Thanks to this site I'm definately going to be getting a float tube. I do have some questions though.
I fish mostly at Irvine Lake.

1. Do you have to launch at the boat ramps or just anywhere on the shore?

2. On the really cold days, is it possible to put one of those "heat packs" in the stockingfoot of my wader to keep the toes warm, like when I snow ski?

3. For those who wear a PFD while on the water, do you wear an inflatible or foam? I saw a vest at Bass Pro that is meant for kayakers that is like a fly fisher's vest but floats. Anyone use one of these?

Thanks in advance for any answers I get.