Float tube fishing, for me, is the only way to go. It's cheap, easy, and will put folks on fish they have been missing or just can't get to. I've out fished guys in bass boats as well. You can launch virtually anywhere. Here in western WA, there are numerous small lakes loaded with bass, and I'm all over 'em. I'd love to run around other states with my tube. One day. I say...try it!