What I have been up to

Ok it has been some time scenes I have posted here on my blog, and I would like to let you know way. I have been working on building custom rods for some customers, been working hard (very glad I just have a job) and finally I would like to post up that I have started a forum. this forum is dedicated to float tube fishing of all kinds and all locations. http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com/

First of all it has been fun building, it is just a free site but I have learned a lot already, not that there is not more to learn. I have gathered a few sponsors, partners and affiliates. For member of the Float Tube Fishing Forum you will receive discounts of up to 25% from some of our sponsors and others will be sending sample lures for me to past out to members as well.

Our affiliates are Bass Pro Shop and West Marine and order through our site link will result in money back to the forum. My goal is to one day be able to purchase my domain and no longer be a free forum. Of course that would mean that I was making money with the forum.

As for now I am just looking for members to join up and start sharing with others let us know what is going on in your waters. Meet some new friends in your area that maybe able to meet up with you and start some fishing groups of your own.

http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com/ stop by and take a look it is free to join and it will be fun the more people we get involved in this forum. Also the next 3 members that join will receive a free sample of Alluring Baits so what are you waiting for become a members today.

TU Kennebec

Ok it is not a new tube, bought it off of craigslist for $75, but it is new to me. It was only used maybe 3 times in freshwater, so for the price I was all over it. As for what I think of it, it is a 8 on a 10 scale. I really like the feel of it very comfortable for a 3 to 4 hour day of fishing, you sit high out of the water. it is light weight and it built as far as I can tell very well, should last me a while. Now there I feel always be some sort of down fall on everything and there is a few on this tube as far as I can see.

1. The pockets do not hold bigger tackle boxes just the smaller profile boxes.

2. The seat while comfortable for a 3 to 4 our day, after that the back rest begins to hurt my back along the side. There most be some way to fix this, and it really may just be me maybe others are ok with it.

3. Oh that is it.

Over all this is a really great tube I feel, it can still be found online in a red and black color, I like the newer colors. My tube is a teal and black older model but it seams to be identical, so if they have not changed it over the years they must have a winner.

If you find this one on sale and are looking for a good ride on the water this may work well for you.

I am still fishing just have not been on the blog for awhile

Ok so I have not been to this blog for sometime and I am sorry for that. I have been working on to other sites of mine http://www.customrod.webs.com and http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com.The Float Tube Fishing Forum is my newest endever and so far it is slowly growing.I have worked on partners and sponsors and have a few deals for my members ranging from 15% to 25% off of tackle and lures for members and affiliation programs hoping to bring money into the forum in time.

So as far as float tubing goes for me I have been doing alot of tubing in Newport Harbor and The LAB as well not to much freshwater fishing. Just end up being cheeper then paying to get in to the lakes. There have been some good fish but more just learning than anything.I di get a newer tube recently it is a Kennebec TU float tube very similar to my Gallatin TU except there is a seat in this one.I will be posting a review very soon, but let me say I like it alot so far got it off of craigslist for $70 only used twice.Well happy holiday to everyone and have a safe New Year, check me out at http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com/ and I will be back to the blog to see what else I cam share with everyone.

Chock full of Bassin info.

In my search throught the internet, on one of my few night to myself, I came across an old bookmark. http://www.bassfishin.com/ this is a great site if you are a novice Basser like myself, and if you like to say you know what you are doing, you still might get something worth while from this site.

This site has a lot to offer, Forums, Blogs, Articles, Tackle Reviews, unusual tips, and what I like most; good video's, filled with bassin wisdom.

I have been able to pick up a few tips that I hope to use in the bass fishing adventures of my summer fishing trips.

Again, if you need some help with learning the tricks of bass fishing, or you just may have a night off and there is nothing on T.V. check this site out. You just may have a good time and learn a thing or two.

Need a second or back up tube

This is not your usual post for a blog, I wanted to know who uses sites like Craigslist or E-bay to puchase things like used float tubes or fishing equipment.
I am planning to list on here links to these add's, this are not mine and I get nothing from them, just thought I would post up for the heck of it.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/1653475825.html
Do you live in minnesota could be for you.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/1625855324.html
Fish Cat great tube great deal.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/1637913992.html
Caddis navigator
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/spo/1638587952.html
The original U-bost (I have pne of these the are pretty good)


None of these products are guaranteed buy at your own risk and please do it is person in a safe location were other poeple are at. But just know you may find something you are looking for and get a good deal at the same time.

If you would like me to add a listing please contact me at jeffcpr@hotmail.com

Puddingstone Gills gearing up

Last summer, I went out to Puddingstone lake (Sail Boat Cove) to float tube with some friends. It was there first time tubing, and despite losing a fin they had a good time. Fishing was not great for them but I had a much different day.

I always have one rod set up for the bait and wait fishing method so I can fish will on the move. Nothing more than a hook and bobber to float a half cut night crawler in the water will moving to the next spot. I have always found this to be a good way to locate some fish, makes for a more enjoyable day.

So will kick to my first spot and keeping and eye on one of my friends in the water, I get a bump on the bobber. I start to grab the rod and set the hook and the float is gone, I can feel it tugging pretty well. I reel it up to the tube and I see a decent Bluegill, so I set up in this spot and managed to catch a few more. Once that was done I moved to another location that has always produced for me.

The water in this spot has some good structure to fish so I start out worming for some bass with a 4 inch roboworm drop shot style. But there goes my bobber again, set the hook and land another nice gill, this spot really went off for me. I think I got at lets 10 to 12 from this location; all were good sized and nice colors as well.

I ended the day with 20+ Bluegill and 0 bass, but the numbers of gills truly made the day worth will. I am planning a trip this year to Puddingstone soon and I hope it works out as well as this day did, only time will tell.

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Lake Perris Float tubing

Lake Perris Southern California quality fishing waters:

I wanted to share some information about a lake near me that I have found to have some good float tubing qualities. The lake I am writing about is Lake Perris, and I am sure most everyone has heard of this place if not fished it already.

Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris you will find many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picnicking. But what are you hear for fishing right Float tube fishing so here we go.

Lake Perris was the first lake in Southern California to be stocked with Alabama spotted bass. The DFG also plants rainbow trout, channel catfish, and Florida bluegill. Green sunfish were not planted but arrived with the water from the California Aqueduct, along with tiny shrimp from San Francisco Bay that is a great food source in these waters. The lake also has a large population of crayfish or "crawdads" another great source for bass fisherman.

So my experience here at Perris while not productive was enjoyable. I ended up with one small Bluegill, not one of my more produce moments but I am writing about Perris lake because of its true potential as must truly know. My son and I hit up the dam area, as we were told this would be our best bet. The water at the time (summer of 2009) was warm stained and covered in weeds. As for Float Tube fishing this lake has some good locations for launch you tube from and some not so great places as well.

The dam area was our first choice as we could drive the truck right down to the dam and launch right on the water. Be careful as I am sure people have gotten there vehicles stuck in this area before. We had no problems other than once you drop off your gear you need to head back to park and then have to walk back which is a bit of a trek, make sure you go in pairs so that your tackle dose not go unattended. Other locations to launch the marina which is right next to the bait shop. You cannot use the launch ramp to drop off your gear so you need to carry all you gear down to the water. You must be aware that it is a long way down to the water and it is all down hill so you should take everything in one trip. Finally the other spot I was told of was in the other side of the lake, in the group camp site area. If you have paid to get in to the main part of the lake them you do not need to pay to get in on the other side you can park in the camp ground and again it is a small hick to get to the waters edge. This spot puts you close to the island which I have heard is another good spot to fish. I think this puts you on deeper water, which in the hot summer sun could be good for fishing.

Finally you should know like most lakes now there is a inspection for Quagga and Zebra Mussels which is handled at the main gate on the way in. There is also camping in the park this could be a great opportunity to turn a one day trip into a weekend fishing venture. So maybe you could make it a weekend of float tube fishing at lake Perris, let me know if you are going, I would like another crack at this Bluegill here, I have seen some monster pulled out of the lake and I want a piece of the action.

Other important information:

17801 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, California 92571
Latitude/Longitude: 33.8375 /-117.1400
Elevation: 1560 feet

Bass: 5 of legal size limit
Trout: 5
Catfish: 10
Bluegill, Red Ear Sunfish and Green Sunfish: No limit
Bull Head: No limit
Carp: No limit.

The Marina: Rentals, pontoon boats and small fishing boats. More information about the Marina is available in the Boating and Watercraft link and at 951-657-2179

CAMPING:
The family campground has 167 sites for tent camping (non-hookup sites) and 264 paved sites for recreational vehicles up to 31 feet long (hookups sites). Each site has a table, fire ring with a grill and water access. A maximum of 8 people per site only!

A minimum of 50 people constitutes as a group. For family or group reservations please call (800) 444-7275. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance and can be made up to 7 months in advance.

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New float tube fins

Ok I know that I have posted this before but I think they are worth it. Omega Flip Fins have you seen them and if so do you have them. I don't have them yet but they are on my list, I just need my dive fins to finally take a dump, and this may never happen. Really i am looking for comments for others that have used these fins before.

They are not cheap $170, but if you are a true float tuber I think that they are very much worth it. I love the way they flip up in front to alow you to walk around (no more tripping on the banks of the lake infront of everyone else). And I don't know about everyone else but I like the dive fin for its moving ability, this has that same size flipper to really help move you around.

Again do you have these and if so let us know what you think do you like them or not.

Newport Harbor from my tube

A follow up to (What am I thinking) on the 20th of Feb. at 6am I meet up with some friend to float tube Newport Harbor for the first time. Now I have been tubing for many years, but have managed to avoid the salt at all cost. But why, now I know there was really no reason to avoid it, wait thats right SEALS oh my word SEALS.

I have heard stories of seals messing with tubers in the bay, that was the reason, other than the salt just ruines your gear as well. But my arm was twisted and I gave in, there are 4 of us going so my odds are better that I wont get messed with by a seal. And I can always clean my gear after, so there is nothing holding me back.

The day started off with light rain and what looked like a horrible day on the water, but that was soon removed by the sun shining through as we got in the water. I mean as soon as we hit the water the rain stopped. Nerves were replaced by excitment as my friends started getting some hits. I switched jigs at match the color and with in a few casts I land my first fish a Halibut not league but a great way to beat the skunk.

later I ended up landing my first Spotted Bay Bass, with the 3rd fish right after another Spottie, this one was over 14" long weighed 1 3/4 on the scale. We all caught some before 10am and were off the water by 10:30am. You can be sure that you will be see more salt reports from me as I had one of the best times ever fishing the bay. I will be back no dought about is this is a new addiction for me, not that I need more.

What am I thinking

So I got this wild hiar up my well never mind, lets just say I am nuts. The 30th of Feb. I will be making my first trip to float tube the Salt in New Port Harbor. I will be with a few other poeple that have done this so I am not to worried. I will be reporting back to everyone about my experiance on the salt. There will also be pictures and I hope none of sharks or sealions Ha Ha. Wish me luck everyone.

Humminbird® SmartCast® RF-35 Wrist Mount Fishfinder with RSS

It has been some time sence I have been here to post up and share and I would like to appoligize for that. But this is a new year and I will try to stop by and share some info. with everyone.

I just resently heard of this Humminbird SmartCast (wrist mounted Fishfinder).

Ok this may not be that new but I fisd it pretty interesting. I have hard that it is not that great for finding fish as much as it is good for just finding structure. But that is cool I think, if you can find the sturcture you can find the fish right. There are different units out there, some I heard are better than this still some may not be as good. Cost $90 to $100 uses just a watch battery and I feel was made for the float tuber. If you have any more information about this unit or other like it I would love to hear about it.

keep floating my friends.