07-05-2012, 09:13 PM
I was able to pick up an affordable float tube recently as well and went out for the first time on Tuesday! I can tell you it is a ton of fun - and ultimately peaceful out there on the water with you, the blue sky overhead, and your line in the water. You can pick up some cheap fins/flippers at DI/thrift stores - but as for those waders....that's another story. E-bay is a good place to go, but be sure to get some that are 'breathable'. I made the mistake of ordering a pair of insulated sockfoot ones and they are tight as a wetsuit and very warm. So when I went out on Tues it was in my bathing suit and water shoes ($9.99 at walmart). I will be getting a pair of waders when the $$ fund is refilled in a few months. In the mean time, summertime floating without the waders is no big deal - just be sure the waters you are headed to don't have the dreaded 'swimmers itch' invaders. That would be the pits. I can tell you that my first experience floating was awesome! Caught a good size trout, got several hard hits that got away... might be worth just hitting the water before investing in the waders just to be sure you like it. But if you are anything like me, you will LOVE it! Did they have any more of the clearance tube you picked up? My son has been saving for one and I'd love to have him out on the water with me!
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