Float Tubers

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 17, 2013 at 3:37am

Tanks Dilly
I'm getting the Fish Cat for two reasons:
1. Its an inflatable
2. Its my @as that's gonna be in it.

I figure its the most popular for good reason. I don't often spend new money on stuff for fishing, aka, "toys," but I like to get things that are proven and resalable when I do.
One reason I got my Hobie kayak is it could be resold without taking a big loss

So, I guess I could have a third reason for the Fish Cat...
3. Resale value.
I also like that you sit up out of the water.

I appreciate you're comments about the weight capacity, too. I've lost a little weight here lately, and hopefully I can keep that trend going.

But I may also have a look at the Creek ODC
A lifetime warranty is hard to beat.

Comment by David Dillman on June 17, 2013 at 12:39am

David

You should have no trouble with the weight issue.  The three float tubes I have owned always will hold more then they are rated.  I have never tried a fish cat. They are out of my price range.  If your interested you might look at Creek Company odc model.  I've read good things about them and they cost less  My last float tube was a Kennebec made by Classic Assessories.  Their warranty is only a year,  Creek company is lifetime warranty.  I believe Fish cat's warranty is 5 years.  That is something to think about also.  Just throwing it out their.

Dilly

 

Comment by Jeff Bernier on June 9, 2013 at 8:34am

Hey Jeff thanks for the plug of the www.floattubeforum.do-talk.com keep up the good work.over here guys there are some wicked gills out there and I know this is a great place to learn the skills of gill fishing. Any tube question you know we can help and of course and panfish questions this is the place.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 9, 2013 at 6:23am

Thanks Jeff. I've found some one to buy my kayak so I can
try tubing.

Comment by Jeff Soto on June 8, 2013 at 11:18pm

David-  Go to:  http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com  and click on "Home".  There is a world of float tubing info on this informative site, although it is mostly geared to Southern California.  But float tube info can be used everywhere.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on June 8, 2013 at 8:17pm

Jeff, I've been looking at the fish cat 4.
Its in my price range, which is the first consideration for me, since I don't know much about tubes.

It has all sort of features, which are what they are. I can adapt. I've got one question about the treating of 250#, I'm close to that at 225. should I look to a 300# model?

Comment by Jeff Soto on June 8, 2013 at 8:03pm

Just went out in my new FishCat float tube (the blue model) for the first time, and I really liked it.  It really moves thru the water great, and you sit high, hardly getting wet, but I don't like the soft flexible apron or "table".  I'm going to try and use some steel rods or maybe a plastic tote top so I can have a more rigid  place to put things on while fishing.  Also that foam seat that comes with the 'tube is very uncomfortable after a few hours.  It's just too hard for guys like me that don't have much of a butt.  I heard that there is an inflatable seat  insert to put in place of the foam.

Comment by Sunfish Steve on August 9, 2012 at 2:34pm

Got married, had a kid, when will have time to fish! Wife also wants me to cut back on my fishing collection, so anyone interested in a cumberland float tube, and hummingbird fish finder let me know. I would rather offer it to a brother of the gill, before ebay or craigslist. I've seen where people have asked about the cumberland in this forum and it will shurly be missed.

Comment by Jeff Soto on March 17, 2012 at 7:48pm

I'm just curious as to what the other 59 members of this "Float Tubers" group has on their float tubes for rod holders.  There's a lot of very innovated anglers out their that have done some really cool things to their 'tubes with PVC piping.  You can post a photo, which would be great!  

Comment by Leo Nguyen on March 14, 2012 at 10:17pm

Chris, a bit of liquid wax goes a long long way. Don't have to maintain it like you do with a car. I should know. A freaking minivan is not something you like to wax every other month, the way the wife trek around with the kids. But, it's better to invest a bit of time and effort to make sure the equipment last for a long long time.

 

I do run the 55# thrust MinnKota Endura C2, using a deep cycle 55AHr battery. Last me most of the day, if I use on and off, rather than continuous. If I use continuously, it'll be dead within a few hours, even with the power conservation system built into the motor.

 

The Hull ID for the pontoon is right next to the seat mount. Can't miss it. Most of the pontoons have their Hull ID on the frame, just in the back of the seat mount. Mine is the same. If you don't use the motor, don't worry about it. Just plan ahead just in case you plan to push that pontoon up and down the lake while hauling some water skiers behind you. When I get my 4HP Yamaha motor, I'll be doing the floaters the taxi service at my water bodies as well, probably 6 at a time. For now, I can only haul 3 at a time with the electric motor, or 2 at a time when I'm rowing. I tried 3 with rowing, but my arms were not the 32" girth like they used to be 12 years ago.

 

If you need any info, don't hesitate to ask. I'll be glad to share any knowledge and experience I have.

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