04-06-2013, 05:24 PM
Oops, there's only 2 seat bladders on the ODC, which can be adjusted slightly forward and back, as well are for tilt and cushioning firmness...
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[quote pontoonman]Eric:
Good suggestions by above members.
For small waters, I like the 7# ODC 420L which I have used for a number of years. Good bang for the buck when they are on sale or on e bay for $100. You get extreme comfort by taking time to adjust the 3 seat bladders, and your butt will be out of water if you weigh less than 180# or so.
The weight and bulk of the tube itself will not be as significant as the accessories to make it work. Waders, fins, paddles, pumps, fishing gear and miscellaneous all add up to greater weight/space. The more or these accessories you can do without, the better. An alternative is to find the lightest/collapsible versions to make carrying everything easier. I use the smallest high volume inflator, and omit waders/fins when on water distances are short.
Hope this helps.
Pon
[quote EricM]I'm looking for a nice, smaller tube I can use for travel and backpacking. What would you guys recommend? Not looking for anything really elaborate, just something I can pack up in a small place and use to get out a little further from shore or drift into tight places. I fish a mix of still and flowing water, but mostly smaller bodies of water. What would you suggest? So far I am looking at the High Sierra II round tube.[/quote][/quote]
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[quote pontoonman]Eric:
Good suggestions by above members.
For small waters, I like the 7# ODC 420L which I have used for a number of years. Good bang for the buck when they are on sale or on e bay for $100. You get extreme comfort by taking time to adjust the 3 seat bladders, and your butt will be out of water if you weigh less than 180# or so.
The weight and bulk of the tube itself will not be as significant as the accessories to make it work. Waders, fins, paddles, pumps, fishing gear and miscellaneous all add up to greater weight/space. The more or these accessories you can do without, the better. An alternative is to find the lightest/collapsible versions to make carrying everything easier. I use the smallest high volume inflator, and omit waders/fins when on water distances are short.
Hope this helps.
Pon
[quote EricM]I'm looking for a nice, smaller tube I can use for travel and backpacking. What would you guys recommend? Not looking for anything really elaborate, just something I can pack up in a small place and use to get out a little further from shore or drift into tight places. I fish a mix of still and flowing water, but mostly smaller bodies of water. What would you suggest? So far I am looking at the High Sierra II round tube.[/quote][/quote]
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