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At times I'm motivated to load everything that I own; for fishing, into my FT because everything seems so important or that it will be needed during one of my sessions.
One of the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] most important things to carry; to me, is my is my float tube inflation hose, next to my PFD and my assist whistle.
A while back I was fishing in the LAB with fellow FTFF member David886720, I was releasing a fish and it flipped-up off my lap tray and landed ontop the right side baffle, puncturing a hole thru my float tube bladder. Hssss!!!!!!
We were approx an 1/8 mile from our launch (close) and David came to my rescue with his float tube inflation hose that he always carries with him on his FT.
Was I ever surprised and relieved!
I inserted the hose into the Boston Valve and left it connected as I needed to blow air back into my FT bladder approx every 10-minutes.
David really came to my assist and rescued the remainder of my session and my dignity, I was able to fish another two hours with the hissing puncture.
Since that time with David, I have been punctured again at the LAB, but this time I am carrying my float tube inflation hose with me.
And now, I'll never leave the shoreline without it.
I've been punctured two more times.
This one time, I was approx 3/4 mile from my launch; deep in the Jungle, and a repair patch failed me. S_hit does Happen!
And the other time was once again another fish attack ... Hhssss!!!
This time it punctured the bottom side of the bladder on it's release.
Then on two other occasions, I had lent my float tube inflation hose out to singletrack because he had either a puncture leak or a failed patch. He was also able to continue his session of catching more fish than me. lol What can I say!
Bottom line: with a puncture, I don't panic because I know that I have the means to put air back into my FT bladder and to make it back safely to my launch with all my gear in-tact without sinking.
FYI: You can puncture your air bladder by rubbing it against the docks, piers, columns, mussels, docked boats, clams, barnacles ...... ect.
Maintaining the air in my tubes is one of my [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] priorities!
So ... I recommend that we all be sure to pack our float tube inflation hose's on our FT's along with our PFD's and our safety whistles.
PS ... Thank you David, you inspired me to carry mine at all times, I am so grateful to you!
I now carry mine; at all times, behind the driver seat of my Cumberland in it's extremely convenient cargo storage pouch.
PSS ... Not everyone has the Boston Valves on their float tubes, so be certain to bring the one that fits your valve.
Thanx for putting up with the extremely "YAWN" long read.
SP Dan <"))><
One of the [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] most important things to carry; to me, is my is my float tube inflation hose, next to my PFD and my assist whistle.
A while back I was fishing in the LAB with fellow FTFF member David886720, I was releasing a fish and it flipped-up off my lap tray and landed ontop the right side baffle, puncturing a hole thru my float tube bladder. Hssss!!!!!!
We were approx an 1/8 mile from our launch (close) and David came to my rescue with his float tube inflation hose that he always carries with him on his FT.
Was I ever surprised and relieved!
I inserted the hose into the Boston Valve and left it connected as I needed to blow air back into my FT bladder approx every 10-minutes.
David really came to my assist and rescued the remainder of my session and my dignity, I was able to fish another two hours with the hissing puncture.
Since that time with David, I have been punctured again at the LAB, but this time I am carrying my float tube inflation hose with me.
And now, I'll never leave the shoreline without it.
I've been punctured two more times.
This one time, I was approx 3/4 mile from my launch; deep in the Jungle, and a repair patch failed me. S_hit does Happen!
And the other time was once again another fish attack ... Hhssss!!!
This time it punctured the bottom side of the bladder on it's release.
Then on two other occasions, I had lent my float tube inflation hose out to singletrack because he had either a puncture leak or a failed patch. He was also able to continue his session of catching more fish than me. lol What can I say!
Bottom line: with a puncture, I don't panic because I know that I have the means to put air back into my FT bladder and to make it back safely to my launch with all my gear in-tact without sinking.
FYI: You can puncture your air bladder by rubbing it against the docks, piers, columns, mussels, docked boats, clams, barnacles ...... ect.
Maintaining the air in my tubes is one of my [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] priorities!
So ... I recommend that we all be sure to pack our float tube inflation hose's on our FT's along with our PFD's and our safety whistles.
PS ... Thank you David, you inspired me to carry mine at all times, I am so grateful to you!
I now carry mine; at all times, behind the driver seat of my Cumberland in it's extremely convenient cargo storage pouch.
PSS ... Not everyone has the Boston Valves on their float tubes, so be certain to bring the one that fits your valve.
Thanx for putting up with the extremely "YAWN" long read.
SP Dan <"))><
Last edited by SP Dan on Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:11 am; edited 4 times in total
