04-28-2010, 11:26 PM
I will start by saying that we all are aware that the use of a tube/toon, spare tire, etc... to float the variety of waters adds a great deal of versitaliy and increases the areas that one can fish. I have been tubing/tooning now for 8 years and still remember the feeling of freedom I enjoyed in my first U tube when I was able to get to spots on the shore line that where otherwise unaccessible.
After several upgrades in product I finally thought I had it all with my new kick boat, a store bought strap on rod holder and a rack to hold my tackle boxes. But alas I ran into Tubedude and his tricked out tube and the envy began all over again. His PVCness took mercy on me and was nice enough to invite me over to his magic imaginatorium and the wish list began. It was fun to see his face as I listed off all the items I wanted to create and he soon replied with "Oh so you want a fishing machine". I grinned and the work began.
After 4 hours of blood, sweat and a lot of PVC dust the final product was brought out for its close up opportunity. All I can say is I could not be more pleased with the results. As my fishing partners of Monday have mentioned, I found it hard not to express my new found pleasure multiple times and in a not so quiet tone...lol.
The holders, racks, and especially the hard apron made a huge difference in the perfomance and functionality of the toon. No more fumbling with big fish in my lap as I watch my rod, pliers, etc... to make sure they are not going in the drink while trying to wrestle with 11 pounds of pure muscle. Lure changing and tying was as easy as doing it at home on a table. Couldn't be happier...for now. (Always something around the corner. Mabye a toon tug??)
As always a huge thanks to TubeDude for lending his labor and his mad tube scientist mind to build yet another great fishing monster. It's alive!!! And I love it.
Dan
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After several upgrades in product I finally thought I had it all with my new kick boat, a store bought strap on rod holder and a rack to hold my tackle boxes. But alas I ran into Tubedude and his tricked out tube and the envy began all over again. His PVCness took mercy on me and was nice enough to invite me over to his magic imaginatorium and the wish list began. It was fun to see his face as I listed off all the items I wanted to create and he soon replied with "Oh so you want a fishing machine". I grinned and the work began.
After 4 hours of blood, sweat and a lot of PVC dust the final product was brought out for its close up opportunity. All I can say is I could not be more pleased with the results. As my fishing partners of Monday have mentioned, I found it hard not to express my new found pleasure multiple times and in a not so quiet tone...lol.
The holders, racks, and especially the hard apron made a huge difference in the perfomance and functionality of the toon. No more fumbling with big fish in my lap as I watch my rod, pliers, etc... to make sure they are not going in the drink while trying to wrestle with 11 pounds of pure muscle. Lure changing and tying was as easy as doing it at home on a table. Couldn't be happier...for now. (Always something around the corner. Mabye a toon tug??)
As always a huge thanks to TubeDude for lending his labor and his mad tube scientist mind to build yet another great fishing monster. It's alive!!! And I love it.
Dan
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