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Pimp,n out the float tube


misfish

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It amazing what you can find on the net. When I was looking for the replacement support bar, I came across a float tube site that had some nice additions for the tube.

 

https://www.google.ca/search?q=cumberland+float+tube&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FV-XU8HoLYSayAT6h4CoBg&sqi=2&ved=0CCsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=710

 

 

I can understand why these inventions work. Strapping the rod beside you is very tight. Well for this guy any ways.

 

So going through the pics on this site,I took a bit from one,then another, then added my own kickers.

 

I was planning on hitting the water after work,but parking was crazy.

 

Anyways,heres my pimp,n.

 

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The front rod holder swivels and so does the finder, so I can get away from sun glare. The grey clips are for attaching a stringer or some coil retaining clips. The unattended pipe will be for a net.

 

Total package set me back 26 bux. Also made a new support bar.

 

 

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Looks awesome!

 

I have some time off (from June 13 till june 30.

We need to get out for a float.. I've you don't mind a 16' blue kayak following you around!

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Imagine sturgeon fishing from a float tube?

 

I dont think I could flip those flippers fast enough to hold my spot.LOL

 

I,ll stick with perch,bass and pike ,Thank you.

 

Still waiting for my first laker fight. That will be interesting.

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Looks good Brian!

Using my little brain here, would it be a good idea to fill the tubes with expandable foam, so should the worse happen and the frame lets go while your fishing, the tube would float you gear?

HH

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Thanks guys

 

Joe,there is a bungie cord that gets attached as well. If I used floatation,then I would get what Dave (twocoda mentioned)

 

 

 

 

So which one is the drink holder?

 

The coffee cup holder is built in the tube Rick. :canadian:

 

 

Cant wait to give it a go.

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Well it,s back to the drawing board. But I think a simple fix will make it work.

It sat above the water which made it flop towards me. So now I have to put in new longer eye bolts so it will get below the water line.

 

Other then that, it worked well Even had the rod in the front holder trolling with flipper power and caught a fish.LOL

 

The new little anchor works well too. The claws dig right in and hold. Folds up in the shape of a hand grenade.

 

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