If you had a $200 budget for a float tube?

Basically I want to hear your opinion on which float tube to get under $200. I understand that I need fins, PFD, waders... Would it be smart to invest $300 for a float tube or is $200 a reasonable amount?

Thanks, I value your opinion.

Look at a used tube, like this.

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Nav II's are good tubes. built for big guys, they have a cap. of over 300 lbs, yet work for smaller guys too. Sonarbp has 2 or 3 of these tubes. If you want to sit higher off the water a fishcat would be the way to go.

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The fishcat was listed in Feb, so it may be sold.

My opinion is choose whatever watercraft you want from bass pro shops online then call in your order and tell the BPS operator that is helping you that you want to do the 6 month payment plan..its always available.. they will break the payments down and bill your atm card every month for 6 months.. thats how I got my fish cat waders fins etc.... it came out to 60 per month hope that helps

Masterbaiter wrote:Basically I want to hear your opinion on which float tube to get under $200. I understand that I need fins, PFD, waders... Would it be smart to invest $300 for a float tube or is $200 a reasonable amount?

Thanks, I value your opinion.

I just finished this thought process... I felt compelled to go less on the boat, because I realized all the other expenses that were all necessities. Not just things I could buy later along the way. I also decided to put the money I saved by going with a less expensive float tube towards a bit higher quality on my waders and fins. Two items that I figured are crucial to my comfort and mobility. On the other hand, I reasoned that the actual performance between the 2 float tubes would probably be comparable, or even identical.

I'm sure there are smokin' deals out there on used float tubes. I just feel like I want to start with a brand new bladder. I'd be worried that I'm buying somebody's half-ass patch job. Good luck in your hunt. -Jay

Go to sport challet they have them there for around 100 fins are about another fifty perfect starting kit. Unless u wanna spend more u can its one of those hobbies budget and catch fish or splurge and catch fish. Being from murrieta lake perris is probally ur closest lake unless u plan on fishing the pay lakes like corona. Lakes and other similar places

bayfishingjunkie wrote:My opinion is choose whatever watercraft you want from bass pro shops online then call in your order and tell the BPS operator that is helping you that you want to do the 6 month payment plan..its always available.. they will break the payments down and bill your atm card every month for 6 months.. thats how I got my fish cat waders fins etc.... it came out to 60 per month hope that helps

thats not a bad option at all, by doing that you can always get your self a better tube, waders and fins as long as the monthy payments are with in your range

amazon.com for accessories,..

I have the Nav II. It's a good ride but you are lower in the water and not as hydrodynamic as you would be on other designs. I tell you right now if I was going to drop 200 bones on a new tube it would be the Cumberland hands down.

waxon67 wrote:I have the Nav II. It's a good ride but you are lower in the water and not as hydrodynamic as you would be on other designs. I tell you right now if I was going to drop 200 bones on a new tube it would be the Cumberland hands down.

Well I do sit lower in the water on my NAV II but not that much lower! As for being not as hydrodynamic...that is a two edge sword! I can move just as fast as in my NAV II as most guys in a "V" style tube and I dont get blown around as easy.

The NAV II is a great tube but if you are a smaller guy there are alot of other choices out there for you.

Here is a link where you can get a new NAV II for $133.00

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We need to have some float tube drag races!!

waxon67 wrote:We need to have some float tube drag races!!

I'm in...

i would get that cover bonanza tube for $49 then go to wally world and get some snorkling fins for $20 or get the fins that go over the waders there about 50 i think and some waders for around $100 then spend the other money on fishin stuff

Hammer 4 wrote:

waxon67 wrote:We need to have some float tube drag races!!

I'm in...

Lessssssss do it...could be a hell of a lot of fun!!!

waxon67 wrote:

Hammer 4 wrote:

waxon67 wrote:We need to have some float tube drag races!!

I'm in...

Lessssssss do it...could be a hell of a lot of fun!!!

Are you using force fins..?

Hammer 4 wrote:Are you using force fins..?

NO BARE FOOT!

Well to start ...But I have the same dive fins you do too. But I'm thinking this idea would be fun as an event for everyone. Or are you calling me out to put me in my place? Ha ha...I'm not smack talking yet we haven't even fished together!! Don't you think it would be kinda cool ?

sonarbp wrote:

Hammer 4 wrote:Are you using force fins..?

NO BARE FOOT!

Lol...I've tried that. Even with web feet its a no go. But let's put it out there for Ed...NO SEA DOO SCOOTERS!!!

waxon67 wrote:Lol...I've tried that. Even with web feet its a no go.

Tell me about it!! LOL I dropped my fins in about 10' of water and had a HELL of a time trying to get back to shore

sonarbp wrote:

Hammer 4 wrote:Are you using force fins..?

NO BARE FOOT!

Bring it...

I think it would be a blast. all fins are welcome..

A float tube drag race is a good idea
To make it even, you guys need to use the same tube
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Nope. Any fin any tube just like a street race. Chrome don't get you home! Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!! I'm going to be talking to Jeff about an event for this.

Stand by guys...this'll be a hoot!!

Need prize ideas.

waxon67 wrote:Nope. Any fin any tube just like a street race. Chrome don't get you home! Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!! I'm going to be talking to Jeff about an event for this.

Stand by guys...this'll be a hoot!!

Need prize ideas.

This would be fun!!

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