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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions
[Re: robbiebobbie92]
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03/12/14 05:18 AM
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Ozark88
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Duke, As Fisherman1 said do your homework and get something fit your needs. I just recently purchased a Intex Mariner 3 inflatable boat. Its perfect for me because I can roll it up and store it almost anywhere as well fit it in my mustang. I use mine primarily for small ponds but then I have added a few things to make it comfortable on a lake for a few hours. As for accessories, a lot of inflatables can just about have anything a kayak can. On my inflatable I have mounted a trolling motor, fish finder, wood floors. Of course the more you have with it the less mobile/convenient it becomes. Here is a picture of mine below. This picture was after we were done so its a mess. But between the seats I can put a full size cooler! do you think that you hold up in the Guadalupe? or Comal/San Marcos river? If so that could be golden come summer.
"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Thoreau
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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions
[Re: Duke 59]
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04/20/14 03:37 PM
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Skeeterzx21
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I use a canvas tube made out of Codoura. Never have had any problems around stumps or briars causing it to deflate and I have never worn one out in 40 years, canvass that is, the tire tube needs to be replaced from time to time. The other tubes that I have seen are made of a thinner material and will wear out and have a tendency to allow punctures. THe tube I use is a knock off off the old FishMaster made by Bob Brown, which I still have one of his. His seamstress is still making his tube and is now called Oklahoma Pride Float Tubes.
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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions
[Re: Duke 59]
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04/24/14 01:23 PM
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trapperben
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How heavy is the pride tube you have? Does it have a regular tube valve on it? I had one round tube and swore I would never get another but it looks big enough might be easier to get in and out of easier. Also wondering if their pushers work if you tried them. Thanks.
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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions
[Re: trapperben]
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04/25/14 04:53 AM
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Skeeterzx21
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I build my own kickers out of 3ply belting. The weight of the rig, depends on the model. I'm 41 yrs old and I tote one around all day and I am disabled.
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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions
[Re: Duke 59]
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04/25/14 04:54 AM
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Skeeterzx21
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the tube is an 820 tractor tire tube
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