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Hi All. Im brand new to this forum. I'm not new to float tube hunting been doing it for years. I am new to float tube fishing. I'm just getting back into tubing after several years leave. I just got a new [url "http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250185236562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015"]Trout Unlimited Bighorn Float Tube[/url]. I liked it because it was in Camo with a matching poncho.
I guess its a good one. I could only find one on the internet for $195. Anyone have experience with this one?
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Welcome to the insanity!
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[cool][#0000ff]I fished from a Trout Unlimited Kennebec for a couple of years. There were not too many things I really liked about it. And, we have had several BFTers who have had the Bighorn. Some like it better than others. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For the most part, TU puts their name on craft they have manufactured for them. The craft are generally well made and are probably priced about right. However, depending upon the type of fishing you do, and your budget, you might be happier with other models. The air chambers are less durable vinyl, and the valves are known to have problems. There have also been some issues with seam failure on the covers. My biggest complaint is that they have a decent sized pocket area but the pocket is divided up into several small pockets instead of one big one. That is okay for the small fly boxes and stuff of a fly flinger, but for a basser...with larger lure boxes...it is unhandy.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In short, you will probably love your tube...until you have experienced it enough to be able to compare it with others. Then you will see some features on other craft that will make you want to upgrade.[/#0000ff]
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Welcome, and tell me about the hunting. How does it feel when you fire your shotgun?
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I use the tube for deer hunting.
Like fish its easier to sneak up on the big deer in a tube boat than with a powerboat. Its a lot of fun.
I live in Central MS. So you know tubing is not real popular. I don't know if i would try with out a gun. I'm going to try fishing this spring. I may be changing to a toon though. I'm going to give the [font "Arial"]Trout Unlimited Bighorn Float Tube a try. If that doesn't work right I buy a pontoon or kayak. A SOT kayak is very reasonable in this area. Has there been anyone from the south that fishes with a tube?[/font]
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Ms...what part of Mississippi? I have been to Enid Lake alot of times to fish and do deer hunting as my sister and her husband lives right on the lake. Tubing for deer hunting....wow I gotta hear more on that if you don't mind telling a story on it.
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