We are entering the age of the FLOAT TUBE in Stillwater Fly Fishing in the UK. In the last ten years the sport spread into Europe from the USA gaining initial footholds in Denmark , Sweden and Holland. In the last year Yet More Public Access Stillwaters opened up to the technique in the UK - there are now 40+ listed in England and Wales - 10 years ago there was just the one bold one - Thornton !! As major reservoirs open to the tube, the scene just gets better and better .
We personally pioneered the introduction and the assessment and development of basic equipment and accessories. Steve still tubes twice a week on average and under a cross license deal with U.S.WoodRiver has developed the British V Boat expertly modified for our specific condition requirements in the UK - WoodRiver are distributing Sparton TwinBladder Systems in the US - the safest Bladder Systems in the World ! Do not hesitate to contact us for advice and demonstrations should you be interested and have waters where it may be a feasibility.
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As a result of extensive R&D we now Manufacture our own tubes . The first V-Hulls officially manufactured outside the USA !! - And our own Wedge Shaped Variations of more conventional Circular Standard Tubes . Basic prices are lower than with Imports from the USA - no Freight , Duty or Extra Advertising and you are putting British Machinists back into Employment !!
The best hull systems in the World are from Peter Ross of Wood River !!! We have licensed these patented hull systems exclusively for the UK .
We make the best there are and we have modified original designs to suit specifically British conditions. All pressure seams are triple stitched . Exclusive use of YKK Zips and 1000 Denier British CORDURA.
With our distinctive Scarlet and Black Livery our tubes are subtly safety visible to all other water users . We also make a wide range of less eyejolting rather more colour subtle tubes - sometimes visible along Pall Mall !
Our Standard V Hull Model , supports fishermen up to 17stones weight
comes with long pockets on either side . Carrying straps . Super Safe Lung Inflation Twin Bladder System . Line tray . Back bladder . Adjustable seat . Integral Rod Carriers , Landing Net Velcro Strip Mounts . The Most Comfortable Tube Made
Machined in Long Eaton by the 2000 BFTA Joint Open Champion - £249:00p
As the Cruiser but with the option of extra tackle capacity in the form of
a detachable tackle boxbag fitted below a shortened side pocket . Right or left handed versions !
£269:00p
THE STARTROUT - Our basic wedged round tube - ideal for beginners
complete with 900 x 20 lorry inner tube plus two back bladders for
maximum safety . Full pocketing system and a capability for limited
seat adjustment . Two Rod Carriers , Net Mount and Carrying straps
included . Made from 1000 Denier CORDURA - much tougher than a Caddis !
Really for tubers below 14 stones ! Can cope with more but sits lower
in the water and is harder to paddle !! £139:95p
BIG DOG WEDGE TUBE - for the fuller fisherman . As above but bigger allround
and not a lot more expensive ! 1000 x 20 Inner to 18 stones £149:95p
And yes we can make them bigger yet but to special order only - ask for a quote !
THE CORDURA OPTION - Is no longer an option - in line with our policy of making the best and the safest we have gone for it across the piece ! Frankly we make our Bass Bags out of better material than the rest of them make their Float Tubes out of - we assume that they don't float tube themselves - or if they do they want to die of it !
UPGRADE YOUR TUBE RIGHT NOW !!!
See the end of the Float Tube Section for an Incredible Offer for the Duration of the Recession ! ( Yes - we are in one in the Tackle Trade - is the Government lying or involved with full-bored Prozac abuse ? )
V & U BOAT INNERS - the New Supersafe Sparton Twin Bladder System
British Made to the highest safety specifications . These can be fitted to
Fenwick and Trout Traps V boats - let us do it for you Per Pair £84:95p
SPARTON DESIGNER BACKRESTS - British Made to Top Specifications
Grade 1 Impermeable Fabric and Lifejacket Valve
Only one per tube required £12:95p
INNER TUBE SPARES - 1000 x 20 Pro Line Inner Tube Each £17:50p INNER TUBE SPARES - 850 x 20 Expert and all small Tubes Each £16:50p
SPARTON ROUND TUBE CARRYING STRAPS Carry your tube into those
Inaccessible Highland Lochs Per Pair £9:95p
RED DEVIL / WOOD RIVER / FENWICK BRACES TYPE
CARRYING STRAPS Per Pair £9:99p
SPARTON GEAR BAG - Designed to fit inside any Inflated Round Tube so you
can carry Neoprenes , Boots Fins and the rest when Packing in to an out of the way
water HeavyCordura , Double Zips , all securing webs and clips £19:95p
NEW ** SPARTON SANTASACK ** - BIG , LIGHT BACKPACK specially designed to Take a Tube , Neoprenes , Fins and Net . For you to pack in to lakes and lochs . Mesh patch shoulder straps and carrying handles . Ideal for holding your gear neatly in the back of the car as well . 24" x 16" x 16" - 3.55 cubic
feet of capacity . When emptied it folds up nicely to fit into the back pocket of your tube so you can take it with you ! each £29:95p
For use in UK and other Northern European waters with the tube, ours are British Made and 5mm thick. In stockingfoot configuration . They require wading boots three sizes larger than the footsize. It doesn't matter what size or shape you are - ALL OUR WADERS ARE MADE TO MEASURE.
Ring in with your dimensions !!! - 3 to 4 Weeks. Per Pair of Waders £130:00p
If you are very big you will pay an excess ! Neoprene is not cheap !!
SHAKESPEARE 4mm Neoprene Waders with Bootfeet - Dark Bottle Green
These are the very best economy ones we know of Felt Soled Rubber
Heeled 8,9,10,11,12,13 £89:95p Delivered !
If you are like us you will eventually want fully purpose made Tubing Waders .
Ours are identical to our stockingfoot but come with Diving Boots fitted .
These are ideal for fins of all types being identical to the boots fitted to
Deep Sea Dry Suit equipment .( They are not for long distance walking !!)
They are warmer than any other system and more comfortable per pair £150:00p _____________________________________________________________________
GRAVEL GUARDS 3 mm Neoprene just like all the others -
British made by me on my machine per pair £8:00p
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You need them 3 sizes bigger than your foot size. Essential for ankle support when paddling hard.
SNOWBEE - Are Lace Ups / PROLINE - Velcro Closure Each £59:99p
FELT SOLE KITS - When your soles wear out then these
replacements are the best ( Sometimes in stock even !) With Glue £21:95p
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Fit over the Boots with New Clip Release for ease when your fingers are cold
and wet. They float if dropped Per Pair £44:99p
RETAINING CLIPS - You tie these to the fins and clip them to the ankles .
They stop losses when you wade ashore into glutinous mud - don't they
just Mr Nick Fisher !!! New Style Faster Releases Per Pair £4:99p
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Shakespeare - Manual 150 Newton Collar. Fits over everything Each £74:99p
ENGLANDS DOCTOR JACKET - Automatic - Med, Lge, XL Each £139:95p For Float Tubing you can change it to Manual Control.
We want to see Co2 Buoyancy Aids Made Mandatory For All Water Users !!
We always give 15% Discount off Manufacturers Listed Prices - we noticed that drowned customers cease to buy almost immediately !!!
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TESTED TO 13LB 4OZ TROUT !! -
A Fully Developed Sparton Design featuring special elongated Peardrop Profile. Deep Knotless Meshing, And Fast Change Facility for Net Replacement. Top Grade Ash and Hardwood makes this a superb functional product. Each £37:95p
REPLACEMENT NETS Highest Quality Each £10:00p
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NEW LARGE ECONOMICAL PAN NET
We developed this one for folks who only occasionally go where the big ones are !! Like everybody ! Same sophisticated elongated peardrop dimensions as our big net but featuring an aluminium frame , wooden handle and bungee loop as standard . Can easily cope with 15lb of trout in the one go. Quick net replacement facility - new Gibbons Design
Highest Quality British Mesh Net Fitted £23:95p
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SPARTON FLOATTUBE SPECIAL CREELS
OR BELLY BOAT BODY BAG !
Mesh and 1000 Denier Rotproof CORDURA - Clips to side of your tube and the meshing stops water pressure tearing your tube to bits in a big wave ! Even comes with useful handles so you can carry your 30lb limit comfortably !
Heavy Duty Doubled Zip Close - this product is very RIGHT !! Each £18:95p
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SECOND ROD CAPABILITY ( Specify Left or Right Hand )
The Hadfield Holster can be fitted to any tube in seconds and gives a secure hold
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PERMANENT SECOND RODDERY !! If you send us your tube in the
off season we can machine permanent rod carriers onto it for you . Per tube ( two carriers ) one fitted on either side and made to measure The Job £10:00p
Always available at Thornton Reservoir,Ravensthorpe , Weir Wood and at North Third near Stirling. Just Ring up and book . On a few Saturdays at Toft Newton we can find somebody to get you a go by appointment . Or you can come out with me and I don't even charge for the expertise but you fit in with where I'm fishing - and I used to be the Joint British Open Float Tube Champion so maybe I know a bit !
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For the best information contact Chas. Hamilton at the British Float Tube Association on 01403 254054 / 218009 . He can give you all the information you need - from the Tube itself, and waters available, to details on the British Float Tube Open Championship.
There's even a Website on www.bfta.com.uk
His Email Address is chas@kentwyns.co.uk
Croft , M The Fishbum's Guide to Catching Larger Trout - top tactics!! £12:49p
Meyer, D Float Tube Fly Fishing - Good Starter and Useful Guide £11:95p
Alley, B The Skilful Tuber - More Advanced with most Modern Tactics and an Interesting Read £14:95p
Parton , S The Modern Fundamentals of Boatfishing and Floattubing £14:95p
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SUIT YOU SIR ? OR SORT YOU OUT , MORE LIKE !!
SHIT HAPPENS and there are accidents and we have learnt specialised machining just so we could become Britain's first Specialist Float Tube Repair Centre - before you scrap it give us a chance !
We can rebuild your old favourite , replace torn panels , fit new zips , fit rod holders , replace undersides , fit new pattern bladders and allsorts of other little tricks . Tell us your problem and we can probably solve it for you !
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We are away again with a decently manufactured ( Glossop ! ) Waterproof Spey Type with New Super Grade Materials , the right pockets , zip at the front , decent sized hood , dead right for tubing developed by me and Touchstone's Paul Richards .
This isn't overmarketted overpriced Chinese Crap it is top grade British and you
get to pay a reasonable price for it and it is what I wear !
Dark Touchstone Green - 3xl , 2xl ,Xl ,L , £149:95p each
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Rugged 1000 Cordura Nylon and Textilene meshing construction makes this the biggest best gear bag ever - 16" x 16" x 24" - 3.5 cubic feet !! Copes easily with your float tube , neoprene waders , boots , fins , lifejacket , bass bag and landing net . Specially made to keep the inside of your car dry whilst the gear dries out thru the special meshing . The best grab and go rucksack/tote/gear tidybag ever seen .
Pack your gear into inaccessible places easily whilst being able to keep it neat and tidy in the back of the car afterwards . Fully equipped with shoulder straps and grabhandle and very capable of being secured into the fixtures in the rear of your estate to act as a gear securer . You can even confine small and muddy Spaniels in it after a shooting day !
"The best bag of its type ever seen...uniquely useful .... ! " In Garish Unmissable Red Or Dead Boring Olive !! £29:95p
NEW TUBES FOR OLD !!!!
We are now so confident of our product that for Y2K +1 we are making the spectacular offer of all offers to floattubers !!
Send us your old round boat and £170 and we replace it with a state of the art Cruiser Cordura V Boat !!!!
I'm sorry to disappoint but this offer does not extend to U boats with single skin PVC or Polyurethane Inners - most of these we can fit decent far safer inners to for you - costa £100 !
RENOVATED SECOND HAND TUBES
Yes we have a fair few to sell to beginners just you give us a ring and we'll sort you out and cheaply ! Like around £70 but we don't always have stock ( its the Scots you know - yes lads we shall be having a sale , soon) so ring us up first !!!