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08-01-2010, 07:03 AM
What up all. I'll be getting my 1st float tube maybe a Outcast fish cat 4 what do you people think about that tube? I read some reviews they all seem pretty good about it. Anyway's im from oxnard ventura county any other tuber's on here from this area or Santa barbara area..? I don't got any float tube friends so i'll be doing solo session's in the Harbors.
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08-01-2010, 10:22 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Welcome aboard.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff] [#0000ff]The Fish Cat 4 is a good craft and reasonably priced. Unless you are over 200 pounds it should provide a good fishing platform for you. It will hold considerably more weight but heavier tubers are usually happier in larger capacity tubes...like the Fat Cats or ODC 420s.[/#0000ff] [#0000ff][/#0000ff] [#0000ff]I now live in Utah but I have lived and fished all up and down the coast...from San Diego to San Francisco. I lived for several years in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties and have fished Hueneme and Oxnard/Ventura harbors...as well as a lot of the area around Santa Barbara and Goleta. All good spots that have different species throughout the year. Just be sure to check the regulations and have the required safety gear.[/#0000ff] [#0000ff][/#0000ff] [#0000ff]We have members in several places around California but most are north or south of you. I am sure that you can "hook up" with some of them once they chime in here...as I am sure they will.[/#0000ff] [signature]
08-01-2010, 01:24 PM
Welcome aboard.
When I go to Santa Barbara I see few guys in float tubes fishing in the harbor by the pier all the time. I personaly have never float tubed in salt water but I may try one day, maybe. I have Super Fat Cat and it works great (Im little on the bigger side). My friend has Fish Cat 4 (skinny dude) and likes it just fine. Hope this helps Peter [signature]
08-01-2010, 05:17 PM
Hey thanks for the input. I'm 6'0 about 205 I sat in the fat cat and the fish cat 4 and for some reason the fish cat 4 felt a lil more comfotable. TubeDude do you think i should go up to the fat cat because of my size? Thanks for any input i'd rather buy the tube im going to like the first time.
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08-01-2010, 05:21 PM
I too seen a few guy's tubing the S.B area.
Maybe one day you will go out with me and tube it up I never tubed at all when I do it will be in the Harbor's. I did have a Hobie fishing kayak that i used to take out in the salt but sold it and got a tandem for the family. [signature]
08-01-2010, 05:47 PM
[cool][#0000ff]If budget is not a major concern I can almost guarantee you will be happier with the Fat Cat. It has a slightly longer front portion, bigger and better pockets, a better valve and urethane bladder. You can carry more gear out with you comfortably and you have more storage in both the pockets and the space behind the seat.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff] [#0000ff]The way I rationalize something like that is to estimate how many years I will be using it and how many potential trips. Divide the difference in cost by the number of trips and you will see how much more you are spending on an average trip to get the bigger craft. Chances are you spend a lot more on other less essential things on each trip. And aren't you and your enjoyment worth that small amount extra?[/#0000ff] [#0000ff][/#0000ff] [#0000ff]Check eBay. Usually some good deals if you get lucky and the timing is right.[/#0000ff] [signature]
08-01-2010, 11:43 PM
Sounds good [
 ]BTW- at 6.0' and 200+ lb I would go with the fat cat or super fat cat for sure. That way you would get a little more room and much better boat. Spend that few extra $$$, your comfort and life is worth it ! just my 2c. Peter [signature]
08-02-2010, 12:10 AM
I ended up getting the fish cat 4 LCS.
Considering I'm not going to be using it often and don't plan on hooking it up alot. I appreciate all the input. If my buddy want's to take it serious as he says i might give him the fish cat since money's tight for him and upgrade to the fat cat. [signature]
08-02-2010, 12:37 AM
Your going to like that FC4. Your not much bigger than me and I love mine. Ron
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08-02-2010, 01:34 AM
Good to hear that. I'm stoked can't wait to start kicking it around.[
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08-02-2010, 01:35 AM
How do you have yours rigged up? I want to add one rod holder eith DIY style or buy something.
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08-02-2010, 02:26 AM
My fish finder is in my opinion the perfecty set up. I use three snaps and I can put it on my pontoon or my tube. A lot of times a guy will want to change something after he has used it. I would not change a thing. Like I said for me it is perfect.
I like my rod holder almost as much. I built it for strength for catfish. I have tested it hard. The only thing I did to both was alter the length of the snaps so they rode level and more vertical. The last one is how it goes on the toon. Anyway here are some pictures. Ron [signature] |
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