misfish Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Im back on the water in my new float boat.LOL First off,I give a huge kudos to Le baron . They had a great deal on a float tube. This tube in my opinion was much better then the one I was going to buy from BPS and 25 dollars less. I called down there last night and all they had was the floor model,but told me they would package it up and put my name on it. I said great,I,ll be there at 9 am. Walk in,good morning,I was talking to Bob,and he put a float tube away for me. One minute sir. Out he comes with it. Nice to see them do that for me. While there,picked up a 12 volt plug in pump. 1/2 the price CTC was asking for the same one. Had my bud Terry with me.,He couldnt say no to going out and buying more stuff for the boat. HEHE. I couldnt wait to get home set it up,but before that,one last stop to get me some flippers. I will tell ya,5 minutes flat. Blow up the two chambers,put the support tube in and wham bam,ready for fishing. Deflating was fast as well. air out,fold it up,and in the trunk it went. Im a happy pond jumper. I tried to get Terry to buy one,but he said no,cuz there was no place to mount a motor. Edited July 22, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 looks good, and a motor on the back is a must for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Looks great! Well with no motor on there you'll have room for the downriggers and they'll be low enough that even Terry can reach them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhunter Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 How much was it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) $199 even Terry can reach them. That was just mean.LOL But funny as hell. Edited July 20, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I don't get it or is that I can't get it it was mean.... if it wasn't from my equal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 sweet. You don't need a motor, just a tow rope. Terry can pull ya out to the laker spot and you can jig while he trolls. With a little practice, you should be able to get a big on to bring you back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Dave,dont give him any ideas,or me. LOL Maiden voyage in the AM. Been doing some google mapping. I got lots of inland lakes I can explore. Edited July 20, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustic-Fisher Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice !!! When's it getting slimed !!! I'm headed up to do some bear baiting next week near a small stocked rainbow lake on crown land . Extra hands are good ;-) and you get a new lake . Let me know Cheers Ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) Nice !!! When's it getting slimed !!! I'm headed up to do some bear baiting next week near a small stocked rainbow lake on crown land . Extra hands are good ;-) and you get a new lake . Let me know Cheers Ry I need to find another tuber to flow down the Notty. Park at the end,and drive to the launching area. Just think of the spots. Edited July 20, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I need to find another tuber to flow down the Notty. Park at the end,and drive to the launching area. Just think of the spots. I'm in if you don't mind my convoluted tube LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Cool. Tubing the Notty. Now that sounds like a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Well I spend most the afternoon trying to up load a vid of my outing,but it seemed to fail on two site?????? Got out yesterday morning til the sun was to hot. I cant believe I didnt get one of these sooner. Their a blast. I hit a small piece of water that didnt have any boat traffic to worry about. Once I got the jest of manouvering the float with flippers,I was getting around with ease. You sit high up in it and it,s very stable and comfortable.There was a holder for my morning coffee, The two compartments are more then big enough for a day outing of tackle. The bow has a mesh bottom that will hold my small lunch bag. Theres a holding bag on the back of the seat. My net fit in it just perfect. I think though,I will grab a cheap kayak paddle,to give the knees a break at times.Also I found the flippers to be to long. They are meant for scuba diving. Glad I kept my receipt. All in all,I am very happy with my new toy,and cant wait to get out in it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Well not sure what happen,but it,s there now.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Always enjoy tales of boys with new toys Brian. Good to hear your enjoying it bud !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice going - bet it's quite refreshing being in a tube in this weather! I bought one last year and still haven't been out in it - must try harder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice! I also graduated to a kayak paddle quickly after doing the flipper thing for over 3 hrs, haha, it gets tiresome. I think you'll be enjoying that thing for a lot of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Brian,that sounds like a blast as you say. That paddle recommendation sounds like a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Just another fishing chapter in the books Lew. Wonder if I can train a hooked musky, to tow me around.HAHAHA Cuzza,the water was like soup. Not real refreshing. I,ll bet Simcoe will be refreshing. I know a nice shore line Im going to try for smallies. Rich,great minds think alike. LOL Dave,I,ll be sure to wave,as I pass through the first pool. Casting a spinner bait or body bait is easy. I,m waiting to see how the fly fishing is. That may take a bit of time to master being that low to the water. Might bring a helmet just in case. Edited July 22, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Brian,you need a fishin buddy II,Really, best portable fish finder you can get for trolling,still,or ice fishing.Three weeks now with the side and down imaging Sweeet. 20 hours and still showing full battery.Check them out if you have a spot to attach a holder. Watched a pike come in on the side finder at 24',coming towards the boat and picked up the lure at 17'out.Wow is all I can say,weighed in at 7lbs.Many bass caught with that feature.Just sayin lol. Good to see it's workin out well for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye'm Fishing Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Great purchase for ya. I've owned a pair of float tubes for 5 years now and honestly, I prefer trout fishing in a float tube over a boat. It's been the best fishing investment that I've ever made. There's nothing like hooking into 18-20'' brookies in a float tube. What a rush I tell ya!!! As for fly fishing, if it gets too tough to cast around dry flies, just troll around with streamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 You are going to freeze your ass off if you even attempt to float the Notty anytime after Sept, lol. You need to be out of the water to stay warm, be careful when the temps drop man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Where the hell did that double chin come from?????????????? I cant wait to hit some inland small lake for them WF. Bill September?????? Maybe November,but only my lower legs are in the water. If they get cold,I can just put them up on the bar and cruise lazely. LOL Edited July 22, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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