Want to get a Bucks Bag

[rainbowlover]

alright im about ready to jump into the world of fishing in between access points with the christmas money ive got this year im planning on getting a bucks bag up at the fish hawk.

so the real question is what kind of fins do i need to get and what do you recommend? also can anybody reccomend a float for a begginer that will let hm cover some water but not kill himself:rotfl: ?

thanks in advanced
landon

[Gatorbyte]

Don't worry about fins and get a pair of ping pong paddles or dust pans. It's tough to get around on the shoals with fins. Fins are really for floating pond or lake. I use the Ping Pong paddles because I can stuff them in my side pockets. The suspenders are a really nice accessory at $15.00. Best thing to do is go down to WW or Paces and just get comfortable and used to floating. Then try walking up to WW from Paces and floating back.

[baldea]

For your first float or two meet up with someone. Because if the unthinkable happens and you end up upside down in the water its nice to have someone flip you upright.

A nice knife in your vest is also something that hopefully you won't ever have to use. Its in case you do flip you can puncture the tube and get back up.

Let us know when your going. I'm sure there will be a person or two that may tag along and keep you floating upright. May even have to bring a rod along.

I second GB's suggestion of trying it in some water you know first, then expand your horizons.

[sparsehackle]

Dear young man,

As a new "tuber", you shouldn't even consider purchasing the tube without also getting and WEARING a floatation vest. The foam kind can be a little bulky and hot, but are relatively inexpensive. A lot of tubers and 'tooners wear the inflatable kind. The brand name is "SOSpenders", but both Cablela's & Bass Pro sell the same thing under their own brand.

A floatation vest is a NECESSARY safety precaution, in addition to fishing with a buddy. One day, when you flip your tube (and you will!), you'll be upside down, or close to it, and you'll need to get out of the tube FAST, and I mean within a couple of minutes! Your buddy will be too far away fishing to get to you quickly enough.

A few other tips: If you feel yourself losing your footing or balance while in your tube - SIT DOWN and LEAN BACK! DON'T fall forward, which can easily flip the tube and tip you upside down. Also, although suspenders allow you to carry your tube like a backpack on land, and wear your tube like a tutu when you're walking around in knee-deep water, they can also tangle you in the tube should you flip. You need to be aware of this. If you install suspenders, DON'T set them up so they cross in the back or front. They will just hold you in the tube should you flip. Instead, clip each end of the suspender to the front & back D-rings on the SAME side of your tube, so that you can easily slip them off your shoulders when necessary. When the warm weather returns, dress up in full fly fishing regalia (waders, vest, etc.) and practice getting out of a flipped tube in a swimming pool or shallow part of a lake with someone standing right next to you to help, should you get in trouble.

All that said, If you're careful and take the proper safety precautions, a tube is a great way to cover a lot of river.

Good luck!

Sparsehackle

[nu2trout]

landon, go get a bps bag before you decide to go big time on a bucks bag. just because you can afford it does not mean you have to have it. get the 6o$ tube from bps and you can move up later. as for safety follow the posts above, and get yourself a little easy to open tube popper and find an easy to reach place for it to live and dont move it, and dont put it inside a pocket, hook it somewhere.
your first few wades should be around places you know pretty well, like paces, just get in and do the normal wading and when you hit that hole just sit down, as stated above. after a few hours of this your next venture will be up the trail to the 75 bridge and float down, a good 2 hour float, then you can head to ww and maybe tag along on some other ones after that.
number one thing is always respect the river and even more so when in that tube! it opens up more water which opens up more chances for something to go wrong. when you disrespect the river it will slap you in the face and demand your respect back!

[TOP TURRET GUNNE]

Hello RBL---How have you made out gettin your Bucks Bag--??
when you get it maybe we can get together and talk Mr Buck or GB to go with us and show us how to use them--
I have'nt tried mine yet----just don't care to much for cold weather fishing---

Gunne

[Mountainman36]

Landon - ive got two tubes, one leaks a bit, but is fine. It probably wont leak as bad for you as the last person who used it was almost 400Lbs. Ive got one other that i use on ponds all the time, you can borrow it too.

just let me know.

Rich

[DennisM]

RBL,

Let me echo the need for a vest or other flotation (SOS suspenders,etc). Not only is it required to be with you when in a tube, it just makes sense to wear the darn thing.

I have 2 of the BPS tubes (U-shaped) that I don't use very often. Your welcome to borrow one for a weekend or two. I also have a couple of basic foam life vest that you can use as well.

If you want to float at Jones Bridge its a fairly short float from the canoe ramp to the boat ramp (Fulton County side), with an easy walk back to float again.

I'm in Tucker, about 30 minutes (dependent on time of day) from Jones Bridge.

Dennis
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