One Man Inflatable Fishing Float Reviews

One Man Inflatable Fishing Float Reviews: Float tubes, also known as belly or kick boats are the go-to water vessels for solo fishing, especially if you are going out on still waters. They come in various shapes and sizes as per different manufacturer design specifications but a good float tube should overall have great craftsmanship, be light, easy to propel and comfortable to stay in.

A float tube with a host of features too that help make your day out fishing fun, easy and a success are most preferable and we have reviewed five of the best float tubes out there for your consideration.

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Classic Accessories Cumberland Inflatable Fishing Float Tube

This easy- entry front design backpackable belly boat ensures that you have no need for a trailer or a car when visiting your favorite fishing spot.  It is lightweight, weighing a partly 17 pounds when packed and has thick adjustable backpack straps to help you carry it around. But just in case you are in need of transport, you can fit it easily in the boot of a small sedan. The inflatable fishing boat tube is perfect for those backwater fishing spots, quiet coves or places hard to reach with conventional watercraft.

Specs

• Carrying Capacity: 350 pounds
• Dimensions:

56 inches (4.5 ft) in length,

47 inches (4 ft) in width

17.5 inches (1.5 ft) in height

• Weight: 17 pounds
• Material: Heavy duty fabric with a rugged PVC bottom

Whats included in purchase

• 1 float tube cover and two flotation bladders
• 3 piece spread bar
• 1 mesh stripping apron with spreader bar sleeve
• A bladder repair kit
• A pair of shoulder straps

What we love most about the Classic Accessories Cumberland inflatable fishing float tube, is its 350lbs carrying capacity. If you are a person of a “healthy” persuasion, then you need no longer sit at the bank. This baby can take you and your accessories comfortably to your favorite spots without breaking a sweat.

You will love the versatility if offers too in terms of storage. How about stashing your snacks or other small gear in the two raised oversized cargo pockets situated quite snuggly on the armrests? And just in case your hands are too busy, the pockets have zippers that have a pull handle, allowing you to pull them both at the same time. This float tube also has two convenient drink holders, mesh storage platform and stuff pocket all for any additional gear or for newly caught fish. The two-rod holders on the sides of the tube are perfect for holding your rods in place when in transit.

Another feature that stands out on this tube is the extra padded, comfortable seat, placed high enough to keep most of your body above water, high, comfy and dry. The seat has a backrest that has adjustable straps, just in case you’d rather sit up straight or lounge back in an armchair fashion. The seat also accords better visibility, and assists you fish for hours on end, without straining your back unnecessarily. Just sit back, lounge and enjoy the serenity.

The float tube has the more popular hydrodynamics hull shape for an easy floating experience. It is very sturdy in construction and made of rugged abrasion –resistant PVC bottom with a soft outer shell that ensures stealth so as not scare away any fish. The sealed interior ensure that your belonging are safe. Another advantage of this float is that it is easy to inflate, and has Boston valves and various adapters for different kinds of pumps.  We love that its designers have included a mesh stripping apron with a fish ruler, so you know immediately how large your game is.

Pros

• Lightweight when packed and high carrying capacity when inflated
• Backpackable for easy hiking
• Comfy foam seat with backrest
• Multiple large storage compartments
• Tranquil outdoor Apple Green/Olive colors
• Meets ABYC safety standards
• One year limited warranty

Cons

• Not easy to assemble
• Backpack straps not well designed
• A bit awkward and bulky to carry around

Verdict

This winning float design concept from Cumberland is a favorite choice for many users because it is stable, comfortable, and can hold a lot of fishing gear. With all the features of a high-end float tube, but at a lower price, it comes highly recommended for your outdoor fishing activities.

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Classic Accessories Teton Inflatable Fishing Float Tube

We love this budget float from Classic Accessories that is so affordable yet feature packed. Though an entry model, the Teton is almost identical in size to its big brother the Cumberland, weighing 16 pounds when packed and holding 250 pounds when inflated. Its weight is perfect for that journey to your favorite cove.

Specs

• Carrying Capacity: 250 pounds
• Dimensions: Assembled size: 42.5″L 40″W 18.5″H
• Weight: 16 pounds
• Material: Heavy duty fabric

Whats included in purchase

• 1 float tube cover with main flotation bladder and a rear bladder
• 3 piece spread bar
• 1 mesh stripping apron with spreader bar sleeve
• A bladder repair kit

This Blue/Grey float tube has a hydrodynamic hull shape to make your steering easy and give you that perfect floating experience. This shape also helps it track straight, and it has mesh fabric seat, along with an adjustable backrest, which though comfy, is not padded. The seat places you a bit lower than other models, and most people will be submerged from waist done when in this float.

The Teton’s design is streamlined and clutter free and has three convenient storage areas. It has one large one pocket at the back seat and two at the armrest areas. The armrest storage pockets have mini multiple pockets to enable you to organize and store your gear and gadgets conveniently.

You can use the backrest too to store your additional fishing gear. We love that it has a horizontal fishing rod holder and a stripping apron which has an accurate ruler drawn on it. When in use, you can use the velcro patches on it and attach it the tube’s front to measure how good your game is. If you would like to attach additional larger gear to your Teton tube, there are D-rings supplied to help you do so.

Pros

• Can accomodate250 pounds
• Backpack straps for easier transportation
• Three storage compartments for all your fishing gear
• Horizontal fishing rod holder
• D-rings for larger gear
• Stripping apron with accurate fish ruler
• Very affordable
• Meets ABYC safety standards
• One year limited warranty

Cons

• No cup or drink holders
• Very low sitting on the water
• Stripping apron not very secure

Verdict

This Classic Accessories Teton Inflatable fishing float tube is surprisingly affordable yet solidly constructed. If you’d like to dip your toes in the waters of float tube fishing, this is your to go to product, due to its great price and functionality.

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Caddis Sports Premier Plus Float Tube, Yellow

The design, fit and finish on this Caddis Sports Premier float tube are top notch and is perhaps the most outstanding aspect of this float tube. We love that this baby is built to last, with all its critical seams in a double stitch, and a heavy duty 500 denier tarpaulin bottom and front end. Its pockets are made out of water-resistant ripstop nylon, to ensure that they hold no matter the pressure they are in.

Specs

• Carrying Capacity: 325 pounds
• Assembled dimensions: Length 58 x Width 43 in x Height 24 in
• Weight: 19 pounds
• Material: Heavy duty fabric with a rugged PVC bottom
• Colour: Yellow

Whats included in the purchase

• 1 float tube cover and two flotation bladders
• Stabilizer bar
• stripping apron
• other accessories

This float tube has a teardrop shape for better balance in the water. The heavy tarpaulin on its bottom is made to ensure that you glide in water resistance free.  Another cool feature of this float tube is its removable air chambers. These are tethered to the cover and held stiff with velcro fastenings and avail you much-needed buoyancy. Many users appreciate the presence of a strong stabilizer bar on this float tube.

The Caddis Sports Premier Plus float tube has a 4-inch seat with a 2-inch backrest. You will love that the seat is adjustable and made of foam for extra cushioning and comfort. All you need to do is recline and enjoy the water.

The Premier Plus has custom molded Boston valves to assist you to inflate and deflate the float tube effortlesslessly. For longer hours out, the cargo area is large enough to hold your cooler box, while the float itself has some storage options. These include zippered storage pouches on the armrests and a mesh stripping apron with a cup holder included. There are two velcro rod holder straps included keeping your lines in place while fishing.

We love its bright yellow sunny color too, not just for the energetic ambiance it emits, but its safety value. If you are out on a busy waterway, chances of other vessels missing you are slim. This float tube has no backpackable shoulder straps, but you can attach shoulder straps on the provided D-loops if need be.

Pros

• Sturdy and durable high-quality construction
• Easy and fast assembly features
• Easy to maneuver and propel
• Adjustable and comfy foam seat

Cons

• Heavier than other float tubes
• Not cheap
• Drink holder placed awkwardly
• Has no backstraps

Verdict

The Caddis Sports Premier Plus float tube gets an A for great construction and design. Its perfect for your regular backwater fishing or fly fishing. It is easy to use and for its horde of cool features making it a great addition to your outdoor water activity.

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Classic Accessories Togiak Inflatable Fishing Float Tube With Backpack Straps

It is the little things that matter the most and we love the Togiak’s extra high, thickly padded stadium style seat, which is comfy and has an adjustable high backrest that keeps you higher, dryer and warmer giving you greater visibility. The seat ensures maximum support for longer angling and is stylish also. The float tube’s design is a hydrodynamic hull shape, which offers great buoyancy, tracking, and stability when out in the water.

Specs

• Carrying Capacity: 300 pounds
• Assembled dimensions: 2 x 47 x 19 inches
• Weight: 15 pounds
• Material: Heavy duty fabric
• Colour: Gold/grey

Whats included in the purchase

• 1 float tube cover and two flotation bladders
• 3 piece spread bar
• 1 mesh stripping apron with spreader bar sleeve
• A bladder repair kit
• A pair of shoulder straps
• Two pieces of foam for the seat

The Togiak float tube’s full backpackable weight is 15 pounds only when packed. It has two thick backstraps to help you move it around, perfect for those hiking weekends or a relaxing time at your favorite backwater spot. Holding at least 300 pounds in weight when inflated, you can bring along all you need for the perfect day out.

The Togiak also has numerous storage spaces including mesh pockets, flat zip pockets, gear pockets, reel pockets and spacious pockets on the armrest. It has a rear mesh storage area for any extra gear you would need along on your fishing trip.

The horizontal rod holder is an added plus, and it has detachable stripping apron, to help you measure up your catch, as you fish. You will love the availability of two cup holders for your drinks to keep you satiated during your trip. To attach larger gear and creel bags to your Togiak, use the D-ring straps under the seat of your belly boat, to attach safely.

Pros

• Backpackable float tube
• Light enough for hiking
• Safety labeling as per ABYC standards
• Comfy and out of the water seating feature
• 300-pound carrying capacity
• Multiple storage facilities
• High-quality construction
• 1 year limited warranty

Cons

• Hard to inflate as has a very small air valve
• Large foam blocks under the seat takes up too much space
• Backrest not rigid enough to offer proper support

 Verdict

this Classic Accessories Togiak inflatable fishing float tube has lots of storage and is of very high-quality construction. It is made to take 300 pounds of weight which is more than enough for your ten beers, food, headlamp and other loads of fishing accessories you might want to bring along.

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Classic Accessories Bighorn Inflatable Fishing Float Tube

The Bighorn Float Tube from Classic Accessories has lots of leg room and comes laden with lots of cool features to make your fishing weekend extraordinary. The Bighorn is a front –entry float tube with a hydrodynamic hull shape for improved tracking, buoyancy and navigation.

Specs

• Carrying Capacity: 300 pounds
• Assembled dimensions:  54″L x 50″W x  27″H
• Weight: 11 pounds
• Material: Heavy duty fabric
• Colour: Copper/Brown

Whats included in the purchase

• 1 float tube cover with main flotation bladder and a rear bladder
• 2 piece spread bar
• 1 mesh stripping apron with spreader bar sleeve
• A bladder repair kit

We love just how light the BigHorn is. At only 11 pounds you can take this monster with you to any hiking trip or off the road fishing spot without breaking a sweat. It has a 300-pound carrying capacity meaning you can bring along whatever food, snacks, drinks or fishing gear you’d like to bring along, and if you are heavy set, you have no more need to sit this one out; you have a Bighorn by your side.

You will love its comfortable and extra large backrest perfect for those long weekends spent out in the water. The float tube is made of strong high-quality materials, to increase both its maneuverability on water and ensure that it can withstand all the rough and tumble aspects of fishing.

The Classic Accessories Bighorn inflatable fishing float tube has extra roomy storage facilities too. There are two large storage raised oversized zippered pockets situated on the armrests perfect for your snacks and other fishing gear you’d like close to your hands. There are additional reel pockets, flat zip pockets, gear pockets, and other smaller mesh pockets. You can keep additional large fishing gear on the exterior mesh storage pocket or utilize the rear storage pocket. The Bighorn has D-rings to assist you to attach any other gear or creel bags you might want to take along.

This float tube too has a stripping apron with accurate measurements to ensure that you get your big one’s measurements just right. There are a few useful safety features including a safety flag pocket and a rear visibility panel in loud orange colors.

Pros

• Plenty of pockets for organization and storage
• Fish ruler with apron
• Hydrodynamic hull shape for perfect tracking and buoyancy
• Quality craftsmanship
• Lightweight for hiking fishing expeditions
• Safety labeling as per ABYC standards
• 1-Year Limited Warranty

Cons

• Takes too long to deflate it
• Slippery nylon if on neoprene clothing
• Weak 2 piece stabilizer bar

Verdict

If you are looking for more leg and storage room, the Classic Accessories Bighorn inflatable fishing float tube is just what you need. You will love its size doesn’t make it heavier, and that in fact its lighter than other float tubes we have reviewed.

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Conclusion

Float tubes are an affordable option to boats and other water vessels and they allow you to go farther than most vessels will allow you. You can easily ferry them over fences, hills and other obstructions as they are lightweight. A float tube will also increase the accuracy of your fishing as you are nearer the catch than most other vessels and is a great way to venture out if you are starting out. These affordable, high quality and lightweight gods of water are just what you’re great outdoors ventures require. I hope this article has helped pick your one man inflatable fishing float. If you are looking for a little more information about fishing, check out some great fishing articles here.

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