Organize, minimize and strategize to maximize your fishing time in a float tube.

Organize: everything you take out on the water should have the same location each time.  I personally have two bags (right and left sides) and I place all of my tackle in the right-hand bag, and accessories in the left.  The accessories bag includes a stringer, pliers and other items I might want while holding the rod in my right hand.  The tackle side being on the right is great since the rod is usually across my lap when I need to change my rig.

Minimize: don’t try to take every piece of gear you own.  Less is more when you are out of the water.  I like to stock a small Plano box with just a few small split-shots, tippet line, a few dry flies and nymphs in different sizes/patterns, and a small variety of streamers.

Strategize: think ahead.  Setup your rig at the car.  Figure out what you are mostly going to try first and tie it on.  Any tricky to tie setups should be pre-built on dry land and stored so that the amount of time you spend with your line in/on the water is maximized.