Quote Originally Posted by Calicanuck View Post
You are right that can be a problem, but there is a simple way to avoid that problem I've figured out. When using a spinning reel pay attention to the bobber stop when coming on to the reel and push it down to the base of the spool as the line goes around. That way when casting the line is less likely to caught on the stopper. It is frustrating without this tip to have your cast stop short, or line snap due to interference of the stopper. If you don't understand I can draw a picture to explain.
One good thing about a float tube! You can drop your line where you want to and kick away. No casting needed. Thats not what i do all the time....but if needed.
Let me know and I'll bring my old tube for you to try out up there.