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Hello All!

My name is David and I'm new to the forums and looking into getting a Float Tube. I am a Kayak owner and looking for something easier and faster to get on the water for short sessions.

Seems like there are a lot of great ppl on the board and lots of good info. I recognize some of the names from my other fishing board scsurffishing (I go by Joeblo there).

I am 5'9 and 160 lbs and am looking for a comfortable tube to fish from. From what I've read on the boards, it seems like the ODC 420 or the Fish Cat is the choice for most ppl. I am leaning towards the ODC 420 and found they have a ODC 420L version that doesn't have the coating on the bottom. Does the coating make a big difference and is that something I should be getting? I plan on fishing the Bays mostly and maybe the lakes in the future.

Also, I am looking for some fins that are decent but wont break the bank.

Looking forward to the input and suggestions.

David

Forgot to mention...

I live close to MDR and King Harbor...it seems like noone fishes there...any reasons why? Does the dock fishing suck that bad there?

Welcome to the forum,another good tube is the classic accessories cumberland & hotspot fins r good & not too expensive.u can find them at turners outdoors.i've never tubed mdr but i have fished it n got a white stripe....lol

Welcome to the forum David!! I have never fish MDR and wouldn`t mind to explore it! hit me up if you wanna give it a try! I could fish there week days after 6pm.

Welcome to the site so glad you found us. I know there was a guy that was close to king harbor, not sure who it was but i am sure there are people willing to try with you. Have fun and be safe and dont forget the pictures please

welcome to the forums

Welcome to the forum.
For tubes, go with a Surper fat cat or Cumberland.

hey welcome! I use a fish cat and it's been awesome to me... I like the coating on the bottom or whatever the fish cat has i fish some questionable areas and motor right over branches and twigs sticking out of the water and have yet to have a problem *knock on wood* as far as fins go I won't be using waders anymore until november/december unless I fish the salt (which I never have done) so I use $20 swim fins from sports authority that work great. good luck!