Fishing Gear... Overview of MY Float Tube Setup

[@TMAXXPUNISHER]

I have owned a float tube for almost 20 years now. I love it. It's like a lounge chair on the water!

[@eastrockaway11518]

True....

[@Rebelution-nk5mp]

Really good video for someone just starting out with a float tube. Can really save people a lot of money. Great job. I'm gunna send it to my buddy who also just got a float tube. Thanks Jaime

[@jaimeastin]

+SOCAL ANGLER 1 Thanks Man. I hope it helps you and others out.

[@chaddrumm6809]

Float tubing is undoubtably the most enjoyable way to fish. My Fish Cat 4 and I have had many adventures together. Keep on tubing my friend and keep spreading the float tube love!!! 🤙🏼

[@patbarnett1608]

Thank you making this video. I'm looking into tubes and wondering what i'm getting myself into. I really appreciate the storage and transportation aspect.

[@motbas7826]

Great video Jaime, I pond fish here in Texas and Oklahoma and the bank is always limited access. You just opened up a whole new world. Best of luck!

[@jaimeastin]

The float tube changed the game for me. One of my favorite ways to fish. Fine do not mind you at all either. I have two now, the one in the video, a v-shape, and I used to have a round one. The round was the least comfortable. Good luck.

[@brettlaff]

thanks for the video. Im setting mine up right now.

[@logangraff2734]

Thanks for the video, and even for sharing the slip! We all have been there if you get around those banks.

[@floattubefishingtv]

Great setup Jaime! Appreciate you sharing

[@crissandrahamilton]

I get my first float tube for my birthday this month. Super excited!! Great video for a beginner. Thanks!

[@jaimeastin]

Thanks. Happy Birthday. Hope you enjoy it and have some good fishing adventures in the future.-JaimeAstin

[@crissandrahamilton]

I got to use it this weekend! I ended up getting a Cumberland. I am spoiled now forever! Lol Float tube is the way to go!

[@Hannahcode1]

Thank you for the review!

[@spidermanedits_4you]

Thank you for your help. I’m getting one here soon . Peace and love sir

[@jaimeastin]

You are very welcome

[@Bazdavies1]

Cheers for that info Jaime--looking at getting a float tube for some of the lake fishing here in NZ. Tight Lines.

[@jaimeastin]

Baz Davies Great. I just bought a new one to compliment this one. This one is much more compact and the new one is larger, faster, but not as easy to pack. Can't wait to try it out. The new one is a Caddis premier plus. Check it out as well. WOW, I would love to go there one day! Let me know what you get when you get it 😉

[@masfishing1]

Great video Jaime, from storing it, to set up, travel, and entering the water:) Your video is 1st i stumbled onto about float tube fishing. I saw your Ned trout fishing vid b4 this video. I know nothing of float tubes. But always wanted to try one when i was younger. You have peaked my interest in a float tube again. Maybe one day. Hey, i thought Lake Chabot was in Castro Valley. Is there another Chabot in Vallejo?

[@jaimeastin]

Mike Waara thanks for watching. Dang Foley park on the other side of six flags. They share the little lake. Great fishing there. You don't get hassled for staying late so it is great for after work fishing.

[@afranco9]

Does that fish finder come with it? I ask because your video is the second one I see with a similar finder.

[@jaimeastin]

Come with what? The mount?

[@jtfish6008]

Nice tube Mr.Astin I have a Super fat cat because I'm 6'3 250 it like paddling out a pontoon boat 🚢 Tight lines Sir..

[@cmoore185]

I love float tube fishing. One problem I have is not liking snakes. They usually leave me alone but there is the rare time they don't.

[@dawnh6377]

How is your fishfinder set up please Jamie? It just jumps to set up in the pocket ready. Am trying to figure out how I can carry/mount a striker 4plus to my first tube cheaply. Thanks

[@jaimeastin]

I just mounted it on a piece of cutting board. It is powered my 12v via 8 AA batteries. The transducer hangs off the side. What I do is take some pvc or conduit pipe, slide pool noodle over it, run para cord through it, then ziptie my transducer to it. I just tie it off and let hang/float by my side. I have so many fish finders set up this way. I do this on my float tubes and kayaks.

[@dawnh6377]

Thanks so much for that Jaime. You've definitely inspired me and it would save a lot of money. I'm looking forward to picking up more tips & tricks from your channel for my tubing ventures! Thanks

[@metalwing750]

I rock a kick tube also ..so relaxing and chill...subbed

[@jaimeastin]

+Tinger23 Thanks. Yeah, it is very stable and relaxing. Its like fishing in an easy chair. I can stay in the zone and its stealthy. Fish usually do not mind me at all.

[@skrewgoogle8428]

How did you secure the fishfinder? Great video!

[@jaimeastin]

I have it mounted on a cut up cutting board. It is held in place using the zippered pocket

[@Wings_of_foam]

Thank you for an awesome video. I just ordered a Snowbee float tube. I hope it´s a good choice, but tbh I have no idea^^ Happy new year from Denmark! Thor.

[@jaimeastin]

dude Cool username... Must have been an early Google/KZbin user. I hope it works out for you man. I love float tubing around. Oh yeah, I like to fish in it too! Just be safe and I think it should be just fine. Thanks for watching and have a happy new year.

[@arrowbosmith]

You need a rod holder. I have a fish basket with pool noodle zip tied around the neck to keep fish in that I catch. The noodle keeps the basket afloat. I use 12 ft of para cord to tie the tube and basket together. No worry of a puncture if I go catfishing. PS, nice videos.

[@lexcortez2290]

Hey any special way you put your fish finder on there? did you have to get anything extra for the battery to be safe from the water? thanks in advance

[@mikearnett-oz9317]

Love the video Jaime! I guess you're not drinking beer while in the waders......

[@jaimeastin]

Thanks. Funny, I don't drink when I fish. I just don't seem to have the time, fishing takes up all of my mind, lol! Merry Christmas!

[@mikearnett-oz9317]

Keep Rockin Dude!

[@joeyduran5077]

TRANSDUCER MOUNT: A few days ago I came across one of your vids that convinced me about the utility of a Float Tube. Now that the time has come to buy one, I find myself back on your channel with some questions. My wife loves to fish on the Colorado River in Parker, AZ, but rarely has any luck catching anything, so, while at the swap meet last weekend i saw a beat up Float Tube and thought, 'Man, that is a bitchin idea. Since it was beat up I did not buy it, but I stayed focused on the idea and when i got home I found plenty on CL and Ebay. I will buy one later in the week when I find a good one at a price that works for me. Your vid convinced me about the utility of a FT. While researching the Tube Floats, I ran into Fish Finders and thought, maybe that will be an aid for my wife in locating fish? After more research, it seemed like I would have to spend another $100 to buy a fancy transducer mount for a FL until I came across a Hawkeye Fish Finder that operates on a few AA batteries with a transducer that is just tossed in the water-no mounting to anything. The more I thought about it, that unit seemed Mickey Mouse,. Today when I again came across your vid discussing how to make a battery pack using 8 AA's, I am now focusing on a Garman Stryker 4. Looking at the first YT video that brought me to your website, your introduction to FL's I noticed that you did not mount your transducer to a fancy transducer mount, however, I can't make out what you did, so here is the challenge, can you tell me and others how you made the contraption? Thanks, Joey

[@jaimeastin]

Joey Duran Hi Joey, I love fishing from my tube.rge striker is a nice unit. I am thinking about getting it as well. I have a Garmin echo 200 & 151. As you saw, I power them with 8AA batteries. Did you see the video of my fish finder mount? I made then so that they are portable. The transducer floats and hangs over the side. The fish finder is mounted on a cutting board (cut to size). I put the fish finder in one of the pockets on the float tube along with the battery. The transducer is thethered to the side and floats.

[@joeyduran5077]

Hi Jamie: Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I appreciated that. I am an old fart, so, navigating on the YT does not come ez. I figured you probably posted a YT instruction vid on how to mount a FF to a FT, but when I searched I could not find one. Let me try again. Thanks again.

[@floattubefishingontario3645]

Canadian here - this video inspired me to get a float tube last year. Best decision I ever made, Thanks I have a channel now too, check it out.

[@jaimeastin]

Float Tube Fishing Ontario that's awesome! I will check out your channel when I get home. please share the tips and such in your video, I will be looking for them. the float tube gives me access to some the most peaceful and best fishing opportunities. Thanks for commenting and talk with you later. JaimeAstin

[@floattubefishingontario3645]

I was planning to do one on my set-up, like you did.

[@docbailey3265]

I also just purchased one. Cool tube.

[@jeffwang6460]

I have the same float tube as well! I find it better to put the tube on like a diaper and back into the water for sloping shorelines like that though. Also I suggest getting Blakemore's rod floaters for when you drop your rod by accident. It might not seem too important but I lost a $150 combo while putting my fish into the keepnet once.

[@jaimeastin]

thanks for watching. I am still considering rod floats... I have lost rods before... angers me that such a simple solution could be used... with all the things I do for prevention, I guess losing thr rod is low on the list these days. now my issue is leaving knives, lures, and other items on my lap. then when I get up to leave the water, I dump all in the murky depths. that makes me more upset. I used to back in with my round float tube. I still do in certain conditions. this launch spot was a little more tricky with such a steep decline and then that drop off... I usually do not fall, lol. thanks for commenting. I will get those rod floats very soon. tight lines, JaimeAstin

[@michaellamberti9787]

Hey nice video! I was wondering what lake that is? Also, have you ever fly fished from the tube? Thanks, Mike from New Jersey.

[@jaimeastin]

Hi Michael, I have not fly fished from that tube... but I need too. I am looking for a new reel to match to a couple fly rods I have. The fish were knocking down flies left and right at the lake over the weekend. This is lake Chabot in Vallejo. It is at Dan Foley park which is next to six flags marine world. You planning a trip to the SF Bay area?

[@speedy9speed857]

Love the baseball bag idea got to get me one 😮😮😮😮

[@macussa]

where do you moslty fish ?

[@grandwonder5858]

Do you have a problem with lures snagging into your tube and puncturing your float tube? Or a big fish with sharp teeth might bitting into your tube? Maybe even bumping into sharp rocks and deflating your tube? Those are the kind of things that worry me and the reason I'm still not committing myself into buying a float tube.

[@jaimeastin]

I have not snagged a lure in my tube(s) or had a fish destroy them. I have used them in brush piles and not had an issue. Where are you planning on fishing with it? I am now in Arkansas and I just keep saying I would never use one here... So many snakes and turtles. Don of the KZbin channel "Winkiedoodles" using a tube like this one and others in his state Missouri and does not have any issues. He catches bass, panfish, catfish, and has not had any issues. The float tube is so versatile and to me the most comfortable out of my kayak and inflatable boat. It is like an easy chair in the water... It is just slower to move around. I love that I don't need an anchor and will tred water to stay in place. Thanks for watching, -JaimeAstin

[@crudeoil9347]

i also laugh when i have mishap... :P better than crying :D that's pretty cool with your fish finder.

[@kayleighfrancisco721]

WHAT BOAT IS THAT

[@jaimeastin]

Caddis Nevada float tube.

[@R4BB1T21]

Very nice set up you've got there. You need to come up where I'm at and go fishing with me. Cheers

[@spookyspice8600]

a just got a the same float tube, the caddis nevada right???

[@jaimeastin]

SpookySpice Correct.

[@hazeharrisoniii8254]

how do you store your fish that you catch? have watched several videos but seen nothing. what do you use to keep from drifting off other than your feet?

[@jaimeastin]

hi and thanks for watching. I use a fish basket. I hang it off to the side. as for drifting, I just use my feet to keep me in place. I have never used my anchor or tied off to a bush.

[@hazeharrisoniii8254]

+JaimeAstin thank you. silly question but I have never used or seen anyone use these. will be fishing salt water primarily so was wondering how that worked.

[@jaimeastin]

+Haze well I have not. I would think that would be s little scary, lol. depends on thr water though. anything moving would not be ideal. you do not move very fast in the float tube. I test my strength and endurance sometimes by going further or full speed to see what I can take to get out of thr water fast... it is some work in mild water. I see why you asked about anchoring off now. I don't know what water you are looking to fish, but be cautious. wear s life jacket... maybe even tie off to the shore. what kind of fish get in this water? what kind are you looking to catch? I just bought an intex mariner 4 inflatable boat, it is really nice. I will still float tube and kayak, this is just an extension. check out my channel as those videos are new. no question is too silly. ask away and thanks

[@knitefalll]

What kind of Battery are you using for the fish finder?

[@jaimeastin]

Wayne Cannon I'm just using 8 AA batteries. You can buy a harness/cradle to hole them. There is a video of me making it... I will try to find it and send the link.

[@Rebelution-nk5mp]

Awesome video bro tight lines

[@johnrandom3332]

Hey man very nice set up!!! 👍

[@jaimeastin]

John Random Thank you.

[@_apples_443]

My uncle bought the same float tube but didn't like it he gave it to me but I'm a bit on the bigger side will it still be stable?

[@jaimeastin]

_APPLES _ I believe it should be comfortable. Just inflate it and try it out... Don't over inflate it... Just enough to make it Ridgid. I like the Nevada float tube. I have not had any issues with it. I just bought the premiere plus float tube. It is larger and supposed to be more stable. Hope it all works out for you.

[@daneastin3960]

I just bought one. do u where Waiters or just swim trunks or how do you dress for that

[@jaimeastin]

Dan Eastin I wear waders, wading boots, and fins

[@diegogarcia5687]

How much does that raft cost

[@jaimeastin]

Amazon usually has it for $80. I believe it retails for $100. Big 5 usually has a 20% coupon online and you can use it to buy the tube for less.

[@stanlindert6332]

I got me one of those tubes.. So I subscribed

[@jaimeastin]

Well thank you for watching and subscribing. I have a lot of fishing videos in the tube. The tube is like an easy chair to fish out of. It is my most comfortable method of fishing. I have not fished out of mine in a couple months, but the action will kick up in the tube as summer ends. I fish that mostly in the fall, winter, and spring. Any questions you have, just ask and will answer as best i can or make a video :) -JaimeAstin

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

Neat!

[@eastrockaway11518]

Who’s better then you! Thought we lost ya towards the end?

[@jaimeastin]

Lol, yeah... You have to be careful. There's been a few times I stepped off into a lake and the mud and silt was so weak until I just sank down like a foot or so.

[@H8er-Maker]

You made that look ez...

[@jaimeastin]

It can be once you get the hang of it. I usually can't wait to fish, so I am in the water as fast as I can be.

[@H8er-Maker]

@@jaimeastin I'm just giving you shit. I feel the same bro. Do you ever use an anchor on tube?

[@13peregrine]

You movin. Unity. Lets jus'kill the beast . We are all the same.

[@myoriginalmusic6739]

ummmm I might be getting a float tube to fish from :)

[@jaimeastin]

It has been a great investment for me. Very comfortable... like a chair for the water.

[@asiafishing3537]

Nice vidéo im from france Rennes

[@justintimegrilling2094]

😀

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

You were funny.

[@orvilleking9167]

That's it? One 37 pound aj? Last time i went for AJ's we caught a 45, a 50, and a giant 65 pounder.

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

must be nice to tube fish in local waters and not have to worry but anything attacking you like gators.. we dont tube fish here..

[@jaimeastin]

Louisiana Blackwater Fly Fishing Hey, i understand. I fish in Arkansas a few in Arkansas as well. I just can't bring myself to float tube there... But I kayak some of the waters. I am always asking around if anyone has seen any gators around... They are in some of the waters... Not only that, but your have snapping turtle and cottonmouths. Here in California, we don't have any of that stuff... I am only this bold here, lol. I know what you are going g through first hand growing up in Arkansas. And I love being in the back woods. That's why I go home for vacation and right to the woods with all the stuff. Take care and be safe man

[@singlespeedyoda]

Really cool ,I want to get a float tube now , just subbed to you ... check out my fishing channel if you like .

[@jaimeastin]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. Your channel looks good! I subbed as well. I hope to get a fishing trip down south soon enough!

[@AbsoluteIdea]

Dry that shiyite! Always.

[@Cody-hx1uq]

I'm married tossed out the hand pump