Float Tubes for Fishing and Angling (Made by Caddis Sports)

I would consider this an entry level float tube or for someone under 200lbs. When I am sitting in it although I do feel supported compared to other larger float tubes it feels small. It's constructed very well and has everything needed to get out on the water. But if you are a larger person height or weight wise, 6' 225 lbs, I'd recommend a larger tube. I will keep this in the family for my kids to use while we are out and trust it will get the job done for them

I have been an avid fisherman for 40 years. Like most avid fisherman, I catch myself looking for the next fishing hole each time I drive down a country road. I’m looking for that magical fishing hole that no one has found. I found one of those holes a year ago but couldn’t get to 95% of the shore without getting cut with sticker bushes. I set out on Amazon to find a small raft or inflatable to use on the water to fish. I stumbled on the Caddis Sports Nevada Float Tube. If you are like me, you view things with a great deal of skepticism. I read a number of reviews, watched a number of videos, and talked to a friend of a friend that used a float tube. All of my research came back positive so I purchased one. The float showed up immediately from Amazon as usual. The first step was to inflate the unit. I strongly suggest an electric pump designed to operate via a car battery to inflate the float. It can be inflated with a handheld unit as I did the first time, however, it took a bit of time and a little more energy than I wanted. Once I realized it inflated without issue, I headed out to the magic fishing ground. I urge you to make a list of things you will need before you go out to use your float. I forgot to take my flippers the first time out but was still able to power the vessel with my feet. The next trip was with my flippers and the float was amazing. It was easy to get into and out of with some pockets to store my phone and wallet. I managed to stuff all of the lures I needed into a 3500 sized storage box that was easy to manage on the float. As for fishing with the float, it is a dream. My seat is very comfortable with great back support. My legs are submerged in the water and my upper boat is free to cast and move around. The quality of the materials used to make the Caddis Sports Nevada is much better than expected given the amazing price offered on Amazon. I was able to get to 100% of the magic fishing area without any issues. My friend went out and purchased a very expensive float a few weeks after I had success with mine. I can honestly say I’m not sure where all the extra money he paid went as it is almost identical to my float. I strongly urge anyone looking for something a little different in fishing to try this float. It will allow you to get to spots you never dreamed you could reach and offer a twist on fishing you always wanted.

This is my second one of these. Its not a great float tube but its cheap. Probably the cheapest on the market. This one was even more so cause it was a "used" item. The first one I bought at a store. It lasted about 3 years before a seam split on the inside of the cover where your back would rest. Kinda my fault though. I liked it inflated tight and left it in the back of my truck on a hot day. The first time I put air in it, the valve stops split. They are made of a cheap clear fragile plastic. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THEM! I ended up cutting valves off of bike tubes and with some shoe glue and electrical tape was able to make them air tight and easier to inflate. Caddis offered to send me a whole new tube as there is no fix for this problem. But after I was able to fix it even better then new. In fact, when I unpack this one, I would put my old tube in it and save the new one for the future if needed. A shame they dont just sell the shell like they do the tubes. As for use. It is very comfortable to use. May tend to slide down in the seat a bit but thats the way all these open front tube are. And its easy enough just to scoot back. At no time do you feel like you are going to fall out. The pockets are big. I float with a 32oz power aid bottle, a case for my smokes and phone on one side and 6 to 8 bags of soft baits and a few other things in the other and still have a ton of room for twice as much stuff. The front bar clips into place. Makes it handy to unclip it to get in and out of.I gave it 4 stars even with the super crappy valve stops only cause I was able to fix them. If not for that I would of given this 2 or 3 stars. Even though caddis offers to send a new tube, it can still be an on going problem. Not to mention if it happens right before you have a day planned, it would end it.

I got my son one and of course I used it first. It worked so well that I got me one so that we can both go out. This is the perfect little raft that you can take anywhere and blow up by mouth.So far it seems very durable, I’ve used it in weeds and high brush areas without worries.It’s very sturdy and stable on the water, just don’t forget your flippers for your feet to help you get around.It’s easy to use and perfect for fishing.This thing is so nice that I bought my sister one for Christmas as well.

A very very badly designed belly fishing boat the end with 2 points is too too short needs 6 or 8 inches longer it flipped over easily on me in the lake I was close to shore what saved me Dangerous they will one day drown a man and yes Yes get sewed in time a bag boat report it Please Please no joke!!!

Great product! This version keeps you up almost out of the water! Plenty of storage and is well made.

Fantastic for creek/river floating-fishing.

On first use: right side pontoon bladder leaked at fill valve and deflated, cargo compartments are too far back and very hard to access, seating area far too small, oars would not stay locked in place and bladders are very difficult to install properly and back rest too short