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[black][size 3]I did it! Found some soft water and got out this Sat. As you can tell from the pictures it was CCCOOOOLLLLDDD! But it felt so good.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I love this tube![/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I don't know if you can tell from the picture but, the seat is 1 to 2" off the water. My rear never did touch water. Even Evil Ash at 6'3" and 225lbs, got out of the tube with a dry fanny.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]They cut through the water with NO effort. I give this one a great big THUMBS UP! Now I can't wait till the apron arrives, but was not a big deal with out one.[/size][/black]
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Very cool! Both the weather and the tubes. Looks like they will be fairly easy to kick around. I'd be interested to see how you would do in an all out race with a late model Super Fat Cat.

Nice stripping basket, too. I have one just like it, though I don't use it on the tube.

Glad you could get out. Thanks for sharing the pics. I look forward to hearing more of your evals as you do them.

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[cool][#0000ff]Hey, great report. I like how they ride in the water. Also like the idea of minimum body submersion. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah, nice fish pics too. Idaho is a friendly trout place.[/#0000ff]
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Nice! Good to see the breathable's in the cold also -- that is almost as impressive as the tubes. Most people would be breaking out the 5MM neo's. I guess if you had the cash to purchase the right kind of clothes underneath the breathables..then one could do away with the Neo's all together.

FG -- Don't mean to be a invasive or anything, but purely for investigative purposes, what did you wear underneath the waders to stay warm?
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No no you looked awful in the water. I better come get those form ya. HEHE just kidding wow they looked awsome and the fishing lookd to be pretty good also. Thanks for the report.
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[black][size 3]Dusty, I am an Orvis Endorsed Guide so I wear Orvis gear. First is a pair of 100% Polyester second skin uppers and lowers (very thin and light weight) then usually I put the Orvis Fleece Bibs over but this day just my levis (and NO you shouldn't wear cotton under breathables, but this is what I had on) and on top, a sweatshirt and fleece Wind Stopper Jacket. Socks, I wear the Orvis wool Wading socks (Thin around the ankles so they don't bunch, expensive but, oh so worth it)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]Gloves, Orvis fingerless Wind Stoppers.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I haven't worn Neo for years. A gentlemen that was out with me was wearing 5mm neo's and when we came in, he complained about his rear end being cold and numb. Granted he rear was in the water.[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]The only thing on me that got cold was my fingers and my toes (I think that was cause my wet wading boots were a little small to be wearing with the neo booty in my waders) and of course my face. Everything else was just fine.[/size][/black]
[size 3]I do believe you get what you pay for. This might cost a lot, but they don't wear out as quickly. My under gear is 5 yrs old and still looks like new.[/size]
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FG -- Thanks for the tip. I will have to look into those socks -- I already got a good (well at least expensive / will be able to comment on the good later) 100% poly base layer.

Ever since purchasing my Neo's a few weeks ago, I have been looking for every possible way to avoid having to actually wear them -- and be able to stick with my breathables -- and so far you are my hero in that area, since post people seem to think neo's are the only option for really cold weather [sly]
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That's pretty impressive [cool]

It is really difficult to keep the extremities warm when immobile. In cold conditions, the body shunts blood away from the fingers, toes, hands, feet, etc., to keep the core of the body warm (our bodies know we can live without hands or feet, but not without any vital organs). So unless there is movement to force the blood to circulate, it becomes quite difficult to stay warm. Therefore, if you find a combo of clothing that does the job, well done!

Personally, I am a huge fan of multi-layered synthetics, but silk is pretty good as the first layer. Wool, though out of fashion, isn't a bad top layer, either. Not as good as some of the windblock fleece, but I like the rustic nature of it. And being from Idaho, and adjacent to Wyoming, it is my patriotic duty to support the sheep industry []
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Great pictures!

When the H3 is deflated could you fit it in a trunk of a car? Or would you need the back of a pickup about?
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[black][size 3]Bassmaster, when deflated they are the same as a Super Fat Cat. They have inflateable seats, but they are cool bladders. The Cordura outer cover is fantastic. The storage behind the seat might be a little bigger that SFC but basically the same, with a pocket on the back of the seat. Remmeber, Dave Scadden use to design for Outcast.[/size][/black]
[size 3]So, Yes they would fit in the trunk or in my case the back seat of my Vitara.[][/size]
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AWesome pics and fish and report.. I especially like the idea of my posterior staying dry.. that is when I get to that point.. [cool]

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Great pics and report. Now the true test of the H3 will be whether it can keep my backside dry with 265 pounds on the seat[crazy]
Mine should arrive Friday and I will post after the trip on Saturday.

FG, what fly(ies) were they taking?
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Wow!!! Nice report and looks like the tubes are working just fine.

Thanks for sharing the extra info with us. Looks like a smoooooooooth ride.[cool]
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[black][size 3]I am a SOftHACKLE freak, so I was using a small #16 Olive softhackle (on a 200R hook, Olive floss with gold wire rib and Olive Partridge Collar)[/size][/black]
[black][size 3]I notice the fly looked like an olive scud when I pulled it out, so consider that. They said Black Hummers (ones with the little propeller) were hot, but the blade just froze on mine LOL.[][/size][/black]
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Even Hummers need anti-freeze from time to time.[cool]
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Heres a couple more pics. And I'd say more 226-228 lbs on weight.



Evil one Snoozing



posing for camera




Nice fighter
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[black][size 3]Thanks again Poky. If you hadn't of taken a right turn and I hadn't gone straight I could have got some of you.[/size][/black]
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Everybody likes to go the other way. I take showers every couple weeks so I really don't think its the smell. I Know one thing though. Somebody on this forum said they would eat a woolybugger if I outfished you so they should figure out what size and color to put some sauce on pinch the barb and start chomping
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