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Big Steel

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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2007, 10:50:13 PM »
Quote from: bbronswyk2000 on March 14, 2007, 10:47:57 PM
I saw that they go for about $169US so probably about $200 CDN? Maybe a  bit more.

I'll do some checking on them, they look good, but seem a bit high, now that I have looked again.  Wonder what they would do in the wind. :)
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2007, 10:53:15 PM »
Save yourself the hassle and just get the FishCat 4 ;) I love mine. I have owned 3 different float tubes and this has been the best.
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2007, 10:55:29 PM »
I gotta say, I am leaning heavy with the fishcat.  Mind you the togiak has a better handle on arm rests and places for additions, such as rod holders!!  Hmmm..... ;D
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2007, 11:17:26 PM »
If you are out in Maple Ridge fishing with Brian go and have a look at the waterskeeter at Hatch Matcher's. They are open Monday-Saturday
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2007, 11:44:19 PM »
get something with a high resale value, ;D ;Dbut honestly you cant go wrong with the fishcat.
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2007, 12:09:41 PM »
THE WATER SKEETER IS PRETTY MUCH ALL I CARRY NOW, SINCE THE COMPANY IS NICE AND CLOSE !  ;D
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2007, 01:31:22 PM »
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2007, 02:31:33 PM »
Go with the fish cat. I own one and love it. They move great in the water, and your up out of the water a bit more so u can fly cast easier and if the waters really cold it doesn't get you as much.
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2007, 02:33:47 PM »
CAR TOPPER WITH A 38 PD THRUST MINN KOTA !  ;D
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2007, 08:45:08 PM »
I think that I have made up my mind!!  Thanks to all you guys on here, and what looks to be one heck of a deal, I am going to look at and perhaps pick up this after work tomorrow!! :)


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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2007, 08:53:44 PM »
Good choice ;)
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2007, 05:20:56 PM »
I found the Fish Cat 4 down here with the air chair $210 US and with the foam chair 155 US.  Are these good prices or comparable?
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2007, 06:35:26 PM »
Cool. Thx. RW.
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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #28 on: March 20, 2007, 06:39:24 PM »
Quote from: troutbreath on March 14, 2007, 09:02:03 PM
Why drag your knackers around the lake in a non responsive quasi inner tube.

Unless your trying for fertility I'd get one of these.

I like this idea...

I am looking for something to haul up to alpine lakes....  and this makes sense!  Can I get more details Troutbreath, of is it a simple inflatable kayak.  I have a canoe for larger lakes and am simply looking for a light weight solution for small lakes.

Please let me know!

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Re: Getting a u-tube, what would you recommend?
« Reply #29 on: March 20, 2007, 07:38:18 PM »
I bought a Fish cat 4 Deluxe last June for $200.00 plus taxes from Searun in Coquitlam.
I'm not sure if the prices have changed or not.
The Deluxe has the inflatable seat and backrest.
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