Northwest Fishing Reports

What kind of fins work best for a float tube for their price?

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


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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.

Yea Aaron those are some good fins. The diveing fins that is.

This same topic was discussed in a thread last Spring. Here it is.

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.

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

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.