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Dear Board Members (and lurkers),
I've been thinking more and more about ponying up the dough, and buying a pram. I've been using a Caddis doughnut tube for many years, and I've really enjoyed myself. But the years have not been kind, and I've sort of "out grown" my tube, not to mention the wear and tear it's sustained over the years. I bought a brandname U-tube, and just couldn't get comfortable in it. Beyond that, I'm getting tired of cold feet, and even worse, if my waders are a little leaky. I'm fed up with limiting myself to one cup of coffee in the morning, and no brewskis in the afternoon before the evening rise; even then, there's that rush to the shore to avoid an embarrassing accident. On the plus side, the round tube is very mobile and can turn on the proverbial dime. I like being close to the water. When fishing is off, I've been known to drop the anchor and grab a little snooze.
I'm thinking there's no need to suit up to use a pram. Warm feet. A place to stash a coat when it warms up or cools down. I can carry lunch and beverages, and something to recycle those beverages into when the need arises. I like the idea of standing up, if necessary, to cast. On the downside, it's a lot heavier than the float tube, and then there's the deal of getting it on and off the roof rack. A pram is expensive. And, some will understand, it's more "stuff". Jeeze, haven't I already got enough flyfishing stuff?
I'll bet you pram users just love 'em. Give me some more reasons to get one. I'm sure there are others on the other side, who wouldn't use a pram if you paid them, and who can supply plenty of reasons NOT to buy a pram. I'd be interested in hearing specific recommendations on what brand to get (I'm leaning toward an eight footer), and any can't-live-without accessories.
So go ahead and spout off on the topic. Help persuade or dissuade me. Share you knowledge.
Thanks,
Anglerboy
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