Floating in a Fishing Float Tube

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Has anyone ever floated/fishing in a "fishing" float tube in the Ozarks.  I've seen recreational folks in full tubes.  What are the safety issues if any?  I would be concerned about catching my feet in a tree or something.  

[rFisherk]

I've done it a few times. Only problem is shallow riffles. On most, you can just turn backwards and hold your feet out behind you, but on some, you are going to scrape your butt. You can lift your butt some by pushing up on the pontoons with your hands, but then you bump your heels. But trying to wade these riffles with swim fins is impossible, and without swim fins, you can't maneuver well enough in the pools to take advantage of the best fishing spots.

[Gavin]

It's been done, but keep your float short if your on a moderate flow. 3 miles? Different story if your float tubing a tail water at night with generators on. My buddy Bob used to nail some big brown trout that way.