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Thanks Dannicus,
After two tries I did get the float tube registered. Found a patient DMV worker that found a way to get all the right information needed to get it completed. Now going to work on getting the boaters card.

I have flip up wheels mounted to my tube with a Bixpy underneath. I usually leave my tube inflated in the bed of my truck, but I fish 4-5 days per week on average. I spend more time sleeving rods and covering reels than I do with the tube itself. With my setup I can be unloaded and on the water in ...

Usually 15-20 minutes. Like stated above I have my tube partially inflated, and I wear my waders and boots while I drive these days to save a few minutes and avoid holes in the bottoms of my waders. I have the thruster system pretty dialed in these days so that only takes a couple of minutes. Rods ...

Waders with zippers are typically $400 and up. I saw this for <$200 and got it: https://www.basspro.com/p/white-river-fly-shop-prestige-front-zip-stocking-foot-chest-waders-for-men?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CProprietary%7CGeneral%7CNCO%7CGoogle ...

I love my zippered waders! Absolute game changers. I found Paramount Outdoors over a year ago and the Deep Eddy Zippered Waders that I got from them are the best I have ever owned. After purchasing them I reached out to them telling them how much I loved them and let them know I make YouTube Videos ...

South Bay Saturday.

Followed Gotfish around for a while on the Coronado side.

Managed 13 sbb, a short halibut, and the first one of these that I've got on a ScorcherZ tube bait (green).

And this one was much larger than any of the ones I've got on bait.

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What’s up everyone,

I’m getting my first float in the next week or so. My buddy and I are going to Barrett but I’m new to tubing and was wondering what other lakes are recommended?

I’m willing to venture out of SD as well. Thanks!

otay, el cap, murray.
dont be afraid of the bay either.

Bladderless? Does that mean that it's permanently 'inflated?'


No it means it is built like a white water raft. No insert bladders which are covered by a nylon case zipped around them. Like a modern tire on a car...no inner tube.


Gotcha!

Float tubes have come along way since my POS ...

Congrats on getting an upgrade! My 1st tube was also truck tire covered. Pain in the *ss to get in and of with fins.

So with these high end tubes, what’s the reason for not building out a kayak for roughly the same cost? Why give up the extra maneuverability of a yak?

That is a sweet setup!

So with these high end tubes, what’s the reason for not building out a kayak for roughly the same cost? Why give up the extra maneuverability of a yak?

I can only speak for myself, but I like the feel of fishing from a tube better than fishing from a kayak. I may not be able to go as fast or as ...

All pads and d rings glued on, motor, battery, fish finder and rod holders mounted. Fold up wheels installed. Swing away bait tray mounted. Yep, she's ready for her maiden voyage tomorrow.

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I can't wait to hear all about ...

Where are the CF numbers? That thing looks amazing

Any information on a tube mounted fish finder?

Wow thanks for the info. All sorts of stuff to look into-

Do you know the range of the new tube? I'm going try my tube tomorrow at El Cap and don't think I will travel far first trip. I have traveled from pigs to the back of Hauser and back no problem. I now have 45# thrust and will have to see how it acts.

Dang Dan, I need to look around the SDFish site more as your new ride is awesome! I saw what Chris got and just now got a better look at
your set up. Wow! I know it looks great in the water, but seeing it in the pics really shows how cool it is. Thanks for sharing and tight lines
always. I see you ...

Hey all!
I have been working on this upgrade for a while now and here is the SDFish unveiling of the Robotube 3.0. Please let me know if you have any questions about the setup or suggestions. Cheers!