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Alan Bair's fishing adventures (Retired Army Vet)
United States
Registrace 11. 09. 2007
Born and raised in Mount Morris, Michigan. Settled down with my awesome wife (Dr. Kelly) just south of Nashville, TN. I'm a, 25 year, retired Army Veteran posting fishing trips, how to videos, tricks to catch big ones, around Nashville, TN...mostly Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake. Built, inspected, and flew Cessna aircrafts. Completed my Masters Degree in Business. We downsized our 41 acre horse farm life & property to enjoy more things like fishing, Halloween & Christmas yard displays (for me). My wife enjoys quilting and teaching accounting.
5 rods all at once, Percy Priest Hybrids
lots of action, laughter, and stories. Contacted Daniel Brown to enjoy a few hours of Hybrid fishing including Paul Meier. We had a moment where 5 rods went down at the same time...lol. We needed more hands on deck to get them all. I'm not a fishing guide. Here is how you can contact Daniel Brown for a guided trip of crappie, hybrid/striper bass, large & small mouth bass, and catfish: thereeldealguideservice.com
GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount
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Percy Priest, Nashville, TN, Shad cast netting, Hybrids & Catfish
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Solo trip after someone bailed on me...lol. Started with cast netting for shad. Sharing some good advice and tips for longevity of shad. Using an 8 ft., tape, net. Heat index reached 107...before lunch so I called it a day at that point. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount 2- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv Fish Finder/Chartplotter Garmin Panoptix LiveS...
Percy Priest Lake, Hybrids and Catfish
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2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount 2- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 93sv Fish Finder/Chartplotter Garmin Panoptix LiveScope with Live scanning sonar transducer. Chiller Bait Tank (30 gal.)
Percy Priest lake Hybrids
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Hybrids caught in heat index of 101. Several Hybrids and 1 Bluecat...all using live Shad. If it wasn't for my Bimini I would have gotten burnt. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackle system Renegade Glasses: Advanced Polarized Polycarbonate (100% UVA & UVB Protection) 2- Garmin ECHOMAP UH...
Percy Priest Hybrids
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I met Miguel Rural awhile back at a Grecian Family Restaurant and Bakery in Spring Hill, TN. While waiting on our table he heard me talking about fishing where I shared pics with him. Later we chatted about meeting up sometime to go fishing...today was our sometime. Miguel told me this trip was fun, nonstop and allowed him to catch sizes he had never caught before. GoPro footage was shrunk down...
Percy Priest Lake, Hybrid Bass
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Nice day with my neighbor (Dan) going after Hybrids. Started around 5:45 am netting Shad. Netted about 80-100 (5-7 in.) Shad for the Hybrids we were targeting. Hit 2 areas that gave us action at both locations. Caught 6, released 4, lost 4 with one snapping the line clean off...lol. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops ...
Hybrids were Hott, Percy Priest Lake
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Been several months since I was on the water due to family, boat recalled, upgraded electronics, etc. It was nice to have a successful day. Caught 6 Hybrids (kept 2...TN state law), 4 hybrids broke my line so it might be time to upgrade from 12 to 14. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackl...
Bluecat & Hybrid Bass
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On this day I went out with Live bait (Gizzard Shad...3-5 inch). Caught some Bluecats, Yellow Bass and Hybrid Bass. Soon I will be changing over to artificial bait due to the water temps getting colder. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackle system (bag with eight 3750 boxes) www.basspro....
Percy Priest Hybrids with line screaming action
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This Hybrid trip was on 2 Oct. with some friends I've been out with before. Besides Hybrids we also caught a couple Blue Catfish. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackle system (bag with eight 3750 boxes) www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-advanced-anglers-ii-magnum-tackle-system Reneg...
Caught multiple bass, cast netting shad
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This video was from 20 Aug 2023. I'm playing catch up on posting this one. Started out by cast netting for some shad and then tried a few locations to see what I could find. Thanks for checking in. Next video I'm posting will be some nice Hybrid Bass. 2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackl...
Catfish day, Percy Priest Lake Nashville
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2023 Tracker Targa V-19 WT, 150 hp GoPro's used: Hero 10 Black mounted on chest mount Tackle bag: Bass Pro Shops Advanced Anglers ll Magnum tackle system (bag with eight 3750 boxes) www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-advanced-anglers-ii-magnum-tackle-system Renegade Glasses: Advanced Polarized Polycarbonate (100% UVA & UVB Protection) www.walmart.com/ip/Renegade-Polarized-Fishing-Sunglasses...
NEW Chiller Bait Tank "unboxing"
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 11 měsíci
Brand NEW Chiller Bait Tank being unboxed. All bait tanks have pro's and con's but after lots of research this will be great for my needs. If you are researching tanks for what to get yourself... don't skip this one. Every inch is insulated. They are the ONLY fully insulated, completely rotomolded bait tank on the market. This tank is the most durable tank on the market. They have a patent pend...
Hybrids, Cats, old and new friends, Percy Priest Lake
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Hybrids, Cats, old and new friends, Percy Priest Lake
Line Screaming Hybrids (REPOSTED DUE TO MISSING SLIDE)
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Line Screaming Hybrids (REPOSTED DUE TO MISSING SLIDE)
Percy Priest Lake, Next door neighbors 1st time catching Hybrids
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Percy Priest Lake, Next door neighbors 1st time catching Hybrids
Percy Priest Lake, solo trip, 1 fishing pole
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Percy Priest Lake, solo trip, 1 fishing pole
Over 20 species caught, Percy Priest Lake, Hybrid, Yellow & White Bass, Crappie, Catfish
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Over 20 species caught, Percy Priest Lake, Hybrid, Yellow & White Bass, Crappie, Catfish
Percy Priest Lake Hybrid, Yellow & White Bass
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Percy Priest Lake Hybrid, Yellow & White Bass
Hybrid Bass, Catfish, Percy Priest Lake, meet some Followers, shared tips, lures used, state regs.
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Hybrid Bass, Catfish, Percy Priest Lake, meet some Followers, shared tips, lures used, state regs.
Country music artist created this song from lyrics I submitted. "Grow Old"
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Country music artist created this song from lyrics I submitted. "Grow Old"
Trolling for Hybrids, Percy Priest Lake
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Trolling for Hybrids, Percy Priest Lake
Family Fishing Day (cruising and fishing), Percy Priest Channels
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Family Fishing Day (cruising and fishing), Percy Priest Channels
Percy Priest Lake, rough day, 6lb BlueCat
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Percy Priest Lake, rough day, 6lb BlueCat
Senior Bass Club Tournament, Percy Priest & Old Hickory Lakes
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Senior Bass Club Tournament, Percy Priest & Old Hickory Lakes
Transducer, LiveScope, Fish Finder Upgrades
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Transducer, LiveScope, Fish Finder Upgrades
I knew i should've taken that other side of the match up trip!! LOL
lol...yep, plus we we had fun laughing and trading stories. Contact me if you want to do another...I will join in :-)
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MMMMM..... STRIPERRR... My favorite right up there with flounder lol
My brothers! I just moved to Nashville from South Louisiana inshore fishing. I love big fish and I cannot lie! What tackle setup? Splitshot and live minnows? Drop shot rig? Deep AF like where the Stones River runs through it? Ledges? Muchos gracias
You two had a blast that day!
Had lots of fighting and line running. I had 55 minutes of video to shorten down to what you saw here and that can be hard sometimes...lol
Glad your posting videos again!
Alan, thanks for your service and the good review. I ordered the same boat with a 200hp DTS motor today from BassPro in Nashville. I currently have a 2012 Targa V18 WT with a 115 hp Mercury and it's been a good boat. The comments about any discrepancies to look for is helpful. All the best!
ok. I'm ready to go fishing
My schedule, it's probably more open than yours, so just let me know😊
Nice catch and video
Thank you very much!
💞Wow🧡🤍🤍🤍🤍🧡🤍🤍🤍
Had a lot of fun though a second set of hands would have been even better.
Nice catch sir. Notice you got thumper on. What area do you catch them at ?
Thank you for your comment. There are several places where I can get them. As you well know, they tend to move around quite a bit and they're pretty fast in their schools. My electronics help me find the schools.
You need to watch your own video you can’t see you throw the net or Harley pick the lines up
Nice unboxing! Great tank
I really like the tank alot. Thank you for your .comment.
I got really excited when I found your video and this product. It could be great... but WHY would they put in all of that work and then not use flush plumbing inside the tank?? Totally dropped the ball there. Hopefully they realize what an easy fix that would be and implement that in the future.
This might be a better answered question on their CZcams channel. Chiller Bait Tanks
Finally after hundreds of videos you have finally given me the ability to throw a cast net. A thousand times thank you!
I'm so glad you were able to find one technique that works good for you. Thank you for your comment.
That tug is my drug! Sweet striper in the mix! 🎣🐟🐟🐟
We had fun 😁
Have you considered hydraulic trim tabs? We are thinking of getting them for my father-n-laws 2017 Tracker Deep Vee 17. I have them on my 21 foot bay boat and they help minimize bow lift and gets on plane much faster.
Just ordered mine today. Should get next week. Going with the 225
You'll enjoy your selection. Are you going to use it for fishing or recreation? If fishing... what do you normally fish for? End of Sept. 2023 I'll be doing a one year review of pros and cons I've experienced.
@@yzzufriab bass, crappie and gills on the inland lakes. perch out in Lake Michigan, will graduate to some downriggers to chase salmon, will be hitting up the Detroit river and Lake Erie for walleye etc. I got the tournament edition/combo. So will be using it for both recreational and fishing
awesome, I live in TN now but I was born in Michigan. I do miss Northern Pike and Perch.@@andrewwolf832
I wonder does this tank work well with saltwater? Im really interested in this tank. ..Thanks for the unboxing. Very nice tank.
Yes, this tank works just fine in salt water conditions and freshwater conditions.
Love that bait tank!
Thanks for pointing me in this direction.
What brand live scope?
Thank you for your comment. It's called a Garmin LiveScope. LiveScope shows live sonar under and around the boat. Panoptix is an all-seeing sonar that gives you the ability to see all around your boat in real time and in 3 dimensions.
Thanks
You're welcome
Thank you for this instruction! RLTW!
You're welcome. (RLTW)
I understand I lost over 80 views and several comments by reposting this video but the original video was missing a slide that needed to be in this video.
Hi Alan. Hi Dan. Looks like a good day. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your comment and it's great to hear from you.
Looks like a sumo spoon bait
Hi Matthew, Thank you for your comment. Actually, called a Bink's spoon 1/2oz
Yeah I saw it in another comment. I use the Sumo spoons here in Clarksville for the Skipjack.
@@matthewwarner5050 I've never used a Sumo before...might have to try one. We have nice weather this week here in Nashville but I'm helping someone move so not sure if I'll be out on the water for a few days.
I caught 40 skipjack yesterday, but I used a sabiki rig. LoL, it was a lot of fun. Only took an hour to fill a cooler. On one cast I caught 6! I had never caught that many in one cast before.
@@matthewwarner5050 I'd love to see a picture of that rig and maybe some of those fish. I've never caught that many fish in one cast before. Wow....I've actually never caught a SkipJack before.
Let’s go fishing boss! Stationed at Ft Campbell
Not quite a fishing boss but thank you for your comment.
Launched out of Seven Points the other day and caught my first hybrid and small mouth
@Matthew Warner Thank you for your comment. Awesome, It's exciting to get a good fight out of the fish.
Are you using the “thumping method” to draw in the fish? If so can you explain how to perform this method? Also do you have a video on this technique? Enjoyed the video.
What kind of jigs are you using?
Mostly on this day I was dead sticking with Bink's spoons but two of the Hybrids were caught on 3 in. bluegill (live bait)...I think I was also using Zoom SuperFlukes
I have a 2022 V18 but with the 200 ProXS. I scratched mine up pretty good with some dock rash so I need to have it touched up and replace some of the stickers lol. First time boat owner mistake. I also only have the 2 steps on the trailer but as a younger guy (30s) I can still handle it. Good video!
Honestly, I never special ordered the 3 steps for this trailer. That's just what came from the factory for the V19... I'm so sorry you scratched your motor up ... that sucks. Actually I'm glad it came with the 3 steps because it helps grand kids that have short legs.
Excellent boat. And thank you for your service to our country.
You're welcome. I do love this boat. Can't say enough goods things about it from all the storage to all the elbow room for family and friends. Thank you for your comment.
Would you be able to send me pictures of the inside of your locker?
This boat has 3 Rod lockers...specific one?
@@yzzufriab I’m sorry. I’m focused on the center rod locker. I’m looking for pictures inside under the bow area. I’m wanting to put a recessed foot pedal if I buy one, but am curious of the framing underneath the bow deck.
Ok so I love your boat! So My first question is the basic lowrance does it have gps? And do you have to buy maps for it ?Also I know the minn kota does not have I pilot but can u upgrade to a power drive with I pilot which is what the new ones are?
Thank you for your comment. I picked it up at the end of August of 2022, and it's really nice. Yes, it does have GPS and comes with 4000 US lake maps. You haven't needed to upgrade any of the lake maps, but I think that you can if you want to purchase upgrades later. I have the navionics app on my phone, and I use that every time I hit the lake. You can purchase a kit to upgrade the minn kota power drive trolling motor to ipilot. Just so you know, any power drive trolling motor dated 2007 or older is not upgradable to ipilot.
need a video on installing the cover thanks
Boat Cover?
Those are all Channel cats.
Oh sorry...I actually thought 2 of them looked blueish...I'll have a 2nd look....thanks.
Awesome! Had a great time out there on Sunday myself!
Thanks for your comment. I supported many venders and spent way more than I was going too....LOL
Great work👍
Thank you
I want to see the perfect circle ⭕
LOL
Great review Alan, I to got the exact same model but in the 2022 18WT version. # hrs so far then the Cal rains came.. My boat was also in near perfect condition, also no scratches no dents, toggles were reversed for live wells but all else was good. Looking forward to some warmer drier weather for a test of Cal Delta fishing and the great Shasta and Lake Oroville reservoirs. Duped your break-in procedure. Well done
Thanks for your comment. I'm also very ready for drier and warmer days. We've been getting alot of rain here also.
Great work mate👍
Thank you so much hope it helped or at least hope you enjoyed.
What a terrible narrator talking abiut his own boat why bother dude ur video is worthless also
Great walk through. I have a couple bits of advice for you, and any other Targa owners. First, the trailer winch post has some issues. If you get on a steep ramp, and have to winch the boat up on the bunks, it puts too much stress on the welds at the base of the winch post. There have been several complaints where the post has pulled rearward or broken off completely. You can easily make (and there's some guys selling them) a gusset to go forward of the post and attaching to the trailer frame. This gives it enough extra support to remedy the weak point at the base. Second.....do yourself a favor and throw the Hook2 in the lake (I did). Mine was extremely unreliable for reading depth. In fact it was the direct cause of me hitting a rock while navigating a narrow channel. I went with 2 Garmin Map units, one for fish and one for charts and depth, but almost anything is better than that Hook!! Otherwise, my 2020 V18 has been a solid boat that I would recommend to anyone, especially at $11k (ish) cheaper than an equivalent Lund or Starcraft. Have fun!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I'm actually thinking of changing out the crank lift on this brand new trailer also because there are areas when I'm pulling it that I need to drop it and if it is too low or too high it is a problem. I especially have an area that I park it under, and it is a low-level spot. So I can't even Swivel the attached Jack so that it will lock in place and then allow me to start cranking. I need to find a different style that allows me to lock it in place on an uneven ground.
Congrats. Looked hard at the Targas but ended up going a different direction.
Nice fat hybrids. Look healthy for sure! Those Drum will fool you every time! Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.
Thanks so much for your comment. yes, those Drums will fool you...lol. I got some NEW Super Flukes that I can't wait to try out.
Great stuff Alan. Keep it up. Tight Lines.
thank you....you too 🙂
Perfect fishing day!!!
Thank you so much. It actually was really nice up until the rain started trying to come in....lol