07-15-2018, 07:21 AM
[quote Savvage61]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
1. dont launch in a 100 yd of weedbeds
2. float tubes and white caps do not mix
3. wind can be a tubers worse nightmare
PM Launch into wind and travel near shore on wind protected side, coast back on wind power when tired.
overall it was a very funny site
one thing I could not figure out was how to turn 360 degrees with my fins. Now First I must admit I got snorkel fins (should have seen me trying to put the tube in the water while wearing fins) anyway the first thing I did when I got home was order a pair of float tube fins I can wear with sneakers or wader boots I notice they are shorter and wider.
Do the fins make a difference in how easy it is to maneuver? Is there a easy way to move from left to right and position my self for easier fishing?
PM My technique for turning or 360 is to use only one foot with back and forth motion from sidewise direction to scoup water upward with my toes on that same foot, and go thru 360 or stop when your angle is reached. Works without fins, as I use a motor for main propulsion.
Im sure the more I go the better I will get, but I am will to take any and all advice
Thx[/quote]
Hope above comments help. PM
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1. dont launch in a 100 yd of weedbeds
2. float tubes and white caps do not mix
3. wind can be a tubers worse nightmare
PM Launch into wind and travel near shore on wind protected side, coast back on wind power when tired.
overall it was a very funny site
one thing I could not figure out was how to turn 360 degrees with my fins. Now First I must admit I got snorkel fins (should have seen me trying to put the tube in the water while wearing fins) anyway the first thing I did when I got home was order a pair of float tube fins I can wear with sneakers or wader boots I notice they are shorter and wider.
Do the fins make a difference in how easy it is to maneuver? Is there a easy way to move from left to right and position my self for easier fishing?
PM My technique for turning or 360 is to use only one foot with back and forth motion from sidewise direction to scoup water upward with my toes on that same foot, and go thru 360 or stop when your angle is reached. Works without fins, as I use a motor for main propulsion.
Im sure the more I go the better I will get, but I am will to take any and all advice
Thx[/quote]
Hope above comments help. PM
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