (in warm weather) and for awhile it was a toss up on who was going to win. My wife, watching from the bank, almost died laughing.

 

[gonefishie]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

I used to fish from a truck inner tube with a board tied to the bottom of it. Almost killed my wife with it one day. I stuck a five pound bass (in warm weather) and for awhile it was a toss up on who was going to win. My wife, watching from the bank, almost died laughing.

I think you're the contender for iboater with the most redneck contraptions.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

I think you're the contender for iboater with the most redneck contraptions.

That's a strong accusation.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

Given your ample proportions you might want to at least consider a raft. Since you're asking about float tubes I'll assume you don't plan on going through any significant white water, which means you won't have to spend much more than you would on a good float tube and you'll have a lot more room to spread out without sacrificing too much in the way of stealth and agility. You can also use a small outboard or trolling motor with many of the fishing rafts available. Just a thought.

 

[JAY 22]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

i'd recomend one of those little pontoon boats. i've got one that folds up into a backpack and it was the best investment i ever made. you can take em anywhere and you don't even have to get wet.

 

[j_martin]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

I think you're the contender for iboater with the most redneck contraptions.

Thank you.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

Probably shouldn't encourage him.

 

[HappierWet]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

I used to fish from a truck inner tube with a board tied to the bottom of it. Almost killed my wife with it one day. I stuck a five pound bass (in warm weather) and for awhile it was a toss up on who was going to win. My wife, watching from the bank, almost died laughing.

There was a description of that in one of the scout magazines when I was a kid except instead of the board, it was a cut triangle from another tube.
Pretty comfortable.

 

[PGFISHER]

Re: Fly Fishing Float Tube

I also have an arrow backpacker pontoon and it's great, weighs 42 lbs. and sets up in minutes. with camping gear, food and tent I'm under 100 lbs. If you cant pack 100 lbs. stay on your couch.