Northwest Fishing Reports

Got a new toy for my b-day and was anxious on trying it out. The FishCat 4 is an awsome float tube. Glides on water just like a pontoon does, but minus the weight and of course the oars. If anyone is on the market for a float tube....this is the ONE. Unlike the other float tubes there is no "drag" at all. But anyhow....went to Rapjohn for the first time since 98' and it was windy, but managed 4 dinks. Well enjoy :thumleft:



The biggest dink of the morning.

What did the float tube cost the gift buyer

Got one just like it 5yrs back and still looks good and works fine. I like it better than any I've seen on the water. I like how high you sit,great for casting.:thumleft:

That is a pretty sweet setup. Do you have to kick like a normal float tube, or does it move around with LESS effort ?? I like how you sit up higher, definete plus. I haven't used my float tube in about a year

Yeah, if its easier to use than a lower float tube, let us know. I may have to save for one of those.

SnohoBassGuy wrote:What did the float tube cost the gift buyer

Found it on CL for $140 brand new.


PROS: Moves through the water with little effort. The water only comes up to my knees. Makes "pitching"/casting alot easier since your high. Very durable bottom.

Cons: Your upper body acts like a sail since you sit up higher.

But over all better than the oval or u-shape float tubes. Can't complain until I a boat

ChrisB wrote:That is a pretty sweet setup. Do you have to kick like a normal float tube, or does it move around with LESS effort ?? I like how you sit up higher, definete plus. I haven't used my float tube in about a year

ChrisB....you should pull out the tube and hit up Trout together.

Nice ride Josh! Do you need to deflate and inflate between fishing? The thing looks huge.

BLACKLAB wrote:

ChrisB wrote:That is a pretty sweet setup. Do you have to kick like a normal float tube, or does it move around with LESS effort ?? I like how you sit up higher, definete plus. I haven't used my float tube in about a year

ChrisB....you should pull out the tube and hit up Trout together.

i have been fishing trout the last few days and even finding a few post spawn fish. the buzzbait bite should turn on really soon. i saw a guy fishing a top water frog the other day, didnt talk to him but thats a sure sign of post spawn.

Thanks Paul, it fits in my Xterra just fine (inflated or deflated).

fishnislife wrote:Good ole' brush hog bass out of the Fish Cat. Nice job BLACKLAB, that is one of the best tubes you can get. Good pick up. Wish you luck on tagging a monster out it this year.
fishnislife

Yeah I just started using it. It cause alot of vibration/movement in the water and I love it!!!! I heard of some biguns in that lake too. I surely hope so. We should get together sometimes again, PM me anytime, i'll be down:cheers:

Trout lake is the perfect float tube lake isn't it. I have a new 50 lb thrust TM to try out, but I hope to whip out the Float tube soon.

Josh, so how many rods are you able to get on that puppy ? ... what about taklebag are you having to downsize ? .. if you had a choice would you perfer the pontoon over the tube ? ANSWER ME ...LOL... ..... Good job out there by the way , call me friday because im open this weakend and im thinking about going to my honey hole if your free ..

Bigbass Dez wrote:Josh, so how many rods are you able to get on that puppy ? ... what about taklebag are you having to downsize ? .. if you had a choice would you perfer the pontoon over the tube ? ANSWER ME ...LOL... ..... Good job out there by the way , call me friday because im open this weakend and im thinking about going to my honey hole if your free ..

Jezz Dez, having a little withdrawl of the LBM. You need to stop fishing for those smallies :albino:. I can get 3 rods and there's plenty storage room for a float tube. You know I would pick a pontoon and have that trolling motor mounted on pimped out like a cady!!!! But I gotta start saving now and cash in for some Powell rods (they are sick!!). I'll give you a call.

BLACKLAB wrote:

Bigbass Dez wrote:Josh, so how many rods are you able to get on that puppy ? ... what about taklebag are you having to downsize ? .. if you had a choice would you perfer the pontoon over the tube ? ANSWER ME ...LOL... ..... Good job out there by the way , call me friday because im open this weakend and im thinking about going to my honey hole if your free ..

Jezz Dez, having a little withdrawl of the LBM. You need to stop fishing for those smallies :albino:. I can get 3 rods and there's plenty storage room for a float tube. You know I would pick a pontoon and have that trolling motor mounted on pimped out like a cady!!!! But I gotta start saving now and cash in for some Powell rods (they are sick!!). I'll give you a call.

You said "pimped out like a cady" ..lmao .. thats cool ..yeah i need too lay off the starbucks coffee (cant help myself) there everywhere !! lol talk to ya soon bud