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Just curious, how many of you have ever
#2863156
07/28/19 11:38 AM
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perchjerker
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fished from one of the old tire tube devices that has sort of a canvas saddle and you propel yourself by either dive fins or special flaps that strap to your ankles? How was your experience?
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
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07/28/19 12:32 PM
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AC870
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We used to retrieve ducks from a pond with one.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: perchjerker]
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07/28/19 12:32 PM
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perchjerker
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I used one in Lakes, mostly subdivision lakes around Houston. I loved it and only carried a flipping stick. I loved it until I came around a willow one day and was face to face with a snake as long as my flipping stick. That was my last trip. If I saw a gator I just got out of the water.
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: perchjerker]
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07/28/19 11:00 PM
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ive used one when i was a kid. it was u shaped and you sat down in it had a pvc pipe that kept it open. caught some nice bass out of it but i hope i never have to do it again
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: JBL]
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07/30/19 09:56 AM
07/30/19 09:56 AM
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poorcountrypreacher
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I'll also say the "sit in" style are dangerous. You have your legs through a couple of cutouts and, people have drowned using them. I can see how too. It's an outdated style these days. The "sit on top" style is the way to go. Your legs are dangling free and it's like you are sitting in a chair. Those are very safe if you have a pdf. They're easier to fish out of and get in and out of. How would one of these work for fishing a central AL creek? I'm talking about the size creek that doesn't have enough water in the summer to float a boat or canoe, but has enough deep holes that wading it becomes really difficult for an old man. Would it work ok to ride the float and fish through the deeper water, and then get out and wade and drag it along in the shallow water and shoals?
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
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07/30/19 12:19 PM
07/30/19 12:19 PM
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Posts: 14,088 Chilton County
MarksOutdoors
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I'll also say the "sit in" style are dangerous. You have your legs through a couple of cutouts and, people have drowned using them. I can see how too. It's an outdated style these days. The "sit on top" style is the way to go. Your legs are dangling free and it's like you are sitting in a chair. Those are very safe if you have a pdf. They're easier to fish out of and get in and out of. How would one of these work for fishing a central AL creek? I'm talking about the size creek that doesn't have enough water in the summer to float a boat or canoe, but has enough deep holes that wading it becomes really difficult for an old man. Would it work ok to ride the float and fish through the deeper water, and then get out and wade and drag it along in the shallow water and shoals? Sounds perfect for a 10 foot kayak.
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." -G. K. Chesterton
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
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08/17/19 10:23 PM
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many many times! all I used to fish in ponds and rivers. now use a yak. But still have the tube I'll also say the "sit in" style are dangerous. You have your legs through a couple of cutouts and, people have drowned using them. I can see how too. It's an outdated style these days. The "sit on top" style is the way to go. Your legs are dangling free and it's like you are sitting in a chair. Those are very safe if you have a pdf. They're easier to fish out of and get in and out of. How would one of these work for fishing a central AL creek? I'm talking about the size creek that doesn't have enough water in the summer to float a boat or canoe, but has enough deep holes that wading it becomes really difficult for an old man. Would it work ok to ride the float and fish through the deeper water, and then get out and wade and drag it along in the shallow water and shoals? been fishing out of an 11'6" SOT Lifetime Yukon yak last 1/2 doz trips. Love it. floats in ankle deep water. smallies on fly rod, ~4 lb smallie and 7-8 lb cat. And ton of very large bream - all in creeks and rivers under 50-75' across. My go to fishing now.
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
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08/18/19 07:17 PM
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What if you snagged that mofo with a hook and sank? Crossed my mind too.
Last edited by AC870; 08/18/19 07:18 PM.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
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08/19/19 08:36 AM
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What if you snagged that mofo with a hook and sank? The tube that I have has a thick canvas exterior and an inflatable bladder inside of it. Not saying it wouldn’t be possible to poke a hole in it but you’d really have to yank a hook into it to do so. Definitely would make sure you have a pfd on just in case. Once the weather cools down a little here I’m planning another float trip down the Saluda for smallmouth and trout. I’ll post up a full rundown once I get a chance to go again.
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: Oscarflytyer]
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08/19/19 08:40 AM
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Posts: 12,100 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
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many many times! all I used to fish in ponds and rivers. now use a yak. But still have the tube I'll also say the "sit in" style are dangerous. You have your legs through a couple of cutouts and, people have drowned using them. I can see how too. It's an outdated style these days. The "sit on top" style is the way to go. Your legs are dangling free and it's like you are sitting in a chair. Those are very safe if you have a pdf. They're easier to fish out of and get in and out of. How would one of these work for fishing a central AL creek? I'm talking about the size creek that doesn't have enough water in the summer to float a boat or canoe, but has enough deep holes that wading it becomes really difficult for an old man. Would it work ok to ride the float and fish through the deeper water, and then get out and wade and drag it along in the shallow water and shoals? been fishing out of an 11'6" SOT Lifetime Yukon yak last 1/2 doz trips. Love it. floats in ankle deep water. smallies on fly rod, ~4 lb smallie and 7-8 lb cat. And ton of very large bream - all in creeks and rivers under 50-75' across. My go to fishing now. That sounds like a fun way to fish, but that is a much bigger boat than would work for my situation. I need something I could drag behind me through the shallow areas, and than sit in it to float through the deeper pools. And then turn around and go back and be able to pick it up and carry it by myself back to the truck. I've looked into various floats, rafts, and kayaks, and am thinking I might try something like this one: Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00177J4JS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jtQwDb2JMVS3ELoaded with all my gear it would still be under 30 lbs. I guess it would just be a question of time before I sunk it, but it's only $60 and I would just walk back to the truck when it happened. What you guys think?
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: poorcountrypreacher]
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08/19/19 08:50 PM
08/19/19 08:50 PM
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Posts: 6,627 Moulton,AL
Snuffy
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many many times! all I used to fish in ponds and rivers. now use a yak. But still have the tube I'll also say the "sit in" style are dangerous. You have your legs through a couple of cutouts and, people have drowned using them. I can see how too. It's an outdated style these days. The "sit on top" style is the way to go. Your legs are dangling free and it's like you are sitting in a chair. Those are very safe if you have a pdf. They're easier to fish out of and get in and out of. How would one of these work for fishing a central AL creek? I'm talking about the size creek that doesn't have enough water in the summer to float a boat or canoe, but has enough deep holes that wading it becomes really difficult for an old man. Would it work ok to ride the float and fish through the deeper water, and then get out and wade and drag it along in the shallow water and shoals? been fishing out of an 11'6" SOT Lifetime Yukon yak last 1/2 doz trips. Love it. floats in ankle deep water. smallies on fly rod, ~4 lb smallie and 7-8 lb cat. And ton of very large bream - all in creeks and rivers under 50-75' across. My go to fishing now. That sounds like a fun way to fish, but that is a much bigger boat than would work for my situation. I need something I could drag behind me through the shallow areas, and than sit in it to float through the deeper pools. And then turn around and go back and be able to pick it up and carry it by myself back to the truck. I've looked into various floats, rafts, and kayaks, and am thinking I might try something like this one: Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00177J4JS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jtQwDb2JMVS3ELoaded with all my gear it would still be under 30 lbs. I guess it would just be a question of time before I sunk it, but it's only $60 and I would just walk back to the truck when it happened. What you guys think? That would be really good for your old wore out back.🤦♂️
If you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/20/19 11:16 AM
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Posts: 12,100 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
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been fishing out of an 11'6" SOT Lifetime Yukon yak last 1/2 doz trips. Love it. floats in ankle deep water. smallies on fly rod, ~4 lb smallie and 7-8 lb cat. And ton of very large bream - all in creeks and rivers under 50-75' across. My go to fishing now. [/quote] That sounds like a fun way to fish, but that is a much bigger boat than would work for my situation. I need something I could drag behind me through the shallow areas, and than sit in it to float through the deeper pools. And then turn around and go back and be able to pick it up and carry it by myself back to the truck. I've looked into various floats, rafts, and kayaks, and am thinking I might try something like this one: Intex Challenger K1 Kayak, 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00177J4JS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jtQwDb2JMVS3ELoaded with all my gear it would still be under 30 lbs. I guess it would just be a question of time before I sunk it, but it's only $60 and I would just walk back to the truck when it happened. What you guys think? [/quote] That would be really good for your old wore out back.🤦♂️[/quote] It's mainly just an old man dreaming of something that will probably never happen. There aren't but a couple of places I can think of that i might use it. But it would probably produce a great story if actually headed down the creek in that thing.
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Just curious, how many of you have ever
[Re: perchjerker]
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08/20/19 12:58 PM
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Snuffy
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It could also produce back surgery.😁
If you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got
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