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6:22 pm
October 2, 2008
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Alistair
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Pretty much decided my next big buy may well be a float tube - any thoughts or advice?
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6:36 pm
October 2, 2008
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Stuart B
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Alistair said:
Pretty much decided my next big buy may well be a float tube - any thoughts or advice?
A puncture repair kit? 
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7:43 am
October 3, 2008
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DavieC
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i might know of someone selling a float tube
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7:46 am
October 3, 2008
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Alistair
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They can be picked up failrly cheap these days Davie - let me know the make and whether it has fins and a life jacket and I may well make an offer!
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7:48 am
October 3, 2008
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DavieC
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will do m8 .. i have used them out fishing for pike .. good laugh so they are.. more so being dragged by big pike lol
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10:38 am
October 3, 2008
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Campbell S
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Alistair, make sure you spend your money wisely! If you can do it, make sure you get one with a V Shaped prow, the U shaped ones are slow to move and hard work. I have used both and they can be hard work if poorly designed. The Outcast Fat cat's are nice (a bit pricey, but worth it).
the Guideline one they have in GAC is pretty nice and very similar to the one I have.
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10:54 am
October 3, 2008
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DavieC
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the one i had was v shaped … but a decent pair of fins make the difference .. i was using my old diving fins which are long giving u more speed for less work
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11:35 am
October 3, 2008
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Campbell S
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I agree about the diving fins, but I think the design of the tube influences the speed at which you can manouver the “boat”. Its also nice to get a tube that keeps you out of the water as much as possible. Anotherthing to look for is a bar that keeps the open end, well open. Some of the U tubes start to close once a body is inside it which affects the ride nad your fishing position. A thick foam seat is good too, helps keep yer arse out of the water. the thin sling types are not as comfy. If you sit too low in the tube then casting becomes more of a chore as you have to dodge the pockets crammed full of stuff.
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11:52 am
October 3, 2008
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DavieC
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if u have trouble getting a float tube then u could always use the inner tube from a tractor tyre lol .. 
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3:01 pm
October 3, 2008
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ANDY C
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a fly hook and an inner tyre no way bad mix
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12:25 pm
October 4, 2008
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Dougie
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I use a Guideline Pontoon tube for a lot my Pike flyfishing and have been doing so for a couple of years now. It is tremendous fun and worth every penny - gets you to those 'never fished' spots.
Highly recommended.
Dougie
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11:19 am
October 5, 2008
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ANDY C
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i would just get a boat and stay dry im no a good swimer at the best of times
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12:53 pm
October 6, 2008
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Dougie
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ANDY C said:
i would just get a boat and stay dry im no a good swimer at the best of times
Andy, I've never got wet yet! They are very safe and in the Guideline tube, it's only your knees down that's submerged although the water will come into your seat from time to time. I use 5mm vision extreme waders at this time of year which are very warm and have a high back. Couple this with a short wading jacket and you'll stay bone-dry. Oh, and always wear a life jacket.
Dougie
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8:34 am
October 7, 2008
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ANDY C
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i would still get a boat or fish fae the bank it looks and sounds good but i just wouldnt feel safe init a big gust of wind and ur off doon the end of the loch and a long walk back 2 the car
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9:32 am
October 7, 2008
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Alistair
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If I get a float tube Dougie - would you mind if we arranged a few trips?
Do you still tube during the winter or at some point does it just get too chilly ?
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4:55 pm
October 7, 2008
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Dougie
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Alistair said:
If I get a float tube Dougie - would you mind if we arranged a few trips?
Do you still tube during the winter or at some point does it just get too chilly ?
would be my pleasure Alastair….
Yes, i still carry on right through the Winter. It can get very cold but with the right clothing, it's no worse than standing in a river bugging for Grayling. Plus, more often than not, you are constantly paddling, keeping the blood pumping.
D
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7:27 pm
October 7, 2008
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scott
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I am looking to get a float tube for next year also, id probably use it for pike and perch more than anything but thats cause i only really fish running water for trout. I reckon the access they give you to an entire water cannot be beaten.
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7:43 pm
October 7, 2008
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Alistair
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10:16 pm
October 7, 2008
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Dougie
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10:18 pm
October 7, 2008
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Campbell S
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That's a good tube, like the one i was whittering on about before.
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