Stoked On Float Tube Fishing

Another promotional video for the sport I love!

I launched at about noon from Davenport and caught three fish within sight of the beach!

On this particular day, every fish came from open water or near it. I didn't get any action at all deep into the structure and I think all but one came while trolling.

I'm using my standard setup - HUB on 10lb fluorocarbon leader tied to 20 lb braid. I use the RP knot for the braid to fluorocarbon connection and tie my baits on with the San Diego knot. I used to have some trouble with knots, but this combination serves me well.

Not a particularly exciting day, all dinks, but still tons of fun!

Happy Fishing!

Thanks for the report !

A great video with underwater action shots!
By HUB do you mean Hook Up Baits?

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, guys! Yes, HUB = HookUp Baits.

I play around with sizes and colors and every now and then I'll toss a Keitech swimbait on an underspin, but I've been doing so well on the Hookups that I hate to fix what isn't broken.

As for colors, it's hard for me to be rigorous enough to be scientific about it, but my impressions so far are that the conventional wisdom of dark colors in low light and bright colors in bright light is a good starting point.

I change the battery in my camera every 90 minutes, so it's a break from fishing, and I will also use that time to change my bait to a different color if I'm not getting bites. If I am getting bites, I stay with what is working.

As for sizes, again, it's hard to be accurate, but I seem to catch all sizes of fish on all sizes of baits, so I generally go with whatever the conditions dictate. I tend to throw smaller baits when working docks and larger baits when working open water or trolling. The size of the bait fish I see in the water will also influence what size I decide to work with. That being said, the 1/4 oz "medium" is the size I use most often.

Sorry for running off at the keyboard, but I know a lot of newbies read these posts and it's nice to hear some actual details... and you asked a question I couldn't resist

Thanks for sharing your stoke Bob! I've always been intrigued by float tubing and your videos inspired me to jump in and give FTF a try.

As a newbie I appreciate all the details and info from you and everyone on this forum. So thanks to all.

By the way, hello everyone

Welcome, Wonka!

Great to see another fisherman taking the plunge and happy to help you get started in this great sport! Looking forward to your catch reports!

Lots of good folks here always willing to help their fellow fishermen.

Welcome aboard Wonka Weeyaga!

Let's hook up for a float tube fishing session!

SP Dan <"))><

SP Dan wrote:Welcome aboard Wonka Weeyaga!

Let's hook up for a float tube fishing session!  

SP Dan     <"))><

Thanks Dan. That would be fun!

Ornery Bob wrote:Welcome, Wonka!

Great to see another fisherman taking the plunge and happy to help you get started in this great sport! Looking forward to your catch reports!

Lots of good folks here always willing to help their fellow fishermen.

Thanks Bob. It was great meeting you today! I'll post my 1st report soon...