adobo Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 I'm thinking of trying float tube fishing the RB for stripers and fluke. There are certain areas that are not that bad in terms of current and it would be a great way to get away from the crowds and maybe into more fish. Here are my pro's and con's: Pro's: 1. Easier to haul compared to a kayak 2. Cheap and you can do a bunch of modifications 3. A way to get away from the crowds 4. Get to relatively deeper water to get into more fish Con's: 1. You will be wet for sure 2. Current can carry you, so need to be careful 3. Fish might drag you over the Verrazano 4. You will look stupid "With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one..." (*member formerly known as 'adoboboy') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Absolutely super dangerous and dumb. You don't F with mother nature in the bay. Don't even attempt it Edited May 16, 2022 by Goldy Danny1199, RU fishin' and Mr. Bigdeal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 I've almost been run down by a few idiot boaters in a big yellow kayak with a flag - your lifespan will be extremely short Mr. Bigdeal, Danny1199, Shortcast and 1 other 4 I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyJeb Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) I don't think it would be that dangerous if you are thinking the same as me going ~500 yards out from shore. Relying on swim fins to move though seems like it would get old pretty fast. If you don't have room for a kayak you could always just get a cheap inflatable boat with an electric trolling motor. Edited May 16, 2022 by JerseyJeb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 There are plenty of spots you could do that and be safe. not sure how productive, but you could do it. I wouldn't go to the tip of the hook. TimS 1 #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishless Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 I'll document the 1st launch. This is going to be fantastic. Sheisty, bdowning, sbcbmx112 and 2 others 5 "I was a waste of time dumbasses" Sevenxseventy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingmaniYaks Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Not in the bay. I know guys do it in rivers and all but the amount of boats in the RB is nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adobo Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 I wasn't planning on going further than maybe 200 yards from shore. "With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one..." (*member formerly known as 'adoboboy') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adobo Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 I already have most of the gear for my kayak which I can use. Wetsuit, pfd, fish finder... I also have a trolling motor which would help me get back to shore. "With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one..." (*member formerly known as 'adoboboy') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just kayak. kayak is dangerous enough.. And on land, you already went for a swim.. Don't play games here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Do you have a float tube yet? Because I've got a pontoon style one for sale. It actually sits you above the water. Has oars and oar-locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adobo Posted May 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 12 mins ago, Ben Lippen said: Do you have a float tube yet? Because I've got a pontoon style one for sale. It actually sits you above the water. Has oars and oar-locks. I do not. I'm trying to see if this is viable or not. Thanks. "With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one..." (*member formerly known as 'adoboboy') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 33 mins ago, adobo said: I wasn't planning on going further than maybe 200 yards from shore. 200 yards might be a bit much, but it really depends on the beach, doesn't it. adobo 1 #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Not worth the attempt which isn't what you imagine, maybe for a lake location somewhere, but Raritan Bay is full of big boats and ships and wind and rough waters, just to name a few. Add maybe a night time trip into the equation and its kinda' like a blueprint of planning your own funeral. That's no place for float tubes, night, day or in between. Save it for the reservoir. Mr. Bigdeal 1 "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingmaniYaks Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 @adobo have you ever tried these setups before? I know some people here that owns them can give insight to the experience on rivers with current that can relate to the RB. I just think the biggest take away is the boats not seeing you even closer to the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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