Reply With QuoteAnother tip: never try to walk forward while wearing fins. It's much easier to walk backwards in them. You will not believe the difference.
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If you decide to get one, consider two things:Originally Posted by BobC
1) the weight of the tube
2) how far you have to carry the tube
If you're in a situation where you can just drive up to the shore and throw the tube in, that's pretty easy. However, if you have to carry the tube any distance, you will notice a few extra pounds of tube (plus the weight of your other gear.)
My tube is an older model that weighs less than 10 pounds. (I think it's 7-8#.) Most tubes today are heavier -- as much as 13-15 pounds.
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Another tip: never try to walk forward while wearing fins. It's much easier to walk backwards in them. You will not believe the difference.
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I use a Outcast Fishcat. Weight is a non-issue has it has backpack style straps, weighs about 16 lbs. The elevated seat (some models foam, some air filled pad) helps tremendously.
I use a kayak paddle to move, and just regular feet kicking (in wading boots) to make small directional changes.
I carry up the road or railroad track 2-3 miles, then drift back down to my vehicle for smallmouth fishing.
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This Cumberland also has back pack straps. The mount for the Fishfinder I mentioned has the battery in the mount and the total weight minus fish finder is less than 5lbs. The majority of where mine will be used is with-in yards of the parking lot, and a couple even have boat ramps. Set up time is really negligible. Be at the waters edge for less time than it would take a single person to launch a boat, secure it, go park and walk back.
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