Damien Willis from Lough Fishing Buddies tells us:

Fly fishing from a float tube is truly am innovative and very affordable way for an angler to fly fish smaller bodies of water. They are ultra portable and make an excellent boat of choice for the budgeting angler. Float tubes were originally designed for fishing small isolated lakes with poor access to launch a boat from and are not designed for big waves so extra care must be taken. Most float tubes provide plenty of storage area in each arm. Many tubes come with rod holders, which also can be purchased separately and added on later. Once your float tube is pumped up and ready to go, throw on your waders, boots and boot fins and you’re ready to tube. Always wear a life jacket and know your limits throwing caution to the wind and weather conditions. Casting from a float tube is not difficult, Overhand or sidearm casts seem to work best. Just remember to keep your rod-tip high in order to keep the line off the water on your back-cast. It’s also a good idea to get a few practice casts in before you approach your favourite fishing spot. Pictured below are just a few examples of what  Lough Fishing Buddie Danny Levy has been catching from his float tube. Well done Danny.

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