What techniques scare you?

[Steve_IA]

What are the fishing techniques that most scare you while tube fishing? For me it is crankbaits and slashbaits because of the multiple hook points flying around while landing a bass. I really don't want to experience one of those trebles in either my tube or my body... BUT I STILL USE THEM!

steve
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[flygoddess]

Absolutely! I can see that.
I really don't have a fear, but I fish simple.[cool]
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[Leaky33]

Spines on channel catfish w/o a net and keeping em in a soft draw net w/o cutting their spines. [shocked]
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[cpierce]

I fly fish from my tube and I can't really think of anything about a fishing technique that scares me. Some I am a bit clumsy at, but not scared to try.

Wind and lightning can be big bugaboos here. Everything can be all calm and a thunderstorm will swoop in that can sweep you to the other side of the lake fast.
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[Leaky33]

I agree, wind and lightening all of a sudden, is worse than kitties, should have mentioned em. Good on ya. [] If you're on a big reservoir, like Flaming Gorge, W. side (West winds predominate) you could be swept to the east side and then what? That's a long, long ways back to the West side. Thumb a ride?, etc. and maybe get back to camp in the am, if you can find a way back to your remote location, if ever? Scary!!!!!! Would probably ask for "ranger" help. They've already rescued me once when I had a dead battery and a dieing cell phone. [shocked] Really love those guys. Koodoos, koodoos, thanks guys !! Hopefully this will get back tithe Wyo. rangers as a credit even though it's been a while.!!!They were able to find me in a very remote location at the Confluence. So far, I've been able to see the warning signs in enough time. [:/]
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[crappiecrazy]

Don't want to hijack thread but float tubes and Golden Retrievers. I love em both!
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[Leaky33]

You said the magic word - Golden Retrievers.[][][]
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]I would like to say that not much actually SCARES me. But there are a lot of conditions and situations that I try to avoid...both from a standpoint of personal safety and irritation. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I suppose my pet peeve is inconsiderate members of the "power squadron". Some folks have the mentality that the craft with the most horsepower has the right of way and that all other folks on the water should honor them and let them have their way. In spite of the 150 feet rule here in Utah I have had countless boats and jet skis roar by my tube at mach 3 much closer than 150 feet. In some cases between me and the shoreline to which I have been casting. That is one of the reasons I prefer to hit the water early and often leave when the power mad knuckleheads start littering the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I also hate wind. I cancel fishing trips if there is a forecast for wind. And, I end fishing trips when the wind makes it difficult to hold position or make finesse presentations. If I can't fish effectively there is no reason to stay on the water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I also try to avoid unpleasant encounters with wildlife. While living and working in the New Orleans area I fished the canals and backwaters down there from my float tube. But, I learned to launch only when the weather was cool enough to keep the snakes and gators quiet. Not good to dispute the right of way with a cottonmouth or a big toothy lizard.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the mountain states I have had a couple of quiet fishing moments shattered by the repeated tail whacks of an beaver...smacking the water to warn me to leave. Ruins the fishing and messes up your laundry if you are not ready for it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Like yourself, I am always concerned with the possibilty of pointy things deflating my tube. But I have never had problems with hooks. Virtually all the leaks I have gotten while fishing have been from spiny fish getting up close and personal with the air bladder. And it is not just catfish. Most have been from small perch or bluegills falling off the hook while bringing them aboard. They always land spines down...just like buttered bread always lands on the buttered side.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is wise to be aware of the potentials for problems and to do what you can to avoid them. But, if you find yourself in a bad situation, you need to know how to get yourself safely ashore. Good arguments for PFDs, cell phones, air horns, first aid kits, etc. Be safe and be prepared.[/#0000ff]
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[pontoonman]

Punctures of any sort when far from shore in deep cold water when equipped with a conventional troll motor and battery (about 80-100#). Your backup trapped air pockets on the tube will not keep the tube afloat and you partially above water; with the weight everything is going straight down, including you if can't untangle. Hypothermia will get you before you can get to shore even with a PFD. If the leak is fast, someone from the power squadron would be only hope for rescue. I knew they had to be good for something... Never had any trouble, even in FL with wildlife in 45 years, but I may be lucky or overdue...

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