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Float tube flipper questions
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(06-09-2023, 06:15 PM)filletedalive Wrote: I’m in the market for some new float tube flippers. My pair is about 15 years old and am overdue for a new pair. 
Thought I would ask fellow fisherman if they have a preference on which flippers are the best. Here is an image of my set up 
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Colorado 10’ pontoon. 
Poppin bass at pelican lol. 
I’m hoping for tips on which flippers you’ve had success with. I won’t be wearing waders with them.
I've been float tubing for over 60 years now, and have tried just about everything to hit the market...finwise.  Just like most other things to do with fishing, your choice of fins should be based on what you really need and not on a manufacturer's hype.  And it's the same old Ford, Chevy, Dodge thing with fellow float tubers.   We all have our own opinions...and nobody is all wrong or all right. 

Since you fish from a 'toon, you probably use your fins mostly for positioning and short moves...not making long kicks to get somewhere else.  That's what the oars (or a motor) are for.  So almost any fins will work...as long as they are the right size and are comfortable on your feet...and don't cramp your legs after a lot of use. 

These days there are a lot more choices in fins.  Some are made or sold by float tube companies especially for tubing.  That doesn't mean they will be the best.  Then there are the Force Fins...made for divers but favored by a lot of tubers and tooners.  I never liked them myself.  I prefer diving fins with adjustable straps and soft foot pockets that allow for adding more layers in cold weather but can be adjusted for any seasonal changes.  And then there's the budget.  You don't have to spend the most to get good serviceable fins.  But you might be unhappy if you spend too little just to save a buck.  For quite a few years I have been using a couple of different models made by Mares Diving Fins.  But there are a lot of good options available in dive shops and online.  One of my fave online dive suppliers is Scuba Pro  HERE IS A LINK

I am attaching a PDF writeup on Fins from the CD book I wrote a few years ago.  Hopefully you will find some useable stuff in it.


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Float tube flipper questions - by filletedalive - 06-09-2023, 06:15 PM
RE: Float tube flipper questions - by TubeDude - 06-09-2023, 09:08 PM
RE: Float tube flipper questions - by TubeDude - 06-09-2023, 10:58 PM
RE: Float tube flipper questions - by gofish435 - 06-10-2023, 03:38 AM

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