misfish Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 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. 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.
davey buoy Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Nice ride Brian,if your a bit handy it's amazing what you can do!!Now go giv'r!
NAW Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) 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! Edited June 10, 2014 by N.A.W
jedimaster Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Imagine sturgeon fishing from a float tube? Edited June 10, 2014 by jedimaster
misfish Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Posted June 10, 2014 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! Sure thing Nick.
misfish Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited June 10, 2014 by Misfish
Terry Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 if you get a sturgeon, I want to video it youtube.... man watersking on a float tube behind a sturgeon last seen near the Pacific rim
Christopheraaron Posted June 10, 2014 Report Posted June 10, 2014 Nice work! It'll be interesting to see what happens with a 13'6" float rod sticking out going down the notty LOL.
Twocoda Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 Brian did you drill holes in the PVC to keep it in the water or is it going to float up on its side...i suppose you could fill it up if you needed....innovative fishermen are the best fishermen
spincast Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 very slick. I had the same thought as Dave about the holes ? So which one is the drink holder? Or is that on the other side?
misfish Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I didn't seal off the back part. This is where the water will enter. Just tip and drain. Edited June 11, 2014 by Misfish
Headhunter Posted June 11, 2014 Report Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited June 11, 2014 by Headhunter
misfish Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) 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. Cant wait to give it a go. Edited June 11, 2014 by Misfish
Moosebunk Posted June 12, 2014 Report Posted June 12, 2014 I soooooooo want the same now Brian. What an awesome idea and build. Seriously great. Right side mount here please.
misfish Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited June 15, 2014 by Misfish
Fisherman Posted June 15, 2014 Report Posted June 15, 2014 Was that you out there early gently bobbing away by the dive site out front from the beach? I tried to shout but the fountain makes too much noise. I'll bring my slingshot next time...
misfish Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Posted June 15, 2014 Yes Erich that was I. That water is still dang foot numbing. The perch were very active at first light,but died down once the east breeze started. You should of swam out to say howdy.
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