pontoons Vs float tubs???

pontoons Vs float tubs??? which is better and why? I'm now stuck on which to get?

they are both great just depends on how you like to fish. The toons all keep you high and dry. Some of the tube will keep you more out of the water than others but you are always in the water some way shape or form. Toons are bigger and heavier to move and tubes can be lighter and easier to transport.
Toons can cost more and you can get in to a tube for much less most often. Finally toons require you to use oars to move around, you can cover more water like this, but you can not always have you hands on your rod when in a toon. ( that sound bad )
Tube are moved by your feet, you cannot cover as much water as you can in a toon, but you can fish will you are moving in your tube.
I think that what every you choose it will be fun for you no matter what you get. Just look for what catches your eye and the rest is a blast good luck.

We had this discussion somewhere but I cant find it. I have had both and for most of the situations, a tube gives you better access and more constant time in the water.

THANKS TO BOTH! BUT WHAT I SORTA WAS LOOKING FOR IS WHAT DO MOST PERFER? WHICH IS FUNNER AND ETC. IM NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE PRICE... I JUS WANNA BE IN THE IN CROWD......LOL (SORRY FOR THE CAPS)

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LIGHT TACKLE

P/S ... JUS ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE AND HAVE FUN WHILE DOING IT!


THANKS

Float Tube is my Poisson.

i think there are some companies that make float tube/pontoon hybrids. basically float tubes with oars.

i'm in the planning stages of rigging my tube up with oar locks so if that gets done and it works, i'll let you know.

I own them both, and the pontoon when rigged up. I beleive cant be beat.. but consider Mine has everything under the sun. Oars thats for emergencies only I have a trolling motor. 30 pound. so you must consider battery life.also I prefer being out of the water especially in the ocean Im not as young as I used to be and kicking against a ripping current is a drag and very exhausting. I also enjoy the freedom of movement.Dont get me wrong, I love both tube and toon but to choose one its the toon for me.

I only own a tube, but if i could, i would toon.

bayfishingjunkie wrote:...Im not as young as I used to be and kicking against a ripping current is a drag and very exhausting...

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Plus my laziness, and non-active lifestyle makes it exhausting for me.

float tubes take up less storage room but pontoons are way better when you are on large bodies of water or dealing with wind or current.

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So here is the final product:

List of Modificatios:
Added treated wood floors to the front and rear includind metal supprts along the bottom
5 rod holders 3 rear for storage and 2 forward for fishing purposes.
micro deep cycle battery in sealed battery box.
30 pound thrust trolling motor.
mini live bait tank on rear deck
Hummingbird 768 combo fishfinder/gps/chart plotter
external GPS anntena
raised high back bass boat seat
entire frame was repainted with rust proof flat black
all metal parts replaced with stainless steel parts.

last thing I am looking into is solar recharging for battery

I saw a solar charger at costco look like a good deal. Also damn nice ride my friend, make me want a toon for sure.

Wow that's a nice setup. I'm looking into a tube and paddled around a outcast prowler yesterday and really enjoyed the feel and comfort. The kick was a little akward in comparrison to my freediving fins and the kick stroke I use while diving is completely different. It just seemd like I needed something to hold me down to get a nice strong kick. Then I realized i'm not that young and how long it's been since I've been freediving and how out of shape I am (hitting the gym tonight). In my search to find the perfect craft for me I noticed they have some tubes that come with oars for the physically challenge types.

Does anyone know if those break down to fit in a bag like regular tubes? I don't have a lot of storage space right now so something that is quick and easy to breakdown and setup is a must.

For space and easy of set up and tear down the tube is best, but I am sure most of the toons will break down a store just takes more work.

what about those tubes that include oars? I believe they don't have a frame, but i'm not sure.

damn, that makes me want to get a pontoon even more.

dave scadden has a few rowable inflatable pontoon/float tubes that pack up pretty nicely from what i've seen. the sea eagle frameless pontoon seems like it packs up pretty nicely too. looks like a ton of money if you go with them

LGHT wrote:what about those tubes that include oars? I believe they don't have a frame, but i'm not sure.

huyeed wrote:damn, that makes me want to get a pontoon even more.

dave scadden has a few rowable inflatable pontoon/float tubes that pack up pretty nicely from what i've seen. the sea eagle frameless pontoon seems like it packs up pretty nicely too. looks like a ton of money if you go with them

There you have your answer LHGT how do you like them apples.

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i'm in the process of adding oars to to my tube, found this design on another forum during my many hours of obsessive researching. looks like it could allow you to purchase a cheaper tube and add the oars yourself. i think the pvc build is easiest and most practical

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i'm in the process of adding oars to to my tube, found this design on another forum during my many hours of obsessive researching. looks like it could allow you to purchase a cheaper tube and add the oars yourself. i think the pvc build is easiest and most practical

Wow the best of both worlds good luck on that set hope it works out for you
Ed

ah PVC it's like legos for adults... or tinker toys and linkin logs depending on your generation.

I remember all those toys like it was yesterday, oh ya my kids are playing with my old toy right now.

Yeah it's a bit more to add "oars" and I honestly don't know if it's even worth it to consider the extra cost just to be able to oar.

However if i've been kicking all day and the wind picks up the option to oar back instead of kick maybe a blessing.

Not sure what to do???

Well there are motor out there too i use a sea doo scooter and it works for me just fine about 2 -3 hours of fun and i can tow a buddy out of wind and current too but i have not tried 3 people yet lol

Not sure what you mean you use a see doo scooter to tow your tube? or just the scooter in general?

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i hold it between my legs (that sounds bad i know lol)and it propels me where evr i want to point the nose and i have a lil tow rope set up and i also get better control when i tow

ahh ok. I have used these before and they are actually pretty powerful, but I think my buddy paid around $300 for his. That would increase the cost of a tube quit a bit. Couldn't you just get a small electric motor to mount on the back of the tube or is that not an option. However it would be nice to have 2 toys instead of just one.