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Bushrat 07-23-2016 03:51 PM

Your Favorite Float Tube
 
What is your favorite float tube, and why. My budget is $500 max. Going to have to replace my old leaky falling apart belly Boat.

millsboy79 07-23-2016 04:07 PM

Recently got a fish cat 4 deluxe on the forum here and so far I like being out of the water. I used to have a belly boat and sitting ON the water is much more comfortable and warmer.

Also the V shape is pretty easy to move through the water.

The only negatives so far would be how easy it is to move also means that the wind will push you around more than you're used to.

Also sitting so high above the water when you kick (and least I tend to) break the water with my fins. Maybe I will get better at it over time.

fishman 07-23-2016 04:16 PM

Fish cat.
Been using tubes since 1984. Tried so many. Like the open front. Easy in and out
Out of the water more better for cold water not as much body in water

Bushrat 07-23-2016 06:04 PM

I was looking at the Fish Cats this morning, specifically then fish cat 4's Do you guys thing it is worth getting the inflatable seat on the deluxe over the foam seat on the regular Fish Cat?

goldscud 07-23-2016 09:44 PM

Foam seat will never leak....and always float

nick0danger 07-23-2016 10:15 PM

Inflatable if your doing lots of hiking. that said i have a foam seat and take it hikeing all the time just strap it to my Backpack good and snug.

millsboy79 07-25-2016 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushrat (Post 3285611)
What is your favorite float tube, and why. My budget is $500 max. Going to have to replace my old leaky falling apart belly Boat.

Did you get your new tube?

Badback 07-25-2016 08:21 PM

I have a Classic Accessories Togiak which I bought off a fellow on Kijiji...I like it but when I compared it to a Fish Cat 4 that another AO member has, the Fish Cat is better designed and worth the extra money....

Ozzzzz 07-26-2016 11:45 AM

I have a cheap Canyon Creek tube that I bought years ago...It's served me well.

Ozzzzz

Bushrat 07-26-2016 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millsboy79 (Post 3287159)
Did you get your new tube?

Yep, thanks everybody for the info. Picked one up this afternoon, went with the Fish Cat 4.


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