05-10-2008, 11:50 AM
[cool][#0000ff]I have been experiementing with several designs for tube "carts", and have posted my results for several models.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The idea, for me, is to be able to easily transport all of my gear to and from the water...when it is more than a few feet from the vehicle...and then to have a system light enough to be able to take it out on the water with me. That way, if I beach my tube...voluntarily or otherwise...in a different spot...I can reattach the cart and make my way back.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You mentioned Deer Creek. With the exception of the main ramp, you cannot get anywhere near the water to launch a tube or toon around much of the lake. With the low water, it is at least 100 yards and in a couple of places at least twice that to get afloat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My SFC weighs only 12 pounds. But, when I add sonar, battery, rod holder and tool rack...plus several boxes of leadhead jigs and hardware...it is more than I want to pack any distance. I can do it, and have done it, but would rather not.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are many other lakes where easy tube access is not available. Having wheeled transportation opens up a lot more angling opportunities for tubers and tooners.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The idea, for me, is to be able to easily transport all of my gear to and from the water...when it is more than a few feet from the vehicle...and then to have a system light enough to be able to take it out on the water with me. That way, if I beach my tube...voluntarily or otherwise...in a different spot...I can reattach the cart and make my way back.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You mentioned Deer Creek. With the exception of the main ramp, you cannot get anywhere near the water to launch a tube or toon around much of the lake. With the low water, it is at least 100 yards and in a couple of places at least twice that to get afloat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My SFC weighs only 12 pounds. But, when I add sonar, battery, rod holder and tool rack...plus several boxes of leadhead jigs and hardware...it is more than I want to pack any distance. I can do it, and have done it, but would rather not.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are many other lakes where easy tube access is not available. Having wheeled transportation opens up a lot more angling opportunities for tubers and tooners.[/#0000ff]
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