| A float tube is a great way to fish a pond or | | | | the fly in tow, allowing you to use an artificial fly |
| small lake in an extremely efficient and effective | | | | while using traditional spin fishing gear and tackle. |
| manner. Float tube fishing is enjoyed by many | | | | This float tube fishing rig is set up as follows. |
| anglers from coast to coast and if it is something | | | | Begin by threading a casting bubble onto your |
| you haven't tried, a float tube should probably be | | | | fishing line and tying a small swivel to your line to |
| added to your fishing repertoire sooner, rather | | | | act as a "stopper" for the casting bubble and to |
| than later. Fly fishing is probably the best known | | | | give you something to attach a leader to. A |
| technique that is employed while float tube fishing, | | | | leader is now attached to the other end of the |
| but traditional fly fishing is certainly not the only | | | | swivel. For this float tube fishing technique you |
| technique that is effective while fishing in this | | | | want a leader that is at least five feet in length. |
| manner. | | | | An artificial fly is now tied to the end of the |
| In this article I will outline a great technique for | | | | leader. What was just outlined is the rig itself. |
| catching fish from a "fishing" tube that can be | | | | The rig is then cast out and reeled in slowly with |
| employed by anyone who uses traditional spin | | | | a "stop and start" retrieve for best results. Use |
| fishing gear. As a matter of fact this technique | | | | your float tube to maneuver yourself into the |
| involves the use of an artificial fly, and you don't | | | | area that you would like to fish, cast this rig into |
| have to be a "fly fisherman" or use fly fishing | | | | the water and go to work. The bottom line is |
| techniques or gear. The technique itself involves | | | | that this is a great technique for catching fish |
| the use of something known as a casting bubble. | | | | from a float tube. This technique obviously works |
| A casting bubble is simply a small "bubble" or float, | | | | very well for all species if freshwater trout, but is |
| similar in shape to a bobber, which can be filled | | | | also effective for large and small mouth bass, pan |
| with water for weight. This "bubble" is attached to | | | | fish, and even large predatory fish such as pike. |
| your fishing line and the added weight gives you | | | | The key when targeting larger fish is to use |
| the ability to cast lightweight artificial flies | | | | artificial flies which are larger as well, and thus |
| effectively. The "bubble" is then retrieved, with | | | | more appealing to larger fish. |