Matt's New Boat! Full Tour + Tackle, Electronics, and Storage Tips!
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Come take a look inside Matt's brand new boat! Let's look under the locker lids at how he stores his tackle and what he's really fishing with! We know people are curious about the new Skeeter so today Matt is giving a full tour of the boat, a breakdown of why he picked the Skeeter FXR21, and the mindset behind how he lays out a boat for proper boat handling and tackle organization.
We're so excited about this new boat! From the brand new Yamaha SHO outboard, to the Dakota Lithiums with giant capacities, this boat is built to handle everything we can throw at it! After decades of fishing out of every kind of used boat imaginable, this is the first new bass boat he's designed from the ground up. As Matt opens up his new boat and explains his layout, pay close attention to the tackle that he carries on board the bass boat and how he organizes it to create a stabile driving and fishing platform. From boat balance to bait management, there is a lot to consider when loading your boat!
Below you'll find links to everything Matt discussed in the video. From a break down of the Electronics, to the key tackle storage solutions, its all there. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE BOAT...
•2022 Skeeter FXR21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
••This Link Goes To The Skeeter Boats Website••
•Yamama SHO 250 Outboard: bit.ly/3xolFv0
••This Links Goes To The Yamaha Outboards Website••
THE ELECTRONICS...
•Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
TROLLING MOTOR AND ACCESSORIES...
•Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Mega DI/SI Trolling Motor: bit.ly/41RErpY
•Humminbird Mega Live Target Lock With Tranducer: bit.ly/3uWwTmE
•Humminbird 360 Mega Imaging: bit.ly/3oUt7oO
•Minn Kota Precision 5 Bank Charger: bit.ly/3ynIqMQ
•Minn Kota 10' Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
•Megaware 8' Keel Guard: bit.ly/2N5p36m
BATTERIES...
•Dakota Lithium Trolling Motor Batteries: bit.ly/3PMIlLV
Preferred Trolling Motor Size: 12V 135AH
CUSTOM MOUNTS, WIRING, AND RIGGING...
•Hennessey Outdoor Electronics Website: bit.ly/3kX87kA
••This link goes directly to the Hennessey Website••
Hennessey Component List...
•HOE Harness (Bow and Single Console)
•HOE Triple Slide Mount
•HOE Solix/Apex Gimble Bracket HD
•HOE Solix/Apex Aluminum Knobs
•HOE Trolling Motor Punch Pad
•HOE JackPlate Transducer Mount
BASS BOAT HARD BAIT/HOOK STORAGE...
•Plano Edge 3700 Deep: bit.ly/3dbdbby
•Plano Edge 3700 Thin: bit.ly/2VX5eAL
•Plano Edge Line Box: bit.ly/3TXTdJq
•Buzbe Fast Flatz Half Large (Spinnerbaits): bit.ly/3Tu2yac
SOFT BAIT STORAGE...
•Buzbe Quick Qubes (Soft Baits): bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Sizes: Medium, Medium Deep, Large, Large Deep
•Buzbe Quick Qube Breeze: bit.ly/43ILiTG
Sizes: Medium Deep, Large Deep
•SPRO Mesh Camo Bag: bit.ly/3gZvpDN
Size: Large
ROD SLEEVES...
•The Rod Glove XL (A-Rigs): bit.ly/2GFOT9R
•The Rod Glove Dips: bit.ly/3yPQfLI
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES...
•Rapala Mag Spring Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
•Rapala Elite Scissors: bit.ly/35KSp3O
•Rapala Precision Line Scissors: bit.ly/3ZWEe36
•TT Executive Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
•Flow Rite Remote Drain Plug: bit.ly/32JEuoA
•Loc-R-Bar Alarm System: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
•Peregrine 250 Screen Cleaner: bit.ly/2wJgRP1
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
#bassboat #Yamahaoutboards #Skeeterboats
The spoiler alert, another video like this coming soon, Tim made the jump too was the best part of this video hahaha! You've both taught tons of people how to legitimately bass fish no charge to us at all. You guys earned it!!!
Love seeing someone with a goal and finding a way to reach it. 🇺🇸
Thank you so much!!
I'm so glad you guys made a purchase that you're both VERY deserving of. You owed this to yourselves.
Thanks!!
I’m proud beyond words for you Matt,and you deserve every bit of what you have and absolutely love your boat,CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉 buddy ❤
Congratulations on the new boat!!!!🎉🚤
Thank you!!
Matt, that is an absolute beauty of a boat ❤
Thank you David!
What a ride it has been watching you guys grow into the who you are today. Teaching us so much more about fishing and everything that surrounds it from tackle to all the way to boats. You have been extremely blessed and you are continually sharing those blessings with us. Please keep up the hard work because appreciate every second of it all.
Man that is a nice rig that you had made for your skill set of fishing,very organized to make things so much easier to get too , I’m sure you couldn’t be more excited,congratulations on that Rig ,can’t wait to see you and Tim fish out of it. We all thank yow for your time and the content you two put out for us ,we appreciate everything yow share with us ,so bless yow and be safe.
I love my Skeeter Yamaha fxr20
Man I love seeing this. You guys started off where most of us do and have worked to get what you want! Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉
Matt: The retired CPA (tax preparer) in me is coming out. First I have to say I may be obsolete, but since you and Tim use your boats for your channel they should be business assets subject to depreciation, etc. It might help your tax savings even more by branding the boats with Tactical “wrap”. Your boats are a major expense and a crucial part of your brand so why not get the maximum tax savings possible. I have a feeling you and Tim are way ahead of me on this so thanks for your patience. Have a great year. Be safe! God Bless.
Matt I am really happy for you, You really deserve it and Tim as well.
Beautiful boat matt!! All these years of helping and teaching us to become better fishermen, you guys earned it.
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS annd thank you for touring me through your new skeeter. Your explanations throughout the years have been so detailed yet simplified that i could listen to you read on Audible, book after book after book. Ive honestly learned so many tactics bc of how well you explained it to me/us.
Congrats on the new boat!! Just picked up my first "NEW" boat this season too!! Awesome Stuff!!!
Cool rig, happy to hear the Champion is still around. Looking forward to seeing how you restore the Champion. You are a really good guy. Glad you were able to build your dream rig! That is awesome looking rig! Looking forward to Tim's boat reveal.
I wanna see the full restoration of your champ and Tim’s champ! You guys will have the ultimate lineup of bass boats after that.
I'm so proud of you Matt and so stoked about your new ride!
I know exactly why you love that Yamaha! I bought a 2003 Yamaha HPDI 175hp and I can’t think of any problem from day one. If I was going to buy a new motor it’s obvious what I would get. Great looking ride you have! Oh and by the way my home lake is Chickamauga as well.
Congratulations. I love that you explain that how you started out and have moved up one step at a time and now have THE boat of your dreams. Love seeing you guys succeed because you have done so much for so many other people you deserve it.
Thank you so much David! It's been a journey and we're just getting started 👍🏼
Those Buzbe cubes are awesome. You can pile a ton in them
That was excellent information that really explained why you did it that way. I've been saying for a few years I was contemplating a new boat but I'm 72 years old. We will see. Congratulations.
I like everything from Yamaha. Even my home theater amp is Yamaha
CONGRATS!! I appreciate both you guys…your videos are AWESOME!!! 😃🫶🏽🇺🇸
Thank you!!
I went with the same this year. FXR21 Apex. I also went hummingbird for the first time.
I just got it back from the shop as we finished rigging it up custom for me, and now im filling it with tackle. I also kept my Z18 Pro for smaller water bodies and for my son to use. We both compete, so we both need a boat).
Fished out of it yesterday and it was glorious.
My first ever Yamaha though (250SHO). I hope it’s as good as you claim
Also running 3 12v200AH Dakota’s in series and a separate 12v200ah. But when im on the road, I always take a gas/propane generator to make sure I can keep everything topped up, but I don’t ever want to worry about power problems when im fishing a tournament.
I have two extra major invitational events (one provincial which I won last year, the other National, which I won invitation to with my provincial win last year. There was no way my z18 would be sufficient to compete at the top level on Lake Simcoe in July, and let’s face it, we all want that dream boat, so I bought it. And damn im excited.
First tournament is the first weekend of May, and ill be pre fishing until that Thursday at 1pm when we need to be off the water. Last year I won two events and AoY in the provincial league, but lost the provincial championship (3rd). This year I want to win at least two more (of 5), AOY, the provincial championship, a top 15 at the Canadian Classic, and top 10 in the CSFL. I have the time and money to do it, and I will work my ass off for it. Hell, I made 3 trips to Simcoe already, with 3 more planned before the tournament in July. That’s my most important goal, the Classic. Like everyone, im going there to win, but my stqted goal is top 10. That gets me an invite to next year’s event.
I couldn’t take the MLF Canada invitation I won this year because it’s my son’s final year of school, and i would have had to miss his graduation and other events for a fishing tournament. But next year my son is heading to the USA to fish the opens. We’ll fund it with the money we put away for his education. Though he still had to buy the truck to pull the boat I gave him, and he did, worked 7 years and saved every penny. He has the talent and drive, I want him to have his shot.
Long story long, I’m damn glad that at 22 when I got home from the army, I didn’t “do the right thing” and take the “stable” job ar the lead refinery to support my son. Instead I bought a fishing boat and started a charter and guiding business. Invested well and grew the business organically. Im booked a year ahead, have 27 employees and 10 boats, including two bluefin tuna licenses, a fly fishing cabin and water lease on the best Atlantic Salmon river in North America, and 3 CONSTANTLY running Striper charters. I don’t even work anymore, just manage from afar. I trained every employee myself before moving them to boats when they were ready, and paying them very well ensures loyalty. Makes them realize they are important to my business. All I need to do is enjoy the rest of my life while always trying to soak in knowledge from guys like you, and the many professionals I’ve met over 20 years in the business. I am truly blessed. I worked hard and was rewarded for that work tenfold.
Don’t know why I rambled so long and so off topic, but thank you for everything you do. My whole company watches your videos in the warehouse when we’re doing cleaning and maintenance on the trucks/boats/gear. You’re one of the few whom we play on a projector over our main floor every time a video drops. People enjoy the job much more with your enthusiasm to entertain them.
Nice rig !! Huge Yamaha man here as well. I have a 2002 Ranger with a 2002 Yamaha 2 stroke (Ox66 VMAX200 3L). Boat garage kept all these years. With routine / std maintenance it runs like new 22 years later.
Running the same model graphs is so important and will eliminate issues.
Congrats Matt! You didn’t mention it, but I know you love those seats!
I switched to a new Skeeter 2 years ago and couldn’t be happier!
Sweet boat, Matt! Can't wait to see it being used. Thanks for the tour.
The field of view from the pilots seat is critical, watching the elite series tour I’m shocked at the limited view those guys have. Love your boat, I ran Skeeter for 12 years and before that Cajun. They are incredible rigs..
Congrats! I just picked up a '22 FXR 20 and am beyond happy with it! Hope to run across you guys out here in TN sometime! Keep sharing your passion with us, a win-win we got going here!
Very nice boat congratulations.
Omg this boat is amazing!!!!!!!!🎉 This is what I want from myself 🥰 my wife always tells me it isn't necessary..... But you guys know she doesn't understand how anglers view 🎣 fishing and what it means to go to the fish. In contrast to fishing and hoping fish are were we are.. lol 😂😆.. YOU looking good MAT!!!!
Set up nice with Live to spot light aka video game bass!
I'm jealous! Congrats on the new boat.
Thank you!!
Awesome rig. Glad you mentioned the importance of the jack plate,I honestly feel they should be standard equipment on all bass boats, would never run one without it.
Congratulations... You and Tim definitely deserve it. Hard work pays off. 🙌🙌🙌
I'd love to hear you explain how you decided on a Skeeter and the pros and cons you see between all the boat brands.
You earned it Matt.
I appreciate that, thank you.
That may be one of the best color patterns I've seen on an FXR.
I have been waiting for this video.
Congratulations on your new ride. I'm glad you like it.
I love your boat. I own a 2023 ZXR21 and I have used your tips on storage and the tips are fantastic (yes spinner bait bag and breeze bags). I have been wanting to add Target Lock and 360 but I just haven't pull the trigger yet but to see your set up is really impressive. Congrats on the boat and I can't wait to see the new videos TB will be dropping.
Cool thank you for doing this video
Congrats on the new boat! So much critical info in this video that people never think about...its awesome. Nice job Matt, great video...when you're ready to offload that champion... LMK, I'm about to be your down the road neighbor, (just closed on a house in Soddy-Daisy) you can still run it when you need the fix😁
One of the cleanest and user friendly I've seen.Congratulation
Congrats bro. I just brought my first bass boat. A skeeter zx225 and I’m in love. 😂😂
Living my dream. Thats super awesome and can’t wait to watch y’all break them in right 😏😎
Power pole charge by far is the best thing you can put in the boat. Nothing wrong with the Minn Kota precision. Less issues if on the road and can not plug in
Awesome boat. I'm close enough to Dayton that once I make the decision to purchase a boat, I'll have those guys set me up right. Congrats.
Ill be ordering my new one in a couple weeks. I cant wait for a new 4 stroke, new trolling motor, and new graphs!!!! Congratulations!!!
Congrats on an awesome whip of a bass boat! I would love a bass boat but not in the cards in this point in my family life. HAHA An Aluminum Fish and Ski boat rigged like a bass boat is my deal for now. Can't wait to see Tim's video next! Congrats again.
Congrats on the new rig. Mine is over 25 years old but also running a Yammie.
I always hit the like button at the beginning on the videos because y’all always deliver great content
Must be nice to get boats like this paid for via making fishing content! Amazing
Well, I feel, running a charter/guide service, hooking up with companies and designing and selling gear in your name, not to mention doing instructional work. That adds up to a successful business model and a lot of hard work put into it. Something you love and are passionate about, for sure, and we should all be so lucky. But hey, they went for it and worked very hard for it. So to say they get these amazingly rigged out boats from making some videos to post online, complete understatement. In my opinion anyway.
Very Nice Matt Enjoy Thanks For All the Help
I have the same boat but white and black. Love it
Matt get that piece from amped marine that fits in your bilge it hangs on the lip. I just put one in my boat. I was able to take my tools, my fire extinguisher, a small block of wood, and you can fit other stuff in there that I had in one of my compartments behind the driver seats like $80 worth of money.
Very nice boat! Looking forward to seeing what you catch on this rig!
I like you this year's Bass pro I like how you wanted it for detail that is so sweet you did a good idea
Like the boat setup. I always thought for years that the long rod box should be in front of the driver(starboard)and the short rod box with a day box should be on the port side. Don’t know why boat builders haven’t done this for better balance of the boat, other than the console being slightly in the way.
Congratulations. Enjoy to the max.
Congratulations on your new boat. I’m sure many bass will be hauled into that awesome looking boat. Have fun!
Thanks Jim! We'll do our best to load it with big ones 🙂
Got two Yamaha 250’s on millertech lithium starters since 2020 no problems ever
Long live the king well done boys you've created the best life
Congrats on your new boat boss man
Congratulation on the purchase of the best boat out there.
I felt that "I'm a pretty big boy" lol
Congrats on the new boats!!!
Blows my mind the setups required to be a serious bass fisherman, and this is a tame one in terms of graphs. Congrats
Awesome boat! This is my dream set up 😂 Very nice
Congratulations Matt!! Lookin good
Congratulations, too bad you can't ever do this with a Mtn Home CHAMPION Elite 223...
I fished as co-angler in my first SKEETER Zxr19 this past weekend. Great storage for me. The ride was good. The lake was not 2 & 3 footers, 25-30 mph winds. The boat was quick, too.
I can also highly recommend Hennessy mounts. Rock solid and adjustable in every way. Dibbs on that boat when you change next year😜
Beautiful boat! I really did like the matte gray on you and Tim’s last boats, too.
I really did too. It was a little too much red on the exterior for my fishing platform... I have a lot of weird theories about boat color and fish behavior. 🤷♂️
That’s awesome Matt, congratulations on your successes that’s brought you guys to where you’re at. Thanks for all the info, I give TB major credit for a lot of my bass fishing knowledge.
Beautiful really hope you enjoy it 😊
Great looking Champion!
Congratulations. Beautiful boat man.
Awesome setup! Glad you have this platform ( the boat, not youtube :P ) to help teach and promote bass fishing!
Man I am just trying to get a bass tracker lol.
Congratulations my favorite part is the color of all things lol. Thanks for all the videos you guys have helped me as an angler.
Beautiful boat, I have a 10’ pelican bass raider nxt 😂
Does the job it’s pure pleasure for me to just be off the banks.
Beautiful boat, love the channel learned so much from you guys. And you guys have so much passion for tackle and bass fishing all around, would be great to see some tackle warehouse coupon codes 😃
Good for both of you guys. You might not be tournament anglers but you both fish hard and need your gear to work, I just hope my tracker 175 txw. My first boat, and it will be filled with tb gear, burn burn pause. , 🔥
Ooooh! So jealous! A tornado ate my boat back in Dec...
Great looking ride Matt.
Nice rig Matt. Congrats ✌️
Beautiful boat Matt. Hennessey does a great job.
A more complicated deck than that? Goodness
Dream rig matt. Yall deserve it
Thank you so much!
Congratulations keep doing yall thang.
Thank you!!
Sweet rig congratulations 🎊
And to think, back in the seventies and eighties I fished from an aluminum boat with a 9.9 HP Evinrude and 28 lb trolling motor. Absolutely zero electronics and we caught tons of bass, crappie, catfish, white bass etc... skill and experience coupled with patience and finesse will out fish any 100,000 dollar set up any day of the year. I'm 60 now and I still have a bass tracker aluminum boat with a 40 HP mercury and I catch tons of fish with no electronics.
It’s crazy how much bass boats have changed over the years
Thats awesome! I'm glad youve been able to make a really good living doing what you love! That's truely a blessing.
We just gotta get you to stop talkin about Karashi's. 😂😂
As an old Champion employee, I'm glad she's still got a home at your place as well.
Dream rig.
Very nice rig brother. Best of luck with it.
The colors on this boat are beautiful. Makes me want to trade my skeeter for a new one 😂
awesome setup Matt!! great selection!
Thank you Mike!
Man since your changing so regular, I’ll love to take a shot on your boat because that’s the same layout I was looking to run