View Full Version : Float tube beginer questions?
rabbit77
10-16-2011, 04:48 PM
I was wondering if your under a certain age when float tubing do you have to wear a PFD at all times and if so what age and also what do you guys use to string up your fish I was thinking a metal stringer but I read somewhere that you can rip holes in the side of your float tube because of the stringer. I'm fishing for trout just in case that makes a difference.
Frequent Flyer
10-16-2011, 04:57 PM
im 15 and wear it most of the time, avid swimmer tho. i use the metal stringer with no problems
Viejo
10-16-2011, 06:39 PM
Wearing a PFD is just common sense.....especially if it is cold water and you are wearing waders.
Sublime-Steve
10-16-2011, 07:18 PM
Wear it.... you never know what can happen ( especially @ lake's with sea-doo's) and no one will care if u look a lil silly. They sell really nice ones that are slim but they run about 80 bucks. better safe then sorry as my mother always said..
Trout-Tuna-For.Me
10-16-2011, 09:35 PM
rabbit
I've always used a mesh bag that attaches to the D rings on the side of the tube. Stringers can be a hassle at times and these bags work great. I've been using one ever since I started tubing 17 years ago. Check them out.
http://creekcompany.com/product.php?productid=16187&cat=252&page=1
TTFM
vortec_cruiser
10-28-2011, 03:21 PM
PFD - Do you feel lucky???
Stringer - Catch and Release
I use one of the baskets that floats (has a plastic lid) or you can get a 12" inner tube put around the top of the basket to help it float basket at sport chalet is like 15 bucks I think