How do I choose my Float Tube?

pêcheur sur un float tube

The Float Tube is surely the fishing boat The most popular recent trend in recent years. Easy to launch, accessible and allowing to explore untouched areas, it is a great ally for going towards the fish with legs in the water.

Like a boat, to guide his selection in order to make a purchase, it will be important to look at the quality of manufacturing. The canvas, the inner tubes or even the file stability and comfort, as well as safety. This should not be overlooked when you are several hundred meters from the shore. The size of the float tube also influences its maximum load. Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself with these characteristics in order to buy a float tube that is suitable for your body type and usage.

The usage criteria will also play a role in your consideration of the expected function. Indeed, one does not choose the same size of float tube when one wants to be very mobile or when attacking large bodies of water. Its bulkiness for transport can also be an argument for leaning one way or the other.

Equipment and accessories are now an integral part of your choice. float. The life jacket, the pockets for the arrangements, the cane holders, the pump or even the engine mount, as many elements that need to be taken into account. Some float tubes also have eyelets for attaching a Landing net or any other accessory to keep within reach.

Today we offer a fairly wide collection of float tubeDedicated to fishing. Therefore, you will find float tubes for all budgets so that you can enjoy a boat that meets your needs. All the fishermen must, rod fishing in hand, being able to rely on safety and good maneuverability to practice the chosen fishing technique.

Put on your waders and yours fins, sit down and slide the pontoons of your float tube on the water's surface to explore new spots and reach some remote ones.

The quality of the materials used

Like any nautical activity, the fishing You didn't provide any text to translate. Please provide the text you want to translate from French to English. float tube should be practiced with great caution. Keep in mind that you will be on the water, with several meters deep, in waders most of the time. Therefore, safety should be your priority, as it will be essential to never say "never again".

The canvas and the inflation technique used for the tubes must be seriously scrutinized. Compare the models, to select only the one that will be the safest.

Preferably, select models without chambers (tubeless). These models are built in PVC, a resistant material, difficult to pierce. It is quite possible to hesitate between this type of boat and kayaks, if the question interests you, you will find all the information in our article. Float Tube or Kayak: How to Make Your Choice ?. The technique of gluing PVC fabrics is often much stronger on these models and much thicker. You will be able to pass more easily through somewhat risky areas, without puncturing or worse, tearing your float. PVC also resists UV rays better than fabric, which fades and tears.

Don't forget to equip yourself with your life jacket. Mandatory, but especially useful, it's an accessory that can save your life! It will allow you to stay on the surface of the water in case of a fall, thus preventing you from swallowing water. This purchase should be essential for float tube fishing.

Perches pêchées en float tube en lac de barrage.

Choose a model that matches your fishing areas

The size of your boat should take into account the bodies of water or rivers that you plan to explore. Moving around is not necessarily obvious, it's actually something we discussed in our article. How to move forward and navigate in a Float Tube ?. There are some models of a few very manageable kilos and some products able to support you standing and loaded with a electric motor with battery.

This is indeed one of the selection criteria that is of utmost importance once at the edge of the water. Just like the choice of his fins, read our article Which fins to choose for Float Tube fishing ? if the subject interests you. If you have to walk for hundreds of meters, you must choose a lightweight model that is easy to carry without constantly going back and forth. Opting for a model with straps can be a good thing to carry your float tube on your back, the rods in one hand and the lures in the other.

Maneuverability is also a determining factor. When you fish on reduced sectors, it is then important to be able to position oneself easily and to be able to maneuver easily. compact float tube and short will be preferred.

Large bodies of water offer other perspectives. There are many spots and they are often spaced apart from each other. Therefore, you will need several. fishing rods to properly cover the different positions. Comfort is also a significant factor, in order to be able to spend entire days on the water, in search of predators. Also consider your future arrangements such as the addition of a fish finder or an engine. Some models are more suitable to receive an engine !

It will then be important for you to rely on a wider range of models, capable of easily receiving equipment to make your life easier. Tubeless models will be the most suitable for these practices.

Sandre pris en float tube sur un lac de barrage

The accessories and compatibility of your float tube

The accessories The provided elements should be taken into account when choosing your future boat. Some models come equipped with a pump and fins, while others do not offer any of that. We have addressed the topic of inflating boats in our article. How to inflate a float tube ?, the subject may seem laughable but it is more complex than it appears. You can therefore rely on the pump, the cane holder or even some versatile supports. This guarantees ease for you to evolve your purchase according to your experience and desires.

Be careful though, brands may reserve unique systems that do not allow the installation of certain supports due to (for example) poorly placed seams. As with a boat, it is often wiser to stick with the same brand of accessories to avoid having to tinker. It's always less precious time to be on the water.

On this type of small boat, storage is of great importance! It will allow you to take all your equipment with you and keep everything you need within reach: lures, reels, pliers, scissors... Without being able to bring lure boxes on the water, you would be quite annoyed. Remember to check the size of your bags in relation to your boxes.

Trusted big brands

Like everyone else fishermen, you want your purchase to be an investment. float tube has a cost and it is essential not to feel like you have lost money upon receiving your purchase. Big brands today are trustworthy, both in terms of quality and after-sales service.

This way, you can rely on Seven Bass which has a wide range of choices, adapted not to one fishing technique, but to several. There will be something for everyone, including colors, but also for all types of fishing waters profiles.

Sparrow is not to be outdone and also presents a new qualitative alternative, directly competing with the very famous Seven Bass.

More generalist brands have also gotten involved, with strong quality guarantees. We think of Rapala, Savage Gear, Westin, Black Cat, Abu Garcia, Illex or in Madcat who have a limited choice, but reliable products.

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