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.

The First Float Tube Fishing Magazine

I have searched and searched and have never found a magazine that was all about Float Tube Fishing.  So if you cannot find it then I guess you have to create it.  So that is what I decided to do, and it worked out pretty good.  The first issue that was published on line has done well with over 46,000 view so far.  I am working on the next issue right now and it will be ready in September.  Here is the first issue and stay tuned for the next issue.

This is the link to the Magazine
http://joom.ag/EQXb

Here is the cover

Tubing the Salt VS Tubing the Fresh

I have now had the pleasure here is sunny Southern California of fish both Freshwater and Saltwater, so which one do I feel is better.  I though I knew the answer until recently.  I was always found in the Freshwater Tubing and always though there is no way on Gods green earth you will find me hanging my toes in the waters were you find thoughts toothy man eaters.
I mean I saw Jaws, and that was enough to say Saltwater fishing is to be done from shore or a nice big boat. Well after years of fishing in Freshwater from my tube and just loving it, I was approached by some friends to do a fishing session in Newport Harbor.  So I took a chance and after that I could say I was hook on tubing the salt.  Freshwater tubing is just a great time fishing, and for the most part very safe, at least safer than fishing in the saltwater.  You are in a locked body of water for the most part with very light water movement, of course there is wind issues, but using your head and planning your trips makes it fairly safe.
Being new to Saltwater I had and still have a lot to learn.  In the Saltwater you are still very safe being protected because we stay in the Harbors and Bays.  It is like fishing a big lake, the important things to know here are there is current (the Tide) and you must know which way it is going in or out to plan your trip right.  Also a big difference is the boat traffic not only is there more but bigger boats as well, and let me tell you I have seen drinking be a problem in the Harbors, so always keep your eyes open for traffic and carry your whistle for your safety.
So what do I think about Saltwater VS Freshwater, I think it is up to you to decide head out to the Salt if you have not done so yet and get a line wet.  I know now that I was missing out on a lot of fun and good fishing all those years I was worried about sharks.  I am so glad my friends pressured me into trying it (who says peer pressure is bad just kidding) I am and will always be hooked now.  But don't get me wrong the freshwater is still a great place to tube.  I think if I could find a way to balance the 2 out it would be great but for now I am content to set up my next trip to the salt.  So I guess that means I choose Saltwater it is in my blood now.
I plan on talking more about this subject if you have any comments please leave a comment so I can see it.  As always stay floating my friends.

FTFF 2nd annual Toy Drive

Well Christmas is coming soon, I know it is still more that a month away right now but it is time to start thinking of the kids and what they would like to get from Santa.  I am sure everyone know some one, some family that is in need this year for Christmas, so I wanted to put this out there for others to read.  Over on the Float Tube Fishing Forum, which is part of this blog we are running out 2nd Toy Drive.  Last year was a great time at Laguna Lake in Fullerton, were we meet up and donated toy to a local charity (The Spark Of Love).  Well this year we are at it again and we are setting up to crush last years donations.  This years we have 2 locations for drop off for gifts, and fishing will follow, as well as guys will be tubing.  The first location will be Newport Harbor, and the second location will be Perris lake on a different day.  At each location there will be a raffle held for some goodie bags filled with some donated fish products that will be much worth you showing up.
On the 22nd of December will be the drawling for the grand prize a custom built rod from one of our members of The Float Tube Fishing Forum.  You do not need to be a member to donated to this worthy cause.  But to be in the raffle you must be signed up before the events begin, and even though we are all about Float Tubing you don't need to be a float tuber, just come on out and fish with use for a great charity.  Below of the flyer please feel free to pass it along to others that you think might be interested.

For more info or details you can contact me at jeffcpr@hotmail.com or got the

 http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com thanks for you interest.

Float Tube Fishing Forum Gatherings

Over on our Forum we are getting ready to have a gathering, which is just a chance for us to get together and fish as a group.  Also an opportunity to pass out all the donation from tackle companies Big Hammer, Pro-Cure, and The FTFF tackle store just to name a few of our sponsors and partners.  There might be a few others companies joining in as well only time will tell.

At this point there is about 17 members of the site all meeting up at the Southern California Location (you will need to become a member to learn date time and location.)

I just wanted to post this up so that we could let everyone know what we have going on over at the Float Tube Fishing Forum.  If you would like to join in the fun please sign up at http://floattubeforum.do-talk.com/forum and start posting. There will be more to come so keep checking back and see what else we have going on.

Puddingstone Lake is open

I found out sometime back Puddingstone Lake (Frank G. Bonelli Park) in San Dimas California has opened all waters to float tubing.  Now some of you might think ya so, but this is big there was only float tubing allowed in Sail Boat Cove, but now the whole lake is open to all float tubers.

The only draw back on this is that you have to launch from sail boat cove, so I hope you have some strong legs.  I have fishing Puddingstone many times, and I truly like Sail Boat Cove as a fishing location.  There is great structure all over the cove in that area, as well as areas that shore fishing is impossible.  But now with some an open lake tuber can venture out and try some new location to see what they might hold.  Of course please be safe the water skiers can give people a hard time.  So I am looking forward to getting out there and trying my luck in some new spot if you have already tried let us know how it went.

Spinfly What a Deal

Sorry I have been away from the blog for some time now and have been working on my forum. Well I had to stop by and share this deal with everyone. http://www.coverbonanza.com/ has a U-Boat float tube for sale, it is called the Spinfly float tube, it is an entry level float tube, but an very good deal if you are looking for your first ride. The Tube sells on for $49.95 http://www.coverbonanza.com/ and they have plenty of other great tubes to choose from, as well as fins and double action pumps.

Again the Spinfly is not for the advanced tuber, but is for those just looking to try float tubing out, or maybe a back up or an extra tube for you son or daughter to get out on the water with you. Also we are on the Float Tube Fishing Forum getting ready to hold 2 different on line contests to give away 2 of these Spinfly float tubes. So if you would like to play along join up with the forum and maybe you will win one to try out for yourself.

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.