YAK BUDDIES

The "sound guys" at my church turned me on to these cable cuffs. They use them to retain microphone and instrument chords. I have found them invaluable for securing things to my kayak, pontoon or float tube. I definitely think of them as my buddies and never go out without them, However here are a couple of shots of other "Yak Buddies"

The Magic Combo

There is nothing more efficient to fish from than a float tube. Hands free fishing, pin point positioning and easy slow trolling make it my favourite fishing platform.

The kayak though is also an excellent trolling machine and equipped with a rudder you can get a controlled wind drift that allows for hands free fishing. And nothing beats a kayak for moving over the water (unless you're into motors).

I will often tie my inflated float tube on top of the tankwell at the rear of my yak. When I reach my fishing destination I can tie the kayak to an onshore tree and put on my fins and fish most efficiently from a fully loaded float tube. If I choose to, I can switch back to the yak whenever I feel so inclined. This is definitely an awesome combo for "silent sports" flyfishermen.

Float Tubing For Trout This Season

My friend and I have been having a banner year flyfishing from our tubes or "toons" this year. Fish have been hitting and fighting hard. While other anglers sometimes struggle, my friend and I will keep changing flies and exchanging notes on the water and we eventually key in on the winning pattern.

BETTER FAT CAT

After 10 years my original Fat Cat float tube is semi retired for use by guests or relatives. I have replaced it with a new Fat Cat and am very impressed with the improvements. There are pockets on the seat back for storage. Side pouches are bigger and better. More D rings and velcro rod holders. There are external storage pockets on the inside of the tackle pouches. The pontoons are more streamlined and the tips are protected by the same material that is on the bottom. In my assessment Outcast has taken the design forward and has made there Fat Cats tougher and more efficient.