09-20-2003, 05:33 PM
[size 2] I would never recommending catching anything that big on a float tube. All though people might be doing it I would not recommend it.[/size]
[size 2] I was reading up on the history of float tubes and several articles talk about the tubes being perfect for trout, bass, perch and other smaller species of fish and first being used by hunters to get into hard to reach spots for ducks,etc but It does not mention catching larger predator fish.[/size]
[size 2] My personal experience is I limit my hook size and bait size to maintain the catching of smaller species. They are easier to manage and there is less likely of a chance of you or you float tube being cut up.( Largest I ever caught on my tube was like 10-12lbs )[/size]
[size 2] Also watch weight limits on float tubes. I am a big guy. My float tube weight limit is 350lbs.[/size]
[size 2] The average weight I have seen on float tubes ranges between 250-300lbs. [/size]
[size 2] Angler+poles and other gear then add fish and whatever else we added on and you may be in danger of exceeding weight limit.[/size]
[size 2] Point I am trying to make is I am sure you could float to Catalina and back and maybe catch a Marlin but is it safe?[/size]
[size 2] Would you want to do it? Probably not. Be safe, use alot of common sense and do not get in over your head.[/size]
[size 2] I don't know about you all but I put alot of time and money into my equipment. I do not want to see it at the bottom of some lake, river or ocean bay.[/size]
[size 2] Just my input[
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[size 2] I was reading up on the history of float tubes and several articles talk about the tubes being perfect for trout, bass, perch and other smaller species of fish and first being used by hunters to get into hard to reach spots for ducks,etc but It does not mention catching larger predator fish.[/size]
[size 2] My personal experience is I limit my hook size and bait size to maintain the catching of smaller species. They are easier to manage and there is less likely of a chance of you or you float tube being cut up.( Largest I ever caught on my tube was like 10-12lbs )[/size]
[size 2] Also watch weight limits on float tubes. I am a big guy. My float tube weight limit is 350lbs.[/size]
[size 2] The average weight I have seen on float tubes ranges between 250-300lbs. [/size]
[size 2] Angler+poles and other gear then add fish and whatever else we added on and you may be in danger of exceeding weight limit.[/size]
[size 2] Point I am trying to make is I am sure you could float to Catalina and back and maybe catch a Marlin but is it safe?[/size]
[size 2] Would you want to do it? Probably not. Be safe, use alot of common sense and do not get in over your head.[/size]
[size 2] I don't know about you all but I put alot of time and money into my equipment. I do not want to see it at the bottom of some lake, river or ocean bay.[/size]
[size 2] Just my input[
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