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Float Tube Fins

Post by TravisRush » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:55 pm

What kind of fins work best for a float tube for their price?
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Post by VHMLLC » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:42 pm

i would think the bigger surface the better. watch for clearance sales summer stuff should start going on sale soon.


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Post by AaronE » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:06 pm

TravisRush wrote:What kind of fins work best for a float tube for their price?
When I wear neoprene waders I use the Caddis black fins (about $30 at most shops). If I'm just wearing swimming trunks (hot summer weather) I use a pair of US Divers split fins like these - http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/hydrosplitfins.html
Again, about $30 for a pair.

I get MUCH better propulsion from the split fins, but can't wear them with the neoprene (too snug, will wear a hole in the waders). In the summer, I almost always just wear trunks and a t-shirt, so the split fins work great.

The Caddis fins float, but I use a Force Fin keeper to keep them attached to my calf - http://forcefin.com/FF_PAGES/FF_Product ... roduct.htm
I don't need to use the fin keeper with the US Diver fins since they fit snugly on my feet.
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RE:Float Tube Fins

Post by Trent Hale » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:18 pm

Yea Aaron those are some good fins. The diveing fins that is.
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RE:Float Tube Fins

Post by Lotech Joe » Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:26 am

This same topic was discussed in a thread last Spring. Here it is.
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Post by Bisk1tSnGraV » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:45 am

Aaron good idea on the force Fin keeper. As I am just starting to explore this aspect but fishing with a tube I didnt even think of losing the fins in the water. I dont think coming home and through the door saying "Honey I lost my fins" would work very well for me ... laughs.
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Post by RB » Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:49 pm

I got some from a sports shop. I think they were like 30 bucks. They have a slit down the middle and are super light and flexible. I also have a pair of caddis but prefer the dive ones
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Post by kutthroatkilla » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:58 pm

RB wrote:I got some from a sports shop. I think they were like 30 bucks. They have a slit down the middle and are super light and flexible. I also have a pair of caddis but prefer the dive ones
Everyone's advice is really spot-on. Dive fins are superior; Force Fins aren't bad, but pretty pricey. A good dive shop really can help one out in the search for quality fins.
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