What I did with mine I got a milk crate cut it on the corners on the size of my float tube and put like two peace’s of pipe for my rods so I still have space inside the milk crate 😁👍 a guy really liked my set up 😁 I fish in the bay here in socal
Looking at all the 'features' of this tube, it's a Caddis Pro 3000 'knock off'. Not that there are tons of differences between brands. All the straps, netting, spreader, velcro, and QR straps are exactly the same. Just a different 'brand name'. I'll assume it's a 'chinese' manufacturer. As for the 'rod holder', I don't know of ANY float tube that comes with a 'stand up' rod holder (without buying an accessory). Nothing a little ingenuity and money can't solve (tons of vids on YT).
I recommend using a small anchor or a kettlebell so the current doesn’t drift you away. I go out about 100 feet into the water and drop my anchor in and I catch a bunch of fish down here in imperial beach. As long as your aren’t bleeding and wailing your legs around, sharks will be no problem.
an 'anchor system' is always a good idea for a float tube. Unless someone enjoys 'flipping' against the wind. Normally a 3lb. anchor is all that's needed. And you don't typically even need a 'fluked' anchor, a 'mushroom' anchor is normally good enough., OR...save yourself hauling around 3lbs. all the time and simple use a durable mesh bag and throw 3lbs. of stones in the bag (from the shore). It's more the weight than the 'grip' with a float tube. Unless the wind gets narly. BUT, like with any small water craft on the water, you SHOULD have a 'quick release' device to get 'rid' of the anchor in a hurry should any kind of wake come your way that makes being anchored dangerous. I use snap shackles, myself. One pull on the release and the ENTIRE anchor/line is detached from the tube. A float, in line, on the anchor line lets you release the anchor from your tube (or kayak) and then go back to retrieve it when the danger passes.
@@dallincockrell3504 IF the spreader was designed properly, you should be able to release one side of the QR buckle and spread the tube to 'unpocket' one side. Once seated, spread the tubes, pocket the one side of the spreader then attach the QR buckle. Maybe the GoPlus spreader isn't designed to work that way, but the Caddis Pro 3000 (which seems to be exactly what the GoPlus looks like) is designed to be released, sit and reattach. Also, the Caddis spreader can be broken down into two pieces for easier storage (when removed from the net). Maybe check that.
What I did with mine I got a milk crate cut it on the corners on the size of my float tube and put like two peace’s of pipe for my rods so I still have space inside the milk crate 😁👍 a guy really liked my set up 😁 I fish in the bay here in socal
You’re not sweating sharks? I know the likelihood is low, but every time I go spear fishing I get that instinct every now and then
Nice to see a review on it.👍
Hello friend, do you get replacement bladders easily?
Can you use a kayak paddle with this
definitely just go in reverse lol. Its good to have a paddle anyways just incase you lose a fin.
Looking at all the 'features' of this tube, it's a Caddis Pro 3000 'knock off'. Not that there are tons of differences between brands. All the straps, netting, spreader, velcro, and QR straps are exactly the same. Just a different 'brand name'. I'll assume it's a 'chinese' manufacturer. As for the 'rod holder', I don't know of ANY float tube that comes with a 'stand up' rod holder (without buying an accessory). Nothing a little ingenuity and money can't solve (tons of vids on YT).
Id love to try one but theres crocs everywhere here 😅
How would this do in like salt water bay / harbor?
I’ve seen a video on TH-cam and works great
Sharks... Haha nope for me
I recommend using a small anchor or a kettlebell so the current doesn’t drift you away. I go out about 100 feet into the water and drop my anchor in and I catch a bunch of fish down here in imperial beach. As long as your aren’t bleeding and wailing your legs around, sharks will be no problem.
Could you use a small anchor maybe?
an 'anchor system' is always a good idea for a float tube. Unless someone enjoys 'flipping' against the wind. Normally a 3lb. anchor is all that's needed. And you don't typically even need a 'fluked' anchor, a 'mushroom' anchor is normally good enough., OR...save yourself hauling around 3lbs. all the time and simple use a durable mesh bag and throw 3lbs. of stones in the bag (from the shore). It's more the weight than the 'grip' with a float tube. Unless the wind gets narly. BUT, like with any small water craft on the water, you SHOULD have a 'quick release' device to get 'rid' of the anchor in a hurry should any kind of wake come your way that makes being anchored dangerous. I use snap shackles, myself. One pull on the release and the ENTIRE anchor/line is detached from the tube. A float, in line, on the anchor line lets you release the anchor from your tube (or kayak) and then go back to retrieve it when the danger passes.
Do you have to step over it to get in? or does it have the removable cross bar?
Step over
@@dallincockrell3504 IF the spreader was designed properly, you should be able to release one side of the QR buckle and spread the tube to 'unpocket' one side. Once seated, spread the tubes, pocket the one side of the spreader then attach the QR buckle. Maybe the GoPlus spreader isn't designed to work that way, but the Caddis Pro 3000 (which seems to be exactly what the GoPlus looks like) is designed to be released, sit and reattach. Also, the Caddis spreader can be broken down into two pieces for easier storage (when removed from the net). Maybe check that.