Have my tube picked out...now what?

I'm getting the Fish Cat 4 Deluxe in the next week of so. I'm a tubing virgin. Now that I have the tube picked out, what are going to be the other necessary items I will need? I know I will need waders and fins. Any suggestions? What else will I need on me person and on my tube? Any help and/or suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

1 rod holder and a PFD

as soon as you get your tube lets get it wet there are so many thing you can do rod holderS, motor mounts,Flag design,Over head crane net, canopy for shade,endless
no just kidding just figure out what you are going to carry and get all your equipment and put in the tube figure out a rod holder design you like,know what you are going to fish for and just take what you need , i was taking so much stuff i had maked a tool box/rod holder and it work out great untill i launch about 200 yards from where i parked i was tired and wondering WHY DID I BRING ALL THIS STUFF LOL
But i figure out what worked for me and cut may stuff in have and that still alot of stuff but it helps so what ever fish your on the hunt for take only that stuff when makea lil boxes of of stuff that use would like to try and also include at less one of off the wall lures that would not even thing of and i tell you what i caught fish when use stuff that was said to work on different types of fish but most of all have fun and be safe
Ed
just my 2 or 10 cents

Welcome Jethro74 to the wonderful sport of tube fishing!

There are alot of options on how to rig your tube....rod holders, fish finder, live well, the list goes on and on.

There are a few things that you are required to have when you tube. Here is a list of the MUST HAVES:

1. PFD (life vest)
2. Airhorn or whistle ( Coast guard requirement)
3. Net or landing device

If you have those items then all you need is a rod, fins, lures.

See you on the water soon.

I would also recommend a small ice chest or cooler that fits behind your seat to put food and drinks in and can also double as a somewhat water proof box to put other things.

Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated.

bro run! run while you still can!!! save your money wile you still can.... hahaaha jk bro welcome

ed5000x wrote:as soon as you get your tube lets get it wet there are so many thing you can do rod holderS, motor mounts,Flag design,Over head crane net, canopy for shade,endless
no just kidding just figure out what you are going to carry and get all your equipment and put in the tube figure out a rod holder design you like,know what you are going to fish for and just take what you need , i was taking so much stuff i had maked a tool box/rod holder and it work out great untill i launch about 200 yards from where i parked i was tired and wondering WHY DID I BRING ALL THIS STUFF LOL
But i figure out what worked for me and cut may stuff in have and that still alot of stuff but it helps so what ever fish your on the hunt for take only that stuff when makea lil boxes of of stuff that use would like to try and also include at less one of off the wall lures that would not even thing of and i tell you what i caught fish when use stuff that was said to work on different types of fish but most of all have fun and be safe
Ed
just my 2 or 10 cents

yeah, keep it simple like these guys said. i overdid it with the add-ons. i've actually built most of the add-ons he mentioned, but they're way overkill. i also pack way too much gear when i head out. it's ok since i usually have a close launch site, but it can be a major pain

i'd also recommend a short gaff, a knife, or a "fish pacifier" aka mini baseball bat.

definitely need the essentials that sonarbp mentioned. i think those are legal requirements in the salt