Float Tubes

[Ballymac]

Hi guys, my neighbour who fishes but does not use the internet has asked me to get some help form you guys again (last time involved a bob church rod) he is looking at buying a float tube cost around £220 and basically is a swimming float that your legs dangle out of and you paddle around lakes and get to the best fishing spots.

 

Now can anyone advice on the pros and cons of using one of these. ANd if there are any decent ones out there. Have had a quick check on the ussual site to find one or two that involve shipping from U.S.

 

Tahnks in advance

[Marcus]

Ive never heard of this before. So its basically a float you sit in, whilst fishing, so you can paddle around the water?

 

I take it hes not after carp or anything decent as I cant see him being in command of the situation with a good fish on, could be a long day out!

[carlosdesilva]

ive seen them on Discovery channel guys were fly fishing from them looked good fun like a inner tube

[colin lad]

they have been about for years they ar great fun for trout in lakes not to be used on rivers thou

colin

[moz]

Did this a couple of years ago. Great fun!

 

I'm sure theres a british assocation. edit - Here

 

You will need neo waders and a life vest.

 

The V shaped boats are best, just pick a price.

 

You will need to check where will allow use though, few fisheries/resevoirs will allow them.

 

Will keep you fit.

Edited May 13, 2010 by moz

[chrispti]

I looked into getting one of these for crossing the creeks out on the marsh to get to an Island

 

These are up in Perthshire . . . . . . . . .

 

http://www.pontoonboats.co.uk/products.htm

[John_R]

A mate of mine tried one jigging for Zander in a Thames weirpool!

 

I don't think he did it more than once though...

[Dunkield]

Always fancied it, but haven't done it - yet...

 

Have a look here for some advice http://www.flyforums.co.uk/boat-fishing-float-tubing/

[Cranfield]

I have fished for trout from a float tube in the US and its quite interesting, although your preoccupation tends to be the float tube and not the fishing.

Perhaps this goes away with practise.

 

Its quite intrusive unless the waters are a reasonable size, I can't imagine many of the UK trout waters permitting it.

[Ballymac]

Thanks for the info and any comments. It seems to be something you would do once or twice and then not bother any more. This was for lake fishing in a local stocked lake. I think he is going off the idea now anyway.

 

I would think a small boat would be better

[pyr8]

mullarkeys tackle shop sold them.U.S idea but not really suitable for our waters.

[colin lad]

Thanks for the info and any comments. It seems to be something you would do once or twice and then not bother any more. This was for lake fishing in a local stocked lake. I think he is going off the idea now anyway.

 

I would think a small boat would be better

i have now got myself an ocean kayak great fun for fishing from i got the one with built in rod rests use it a lot when on holls in the sea going to be using it on the rivers this summer

 

colin

[UKPoacher]

Lots of trout reservoirs allow them. That said, they are restrictive in that you need at least 4 feet of depth and they are quite slow compared to a boat and would be dangeous in fast rivers or the tidal sea . There's also the fact that your legs are dangling in cold water all the time.

 

I can't see the point myself. I have seen them used and spoken to lads who love them, but they are not for me. I've got a kayak for fishing off.

 

Edited May 31, 2010 by UKPoacher