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I got a nice surprise from my sweetheart today, even though I can't have it till Christmas. She went and got me a Classic Accessories Cumberland Float Tube for Christmas. It arrived today...Attachment 413223
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I plan on hitting some of the strip pits here a bit north of me as soon as I can...
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Awesome!
Been looking at you tube for Ideas and found quite a bit. Like a hack for rod holders, a small battery/fish finder hack that included a flip mount for the transducer, and even one for mounting a trolling motor as well as one to make the motor remote controlled using the steering gearbox from a kids electric vehicle...I am amazed with the stuff folks have come up with.
Sounds like the makings for a awesome rig. I look forward to seeing the photos of how you customize it
Thats great congrats on the surprise!!
You got it. Been looking and watching a lot of youtube videos...Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbertodd
Thank you. Totally suprised she got it...Quote:
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Sounds like you’ve got a good lady there!!!
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Go catch em Eric, great gift!
Please let us know how you like it. I can’t handle any size kayak anymore so this might be something I could use. We have a man made lake near my house with very limited bank fishing opportunities, but with something like this I could get to very lightly fished water. Cumberland seems to be a real popular brand.
Bob
Thank you everyone. As soon as it warms up a bit, I'll be in it and on the water. Looking into getting a self-powered fish finder mount designed for float tubes. Like to know what's around as far as structure, fish and water temp...Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
I had (passed) a friend that used a float tube. I helped him rig it with a fish finder and with a trolling motor. He wasn't in good health but I tried to help him fish as long as he had the want-to. You can get a small battery that will run any fish finder you want to use, check this one out. I'm going to this battery when I have to replace mine. Have a couple of friends that is using this one with no problems at all running their units all day.
https://www.amazon.com/Nocqua-4-4Ah-...s%2C79&sr=8-10
Those Nocqua batteries are pretty good. My buddy has several and I know others that run these as well. Perfect for kayak use. Also you can take a drill battery and use it for fish finder.
Thank you both for the option. II had been looking at the 5AH strap on set-up from fishfinders.com. A bit more pricey, but all you have to add is a fishfinder upto a 5".
those are cool and popular on the chattahooche down here in georgia
I started tubing in the early 1990’s — very fun and relaxing way to fish. I never “tricked out” my tube: no sonar, no rod holders — nothing. I wanted it to be light and quick to set up.
I don’t understand using a trolling motor. :donoQuote:
Originally Posted by STUMP HUNTER
Why not use swim fins? Also, I wouldn’t want that blade spinning anywhere near me.
Bill had diabetes and his legs were in bad shape but he wanted to fish the smaller ponds so that was the only reason for the motor on it.
I want to amend my previous statement. At one time, I had a small, portable fish finder on the tube ... and I removed it. I also had a rod holder on it ... and I removed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesdean
For me, everything I added to the tube was more trouble than it was worth. You don't have much space in a tube, so less is definitely more.
When I tubed, I took the following (in addition to waders and fins): two rods, a handful of baits, water, some snacks, and a life jacket. I fished ponds from a couple of acres up to 100 acres and never felt like I needed anything else.
That's my take on it. YMMV
If you decide to get one, consider two things:Quote:
Originally Posted by BobC
1) the weight of the tube
2) how far you have to carry the tube
If you're in a situation where you can just drive up to the shore and throw the tube in, that's pretty easy. However, if you have to carry the tube any distance, you will notice a few extra pounds of tube (plus the weight of your other gear.)
My tube is an older model that weighs less than 10 pounds. (I think it's 7-8#.) Most tubes today are heavier -- as much as 13-15 pounds.
Another tip: never try to walk forward while wearing fins. It's much easier to walk backwards in them. You will not believe the difference.
I use a Outcast Fishcat. Weight is a non-issue has it has backpack style straps, weighs about 16 lbs. The elevated seat (some models foam, some air filled pad) helps tremendously.
I use a kayak paddle to move, and just regular feet kicking (in wading boots) to make small directional changes.
I carry up the road or railroad track 2-3 miles, then drift back down to my vehicle for smallmouth fishing.
This Cumberland also has back pack straps. The mount for the Fishfinder I mentioned has the battery in the mount and the total weight minus fish finder is less than 5lbs. The majority of where mine will be used is with-in yards of the parking lot, and a couple even have boat ramps. Set up time is really negligible. Be at the waters edge for less time than it would take a single person to launch a boat, secure it, go park and walk back.