03-22-2007, 05:27 PM
I think there is a problem with these progressive designs, in that they undermine the entire essence of float tubing to begin with. Manufacturers are constantly releasing models that are so massive , and consequently expensive, that they are rivalaring in price ACTUAL boats that would be just as portable (fold down boats), and would offer a fishing experience with alot more versatility (outboard, trolling motor, fish finders, casting deck, etc. etc.)
To each their own of course, and some people enjoy float tubing enough to spend over 500 dollars on a tube, but I think that if you can spend 500 dollars or more on a float tube, why not go for a porta-bote of some sort instead that can handle rougher, deeper waters , as well as wind, not to mention the faster speed of movement around the lake , and the shallow-water-fishability.
Just my two cents.
Tight lines.
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To each their own of course, and some people enjoy float tubing enough to spend over 500 dollars on a tube, but I think that if you can spend 500 dollars or more on a float tube, why not go for a porta-bote of some sort instead that can handle rougher, deeper waters , as well as wind, not to mention the faster speed of movement around the lake , and the shallow-water-fishability.
Just my two cents.
Tight lines.
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