Rock solid and very comfortable, at 42 inches wide and 56 inches long, it is particularly buoyant and stable. (C) Even against strong winds, you’ll knife through the water in the Bullet HC, thanks to its raised bow. The tote weight is 8 pounds, the capacity is 300 pounds, and the construction features solid thermal-welded seams. The package comes with a pump and a backpack. Five air chambers give you the security of knowing you won’t sink, and the inflatable seat adds both comfort and leverage for the angler. Its dual pontoons help you slice through the water. (B) The Trinity won’t wear you out, either on the hike to the lake or when you’re kicking to the opposite shore. THE CREEK COMPANY U-BOAT 2000 SUPER COMBO, $120 CREEKCOMPANY.COM A double-action pump and a pair of fins are included–all you need to get going. The tube weighs just 7 pounds, so you can pack it to remote waters with minimal effort. Two accessible armrest pockets hold ample gear. (A) The affordable, no-frills U-Boat 2000 is easy to inflate, and the bladder system is beefy enough to support 275 pounds.
Some fishing buddies and I tested several tubes earlier this summer and generally felt more comfortable with the U style. If you tend to lean into your casts, however, the buoyancy of a wraparound belly boat will give you better support.
For fishing functionality, the U design has more open space in front, giving you more room to cast, switch fly rigs, and net and release fish. > Tubes There are two basic types of float tube: U-shaped and doughnut-shaped. Ĥ: Gear: The tube and flippers will get you where you want to go, but don’t forget a pump, base layers, and a net SPINNEY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, SOUTH PARK, COLORADO Kick to the western edge for rainbows in summer. Once you’re in it, your flyfishing opportunities will have quadrupled.Ĭlint Jaspon took this 3-pound brown on the White River in Arkansas. You shouldn’t either, for no matter where you live and what you fish for, a few hundred bucks can get you into the float-tube game.