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The Reel Isle
United Kingdom
Приєднався 7 лис 2013
Welcome to the channel. I live on a small island in the British Isles: the Isle of Man. We're blessed with a stunning coastline where adventures await. You'll find lots of fishing related content posted here over time, mixed with other explorations.
My PB sea bass - first in 20 years!
Today I caught my PB sea bass at 59cm - I haven't fished for our caught one of these since 20 years ago. Earlier this year I set myself a goal of catching one on a lure and after a dozen sessions, I finally caught one around our #isleofman shores.
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Drone: DJI Mini 4 Pro: amzn.to/46wnX7v
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Rods
HTO Nebula 8ft 7-30g: amzn.to/3KkX3GZ
12-20lb Ugly Stik GX2 boat: amzn.to/438Jyku
6-15lb Ugly Stik GX2 spinner: amzn.to/44pVQ98
Reels
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Jaw 4500 fixed spool: amzn.to/3RhcQuB
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01:48 First bass
03:46 Tackle
04:10 Second bass
Camera: Insta360 X3: amzn.to/3Nv7TeK
Drone: DJI Mini 4 Pro: amzn.to/46wnX7v
Wheels: Seamax Deluxe 4x4: amzn.to/3Yh5Mjt
Personal Locator Beacon: amzn.to/477FxjA
Rods
HTO Nebula 8ft 7-30g: amzn.to/3KkX3GZ
12-20lb Ugly Stik GX2 boat: amzn.to/438Jyku
6-15lb Ugly Stik GX2 spinner: amzn.to/44pVQ98
Reels
Slosh20 amzn.to/3XCr0YY
Jaw 4500 fixed spool: amzn.to/3RhcQuB
01:00 Missed take
01:48 First bass
03:46 Tackle
04:10 Second bass
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New species! My First Ling from an Inflatable Boat + Pollock on Surface Lure | Isle of Man
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After a long time trying I finally catch a new species: the ling I've been chasing for a while now. Join me as I launch from Port St Mary #isleofman on my #inflatableboat. We #anchor the #sib above some rough ground delicately positioning the boat on the downslope of some rocks where I was lucky enough to catch my first ling, along with a small bonus footage of pollock taking my #lure on the su...
Bison Gear bungee cords (these were a freebie)
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Hey folks Bison Gear sent me a free set of bungee cords to try out on the boat. They didn't ask for me to make a video at all and I don't have any discounts to pass on but for those interested in using bungees on your boat, take a look at pack and see if they're of interest to you. I've since used them a couple times and they're actually very good - I can recommend, and hope they stand the test...
Spring inflatable boat fishing with lures and jigs
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The weather around the Isle of Man finally cleared up and gave us an opportunity to do some inflatable boat fishing using soft plastic lures and metal slow jibs. We were on the Excel Scount inflatable boat while Jay joined us on his Boatworld Carbon Pro previously featured on the channel. Join us as we catch pollock and wrasse, with chris catching his new record.
500 subscribers and Bison Gear giveaway winner announced!
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We hit 500 subscribers - thank you so much to all of you that have watched, liked, commented or subscribed to my videos. Well done to @alexstubbins6298 - we'll get connected and arrange to have your new Bison straps sent in the post. Thanks again to Bison for supplying the straps. Bison Gear: BisonGearBrand/ www.bisongearusa.com/ Ratchet straps available: amzn.to/48w0nbV Transom wh...
Full setup guide and walkthrough of the ultimate inflatable boat trailer
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The Sunway SW345PN12 break back inflatable boat trailer for RIBs and SIBs, available in the UK through stockist Lider Trailers / Redcap Towing Centre. This inflatable boat trailer is made with high quality fittings, packed full of features and endless customisation options. There is a smaller SW265PN available too. Join me as I setup the trailer for the first time in the idea configuration for ...
Amazing STORM ISHA Easyjet landing at the Isle of Man with 50MPH gusts!
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Amazing STORM ISHA Easyjet landing at the Isle of Man with 50MPH gusts!
Ultimate Fun with Inflatable Boats: Boatworld Kat Sport 330 & Excel Scout 400 #inflatableboat #sib
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Ultimate Fun with Inflatable Boats: Boatworld Kat Sport 330 & Excel Scout 400 #inflatableboat #sib
DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro in strong wind (+20mph) around Port Soderick Isle of Man #mavicmini #isleofman
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DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro in strong wind ( 20mph) around Port Soderick Isle of Man #mavicmini #isleofman
20HP Tohatsu outboard on the Excel Marine Scout 400 Inflatable Boat
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20HP Tohatsu outboard on the Excel Marine Scout 400 Inflatable Boat
Upgrading my Tohatsu Outboard from 15HP to 20HP - ECU Upgrade & Restrictor Plate Removal
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Upgrading my Tohatsu Outboard from 15HP to 20HP - ECU Upgrade & Restrictor Plate Removal
(New) Excel Scout 400 First Impressions
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(New) Excel Scout 400 First Impressions
Fishing from the Boatworld Carbon Pro: good points, bad points and performance test
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Fishing from the Boatworld Carbon Pro: good points, bad points and performance test
Installing an aluminium deck in an inflatable boat
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Installing an aluminium deck in an inflatable boat
Triple tope session on the Boatworld Carbon Pro - SIB fishing
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Triple tope session on the Boatworld Carbon Pro - SIB fishing
Installing the Seamax Deluxe 4x4 transom wheels
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Installing the Seamax Deluxe 4x4 transom wheels
(New) Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 First Impressions
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(New) Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 First Impressions
Sib Fishing for Tope and Pollock on an inflatable boat - Isle of Man
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Sib Fishing for Tope and Pollock on an inflatable boat - Isle of Man
Returning to shore on an inflatable boat - Port Erin Isle of Man
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Returning to shore on an inflatable boat - Port Erin Isle of Man
Tohatsu 15hp and Carbon Pro 365 on the water
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Tohatsu 15hp and Carbon Pro 365 on the water
Excel Vanguard 365 unstable while attempting the plane - side view
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Excel Vanguard 365 unstable while attempting the plane - side view
Excel Vanguard 365 not planing and unstable - front view.
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Excel Vanguard 365 not planing and unstable - front view.
Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 cruising through the chop
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Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 cruising through the chop
Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 flying through the chop
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Boatworld Carbon Pro 365 flying through the chop
Dolphin sighting while on board The Gemini charter, Isle of Man
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Dolphin sighting while on board The Gemini charter, Isle of Man
[Mavic Mini] Short time-lapse of Kewaigue Isle of Man
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[Mavic Mini] Short time-lapse of Kewaigue Isle of Man
[Mavic Mini] Ballure Reservoir while drained for maintenance - Isle of Man
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[Mavic Mini] Ballure Reservoir while drained for maintenance - Isle of Man
Douglas Beach, Isle of Man, by drone on a very murky morning
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Douglas Beach, Isle of Man, by drone on a very murky morning
Hi bud, I bought some bison gear straps and I'm really pleased with them, thanks for the tip
How’s the boat still going? Tempted to buy it to replace my quicksilver
hey, had a question. Wanted to know if i should get this or an RIB?
Depends on your budget, and whether you'll trailer it. These fold down if you need to.
This is my inexperienced, but the sea didn't look too rough in the video. Was it much worse in real life? Cheers and great vid.
Can you just remove the restrictor? Shouldn’t the current Ecu be able to adjust fuel trim?
Needs a remap at least
Good to get a bass mate. Have you given up on making videos? 😮
Nah haven't given up mate. We got a golden retriever puppy recently, and work has been hectic. I've only been on the boat once in 12 or 13 weeks, work is busy and the weather has been shocking over here. I did catch a couple bass from the shore last week though - but not enough time to make a video
@@TheReelIsle Cool, you've your hands full then! Hopefully you'll get back at it soon enough, winter fishing might be good! Summers been very poor.. shocking winds all the time! Get that dog trained up on the boat 😄👍
@Barbedhookfishing haha absolutely mate. For now I just have to enjoy the videos everyone else makes ;)
Don’t forget to upgrade your propeller
My 10" is perfect now, previously running a 9"
@TheReelIsle was this due to the upgrade to a 20hp?
@Oakey22 the rpms with my 9" while 15hp were ideal. Once increasing the power, the 9" prop caused higher rpm, so switching to the larger 10" prop fixed that - more torque
Teeth like needles at that age, my Lab chewed half of my house while she was teething, you couldnt leave anything or it was in bits
Oh absolutely, he's well into teething now. 15.5 weeks 22kg. Bones is about the right size lol
Helpful video - thanks. I have found that the stringers are a lot easier to insert if you wet them first. Also, a piece of 2x4 under the transom makes the rear section of the floor easier to slip under the retainers.
Nice tips!
Hi there! You have inspired me and I have just bought a carbon pro and tohatsu 15hp, do you bolt the engine to the transom or just use the clamps? Tia
Love it! Thank you! I just use the clamps
Thanks.. very helpful.. just setting up my carbon pro for the first time in the garden
Enjoy!
what size long you boat ? 3.5 meter ?
4 meter
Does the larger vanguard do this ?
I've not owned the 395, but I do own the Excel Scout 400 and it's not a problem
@@TheReelIsle I’ve actually got the 3.9 explorer and really like it. Just wondered if the bigger vanguards did this or if the issue was limited to the 365
That'll rule an Excell out, thanks for the heads up.
I've since installed some row locks and oars, but aside from that I'm very happy with the boat still today. Plenty other brands out there too!
They all like this?
I can't say that definitely however there were a number of owners who were experiencing the same.
@@TheReelIsle thanks for your reply.
Thanks for all your vids mate they’re great. I really want to get a SIB now! Is your Excel the best one would you suggest?
well done mate, brilliant videos
Thanks mate!
Nice video!
Thanks!
How do you support the engine?
Hi mate, while in transit I use a transom saver. It connects to the trailer with a quick release pin and I ratchet the engine down on it. Doest budge and all load goes on the trailer
@@TheReelIsle thats awesome! Thanks for the info.
That must be scary? So you rode for 5 miles with flat tube?
Yep, 0.9psi when we got back. These boats float well even while low on air, plus they're chambered. Very capable!
Do you use transom saver?
I do indeed mate!
Nice, whats the speed?
This boat with a 20hp will do up to 24mph with just me on, or 21/22 with 2 men
What trailer do you use? Which one would you recommend for 14ft inflatable? Do you think jetski trailer will do?
Hi mate, this my trailer which is ideal for a 4m boat: ua-cam.com/video/W3wR1MYTH9A/v-deo.html Whether a jetski trailer will work for you is dependent on thr frame measurements and existing structure to mount the bunks that'll be required to support the boat. There's no better than purpose built, but if you're handy then modifying an existing chassis is also viable- just keep an eye on spiraling costs
@@TheReelIsle thank you!
With anchoring, what if your anchor gets stuck and you can't unhook it? happened to me in strong current, took me long time to unhook, I already was thinking to cut the rope. Any tricks or tips?
Almost happened to me a couple times too. Easiest method is to have a weak link - a cable tie. In other words your chain attached to the wrong end of the anchor - upside down so it's easy to pull backward. The cable tie connects the chain to the correct end of your anchor. If you get stuck the cable tie breaks and your anchor gets pulled backwards. Failing that, very very very carefully maneuver around in a semi circle so you're upside and then pull it out that way. Idling, no revs whatever- dangerous!
Are you recording from 360 cam?
Yes sir, a 360 cam is superb for this
@@TheReelIsle awesome, I like how you can zoom in and zoom out at different angles, almost looks like someone else is recording you :)
Thanks mate - takes ages to edit but worth it
Hi I just bought an excel vanguard 365 my first ever boat did I make a mistake?
I can only go by personal experience - I'd have chosen a Scout 365 over a Vanguard personally. And I'd chose a Scout 400 over a 365.
where did you buy the long rollers?
I bought the whole trailer mate but link in description. I think extreme sell similar rollers but very expensive
Good day! Thank you for posting this video, I got a 2023 9.9 on dealer recommendation for a smaller boat(I’m not a big boater I’m new to it) and could use more power. I will be doing this soon. Can you provide a link for the ECU? My understanding is the 9.9 is the same as 15 and 20. What prop did you upgrade to? Thank you for the help!
Hello! So happy you've found this useful. The part number listed on the eBay item I purchased is: Mercury: 8M0135817 & Tohatsu: 3RS-06401. The original listing is no longer available I'm afraid so I can't share the link. Good luck!
Nice session ❤mate!
Thanks ✌
Great vid. Nice work. Just subscribed to your channel for future vids. Keep up the good work and tight lines
Thank you!!
💞Wow🧡🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🧡🤍
Thanks!
You may aswell kill them if your dragging them across sand like that
Install double wheels,will b easier to transport
Easier to pull for sure but they'd take up more space - pros and cons to all choices though. Good idea!
Great video as always mate
Thanks mate 🤩
Awesome video, will refer to this shortly for mine. Ever thought about doing one for attaching base mounts? I've got the A Frame and have to mount it with the pads myself. Looks tricky.
Thank you! You know I've just installed 3 ports on my boat so I should have done a video. Maybe next time though!
@@TheReelIsle You forgot your beer holder!!
Yes! Lol
Fantastic fish, well done Jason 👏🏼
Thank you, nice lure too!
I do a lot of lure fishing for pike and always crush the barbs flat makes it a lot easier to unhook fish especially deep hooked fish For bass you could swap the treble hooks for singles
Thanks mate i did try crushing my barbs but lost 3 sea trout in a row with their aerial shenanigans. I'll check out some singles mate
Another good video! Nice catches. I don't fish, so it's good to hear the brief release/dispatch monologue in this video and the way you generally orate your thoughts on the numerous subjects that you feature. Liked and Subscribed 👍
Thanks Mark!
Cracking fish, well done
Thanks!
Just had my trailer delivered, as you mentioned in video you dropped the mudguards down , how far up did you drill new holes ?
About 1.5 inches mate. But to gauge it I removed both black rollers and then winched the boat on with transom wheels. I then lowered the rows of rollers as low as I could while leaving clearance for the keel to get over the rear bar of the trailer. Once the rollers were as low as possible then I just fit the wheel arches where it made sense. A tiny bit under the height of the main rollers
That takes the guesswork out of it , going to start on it tomorrow weather permitting, thanks for reply
Anytime. Good luck!
Excellent video - makes me want to get straight out there!! Could you tell me please how the camera is operated in the video? It pans and zooms but I guess there wasn't anyone else on board to operate it...? Many thanks.
Thank you! It's a 360degree camera so it records in all directions. When you import that to a computer then you end up with a spherical image. From there you just zoom rotate and adjust to reframe the shot. That way you never miss a shot because the camera is pointing the wrong way;)
how do these roll on soft sand with loaded boat?
I've not used them really sandy sand, more semi-compacted, so I can't answer that very confidently for you.
@@TheReelIsle thank you for sharing! you can always double up on these wheels, sea max selling double wheel kit
@@ia6980 indeed that's always an option!
Ok, im getting quite jealous now, looks great flying down the coast 👍
Haha thanks Mark, it was lovely yesterday. Port Erin was heaving..!
Great upgrade. I am just wondering, how do you know that it gave you extra 5horses? And second question how much did you buy the ECU. Cause I see it’s listed for 900€ on eBay and this price tag is not worth the extra 5.
Hey thanks. I paid around £500 for the ECU. I know I got the extra 5 horses because the 9.9, 15 and 20 EFI engines are all identical aside from the ECU mapping and existence of the restrictor plate- identical otherwise. My acceleration and top speed went up and my rpms did too, moving back up to the 10" prop too. When I bought my engine the 20hp was hard to get hold of (covid), and there is no second hand market on the Isle of Man so for me buying the ecu separately was worth it. I've kept it too so I can sell the engine as the original 15hp and or sell the 20ecu separately in future
@@TheReelIsle that’s some great news. But is a reprogramming of ECU possible? Not buying a new one just reprogram the existing one?
@kostaskollias82 I believe so, there is an Australian website servicing that but I've not come across others. I suppose a dealer could.
@@TheReelIsle my dealer said don’t touch the engine 🤣
Spoken like a true dealer lol.
Cracking video, solid anchor tips too! The audio was fantastic, new mic?
Thanks mate! Dji mic 2 over Bluetooth!
I've never caught ling when wreck fishing with soft jigs or slow jigs but we've caugt plenty when bait fishing on the same wrecks.
Think I'm going to use bait more often!
I love bait fishing. It's so simple - just some meat on a hook and you never know what's going to bite. I feel like Jeremy Wade every time I go bait fishing :D
Great video and nice looking boat! Can I ask for a link or more info on the yellow reel/spool you’re using for the main anchor line? That looks great - perfect to let out the exact amount you want - and then does it ‘lock off’ reliably in place and just stay there? Is it happy to be under salt water like that? Do you use the handle to wind it back in or do you just pull it into the boat hand over hand and sort it later? Great system - sorry for all the Q’s!
Love the questions, it's a scuba diver reel and it's built for salt water. I never rinse it, ever. You can buy them from Cornwall canoes. I pull it in by hand and then wind it on after. If there's a friend on board we can carefully feather gear and reel it in instead!
Thanks - I just got one from Cornwall Canoes as suggested - WAY better quality and size than the £27 job I got from Amazon… Can I ask what weight anchor you’re using there? My 3.2kg is going to be too heavy for this nylon cord I think. Also do you mark the nylon with a sharpie or something for lengths in ft?
Hey I use a 1.5kg grapnel and 4m of chain. I just estimate the warp length rather than mark the cord
One utuber had these pins slide out during bouncy choppy waves in ocean, they definitely need improvement
I've had a pin almost slide out too - you need to remember to check them every now and then. They could do either a stopper nut on them
Love the seat mate 👍
Thanks mate, top recommendation that! Mine is deflating slowing so I have a replacement on the way!
@@TheReelIsle sorry to hear that, at least your getting it sorted
The audio is very good, i wish other people took sound seriously, some channels are pretty much unwatchable because of bad sound. Although your sound is very slightly out of sync with the picture.
Thank you! I will try and fix that in my next video- you'd think the software would measure Bluetooth latency and adjust it automatically but I'll figure out how to do it