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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Float Tube Fishing Forum E-Zine
The 2020 Re-Launch of the Float Tube Fishing Forum E-Zine. If you are interested in being apart or would like to advertise with us please contact us at the following. floattubefishingforum73@gmail.com
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Monday, December 14, 2015
Decembers Magazine issue
Love to float tube fish, think you cannot get enough. Well welcome to my world I enjoy it so much I decided it was time to share with the world. Subscribe for free to The Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
Wader Maintenance How to care for your waders
Your waders are very important piece of equipment to every float tuber, and if not cared for correctly you might have a bad day on the water wishing for that good day at work. I plan to discuss the simple was to care and store you most valuable piece of equipment, next to your float tube, your waders. There are many different types of waders for example neoprene and breathable type wades. We will be discussing cleaning and storage of your waders in general please always refer to you owner’s manual for exact clean and storage information on the type you own.
First off cleaning your waders, this is simple make sure you clean them after every use.
If you are fishing in freshwater make sure you clean them with freshwater, and if you are fishing in saltwater make sure you clean them with freshwater. At the lake side in is not recommended that you use the lake water, as this is not always the cleanest, but if you are simple trying to remove large debris or mud build up this will work. Of course for thorough cleaning lake water is not the best idea most guys will bring a squirt bottle filled with freshwater to start cleaning there gear and waders off “not a bad idea”.
When fishing saltwater the same method is suggested or maybe use the public showers to clean of you waders and gear, just try not to be in the way as the showers are not intended for this use. Some other ideas that have been discussed are to use a pressure pump container with spray handle to really get some pressure behind that initial first rinsing. Of course this should be seen as just an initial clean up once you are home it is time to really clean things up the right way.
Once at home you should use the garden hose, some mild soap and water, and scrub brush
(vegetable, soft bristle scrub brush) to clean your waders thoroughly. It is important to take just a little time to make sure all harmful debris or salt residue is removed from your waders. This can simply be done by wetting you waders down with freshwater and gently scrubbing the waders from top to bottom. After a thorough scrubbing with a mild soap and water and scrub brush you can then be rinsed off again with the garden hose. This is all that is required to make sure that everything has been removed from your waders that might cause damage over time. Still another method for washing you waders at home is to use the bathtub. Simple fill the tube with a mild soap and water, then soak and tightly scrub your waders in the tube. When you are done you can rinse them in the tube and then let them dry before storing them.
So the next step is storage but of course the most important part of this is storing your waders after they are completely clean and DRY! If you try to pack away your waders when they are still wet you will be buy a new pair much sooner than later. I know that is not what you are looking to do anytime soon, so they must be completely dry before storage. For years I have hung my waders on a coat hanger outside to make sure they were completely dry.
Of course I never thought of the fact that I was maybe damaging the seams around the shoulder straps because of the weight. I no longer hang my waders by their shoulder straps I simple hang them over the tailgate of my truck or the back of a chair in the back yard to dry. On a hot sunny day this will only take about 2 to 3 hours to complete dry, but on colder days I will give them more time outside. I also believe that airflow is a very important part of this process. So make sure the area you are drying you waders if indoors is well ventilated.
So once they are dry you need to store them, for me this is either in a duffle bag with fins and life vest. Or they could be stored in a tote, or on a shelf that is free of anything that might cause damage to them. I have always thought maybe I should hang them in the closet or out in the garage. Again the problem with hanging them is the prolonged stretch in the seams and straps. So this is not suggested just simple find a safe out of the way place to store your waders preferable with your other gear so you don’t’ misplace them. This is a fairly simple discussion on cleaning and storing your waders. Of course the truth is it is not hard at all to care for one of the most important pieces of equipment you own, your waders.
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First off cleaning your waders, this is simple make sure you clean them after every use.
If you are fishing in freshwater make sure you clean them with freshwater, and if you are fishing in saltwater make sure you clean them with freshwater. At the lake side in is not recommended that you use the lake water, as this is not always the cleanest, but if you are simple trying to remove large debris or mud build up this will work. Of course for thorough cleaning lake water is not the best idea most guys will bring a squirt bottle filled with freshwater to start cleaning there gear and waders off “not a bad idea”.
When fishing saltwater the same method is suggested or maybe use the public showers to clean of you waders and gear, just try not to be in the way as the showers are not intended for this use. Some other ideas that have been discussed are to use a pressure pump container with spray handle to really get some pressure behind that initial first rinsing. Of course this should be seen as just an initial clean up once you are home it is time to really clean things up the right way.
Once at home you should use the garden hose, some mild soap and water, and scrub brush
(vegetable, soft bristle scrub brush) to clean your waders thoroughly. It is important to take just a little time to make sure all harmful debris or salt residue is removed from your waders. This can simply be done by wetting you waders down with freshwater and gently scrubbing the waders from top to bottom. After a thorough scrubbing with a mild soap and water and scrub brush you can then be rinsed off again with the garden hose. This is all that is required to make sure that everything has been removed from your waders that might cause damage over time. Still another method for washing you waders at home is to use the bathtub. Simple fill the tube with a mild soap and water, then soak and tightly scrub your waders in the tube. When you are done you can rinse them in the tube and then let them dry before storing them.
So the next step is storage but of course the most important part of this is storing your waders after they are completely clean and DRY! If you try to pack away your waders when they are still wet you will be buy a new pair much sooner than later. I know that is not what you are looking to do anytime soon, so they must be completely dry before storage. For years I have hung my waders on a coat hanger outside to make sure they were completely dry.
Of course I never thought of the fact that I was maybe damaging the seams around the shoulder straps because of the weight. I no longer hang my waders by their shoulder straps I simple hang them over the tailgate of my truck or the back of a chair in the back yard to dry. On a hot sunny day this will only take about 2 to 3 hours to complete dry, but on colder days I will give them more time outside. I also believe that airflow is a very important part of this process. So make sure the area you are drying you waders if indoors is well ventilated.
So once they are dry you need to store them, for me this is either in a duffle bag with fins and life vest. Or they could be stored in a tote, or on a shelf that is free of anything that might cause damage to them. I have always thought maybe I should hang them in the closet or out in the garage. Again the problem with hanging them is the prolonged stretch in the seams and straps. So this is not suggested just simple find a safe out of the way place to store your waders preferable with your other gear so you don’t’ misplace them. This is a fairly simple discussion on cleaning and storing your waders. Of course the truth is it is not hard at all to care for one of the most important pieces of equipment you own, your waders.
http://joom.ag/Etjb
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Friday, March 27, 2015
Confidence in Texas Rigging
I have always been shy of using the Texas Rig. To me, it just seems to be too slow. And I really have no confidence in its’ abilities to catch fish. Hmmm… Having confidence. This is one of the most important parts of fishing; having a feeling of confidence from a certain type of set up. In other words, if you haven’t had success in the past with your set up’s, then, you will have no confidence in that certain rig for the future. Well, I had a good friend show me the finer points of the Texas Rig as well as putting me on some fish. After an afternoon of fishing and catching (for the first time) with the Texas rig, my confidence grow fast. It is now a standard in my fishing plans whenever I go out. So I would like to take a moment to help you learn the finer points of this old but very useful set for some great fishing anywhere.
First off, the bullet weight, which is the start of the whole setup. It leads the
worm or soft plastic through the water and structure. There are many different sizes of weights, but it is said that the lighter the weight the better the action of the plastic will be. Next, in line is your choice of a glass bead, which serves two purposes. First, it is designed to protect the knot from the sliding bullet weight; it also is used to add a little sound as the weight strikes the glass bead as you move the lure through the water. Both are great reasons to add the glass bead. But this is still an angler’s choice.
Next, is the hook, there are plenty to choose from but the offset worm hook, in my opinion, is the best hook to use with a Texas rig. You will need to choose the size that best fits the plastic bait you will be using, though. You can use just about any plastic bait you believe works for your water conditions. But the most common bait use is a plastic worm. The technique to fishing
this set up is simple. Cast the lure out and let it settle to the bottom. With your rod pointed toward the bait, reel in your slack. Then, slowly lift your rod tip up to the 11 o'clock position. Let the lure settle back down as you point your rod tip back to the lure and again reel up the slack. Simple repeat this method until you have reeled the lure back.
Of course, with any set up there is more than one way to fish it successfully. And for me, I have learned to bounce, pause, twitch, bounce, pause, and twitch, which imparts a wiggle in the lure as well as erratic jumping motion from spot to spot. I have even heard people will cast a larger worm out and simply swim it back with success.
I have learned to be confident in the Taxes rig setup only because I practiced this technique and have had, with time, gained success. Please know, of course, you cannot have success without trying. So, speaking as a man who once had little to no confidence, if you have not tried this method yet, maybe it is time?
Found in The Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine:
First off, the bullet weight, which is the start of the whole setup. It leads the
worm or soft plastic through the water and structure. There are many different sizes of weights, but it is said that the lighter the weight the better the action of the plastic will be. Next, in line is your choice of a glass bead, which serves two purposes. First, it is designed to protect the knot from the sliding bullet weight; it also is used to add a little sound as the weight strikes the glass bead as you move the lure through the water. Both are great reasons to add the glass bead. But this is still an angler’s choice.
Next, is the hook, there are plenty to choose from but the offset worm hook, in my opinion, is the best hook to use with a Texas rig. You will need to choose the size that best fits the plastic bait you will be using, though. You can use just about any plastic bait you believe works for your water conditions. But the most common bait use is a plastic worm. The technique to fishing
this set up is simple. Cast the lure out and let it settle to the bottom. With your rod pointed toward the bait, reel in your slack. Then, slowly lift your rod tip up to the 11 o'clock position. Let the lure settle back down as you point your rod tip back to the lure and again reel up the slack. Simple repeat this method until you have reeled the lure back.
Of course, with any set up there is more than one way to fish it successfully. And for me, I have learned to bounce, pause, twitch, bounce, pause, and twitch, which imparts a wiggle in the lure as well as erratic jumping motion from spot to spot. I have even heard people will cast a larger worm out and simply swim it back with success.
I have learned to be confident in the Taxes rig setup only because I practiced this technique and have had, with time, gained success. Please know, of course, you cannot have success without trying. So, speaking as a man who once had little to no confidence, if you have not tried this method yet, maybe it is time?
Found in The Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine:
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Saturday, February 7, 2015
Tube or Toon? Which one is for you
Float Tubes and Fishing Pontoons are extremely popular today as a unique and effective fishing platform. Self propelled, stealthy, and with a close proximity to your environment that is unmatched, make Float Fishing so very rewarding and fun. I don’t believe there is a more basic and enjoyable way to pursue fishing. Over the years, the Float Tube has evolved, improving and adding features of safety, comfort, and fishability. As a result of Float Fisherman’s interest in an ever more effective platform, a smaller version of the whitewater cataraft, or the Fishing Pontoon Boat became the
logical progression. These two now, are the most popular of the inflatable Float Fishing
platforms.
NOTE: The newest and VERY popular frameless permutation of the Pontoon, is a special addition to the Float Fisherman’s options and may be the perfect hybrid. An article for another edition perhaps?…
As a member of the FTFF I have read and discussed (argued?) the attributes of both,
(Toobs and Toons) particularly in regards to discussions advising those in the market to purchase an inflatable, and trying to decide between the two. I have over the years, owned and fished, a variety of both.
When I decided to offer Jeff my thoughts on a comparison of Toobs and Toons, I went hard at researching and developing a fair comparison of the two, and after three or four frustrating drafts, (this being #5)
I suddenly realized that comparing the two is almost impossible ( and definitely an exhausting volume of reading! ), because they are inherently different watercraft. So instead, here is my simplest description of
my likes and dislikes of both…. Now, before we get to the meat of this article, let me state that my perspective on Toobing
and Tooning, is primarily, and most importantly, about the FISHING. Although the overall experience of Float Fishing goes well beyond simply the fishing, I tend to focus closely on the fishing.
That being said,…..
The Float Tube:
The Float Tube is the simplest bridge between the shore and offshore. The most basic of watercraft. So basic in fact, the United States Coast Guard and most state motor/aquatic vehicle agencies still do not know how to designate it. But, in its simplicity, lies its charm, and ever growing popularity.
LIKES:
1)Toobs are cheap. Even the most sophisticated, feature laden toobs, are well within the financial reach of most of the fishing populous.
2) Toobs are easy to assemble and operate. Blow it up, throw it in the water, climb in, kick and go fish! Justlike that!
3) Toobs are easy to transport and store. Most Float Tubes, even fully inflated, can be transported in the typical passenger car, carried easily by hand, and (when deflated) take up no more room than a large suitcase in a closet.
4) Toobs are built tough and last a long time. Barring a catastrophic failure or dumb abuse, and with very little maintenance, a good quality Toob can last you a lifetime.
5) Toobs are a great and satisfying fishing platform. Toobs put you closer than almost any other platform, to your quarry. They enable you to fish in tight spaces, but still have the ability to fish almost anywhere else a normal boat can go, (weather and water conditions permitting).
DISLIKES:
1)Toobs are sloooooow…… nuff said.
2)Toobs can be a bit uncomfortable in less than ideal conditions. For myself comfort equates to quality fishing time on the water. Toobs, because of their simple design and construction can be a bit of an effort to maintain a comfort level that allows you the maximum amount of stress free time on the water. Hypothermia, cramps, limited movement, and sitting down in a soft inadequately supported seat with chest waders on, Toobs are a wet ride in bad conditions,… Well,…. you get the picture.
3)Toobs are not particularly seaworthy. Susceptible to wind, wave, and current, and having only your best physical effort to supply locomotion, they are at best a fair weather, short range, platform.
4) Toobs are small. Fisherman are notorious for needing to carry lots and lots of stuff. Toons are inherently poor regarding cargo, and/or accessories carry.
The Pontoon:
The Pontoon is the natural progression in the Float Fishing realm, from the Float Tube
to a more conventional watercraft. It is a boat. A small, very special kind of boat.
Simple, self propelled, and with the same close proximity to the environment we all enjoy in the Toob, BUT,…. with the improvements in performance, comfort and fishability that make it my choice in Float Fishing. (REMINDER: I am about the fishing!)
LIKES:
1) Toons are a real boat. Toons sit on the water. You sit on the Toon. As much as this is a difference of just a few inches ( the proximity of your butt, to the water surface), It is the world of difference. Toons are fast, very maneuverable, a dry ride (comfort), warm (comfort again), can be propelled by an assortment of means, have great range and seaworthiness, are inherently safe, can carry a BOATLOAD (pun) of stuff, and are an extremely worthy fishing platform.
DISLIKES:
1) Toons are a real boat. With the decision to own a Toon, comes the commitment to own a boat. Toons are expensive. Toons are bigger, heavier, need more room to store, are less easy to transport, (especially, from your vehicle to the water), are more complicated with more parts, require more assembly time, and maintenance, can carry a BOATLOAD (pun) of stuff, AND!…. if you decide to put a motor on it, has to be registered with the local Department Of Motor Vehicles!!!
As I have mentioned before Toobs and Toons are completely different, and yet similar items. One is about simplicity and economy. The other, about commitment, and performance. The common element between the two is the ability to enter the environment on a close and personal level and enjoy Fishing at it’s simplest and most rewarding.
My next article regarding the Toob and Toon will be a more technical and comprehensive comparison that will help support my aforementioned contentions regarding both.
By; FTFF Contributor
Article from the Float Tube Fishing Quarterly Magazine:
https://www.joomag.com/en/newsstand/the-float-tube-fishing-forum-vol-1-issue-3/0081505001405147900
logical progression. These two now, are the most popular of the inflatable Float Fishing
platforms.
NOTE: The newest and VERY popular frameless permutation of the Pontoon, is a special addition to the Float Fisherman’s options and may be the perfect hybrid. An article for another edition perhaps?…
As a member of the FTFF I have read and discussed (argued?) the attributes of both,
(Toobs and Toons) particularly in regards to discussions advising those in the market to purchase an inflatable, and trying to decide between the two. I have over the years, owned and fished, a variety of both.
When I decided to offer Jeff my thoughts on a comparison of Toobs and Toons, I went hard at researching and developing a fair comparison of the two, and after three or four frustrating drafts, (this being #5)
I suddenly realized that comparing the two is almost impossible ( and definitely an exhausting volume of reading! ), because they are inherently different watercraft. So instead, here is my simplest description of
my likes and dislikes of both…. Now, before we get to the meat of this article, let me state that my perspective on Toobing
and Tooning, is primarily, and most importantly, about the FISHING. Although the overall experience of Float Fishing goes well beyond simply the fishing, I tend to focus closely on the fishing.
That being said,…..
The Float Tube:
The Float Tube is the simplest bridge between the shore and offshore. The most basic of watercraft. So basic in fact, the United States Coast Guard and most state motor/aquatic vehicle agencies still do not know how to designate it. But, in its simplicity, lies its charm, and ever growing popularity.
LIKES:
1)Toobs are cheap. Even the most sophisticated, feature laden toobs, are well within the financial reach of most of the fishing populous.
2) Toobs are easy to assemble and operate. Blow it up, throw it in the water, climb in, kick and go fish! Justlike that!
3) Toobs are easy to transport and store. Most Float Tubes, even fully inflated, can be transported in the typical passenger car, carried easily by hand, and (when deflated) take up no more room than a large suitcase in a closet.
4) Toobs are built tough and last a long time. Barring a catastrophic failure or dumb abuse, and with very little maintenance, a good quality Toob can last you a lifetime.
5) Toobs are a great and satisfying fishing platform. Toobs put you closer than almost any other platform, to your quarry. They enable you to fish in tight spaces, but still have the ability to fish almost anywhere else a normal boat can go, (weather and water conditions permitting).
DISLIKES:
1)Toobs are sloooooow…… nuff said.
2)Toobs can be a bit uncomfortable in less than ideal conditions. For myself comfort equates to quality fishing time on the water. Toobs, because of their simple design and construction can be a bit of an effort to maintain a comfort level that allows you the maximum amount of stress free time on the water. Hypothermia, cramps, limited movement, and sitting down in a soft inadequately supported seat with chest waders on, Toobs are a wet ride in bad conditions,… Well,…. you get the picture.
3)Toobs are not particularly seaworthy. Susceptible to wind, wave, and current, and having only your best physical effort to supply locomotion, they are at best a fair weather, short range, platform.
4) Toobs are small. Fisherman are notorious for needing to carry lots and lots of stuff. Toons are inherently poor regarding cargo, and/or accessories carry.
The Pontoon:
The Pontoon is the natural progression in the Float Fishing realm, from the Float Tube
to a more conventional watercraft. It is a boat. A small, very special kind of boat.
Simple, self propelled, and with the same close proximity to the environment we all enjoy in the Toob, BUT,…. with the improvements in performance, comfort and fishability that make it my choice in Float Fishing. (REMINDER: I am about the fishing!)
LIKES:
1) Toons are a real boat. Toons sit on the water. You sit on the Toon. As much as this is a difference of just a few inches ( the proximity of your butt, to the water surface), It is the world of difference. Toons are fast, very maneuverable, a dry ride (comfort), warm (comfort again), can be propelled by an assortment of means, have great range and seaworthiness, are inherently safe, can carry a BOATLOAD (pun) of stuff, and are an extremely worthy fishing platform.
DISLIKES:
1) Toons are a real boat. With the decision to own a Toon, comes the commitment to own a boat. Toons are expensive. Toons are bigger, heavier, need more room to store, are less easy to transport, (especially, from your vehicle to the water), are more complicated with more parts, require more assembly time, and maintenance, can carry a BOATLOAD (pun) of stuff, AND!…. if you decide to put a motor on it, has to be registered with the local Department Of Motor Vehicles!!!
As I have mentioned before Toobs and Toons are completely different, and yet similar items. One is about simplicity and economy. The other, about commitment, and performance. The common element between the two is the ability to enter the environment on a close and personal level and enjoy Fishing at it’s simplest and most rewarding.
My next article regarding the Toob and Toon will be a more technical and comprehensive comparison that will help support my aforementioned contentions regarding both.
By; FTFF Contributor
Article from the Float Tube Fishing Quarterly Magazine:
https://www.joomag.com/en/newsstand/the-float-tube-fishing-forum-vol-1-issue-3/0081505001405147900
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Store your tube with confidence
It is that time, well for most it is that time, and storage of your float tube is the question? So how should you store your float tube or pontoon for the winter months to keep it safe and ready for the warmer months? I feel the best idea when it comes to storing your float tube is to leave it partially inflated. By keeping it inflated you don’t have to worry about it ending up with any damaging creases in the bladders. Those creases that come from folding and storing your tubes and pontoons can over time leave creases in the bladders that can become structural weaknesses. This can become a weak spot in the bladder ending your first outings of the next season early once you pull your float tube out of storage.
The other benefit of leaving the tube partially inflated, the shell (outer canvas) is protected from folding as well as over inflation which will damage the seams. I myself like to hang my tube in my garage partially inflated. Some may say that you should lay the tube flat
and I don’t disagree. The reason for this is to not put pressure on the handles and seams which will put unneeded pressure as you boat
hangs over time. I can see this being a good point but I don’t have the floor space so I hang mine. The other point that makes a lot of scenes when it is hanging the bladder is slipping inside the shell. If it hangs for a long period of time the bladder will move down, this will cause the valves to move out of line causing you to need to reposition the bladder each time you set up you tube..
Of course to keep it inflated to store it you do need the room for this and I am sure that this is not possible for some of us. So what are the alternatives? The only other option is to deflate it and pack it away, but is this being done right. First off if you live where there are definite off season meaning you might get iced out or snowed in and getting your legs in the water would mean a trip to the hospital do to front bite or hypothermia, then you do need to store your tube.
To put your gear away you must always first clean it up, your float tube or pontoon are no different you spent some good money on that so you should take good care of it. Make sure that you clean out all pockets and even inside the sell around the bladders.
Dirt and sand can get into places you cannot see and if left there when folding your bladders up could cause some unseen damage. This might lead to break down of and the need to replace your bladders. The other important thing to do is to make sure all parts are completely dry after washing done and before storing. Mildew is one of the worst things you can get on your float tubes and pontoons; it will eat away at your tubes and decrease the life of your boat.
So from what I have read and looked into and had experienced the best idea and what most fisherman believe is leave you boats partially deflated for best storage. Of course if
you don’t have the space to do this you can safely store your float tube, and not have to worry about too much. Just make sure whatever you clean and dry your boats completely. Weather it is hanging or lying flat and partially deflated or completely deflated and stored away, keeping it clean and dry is the best way to help your float tube last as long as possible.
Articles from: Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine: link below
https://www.joomag.com/en/newsstand/the-float-tube-fishing-forum-vol-1-issue-3/0081505001405147900
The other benefit of leaving the tube partially inflated, the shell (outer canvas) is protected from folding as well as over inflation which will damage the seams. I myself like to hang my tube in my garage partially inflated. Some may say that you should lay the tube flat
and I don’t disagree. The reason for this is to not put pressure on the handles and seams which will put unneeded pressure as you boat
hangs over time. I can see this being a good point but I don’t have the floor space so I hang mine. The other point that makes a lot of scenes when it is hanging the bladder is slipping inside the shell. If it hangs for a long period of time the bladder will move down, this will cause the valves to move out of line causing you to need to reposition the bladder each time you set up you tube..
Of course to keep it inflated to store it you do need the room for this and I am sure that this is not possible for some of us. So what are the alternatives? The only other option is to deflate it and pack it away, but is this being done right. First off if you live where there are definite off season meaning you might get iced out or snowed in and getting your legs in the water would mean a trip to the hospital do to front bite or hypothermia, then you do need to store your tube.
To put your gear away you must always first clean it up, your float tube or pontoon are no different you spent some good money on that so you should take good care of it. Make sure that you clean out all pockets and even inside the sell around the bladders.
Dirt and sand can get into places you cannot see and if left there when folding your bladders up could cause some unseen damage. This might lead to break down of and the need to replace your bladders. The other important thing to do is to make sure all parts are completely dry after washing done and before storing. Mildew is one of the worst things you can get on your float tubes and pontoons; it will eat away at your tubes and decrease the life of your boat.
So from what I have read and looked into and had experienced the best idea and what most fisherman believe is leave you boats partially deflated for best storage. Of course if
you don’t have the space to do this you can safely store your float tube, and not have to worry about too much. Just make sure whatever you clean and dry your boats completely. Weather it is hanging or lying flat and partially deflated or completely deflated and stored away, keeping it clean and dry is the best way to help your float tube last as long as possible.
Articles from: Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine: link below
https://www.joomag.com/en/newsstand/the-float-tube-fishing-forum-vol-1-issue-3/0081505001405147900
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Thursday, November 27, 2014
Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine Issue #3
Here is our 3rd and final magazine issue of 2014. This was the first year for our new venture Float Tube Fishing Forum Quarterly Magazine and I will say it went very well. There are things to work on as well as improve. And with the start of 2015 we will be doing just those things as working hard to make this magazine a very informative and sought after publication. Being the only Float Tube Fishing Magazine out there I feel we have done very well. Thinks will only get better from this point forward and with hard work we will become a force in the world of fishing. Please check it out for yourselves and see what we are up to. Thanks for all the support from us at the Float Tube Fishing Forum.
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