If you are like me, and have wanted a boat for fly fishing, but the expense and up-keep is more than you can afford or want to spend, try a float tube. A float tube is nothing more than an inner-tube with a seat. float tubes have been refined over years, and most very affordable, some costing less than $100. These "one man" boats are fairly easy to maneuver. While sitting in the tube, you simply kick your feet that have swim fins on them. Waders can be worn in colder water. Float tubes are well suited for ponds and lakes, but should not be used in rivers. Always wear personal flotation devices when on the water.
There is a wide variety of sizes and colors many with features to help keep fly fishing gear organized, such as pockets, rod holder and fly holding pads.
traditional float tubes are generally round, which makes it a great fly fishing platform, the shape creates more water resistance although, and this does make it a little slower in maneuvering which will have to be overcome
and will be tiring over course of a day.
Another shape out there is the u shaped tube. this also can be difficult to maneuver.
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