FLOAT TUBE FISHING FORUM
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

The Float Tube Fishing Forum We're Always On The Fish

Clearance Banner Clearance Banner Clearance Banner Clearance Banner
Clearance Banner Clearance Banner Clearance Banner Clearance Banner
Clearance Banner Clearance Banner Clearance Banner
Clearance Banner
Log in

I forgot my password



Latest topics

» Murray 3/20
by david886720 Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:57 pm

» LA Harbor 3/12, 3/15
by david886720 Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:55 pm

» LA Harbor 3/10/24 ghost town
by david886720 Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:53 pm

» The Float Tube Fishing Patreon
by jeffcpr Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:26 pm

» Umbrella rig
by BobBfishin Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:21 pm

» Gathering at Puddingstone April 6th
by BobBfishin Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:48 pm

» Pre rigging stinger hooks
by jeffcpr Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:08 pm

» Float tube Storage
by BigMaxFloats Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:50 pm

» The Pacific Coast Sport Fishing Show
by Jerdon Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:12 pm

» Lake Havasu Fishing
by Troutbum Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:12 pm

» These just showed up at home today
by jeffcpr Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:57 am

» An idea worth looking into
by jeffcpr Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:51 pm

Donate to the FTFF
Clearance Banner

Members benifits
Clearance Banner

Clearance Banner

Clearance Banner

Clearance Banner

Posts with the most reactions of the month

» Post by jmytuna in LA Harbor 3/12, 3/15
( 4 )


» Post by jeffcpr in Gathering at Puddingstone April 6th
( 3 )


» Post by jmytuna in Umbrella rig
( 2 )


» Post by jeffcpr in Live scope in your glasses
( 2 )


» Post by jeffcpr in Pre rigging stinger hooks
( 2 )



You are not connected. Please login or register

The keepers

+8
fisheromen
.:LOLLY:.
Ifishtoolittle
jeffcpr
Jerdon
dlobo
Hookem562
Bassturd
12 posters

Go down  Message [Page 1 of 1]

1The keepers Empty The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 4:28 pm

Bassturd


FTFF Gathering Officer

Hello all,
I'm new to float tubing and so far I love it. I mostly catch and release, but I'd like to keep a few trout from planted lakes for dinner. My question is, on a float tube, how do you hold the keepers?

2The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:03 pm

Hookem562

Hookem562
Junior FTFF Member
Junior FTFF Member

like this but i suggest you get a bigger clip Very Happy

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

3The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 5:10 pm

dlobo

dlobo
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

No offense but my god that is one ugly fish!

4The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:25 pm

Jerdon

Jerdon
Moderator
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Trophy

dlobo:
It may be ugly, but it's good to eat!

Bassturd:
I have used the string tether that goes to my fishing net. However,I have a  stringer or two that will clip on one of my d-rings.
like this
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
or this
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

http://jerdonking.tripod.com/

5The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:05 pm

dlobo

dlobo
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

Aerator in a 5 gallon tub for holding live shad to fish with, oh hell yeah. Hold your catch and keep it fresh, why? Your in the effing water already! Let em drift.

Send all hateful comments to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

6The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:24 pm

jeffcpr

jeffcpr
Admin
Patreon Member
Gold Member
Spottied Bay Bass
Legal Catch from the Tube
Prize Trout
Prize Trout Caught
Sandbass
Large Sandbass Catch

dlobo wrote:Aerator in a 5 gallon tub for holding live shad to fish with, oh hell yeah. Hold your catch and keep it fresh, why? Your in the effing water already! Let em drift.

Send all hateful comments to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

LOL You told us you were like this Good One.

welcome to the board Bassturd glad you found us and I am sure you will enjoy it here.


_________________
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Matthew 4:19 Fisher of Men
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
https://floattubeforum.forumotion.com

7The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:10 pm

Ifishtoolittle

Ifishtoolittle
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

A floating laundry bag is a must have for storing fish.  Red Smile 

8The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:16 am

Guest


Guest

Using the Clip Style stringer is very common , but just know that you risk losing your supper every time you put a fish on it , as a fish twists around the clip will disengage and the fish swims free .. happens to a lot of trout fisherman , but namely people keeping catfish .

You can go to walmart and get a floating basket for $5-8 and that will keep the fish lively all day and they have no where to go, makes for a good photo storage area as well for later , as you can take a fish out and take your pic and release it un-harmed back into the water.. Check your local walmart

WES

9The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:44 am

.:LOLLY:.

.:LOLLY:.
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

For freshwater fish I also recommend a floating basket like others have said. For bigger saltwater fish I highly recommend a game clip. I have secured halibut on them with no problem at all.

10The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:44 am

Bassturd


FTFF Gathering Officer

Thank you all. Great advice and pics

11The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:45 am

fisheromen

fisheromen
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

Here is a floating box that I made out of a PVC frame and a laundry bag.  I later cut it off to make it shorter.  You can either attach it to the side of your tube or let it free-float on a rope. I used it for tube tournaments. I also installed a lid to keep the fish from jumping out.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

12The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:16 pm

Tony G Fishing

Tony G Fishing
Moderator

yeah like peeps said, i had those cheap metal ones from wallmart lol....and of course yes my first ever catfish caught was on this stringer and i was so pumped i went to see again after i had caught it just for $hit and giggles and the effn fish was gone hahahahaah so yeah make sure you get a cage were they wont leave lol cuz that one sucked LOL.....the next 2 i double clipped them but even then i felt they would get off....plus its no bueno cuz they have those bone fins that seem very sharp and they kept banging against my tube... Shocked  sorta of wasnt comfortable fishing after that cuz every splash i would here i would immediately look down lol anyways good luck!

13The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:02 pm

wiseguy

wiseguy
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

Floating basket works great...but if you need something to suit a slightly bigger fish, then a game clip is a must  Red Smile 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

14The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:35 pm

.:LOLLY:.

.:LOLLY:.
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

The good thing about the game clip is it keeps your fingers away from those teeth and the clips are plenty strong!

15The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:01 pm

Bassturd


FTFF Gathering Officer

If I caught a fish as big a some of these pics, I'd just let him tow me around the lake!

16The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:10 pm

fisheromen

fisheromen
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

wiseguy wrote:Floating basket works great...but if you need something to suit a slightly bigger fish, then a game clip is a must  Red Smile 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

That is the biggest Blind Cave Fish I have ever seen!  Cool 

17The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:24 pm

Jerdon

Jerdon
Moderator
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Trophy

wiseguy wrote:Floating basket works great...but if you need something to suit a slightly bigger fish, then a game clip is a must  Red Smile 

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Wiseguy, great fish. I have never seen a clip like that, perfect for the big guys!

Bassturd, I have never had a trout or catfish twist off before, I have heard of it, but never experienced it. However, most of the fish I put on the little clips are 3 pounds or less. If I have something bigger I use the nylon type stringer.

http://jerdonking.tripod.com/

18The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 6:25 am

NachoOne


Junior FTFF Member
Junior FTFF Member

Wiseguy, you got a big butt! Nice catch!

19The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 8:37 am

wiseguy

wiseguy
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

I got my game clip at OEX in Sunset Beach. Go see Andy and tell him I sent you. Cool 

20The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 11:42 am

jmericle

jmericle
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

Nice fish. My only fear of towing the fish behind the tube is a hungry "sea dog"

21The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 12:00 pm

.:LOLLY:.

.:LOLLY:.
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

Just keep your head on a swivel and you'll be OK. When ever I see a dog I just put my fish on my lap. So far I have not had any problems at all.

22The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 12:02 pm

jmericle

jmericle
Team Poseidon
Team Poseidon

.:LOLLY:. wrote:Just keep your head on a swivel and you'll be OK. When ever I see a dog I just put my fish on my lap. So far I have not had any problems at all.

I would crap my pants if a dog got too close to me. That would work I guess.

23The keepers Empty Re: The keepers Wed May 14, 2014 12:05 pm

.:LOLLY:.

.:LOLLY:.
Senior FTFF Member
Senior FTFF Member

They get close but I've never had them get too close. Just respect them and you'll be fine.

Sponsored content



Back to top  Message [Page 1 of 1]

Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum