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    Default Two rods on a float tube...

    I usually only take one rod out on my tube.I know some people take two out.
    How are these rods used in combination when fishing?

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    Well i set two rods up, one with a floater and the other with a sinking line, and the flies i will start with. Would set 3 up, but don't own that many rods (yet). There are velcro tabs on the side of the tube to which i fasten the rod not in use. Works a charm. Easy to swap as the situation changes.
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    Depends on the particular fishery really. But generally I prefer to take just one rod - for simplicity.
    If not travelling far on the water, one can always return to the car to get the other rod if necessary.

    If I do decide to take two rods I'll put the sinking line on one, floating on the other - both rigged before launch. The second rod is always a bit awkward, so keep it with line threaded but dismantled and neatly strapped / secured with Velcro out of the way.

    EDIT: posted without reading Appin69's post above - sorry for the repetition.
    Last edited by William Ewels; 16-07-13 at 08:56 AM.
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    i also rig two rods for the tube. when i get to the water, i decide which flies/combination i am going to start with. both rods are fully rigged when i launch. i usually start fishing with the floater just because i prefer this method. as i cast over my right shoulder, the sinking set up is secured on the left hand side with the tip pointing backwards. i adjust it in the velcro so that the tip touches the water or is just under the surface (less chance of tangling with the other line).

    the other thing i do, and please dont jump on me about ethics etc, is i carry a small anchor (one i use on a fishing ski as well)
    on windy days, i will actually anchor, fish for a while, move to another spot, anchor, and so on.
    this works for me, as i dont still have to concentrate on not being blown off my spot.
    as i usually fish alone, i dont know if others do this. will be interesting to hear.

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    I find it easier to change lines than to have the PT of a second rod to worry about. A line change takes a minute, and with a leader already set up on the other reel, its easy. I have only tubed a few times, so perhaps dont have the experience yet to comment difinitively, but I cant treally see the point of two rods when changing lines is so easy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
    I find it easier to change lines than to have the PT of a second rod to worry about. A line change takes a minute, and with a leader already set up on the other reel, its easy. I have only tubed a few times, so perhaps dont have the experience yet to comment difinitively, but I cant treally see the point of two rods when changing lines is so easy
    I think if you fishing on a boat it definitely makes more sense to just change lines, plus you actually can't have a spare rod lying around when there are 2 guys on the boat.

    Thing with a tube is that it ain't as easy to change lines as space is limited, you end up having almost your entire rod submerged and it is just a matter of time before you lose a rod. The second rod is also out of the way. I find on a tube you move around a lot more(types of structure) and I swap lines regularly so for me it is easier to swap rods and not change lines. I also am a bit of a line snob, I have a rod dedicated to fishing my floating line, I don't like to fish an inter or sinking line on this rod
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    Could be. I changed lines on the tubea few times without submerging the rod. Not sure why you would want to submerge it. I found it very easy. I Just disasemble the rod at the mid point, and then its easy. I also do this on a boat anyway.
    Each to his own. If its easier for someone to take a second rod, then good. I just find it easier to change lines. For me, the risk of a second rod in structure while on the tube, isnt worthwhile, when a line change is so quick.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andre View Post
    Could be. I changed lines on the tubea few times without submerging the rod. Not sure why you would want to submerge it. I found it very easy. I Just disasemble the rod at the mid point, and then its easy. I also do this on a boat anyway.
    Each to his own. If its easier for someone to take a second rod, then good. I just find it easier to change lines. For me, the risk of a second rod in structure while on the tube, isnt worthwhile, when a line change is so quick.
    Breaking rods, changing lines, change flies for me is more time consuming then just swapping a rod. There are also times when its windy, freezing cold etc that make this a bit more difficult to do.

    For the way I fish it is a lot easier to have two rigged rods, it's kinda a no brainer!
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    Ya, it's each to his own. I guess i have learned to go with what I have always done. I havent ever really fished with a second rod rigged, and until Im comfortable trying it, I cant really say. Also, being quicker isn't really the objective, its more convenience. In my competition times, it was important to change quickly, and we practiced line changes quite a but, and most of the good guys could change a line and tie on three flies very quickly, so even though I was never the speediest line changer, it is still more comfortable for me to change lines rather than have a spare rod on the tube that can get in the way .....its just me, I dont begrudge the guys who prefer to have a second rod. I would probably try it sometime. I also remember that i used to prefer fishing from a boat, until I tried the tube, now I see definate advantages to both, so maybe there are also advantages to having a second rod rigged up as well.
    Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.

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    Two rods, one sinking, one floating. Quick and easy to switch - velcro tabs or carabiner are easy to use.

    Seen a friend lose a spool off a tube while changing lines - also the chance of losing a rod section, etc over board.

    I'd suggest that you save yourself the hassle and use two.

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