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Float Tubes & Belly Boats

7 compared on the specs that matter

A float tube (or belly boat) puts you in the water, kicking with fins, hands free to fish. It’s the cheapest, lightest way to fish a lake or a slow river from the water. This page compares every float tube we cover by the specs that separate them: shape, weight capacity, the tube’s own weight, storage and seating.

Shape decides most of it. Round tubes are simple and stable but slow to move; U- and V-shaped tubes are easier to get into and kick along, and sit you higher above the water. Check the capacity against you plus your gear, and look at how much storage there is if you fish long sessions. Keep to calm water: float tubes are for still water and gentle current, not rapids.

Every spec below links to its source. Open a tube to see its downsides and who it’s not for.

Compare at a glance

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Specs come from manufacturer and merchant listings; each product page cites its sources. “Check price” means we have no live price right now.

All float tubes & belly boats

Outcast

Outcast Super Fat Cat Float Tube

A stillwater angler who wants a longer, lighter tube than most in this group and who weighs well under the 300 lb limit with gear.

Length
5 ft 4 in
Weight
15.9 lb
Tubes
13 in

Outcast

Outcast Fish Cat 4 - Moss Float Tube

A solo angler who wants a one-person PVC float tube and is happy with the compact listed dimensions.

Length
1 ft 8 in
Capacity
1 person
Weight
16.9 lb

Goplus

Goplus Inflatable Fishing Float Tube

A heavier angler who needs a float tube with a 350 lb load rating and doesn't mind carrying extra weight to the water.

Length
4 ft 11 in
Weight
21.8 lb

Caddis Sports

Caddis Pro 3000 float tube

A solo angler who wants a light float tube that is easy to carry and has a rigid drop-stitch floor.

Length
3 ft 10 in
Capacity
1 person
Floor
Drop-stitch
Weight
10.3 lb

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