08-13-2010, 05:33 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Classic Accessories is a line manufactured "offshore" for the price market. They are entirely adequate as starter craft, to get acquainted with tubing but are not well made, compared with several other manufacturers. Lots of problems with valves, seams, etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Although Outcast tubes are also made in China these days, and are not the same high quality they used to be, they are still among the better buys for the money if you are a heavyweight. The Fat Cat, Super Fat Cat or Prowler should all float you satisfactorily. And, you can add extra floatation by attaching boat bumpers on the front bottom. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Creek Company makes an ODC 420 that has a pretty good carrying capacity too. Better than the Togiak but not as good as the Fat Cats. Smaller pockets and valves that are inside pockets...etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have the $$$$$ and really need a bigger ride, you should look at some of the Scadden hybrids or a full sized pontoon. Depending upon how much other gear you want to carry and your personal fishing needs a pontoon might well suit you better. They are bigger, heavier and more difficult to transport and set up...but they definitely handle larger loads better.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Although Outcast tubes are also made in China these days, and are not the same high quality they used to be, they are still among the better buys for the money if you are a heavyweight. The Fat Cat, Super Fat Cat or Prowler should all float you satisfactorily. And, you can add extra floatation by attaching boat bumpers on the front bottom. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Creek Company makes an ODC 420 that has a pretty good carrying capacity too. Better than the Togiak but not as good as the Fat Cats. Smaller pockets and valves that are inside pockets...etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have the $$$$$ and really need a bigger ride, you should look at some of the Scadden hybrids or a full sized pontoon. Depending upon how much other gear you want to carry and your personal fishing needs a pontoon might well suit you better. They are bigger, heavier and more difficult to transport and set up...but they definitely handle larger loads better.[/#0000ff]
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