robert Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I did some pike/walleye fishing the other day for the first time from the float tube, normally flyfish for trout from it - wonderful fun but nerve wracking. I currently own one of these: http://www.creekcompany.com/indivdisplay.p...D=251&Cat=2 I hooked into a bunch of smaller pike, biggest being 5 to 6 pounds but managed one big walleye. This walleye almost took me out of the float tube, had no footing due to deeper water and it made me panic. I brought it to the surface between my fins and it shot down under me. Is there a better way to bring in fish from a tube? any hints? from the side maybe? or should I be getting a seatbelt installed LOL. I wouldn't know what to do with a 20 pound pike from a tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinhogdaddy Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Try buying a long handled net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 i was having that problem using a short 2 wt rod with a longer leader than the rod length, but a long handled net solved the proplem but if you dont want to buy new equipment then you might just have to tire them out a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryH Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 A long handle net obviously helps. I've also found that it is much easier to land bigger fish at the side rather than between your feet. It least that's my experience in a pontoon boat. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thanks, i'll have to buy a net. Just one more thing to carry around. Makes sense to retrieve from the side, more stable that way. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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