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Re: 1st Float Tube Questions [Re: robbiebobbie92] #9816750 03/12/14 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted By: robbiebobbie92
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
Re: 1st Float Tube Questions [Re: Duke 59] #9921964 04/20/14 03:37 PM
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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.

Re: 1st Float Tube Questions [Re: Duke 59] #9932894 04/24/14 01:23 PM
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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.

Re: 1st Float Tube Questions [Re: trapperben] #9935154 04/25/14 04:53 AM
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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.

Re: 1st Float Tube Questions [Re: Duke 59] #9935155 04/25/14 04:54 AM
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the tube is an 820 tractor tire tube

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