Lojo bro pickerel and pike are different fish the pickerel have the black line on there eye and that wavy pattern on there body where pike have a tiger striped tail and whitish dot patterned body
Came here to say this. Muskee, pike, pickerel are all different fish. They come from the same family tho I do believe. His boat is super sick tho and those are fun to catch
My boat ownership history : 1. 14' john boat. 2. 16' flats skiff 3. 17' center console bay boat 4. 21' walkaound offshore center console 4. 24' offshore catamaran center console 5. currently 22' Sailfish offshore center console I really like your new boat. Congrats. Subbed.
Love the boat layout and price point. Two people in my SWFL/ Cape Coral canal have Rhodan trolling motors and their motherboard inside keeps getting wet. Constant issues. They are too pricey to have so many issues. Like the boat, but Rhodan motor would be my only skepticism. Friends said Rhodan covered them warranty repair wise, but after warranty expires I would be concerned.
That is an awesome boat! Definitely recommend the backrest for the poling/casting platform. They are a game changer if you’re up there for any length of time. Enjoy it! Can’t wait to see the content filmed on her (legally of course 😉🤣)
My dad had a rowboat from the 60's that he had until about fifteen years ago with an even older Evinrude engine. He used to use it a lot. We built a rack over the top of the trailer were we could mount two canoes on top of the boat. He built the trailer using an axle from an old hay wagon so it had full sized tires on it. Then about two years ago he got his step dad's boat that was even older with a wrecked trailer. We have taken steel wool to the boat and then put fresh paint on it Meanwhile his nice bass boat just sits in the shed didn't even get used last year We took his and my canoes and turned them into a motorized catamaran with lawn chairs to sit on and a tiltable trailer. Makes it real easy to unload and reload it. Has a pulley system. It's cool having a retired engineer for a dad. He has the money and ideas and three sons to make stuff for him.
Filet that pickerel, wash the fillets under running water folding them in half the long way and rubbing the flesh against itself to work out the slime and blood, flip over do other side. Salt, pepper, flour, fry. Watch out for Y bones as you eat... they will be towards the head end...
Cool new boat. BTW Pickerel and Pike are not the same fish Pickerel only get around 24" and up to 5lbs,Northern Pike can get up to 60" and 55lbs. Although for some reason they do sometimes call Chain Pickerel, Southern Pike, Gator fish, Gunny or Slime Darts. All just nicknames.
Umm…that “little spinning thing” on the steering wheel is called a “Suicide Knob” and was rampant on muscle cars in the 60s and early 70s until outlawed in some states. Fun tho’!
No no no….: It’s a NECKING KNOB. Frees up the right hand so you can drive with just the left while you’re arm is around your girl and you can get some kissing in as well so long as you keep one eye forward part (most) or the time. Yep. Necking knob. Only the haters called them suicide knobs in an effort to get them banned.
That Merc 60R is the cats meow. It lacks some top end but gets up quick. The throttle to drive response on it at any speed is remarkable for its size. I just sold my boat and 150 merc and now considering finding an older smaller boat to put a new 60R on it. The price is very fair on it as well. At the price, performance, and 9-10 mpg it’s up there for one of the better bang for your buck outboards.
I mean the few new ranger boats and the gruman boat i bought all new all had fire extinguisher in it when i bought it…. You would think for the price you paid for that thing it should have came with a fire extinguisher
Logo!!!!!!!!!! The seat on the top of ur cooler should be considered a throwable. My buddy has a seat like that on his center console and it’s a throwable. Maybe take a look at it
A centre-console like this is one of the most common types where I live (SE Queensland, Australia), but they tend to have more freeboard as they're more commonly used in saltwater, so deeper water and larger swells. In open water, bass boats are death traps. It'd be interesting for you to get Darrells take on your 'interaction'. Not saying you should film it or anything like that. Over here it's standard for a new boat to come fully kitted out and registered, legal and ready for the water, as part of the purchase price. Second-hand, it's on you.
You need some decking, LED lighting. Inside and out. Stereo and speakers. Marine radio and a Fire Extinguisher!! And some really good Spot/Driving lights
Yikes man, 41k for that is shocking. Seems like a nice little boat but damn. I bought a 3 yr old loaded skeeter zx225 w/ 180hrs for 40k in 2018, it is crazy where prices have gone.
Anyone else catch how long Lojo was casting and reeling the crank in with the line wrapped in the hook keeper? Nice boat anyway can’t wait to see you make some awesome videos with it
The platform is like a Florida backwater boat if you intend to do much river and shallow water fishing get yourself a aluminium pole to pole those areas. It will save your trolling moter and lower unit. The Pickerel was a great fish to christin the boat, since you do fish multi species trips. With that 50 racer it will also make a fun boat for skiing and tubing behind on family trips.
That is a poling platform, not a casting deck. Put the remote lanyard around your neck. You will get used to it. Far less chance it will go for a swim. If your boat ends up in Calif waters: 1. Throwable on boats 16' or larger {can't be stowed} 2. Wearable for each one on board. 3. Only boats with outboard AND portable fuel tank don't need an extinguisher. Fly fishing is a learned art. From the Googan group Weston is probably the most advanced. I am a stricly a fly guy. Your skiff would work well chasing stripers in the CA delta. Enjoy it LoJo! P.S. I operated a Sheriff boat in NorCal for 27 years.
congrats on new boat...looking forward to the fly fishing vids...Im originally from Clay Cnty AL but live in Wyoming now..my dad is a retired AL gamewarden also....
You think it could use some trim tabs, it looks like it took a bit to get on plane. Nice boat, I like the deck layout, the thrust on the troll motor will hold you in current and I would recommend a jack plate so you can run shallow. Look into some trim tabs. I saltwater fly fish down in the shallow Texas bays and my boat can float in 3" but takes about 6" to run with the jack plate up. With the motor tilted up you should be able to pole in 6" of water and that looks like it would pole really well.
Just bought a new boat last year. I wouldn't even think about taking it out on the water until everything was in compliance. Glad he let you off with just a warning. Went out on the water many years ago with a game warden and a guy he was busting for too many lines grabbed an oar and tried to clobber the warden with it.
I have a remote control trolling motor on my boat as well. It’s a godsend when I’m fishing with my daughter because I can be anywhere in the boat helping her and still having full control
My buds got 15:11 ft, remote troll up front with sonar, sonar on back with side radar both graphs mounted on left side , left side storage holds 8 plano trays of lures and miscellaneous. Right side has 6 poles and couple small trays for pliers , keys cell phone magnetic strips for lures just used or going on live well and storage up front had it for 25 years. Thinking about building a rack on right side under poles to hold about 10 tray of lures
I have a 24 alk2 18crs and have had nothing but problems. Was hoping it would be a great boat but it’s just missing on many parts. I have had to take the boat back to the dealer 5 times now and working on number 6 and that’s ridiculous for a new boat. If anyone is looking into ALK2 be careful and deep dive into it.
Like the boat!! Moved to NW FL and am looking to replace my Ranger as the water is completely opposite of where I fished for decades. I now need a shallow water boat. My Ranger drafts too much water. That platform would be great for bed fishing, too. Your boat is now baptized in blood. That guy was right. Done right, that chain pickeral tastes great. Btw-Pike aka Northern Pike get a lot bigger. They also taste great and both must be cleaned properly to deal with the bones.
Always make sure you have the proper gear before hitting the water. Check local regs and make sure you have what you need. That being said nice boat and look forward to seeing future adventures.
I could see the Googan green in the mirror in your last video, it looks great! Can’t wait to see it in the backyard pond with you falling off the casting platform! Did you ever post a winner from 2 videos ago? When is your next derby?
With that casting platform at the back, could you get the guys at ALK to retro fit a drop down foot platform to the underside? That way if the water is a bit choppy on the surface, you can sit on it and have support for your feet. I fly fish, the last thing you need is a super unstable platform to cast from? You could also do with a detachable line tray, so that when you're retrieving/stripping back the line goes into the tray and doesn't coil/get tangled around your feet. That can lead to all kinds of issues, like falling overboard. I can definitely teach you some basics, I can definitely teach you how to cast, line types, line retrieval techniques, how to match a hatch, fly types (dry, wet, lure, nymph etc), when to use fly floatant and line floatant (for dry fly fishing to maintain a top water presentation), what features to look for and where to present your fly..... But you'll have to meet me at L&M next year for that? You WILL need to invest in some top quality polarised wrap sunglasses and a heavy duty wide brimmed hat (preferably leather), these will save a nasty trip to the hospital if you screw up a back cast or forward cast. Possibly save your eyesight too if you get the line wrapped around your head and the fly stuck in an eyeball. I've seen some very close calls out on the water. Be prepared to lose flies if you whipcrack a forward cast instead of forward casting? That fly will break the sound barrier if you do... And believe me, you don't want that too often.! I'd probably recommend a 10ft rod rated at 8/9 weight forward, with 8/9 weight forward lines. Definitely go with a floating line as you like top water so much, you can fish dry, nymph, wet, lure with it, nymph, wet and lure just under the surface. As for sub surface lines, it depends how fast/deep you want to go.? An intermediate line will sink to a certain depth and stop - suspending your fly mid water level (depending on the depth of water). A slow sinker will drop to the bottom slowly (funnily enough) and a fast sinker - guess what? 😂. You also have fast sink express line which will drop your wet fly down through the water column super fast so you can hopefully bypass the shoals of small fish and hopefully hit the bigguns on the bottom. I've always fancied taking a large Bass off of the surface with a floating line and size 20 dry fly.... You've got a real bonus in the fact you've got a nice backyard water to practice on AND you've got a massive backyard to practice your casting technique and accuracy. That certainly helps before you go thrash some water and scare all the fish away?! 😂 Can't wait to see the new boat adventures in the new year.
@@lojofishing any time Lojo. I will add this? I use a British Army chest rig when fly fishing (I'm in the UK), it's extremely handy for using it to carry kit. The large waist pouches can be used to carry spare reels or spare spools loaded with different line types, fly reels are designed so you can drop spools into the carcass like cassettes. I use the mag pouches to carry small compartment type fly boxes. This means you can carry multiple fly types for changing fly and fishing style, saves you from digging around in boat compartments in a hurry. I use the chest map pockets to carry my knife and artery forceps for unhooking. I also carry a pair of heavy duty nail clippers for cutting off knot ends so the hook eye is as clean as possible? Always leave a small amount for leader slip in case you get smacked by a large fish.? The map pockets are also handy for first aid kit (just in case of a casting accident) and a "priest" for administering last rites if you're taking fish home to eat. It's a small cosh type instrument, some are double ended. The other end is a marrow spoon that you can use to excavate the fish's stomach contents so you can see exactly what they're feeding on. Some fly fishing vests will have a loop on the base of them and a velcro flap on the opposite side, up near the front of your shoulder. This allows you to put the rod butt in it when you've run your line through the eyes and secure the rest of the rod against you. Your hands are then free to tie on your fly without worrying about stepping on your rod. It can also be used when changing fly. Look at using a 6 turn half tucked blood knot (it's super easy to tie and very strong for strike resistance and playing) for fly attachment. Tight Lines!
It's pretty basic stuff when boat owning. And yes register 1st doesn't matter how excited you are. Also most new engines have a break in speed for so many hrs. Also need trailer registered and should be insured.
Well, you found a deficiency on the first fish caught, that is rope handles attract lures. My kayak with a rope handle has a 3 hook worm stuck to it lol. What a pia to remove tho fr
They used to call that "spinny thing" on the steering wheel a "suicide knob". Popular back in the '1950s~'60s, you can imagine the problem if it comes OFF at the wrong time...!
Man, I’m actually in the market for a new boat and was super excited to find out that there was a local boat maker who is making some nice center consoles however, when you go to their website, there’s no prices it’s just hey call us contact us for pricing. It’s like no if I wanted to talk to the used car salesman to window shop that’s what I’ve done. If you have any contact with Alk2 powerboats please suggest to them that they might want to put prices on their website for their products because not everybody wants to sit and have a 20 or 30 minute conversation just to get the price of boat Love the video. Glad the guy only gave you a warning. Keep up the good work.
Y’all like the new boat??
You should take the other boat to a tournament
Yes I love it
💯 😂
The new boat is absolutely amazing!! Amazing video LOJO keep up the amazing work.
Everglades trip
Lojo bro pickerel and pike are different fish the pickerel have the black line on there eye and that wavy pattern on there body where pike have a tiger striped tail and whitish dot patterned body
Came here to say this. Muskee, pike, pickerel are all different fish. They come from the same family tho I do believe. His boat is super sick tho and those are fun to catch
My boat ownership history : 1. 14' john boat. 2. 16' flats skiff 3. 17' center console bay boat 4. 21' walkaound offshore center console 4. 24' offshore catamaran center console 5. currently 22' Sailfish offshore center console I really like your new boat. Congrats. Subbed.
Take that thing into some brackish/mixed water and see how many fresh and how many salt water species you can get. For science.
The top of Mobile Bay where the deltas feed down into the saltwater would be perfect!
Love the boat layout and price point. Two people in my SWFL/ Cape Coral canal have Rhodan trolling motors and their motherboard inside keeps getting wet. Constant issues. They are too pricey to have so many issues. Like the boat, but Rhodan motor would be my only skepticism. Friends said Rhodan covered them warranty repair wise, but after warranty expires I would be concerned.
Throwable and fire extinguisher? That's on you brah, your responsibility to know the laws. Love the boat! Intercoastal red fish machine.
No matter if it is a new boat or not always be in compliance with safety regulations before you launch.
Wear your helmet and seatbelt.
Nice one man. Love everything about. Happy for ya. Should definitely get you back into the skinny water. Good luck and tight lines.
The seat cushion on the front is probably a built-in throwable
I've been eating Change pickle since I can remember... And i'm fifty seven years old , good eating fish
Beautiful boat! Well deserved for one of my favorite UA-camrs. May your lines be tight always!
No way dude!! I didn't know you were so close to my house. I personally know that game warden! So cool!!!!!
That guy was right about the pickerel
40k for a 17ft I don’t know man. I’m not an expert on center console but dang cool boat though.
she’s a beaut!! googan green too🔥🔥
That is an awesome boat! Definitely recommend the backrest for the poling/casting platform. They are a game changer if you’re up there for any length of time. Enjoy it! Can’t wait to see the content filmed on her (legally of course 😉🤣)
Alabama inshore fishing for reds?, some Guntersville sends maybe some lakes you can park and hunt out of really nice boat
My dad had a rowboat from the 60's that he had until about fifteen years ago with an even older Evinrude engine. He used to use it a lot. We built a rack over the top of the trailer were we could mount two canoes on top of the boat. He built the trailer using an axle from an old hay wagon so it had full sized tires on it.
Then about two years ago he got his step dad's boat that was even older with a wrecked trailer. We have taken steel wool to the boat and then put fresh paint on it
Meanwhile his nice bass boat just sits in the shed didn't even get used last year
We took his and my canoes and turned them into a motorized catamaran with lawn chairs to sit on and a tiltable trailer. Makes it real easy to unload and reload it. Has a pulley system. It's cool having a retired engineer for a dad. He has the money and ideas and three sons to make stuff for him.
That’s a great lesson in knowing a dollar and using your God given ingenuity! Thank you for sharing that story! 👍 tight lines
Filet that pickerel, wash the fillets under running water folding them in half the long way and rubbing the flesh against itself to work out the slime and blood, flip over do other side. Salt, pepper, flour, fry. Watch out for Y bones as you eat... they will be towards the head end...
Northern Pike are really good to eat! Possibly even better than Walleye!
It's so nice to see land owners not yelling about people fishing. Congrats on the new boat!
Cool new boat. BTW Pickerel and Pike are not the same fish Pickerel only get around 24" and up to 5lbs,Northern Pike can get up to 60" and 55lbs. Although for some reason they do sometimes call Chain Pickerel, Southern Pike, Gator fish, Gunny or Slime Darts. All just nicknames.
The boat is RAD. Wife and I looking at moving down to Alabama ….definitely looking forward to their potential bass boat!
Umm…that “little spinning thing” on the steering wheel is called a “Suicide Knob” and was rampant on muscle cars in the 60s and early 70s until outlawed in some states. Fun tho’!
No no no….:
It’s a NECKING KNOB. Frees up the right hand so you can drive with just the left while you’re arm is around your girl and you can get some kissing in as well so long as you keep one eye forward part (most) or the time.
Yep. Necking knob.
Only the haters called them suicide knobs in an effort to get them banned.
The chicken nob was invented so that before power steering you can turn the car still have one on my John Deere tractor.
The new boat should’ve came with a fire extinguisher. I hope you like the new boat. It looks awesome.
Awesome LOJO Congrats on the new Boat .. When I first saw it I was like I would name it the Green Maverick ..Yall stay safe and Keep’em coming 👍👍👍👍
That thing on the steering wheel is called a suwaside knob it was used a lot before power steering
Please attach a boyant attachment to the keychain remote for the trolling motor.......a floating lanyard of any sort. Please 🙏
Man I wish you ayo n norm will settle things seeing yall 3 have a 1v1v1 on the boat will be amazing
I thought throwables were for 20’ and bigger. Also fire extinguisher for us is only if you have an inboard/outboard. That’s crazy!
So you didn't have all the safety equipment required to have the boat on the water. Could you make it any easier?
cant wait until lojo gets a 200+ hp merc
That Merc 60R is the cats meow. It lacks some top end but gets up quick. The throttle to drive response on it at any speed is remarkable for its size. I just sold my boat and 150 merc and now considering finding an older smaller boat to put a new 60R on it. The price is very fair on it as well. At the price, performance, and 9-10 mpg it’s up there for one of the better bang for your buck outboards.
I mean the few new ranger boats and the gruman boat i bought all new all had fire extinguisher in it when i bought it…. You would think for the price you paid for that thing it should have came with a fire extinguisher
Logo!!!!!!!!!!
The seat on the top of ur cooler should be considered a throwable. My buddy has a seat like that on his center console and it’s a throwable. Maybe take a look at it
Good looking boat. Can't wait to see what you have planned.
Noodling with Hannah, saltwater fishing with Hooked on Brook
Pike are definitely good eating....tough to clean the Y bones out though
A centre-console like this is one of the most common types where I live (SE Queensland, Australia), but they tend to have more freeboard as they're more commonly used in saltwater, so deeper water and larger swells. In open water, bass boats are death traps.
It'd be interesting for you to get Darrells take on your 'interaction'. Not saying you should film it or anything like that.
Over here it's standard for a new boat to come fully kitted out and registered, legal and ready for the water, as part of the purchase price. Second-hand, it's on you.
In the US this isn't classified as a "bass boat", it's a center console skiff. Much more designed for inshore saltwater fishing.
You can caught big bass fly fishing.
The 60R is literally a 60hp with the R logo lmao.
You need some decking, LED lighting. Inside and out. Stereo and speakers. Marine radio and a Fire Extinguisher!! And some really good Spot/Driving lights
Yikes man, 41k for that is shocking. Seems like a nice little boat but damn. I bought a 3 yr old loaded skeeter zx225 w/ 180hrs for 40k in 2018, it is crazy where prices have gone.
LOJO talk with LFG about fly fishing. Several of his videos with OneRod have included fly fishing.
Anyone else catch how long Lojo was casting and reeling the crank in with the line wrapped in the hook keeper? Nice boat anyway can’t wait to see you make some awesome videos with it
I did notice that, I'm thinking no way he didn't notice and that he must do it on purpose, maybe less birdnesting because it doesn't release as fast?
Congrats on the new boat!!!
Looks awesome for some content can’t wait to see ya on that casting deck!!!
The platform is like a Florida backwater boat if you intend to do much river and shallow water fishing get yourself a aluminium pole to pole those areas. It will save your trolling moter and lower unit. The Pickerel was a great fish to christin the boat, since you do fish multi species trips. With that 50 racer it will also make a fun boat for skiing and tubing behind on family trips.
Love that green! Congrats on the new boat, looks awesome.
That boat is too sweet!Y'all are going to make some great content with her!
Cool boat!! 👍 Merry Christmas LoJo hope you and your family have a Great one!!
Congrats man. Had a CC for many years. Loved it.
That is a poling platform, not a casting deck. Put the remote lanyard around your neck. You will get used to it. Far less chance it will go for a swim.
If your boat ends up in Calif waters:
1. Throwable on boats 16' or larger {can't be stowed}
2. Wearable for each one on board.
3. Only boats with outboard AND portable fuel tank don't need an extinguisher.
Fly fishing is a learned art. From the Googan group Weston is probably the most advanced. I am a stricly a fly guy. Your skiff would work well chasing stripers in the CA delta. Enjoy it LoJo!
P.S. I operated a Sheriff boat in NorCal for 27 years.
Nice rig. Y’all gotta do some flats fly fishing for reds and snook off that thing. ✌️
Nice flat’s design.. looks quick for sure …..dig the color
Love the new boat... perfect for the fishing i do.. saltwater on the flats. Definitely gona look at them.
😂 CALLED IT! I saw your eyes light up in that video and KNEW you'd get one! That was a fire 🔥 video too. Googan Green no less .... Perfect!
Id love to see spme fly fishing content, im going to try and learn next spring
A pickerel is a pike but different from northern pike which most people just call pike. Some people call pickerel grass pike or southern pike.
congrats on new boat...looking forward to the fly fishing vids...Im originally from Clay Cnty AL but live in Wyoming now..my dad is a retired AL gamewarden also....
I love seeing other flats boats in bass tournaments. Mine rides better than almost any bass boat I’ve ever been in and fishes super comfortably!
I think the boat guy hates my new v8 truck more!💯🙏❤️🙏🤳
That boat is PURE AWESOMENESS man. Congrats
The only thing they mainly did was put a big foot 60 an put racing on it lmao or expensive parts lmao
I think you will judge the boat to be very small. i own at 17' foot triton, too small for Eufaula.......
Yes! Pike and pickerel are amazing! Especially, during winter !!
Make sure you do the break in on the new motor
You think it could use some trim tabs, it looks like it took a bit to get on plane. Nice boat, I like the deck layout, the thrust on the troll motor will hold you in current and I would recommend a jack plate so you can run shallow. Look into some trim tabs. I saltwater fly fish down in the shallow Texas bays and my boat can float in 3" but takes about 6" to run with the jack plate up. With the motor tilted up you should be able to pole in 6" of water and that looks like it would pole really well.
Just bought a new boat last year. I wouldn't even think about taking it out on the water until everything was in compliance. Glad he let you off with just a warning. Went out on the water many years ago with a game warden and a guy he was busting for too many lines grabbed an oar and tried to clobber the warden with it.
The project boat is starting to look like a duck/geese boat 🤔🤔
Almost got got by ol green jeans.
I have a remote control trolling motor on my boat as well. It’s a godsend when I’m fishing with my daughter because I can be anywhere in the boat helping her and still having full control
I been think about getting one of those kinda boats…. Looks badass LOJO!!!!!!
My buds got 15:11 ft, remote troll up front with sonar, sonar on back with side radar both graphs mounted on left side , left side storage holds 8 plano trays of lures and miscellaneous.
Right side has 6 poles and couple small trays for pliers , keys cell phone magnetic strips for lures just used or going on live well and storage up front had it for 25 years.
Thinking about building a rack on right side under poles to hold about 10 tray of lures
Never getting that kayak sponsorship now lol
Googan green.......nah looks like Seahawks green.
That's one beaut of a boat, would love to run one of those! Keep up the vids mate.
meery christmas and enjoy that bad larry!
Very sweet boat though my boy bad ass 😂😂😂
Halibut out of Homer Alaska.
I have a 24 alk2 18crs and have had nothing but problems. Was hoping it would be a great boat but it’s just missing on many parts. I have had to take the boat back to the dealer 5 times now and working on number 6 and that’s ridiculous for a new boat. If anyone is looking into ALK2 be careful and deep dive into it.
Like the boat!! Moved to NW FL and am looking to replace my Ranger as the water is completely opposite of where I fished for decades. I now need a shallow water boat. My Ranger drafts too much water. That platform would be great for bed fishing, too. Your boat is now baptized in blood. That guy was right. Done right, that chain pickeral tastes great. Btw-Pike aka Northern Pike get a lot bigger. They also taste great and both must be cleaned properly to deal with the bones.
Very cool boat. I grew up with a Mercury 55. The boat would cook so I'm sure that motor will send your flat bottom into flight mode.
At least the blood in the boat isn't yours...😅 Boat looks good. 👍
100% need a Redfish fly fishing trip in that bad boy💪🏻
Awesome Boat Man Can't Wait For The Future Videos 💯
Love the new boat, the green hornet.
Nice boat great vid as always can’t wait to see more
Wow what a beauty! It's got to be awesome to have a brand new boat. Congratulations!
Always make sure you have the proper gear before hitting the water. Check local regs and make sure you have what you need. That being said nice boat and look forward to seeing future adventures.
4:45 That's a polling platform but you can cast from there I guess
I could see the Googan green in the mirror in your last video, it looks great! Can’t wait to see it in the backyard pond with you falling off the casting platform! Did you ever post a winner from 2 videos ago? When is your next derby?
With that casting platform at the back, could you get the guys at ALK to retro fit a drop down foot platform to the underside? That way if the water is a bit choppy on the surface, you can sit on it and have support for your feet.
I fly fish, the last thing you need is a super unstable platform to cast from? You could also do with a detachable line tray, so that when you're retrieving/stripping back the line goes into the tray and doesn't coil/get tangled around your feet. That can lead to all kinds of issues, like falling overboard.
I can definitely teach you some basics, I can definitely teach you how to cast, line types, line retrieval techniques, how to match a hatch, fly types (dry, wet, lure, nymph etc), when to use fly floatant and line floatant (for dry fly fishing to maintain a top water presentation), what features to look for and where to present your fly..... But you'll have to meet me at L&M next year for that?
You WILL need to invest in some top quality polarised wrap sunglasses and a heavy duty wide brimmed hat (preferably leather), these will save a nasty trip to the hospital if you screw up a back cast or forward cast. Possibly save your eyesight too if you get the line wrapped around your head and the fly stuck in an eyeball. I've seen some very close calls out on the water. Be prepared to lose flies if you whipcrack a forward cast instead of forward casting? That fly will break the sound barrier if you do... And believe me, you don't want that too often.!
I'd probably recommend a 10ft rod rated at 8/9 weight forward, with 8/9 weight forward lines. Definitely go with a floating line as you like top water so much, you can fish dry, nymph, wet, lure with it, nymph, wet and lure just under the surface. As for sub surface lines, it depends how fast/deep you want to go.? An intermediate line will sink to a certain depth and stop - suspending your fly mid water level (depending on the depth of water). A slow sinker will drop to the bottom slowly (funnily enough) and a fast sinker - guess what? 😂. You also have fast sink express line which will drop your wet fly down through the water column super fast so you can hopefully bypass the shoals of small fish and hopefully hit the bigguns on the bottom.
I've always fancied taking a large Bass off of the surface with a floating line and size 20 dry fly....
You've got a real bonus in the fact you've got a nice backyard water to practice on AND you've got a massive backyard to practice your casting technique and accuracy.
That certainly helps before you go thrash some water and scare all the fish away?! 😂
Can't wait to see the new boat adventures in the new year.
Dude great info!! Thank you!!
@@lojofishing any time Lojo. I will add this? I use a British Army chest rig when fly fishing (I'm in the UK), it's extremely handy for using it to carry kit. The large waist pouches can be used to carry spare reels or spare spools loaded with different line types, fly reels are designed so you can drop spools into the carcass like cassettes. I use the mag pouches to carry small compartment type fly boxes. This means you can carry multiple fly types for changing fly and fishing style, saves you from digging around in boat compartments in a hurry.
I use the chest map pockets to carry my knife and artery forceps for unhooking. I also carry a pair of heavy duty nail clippers for cutting off knot ends so the hook eye is as clean as possible? Always leave a small amount for leader slip in case you get smacked by a large fish.? The map pockets are also handy for first aid kit (just in case of a casting accident) and a "priest" for administering last rites if you're taking fish home to eat. It's a small cosh type instrument, some are double ended. The other end is a marrow spoon that you can use to excavate the fish's stomach contents so you can see exactly what they're feeding on.
Some fly fishing vests will have a loop on the base of them and a velcro flap on the opposite side, up near the front of your shoulder. This allows you to put the rod butt in it when you've run your line through the eyes and secure the rest of the rod against you. Your hands are then free to tie on your fly without worrying about stepping on your rod. It can also be used when changing fly.
Look at using a 6 turn half tucked blood knot (it's super easy to tie and very strong for strike resistance and playing) for fly attachment.
Tight Lines!
It's pretty basic stuff when boat owning. And yes register 1st doesn't matter how excited you are. Also most new engines have a break in speed for so many hrs. Also need trailer registered and should be insured.
Well, you found a deficiency on the first fish caught, that is rope handles attract lures.
My kayak with a rope handle has a 3 hook worm stuck to it lol.
What a pia to remove tho fr
They used to call that "spinny thing" on the steering wheel a "suicide knob". Popular back in the '1950s~'60s, you can imagine the problem if it comes OFF at the wrong time...!
I love that boat. Its not too big or too small. Great video Lojo❤
You should do a survival challenge
Man, I’m actually in the market for a new boat and was super excited to find out that there was a local boat maker who is making some nice center consoles however, when you go to their website, there’s no prices it’s just hey call us contact us for pricing. It’s like no if I wanted to talk to the used car salesman to window shop that’s what I’ve done. If you have any contact with Alk2 powerboats please suggest to them that they might want to put prices on their website for their products because not everybody wants to sit and have a 20 or 30 minute conversation just to get the price of boat Love the video. Glad the guy only gave you a warning. Keep up the good work.
How do i get on the googan sqaud love there products i see on here u got a number for them
Can I join googan
K2’s are nice boats