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Float Tube Fishing ReviewsFloat tube fishing is a classic method of tackling stillwaters. When used properly, the float tube is a great tool. It is also a ton of fun to get out on a lake and kick around. The float tube is ultra portable and the numerous different styles means you can find something that is comfortable for your body type. Some of the original belly boat style tubes are still around and they remain effective. Many of the newer tubes have an open front or they act like mini pontoons.The main advantage to the tube is the portability. You can stuff one in a small car and take it anywhere. The tubes are much better than large boats when fishing small ponds and they are effective in big lakes. Float tube fishing is a fun experience overall but it is important to wear a life jacket, tether the fins to your feet and pay attention to the weather. You don't want to get caught in heavy winds and end up on the opposite side of the lake. 
Float Tube fishing is great on small mountain lakes. Best Float Tubes Why not skip the individual reviews and get right to the best tubes? There are a number of great choices and few pretty average tubes. We have listed our favorites based on portability, performance, durability and comfort. Click the header to read more about the best ones. Our first float tube was a Caddis belly boat and although we have upgraded, it is still hanging on a peg in the garage. Caddis has a couple of really great models that are budget friendly, comfortable and simple. In addition to the traditional belly boat, Caddis also makes mini pontoon style boats and front entry boats. The company has been around for a good long time and we expect their products to be successful in the future. We have used several different Outcast boats and both of their float tubes. Both models are front entry and they are extremely comfortable. The track really well and the seat height is perfect. You feel high out of the water without losing fin power. Outcast is a great company and their boats are among our favorites. The Kennebec is manufactured by classic accessories and although it is functional, it is far from our favorite. Classic accessories make better boats for similar price. This one acts like a small pontoon but it does not seems as stable as many of the other boats. Gunnison Float Tube The Gunnison model is also manufacture by Classic Accessories and we like it a little bit better than the Kennebec. The model is decent for float tube fishing and the price is very good. It can be found in camouflage colors and it has a comfortable seat, high back rest and ample storage. Again, this is a Classic Accessories boat and it is there best float tube. It is more stable than the others and it tracks much better. The boat packs down nice and small and it is one to consider if you are looking for good quality at a decent price. We would not hesitate to take the Togiak float tube fishing on a variety of different waters. If you are new to float tube fishing, do not overlook the fins. Any cheap pair of fins can get the job done but you will not believe the difference between a cheap pair and a high quality pair. In this section we will examine several different types of fins and some basic float tube accessories. Why Buy a Float Tube and Not Just a Pontoon Boat? We have pontoon boats and float tubes and recommend you have one of each. The tube is so quick to inflate and get on the water that it is worth the money. This is especially true if you fish stillwaters on a regular basis. If you can only afford one, the pontoon is the most versatile. It is good in rivers and lakes and has the storage capacity for multiple day trips. If we had to choose just one inflatable boat we would go with something like a Watermaster or a small Dave Scadden model. They are compact, portable, capable of floating rivers, can be controlled with fins in stillwaters and have the stability to stand. The float tube is our work horse for fishing stillwaters from the home base but when packing one boat for a road trip, we go with the pontoon. Leave Float Tube Fishing and Return to Nomad Fly Fishing Home Check Out Our Pontoon Fishing Boats Reviews Interested in Drift Boats? Fly Fishing Canoes are Fun! |
