Swim Dragon By Croissant Lures

So I was doing my daily posting on Social Media when I came across a new product I had never seen before called the Swim Dragon.  The design is from Crossman Lures in South Africa and these baits are unique to say the least.

The first thing that jumped out at me was that these are made of Silicone not plastics.  So it seemed that these baits would hold up well to the abuse the Saltwater bass could fish out.  

There colors are great and the added eyes and leg make for a great added attraction.  The paddle tail is designed upside down from your normal swim paddle tail and it seem to me it helps ok the fall to move the tail more.  Craig is fast at shipping these out and the price is resonable enough for orders.  I live in Southern California when I purchased it was 5 baits for $20 including shipping.

I rig mine on a Jika Rig but you can rig them many different ways.  The Jika rig keep them close to the floor and allows me to fish them slow or fast.  I can say that the Swim Dragon from Crossman Lures has earned a place in my line up each time out.  Check them out for yourself.

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Slick Rod - Protect your Investments

 So I stumbled across and very unique product that I defiantly wanted to know more about.  So first what is Slick Rod?  It is a formulated product to spray on your fishing rod guides and reel housing to provide a ceramic coating that will both keep your investments clean as well as protected from UV light and outdoor elements.

We at the Float Tube Fishing Forum as moved to be an Ambassador and have been offered a 10% discount code for your purchase.  When Purchasing use the code "FTFF10" at check out to get your 10% discount off your whole order.  I will be following up with some reports on how well the Slick Rod product works for me.  As well as what you can expect when you use the Slick Rod product for yourself.

Go to slickrod.com  and again use the code "FTFF10" for your 10% discount.  If you are are like me you enjoy fishing and have spent plenty of money on all your products.  Why not protect your investment.

                                              

The Float Tube Fishing Forum is 10 years old

Today January 5th of 2020 is the day the Float Tube Fishing Forum turned 10 years old.  This is an achievement that we will be celebrating here at the FTFF.   If you are not a member of the Float Tube Fishing Forum maybe its time to checked up out.  We educate, connect members with needed products and promote the sport for the future.
The forum is free to join and free to talk on so don't be shy join the group and get involved as we work on our next 10 years.  The Float Tube Fishing Forum We're Always On The Fish.

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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Why We Do, What We Do

7:30 am and the 3rd walker has noticed me and stopped with an inquisitive look, and yet again I hear what is that, what are you doing, are your legs in the water.  These questions are so normal any more I don't even stop in my backcast to answer.  Yet no matter how much time we spend in the water people cannot help but stop to find out more.  I think people generally think I am crazy, but truth be told I think they are crazy.  Why do you float tube what is it that makes you want more time on the water?  I believe it lies in the 5 senses.

I have been float tube fishing for the last 20 years now, never as much as I would like but I do get out and enjoy my time when I do.  When I was fresh out of high school my hobby was mountain biking, and then like now I have always had a smile on my face after a day immersed in my hobby.  Think of your 5 senses which feed our soul all the outside stimuli we crave.  The sights in most cases are very important and being on the water feed this need very well.  The sunrise from most waters are just amazing, and there is why we do what we do.

watching the sunlight dance on the water.  Me personally I love to look through the water to the world below, my mind is filled with unlimited possibilities as I soak in all the visual stimuli.  The smells of the outdoors have always been a pleasure to me, and when I am floating on the water you are in the middle of all those smells.  Smells lead to memories and when I am out there certain smells will trigger those memories from the past, of fish caught and good times spent with friends and families.

The sound of the water or the wind, are very instrumental in our absorbing the environment.  Add to this the sound of the birds, wildlife, and the anticipation of hearing a fish break free of the water and return to the deep.  These sounds help heighten your senses and keep you in a sense of calm excitement.  Not many would agree that the taste of the outdoors would be a great thing but I say they have not experienced it as it should be.  To start early in the morning and

 get that taste of the salt in the air from the harbor we are float tube fishing, grounds you and give you the feeling of being one with your surroundings.  This leaves us with only touch left and I hold this for last because the ultimate reward for a great day of float tube fishing is to have a chance to touch your objective.  To be able to touch your reward the fish you are hunting is to make the moment real.  To hold your catch up as a picture is taken is a reward within a reward.  And even better yet with the chance to touch or hard work, we can let it go and hope to conquer it again sometime in the future.  Why do I float tube, as you can see its to feed my soul through the 5
 senses and because of the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and

 touch I can never get enough and I always am looking for more.  I hope you can join me someday as I am sure you will see that your soul is craving the same.