totally new with questions

hi guys

im totally new to the float tube scene
i recieved a float tube for a b day gift
and i have a few questions for anyone who might know

i was given a creek company u boat 2000
super combo and was just wondering about a couple of things about it

can i wear waist waders in a boat like this?? only reason i ask is i already have them obviosly a pfd will be on board with me always but if i need to buy chest waders does anyone know where to get some reasonably priced ones in size L ?
next is should i instantly upgrade the fins or do the ones that come with the combo work ok ??

thanks for any info guys
tjflyfisher

Welcome,and yes I would recommend chest waders since u will be sitting lower in a u style float tube,i have some size large for sale if ur interested.as for Fins,I also recommend upgrading to some dive fins.

i would recommend chest waders cause having waist waders will probably get you wet, the fins will work but dive fins are recommended for more thrust

kg562 wrote:i would recommend chest waders cause having waist waders will probably get you wet, the fins will work but dive fins are recommended for more thrust

Ditto. You can get chest waders at Sports Chalet for around 50.00, as for fins, welp, everyone has their own ideas about them. I like longer dive fins, as they get you going faster, and for long kicks it's easier to maintain a good speed vs shorter fins. The downside to longer fins is, it take more energy to get you going, and they are as maneuverable as shorter fins. If your able to try both, then make your choice.

chest waders,..

Yes to all above and come your eye out for the work shop thats going to be in September

ed5000x wrote:Yes to all above and come your eye out for the work shop thats going to be in September

I think he's in Central Cali.

What kind of fins that came with the combo are they like a slip on over the heel kind? I think the one that came with it should work fine you don't really wanna spend extra money on it and come to find out that you don't really like float tubing and for the waders I say chest high but I don't use any waders at all the only reason is be cause I like to pee freely

Hammer 4 wrote:

ed5000x wrote:Yes to all above and come your eye out for the work shop thats going to be in September

I think he's in Central Cali.

well he has plenty of time to get here lol

Welcome,
breathable chest waders are your best bet. They usually run around $100. I have dive fins which are Bat F1 fins. They are alittle pricey but they have stainless steel heel bands with rubber heel protectors. You will also want to buy some fin savers for $20 to protect you from loosing a fin in the water.

welcome to the forums lots of info here and u dont need to buy the most expensive stuff get what fits u for your needs i have $50 neoprean waders iv had for 5 or 6 years now and i have a pair of wally world $20 snorkling fins that iv had over 8 years but i would recommend fins that fit over waders if your goin to be wearing waders all the time

Fisher wrote:welcome to the forums lots of info here and u dont need to buy the most expensive stuff get what fits u for your needs i have $50 neoprean waders iv had for 5 or 6 years now and i have a pair of wally world $20 snorkling fins that iv had over 8 years but i would recommend fins that fit over waders if your goin to be wearing waders all the time

Re; fins fitting over your bootied waders. If plan on just wearing shorts, you can get Fin Socks, they look like neoprene 1/2 socks, they keep you from getting blisters, and allow your non adjustable fins to fit correctly.

Hammer 4 wrote:

Fisher wrote:welcome to the forums lots of info here and u dont need to buy the most expensive stuff get what fits u for your needs i have $50 neoprean waders iv had for 5 or 6 years now and i have a pair of wally world $20 snorkling fins that iv had over 8 years but i would recommend fins that fit over waders if your goin to be wearing waders all the time

Re; fins fitting over your bootied waders. If plan on just wearing shorts, you can get Fin Socks, they look like neoprene 1/2 socks, they keep you from getting blisters, and allow your non adjustable fins to fit correctly.

I have those, use them during the summer,..

Lok Dog wrote:

Hammer 4 wrote:

Fisher wrote:welcome to the forums lots of info here and u dont need to buy the most expensive stuff get what fits u for your needs i have $50 neoprean waders iv had for 5 or 6 years now and i have a pair of wally world $20 snorkling fins that iv had over 8 years but i would recommend fins that fit over waders if your goin to be wearing waders all the time

Re; fins fitting over your bootied waders. If plan on just wearing shorts, you can get Fin Socks, they look like neoprene 1/2 socks, they keep you from getting blisters, and allow your non adjustable fins to fit correctly.

I have those, use them during the summer,..

Used mine for the 1st since like over a year ago..Water was WARM at the LAB, was like bath water..

thanks

for the great replies guys lots of great info here so i feel like im starting on the right foot with getting started


so as to waders i happened to stumble on

a pair of caddis stocking foot neoprene chest waders yesterday in my correct size 3.5 mm high back got them on clearance new in box for $29 maybe this is not a good deal i don t really know but i figure if i use them to get started i can always upgrade a while down the road and keep the caddis for loaners or if im fly fishing the sierras in winter

seeing as i have $0 in the float tube
(gift) i will have about $100 in my first float tube setup after buying fins

hopefully the uboat 2000 will be a good beginner boat anybody ever tried one and if so how did you like it ?


looking foward to attending the workshop
in september hopefully the fish will
be biting that time of year
will be great to meet some of you and learn the ropes from some seasoned vets lol

thanks for the great info guys

tjflyfisher

I've had the caddis waders for about a year now, so far, so good.

tjflyfisher wrote: thanks

for the great replies guys lots of great info here so i feel like im starting on the right foot with getting started


so as to waders i happened to stumble on

a pair of caddis stocking foot neoprene chest waders yesterday in my correct size 3.5 mm high back got them on clearance new in box for $29 maybe this is not a good deal i don t really know but i figure if i use them to get started i can always upgrade a while down the road and keep the caddis for loaners or if im fly fishing the sierras in winter

seeing as i have $0 in the float tube
(gift) i will have about $100 in my first float tube setup after buying fins

hopefully the uboat 2000 will be a good beginner boat anybody ever tried one and if so how did you like it ?


looking foward to attending the workshop
in september hopefully the fish will
be biting that time of year
will be great to meet some of you and learn the ropes from some seasoned vets lol

thanks for the great info guys

tjflyfisher

where did u pick up those waders from? $29? is this from a site or bought in store?

i picked the waders upat my local sports authority they only had few

pairs left and just happened to have my size so i figured hey for the price ill give em a try

tjflyfisher

Sounds like you are almost ready just need to get you in the water.

what kinda waders did you get tjflyfisher from sports authority? because im still looking for waders myself and $29 bux for some waders is a hell of a deal

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hey slim
these are the ones i got from sports
authority the original price tag on the box was $79.99 with the mark down price tag over the top of it at $29 i figured i couuldn t go wrong for a cheap pair of chest waders they seem to have good reviews though so im hoping to have good luck with them
time will tell im guessing

tjflyfisher

nice thanks for showing me how it looks like. Now im going to see if i can find this same wader for $29 also lol

go for it

you might stumble on the same deal in your area you never know

tjflyfisher