TX_SOLOLIVIN - Episode 3 - My SOLO
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- čas přidán 19. 12. 2019
- This video has no fishing unfortunately, but just information regarding my SOLO skiff. I try to answer all the questions that have been left as comments and walk you through how I rigged my Skiff and the way I did it.
Thinking about buying a Solo Skiff! Your video was very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
very nice job, i love the seat ideas, might have to steal that
Very thorough and informative video. Makes me want to go buy one!
It’s a great investment if you enjoy being in the water and are a avid angler looking for some excitement!
Great job! I like how you used the stadium seat. #Getoutthehousegofish
I really like how you set up your solo skiff. It is very smart designed and organized. 👍🎣
Red Lady Fish thank you greatly appreciated!
Very nice set up. Thanks for the video.
Glad you liked it, hope it helps!
Love this rig! Can't wait to get one myself.
MahaloMoFo they are AWESOME!
I like how creative and resourceful you are with your mods. It allows you to delete some of the stuff you don't need if you want to go more barebones. I'm saving up for mine, bout to move to low country SC/GA area from up North, so I'm really excited to get one and this video gives me lots of great ideas! Thank you!
Brant Stites thank you appreciate it! I’m thinking about making a part two to this video because my skiff has changed a bit and have had new ideas!I just want to help out my fellow fishermen.
Im very interested in one of those.. Thank you for this video.
Demetrius dougar I’m glad you found this useful! Definitely a fun fishing machine.
That’s awesome man.. I really enjoyed the vid and tips it’s a great help for me since I am considering on buying a solo skiff and hopefully they have it in black..
The SOLO only comes in three colors I believe, but on my Instagram you can see a picture of one with a black bottom. That was spray painted. I’m thinking of doing the same with mine, but with some designs.
TXSolo Livin that would be awesome if it would be that way.. hell I wouldn’t mind painting it all black. I am guessing it’s just to find a paint that won’t mess up with the sun and with the water...
TexasBassFishingTV Yes, but his is holding up very well. I think the plastic molding helps the paint grab very well! Worst come to worst, spray paint it again
TXSolo Livin I agree
Nice..👍👍👍
Dude thanks!!! Much appreciate, about to get mine. Hopefully see you soon out at port Mansfield
For sure man! Just let me know when!
@@txsololivin2776 got my solo skiff about two weeks ago and already been limiting out on reds :) we should go soon
Juan Hernandez that’s awesome man! Where are you fishing out of? The weather has been a little weird lately but definitely looking forward to heading out when I get the chance.
@@txsololivin2776 spi man bite is on.
Juan Hernandez never fished SPI on the solo...
Does the cutting board on your transom have recessed holes to hold the motor mounts in place?
Yes. Helps it stay in place. 3 years no issues 👍🏼
How well can you paddle in this? Is it comparable to paddling a kayak?
Just curious what kind of cutting board did you use on the transom
Regular HDPE plastic cutting board. Make sure it’s not to thick though, you only need like 1/4 inch really.
Great set up bro... I’m really interested in the Solo.... where can I get one here in the Valley? or will I have to order online or drive to Corpus for one? thanks for the vid and keep the vids comming....
dmoreusmc thank you! I need to make a part two to that video. As far as getting one, if you want a new one you need to go to Roy’s In Corpus. That’s where I got mine. You can find used ones online on Facebook all the time.
Sorry to keep bothering you with questions but how do you lock that thing up in the bed of your truck if you’re traveling and spending the night somewhere like a hotel for example
no worries bud, if you want add me on facebook...TXSOLOLIVIN OUTDOORS and message me there, ill reply much faster.
If its in the back of the truck its a bit easier. I back it up super close to the wall of a building or structure making it very hard to get it off. Also i use bicycle locks through the grab bar to the bed of the truck. Just dont leave your motor outside, that can easily be stolen if you dont put a lock on the transom screw fasteners.
Does it skiff still plain with extra wieght up front
Yes, easily. I have a friend who went with my setup and I can see it plain easily on his. Majority of the weight is on the back of the skiff, so if anything it adds a little counter balance. That’s why I went ahead and placed it there.
Nice setup !! what’s the farthest you’ve gone out with the solo ?
About 9-10 miles south. It’s a machine. Looking for right day to go all the way east from Port Mansfield to the jetties.
Doesn't the skiff come with its own integrated fish cooler ypu can use with ice for drinks and fish?
Manu Garcia yes it does. The front hull has a removable lid where you can use it as storage, live well, or ice chest. Doesn’t hold ice very well tho. I used it once but didn’t like that my drinks and snacks got all slimy mixed with the fish.
Could you post the link for the seat or do you know what it’s called on academy sports? Thank you
Derek Smith I don’t know the exact name but it’s the heavy duty stadium seat!
what make is that cooler ?
Magellan 25QT
Was that a jet ski trailer? What trailer was it. Im looking into one my self. Not sure what trailer i should be looking for
Hey Bud, i actually don’t know the name of the trailer. When i got it, it was super rusty and i fixed it up to fit the solo! I will be uploading a video on Facebook on loading up the skiff on the trailer! You can take a better look of the trailer only and that can help you built yours if you find a project trailer to work on!
@@txsololivin2776 thanks bud. Sounda good
So your out of corpus?
Trips Skiffs N Spliffs no sir! I’m from Edinburg, TX!
did you ever noticed the gas tank swelling in the sun/hot weather?
Yes, Very Common. I usually just unscrew the gas lid but leave it on while it’s parked in the garage. Never smells like gas in the garage so works for me.
How much was the tohatsu
Ordered online on onlineoutboards for $1600. Might want to check them out, sometimes they have sales and ship to your door.
man i cant find that cooler anywhere lol
I think they stopped production on it bud.
How do you like that tohatsu?
Honestly I did lots of research and I felt it was the best option out there. Even read somewhere that the SOLO was meant to have the Tohatsu. I know 4 other solo owners and I feel like my Tohatsu out performs their Yamaha and Suzuki’s. I’ll race them next time to see... lol
@@txsololivin2776 that would be a good video, a Solo skiff drag race. I've been honestly debating between Yamaha or tohatsu
Travis Baetz I would go with the one that offers longer warranty and the better price. I think on the website I told you about the 6hp Tohatsu is $1400!
@@txsololivin2776 I don't think you mentioned a website, but was it online outboard?
Travis Baetz oh sorry bout that! But yes, that’s where I ordered mine!
Dont know if anyone asked you this yet but what kind of trailer do you have for your solo skiff?
WestCoastFlo Fishing honestly I don’t know the brand or name. I got it used and basically falling apart. I fixed it up and made it work for the solo. It’s a 14 feet by 4 feet though.
@@txsololivin2776 appreciate it for the trailer dimensions. Looking into a skiff myself.
WestCoastFlo Fishing awesome. If you have any other questions just shoot me a comment will try to help you as best as I can to the best of my knowledge.
@@txsololivin2776 How well balance is the skiff when standing? Dealing with drift, wind and/or waves, how comfortable do you feel overall being in the skiff?
WestCoastFlo Fishing it is very stable once you get the feel for it. I do all my fishing standing from the skiff, I rarely sit and fish from it. I’ve been out with 17+ winds standing and still feel pretty balanced.
i put a 9.8hp on mine goes hard
Tracy Torbarina wow! That’s crazy! Definitely should upload a video of it running! How’s the weight distribution on the skiff?
@@txsololivin2776 no issues , i use a tohatsu 2 stroke its only 5 kg difference from the 5 hp i get about35 to 40 kph out of it also have jacked up the motor 2 inches
Hey if your interested I’ll invite you to do some night fishing from my pier in Port Mansfield then we can do some morning fishing in my pro skiff let me know
MIGUEL GALLEGOS sounds great, but I’m holding off getting in the water till this chaos passes. My daughter was just born too, so fishing is on stand by for a month or two. Appreciate the invite though, come summer time I wouldn’t mind fishing.
No problem congrats on your newborn we can do it around June the trouts are bitting like crazy those months from the pier
@@miguelgallegos8348 = can I take his place on that offer Mr.mike?
Manu Garcia hey manu send me you email or how to contact you so I can send you some pictures of our latest catch last week we caught a 28 and a 24 inch and many 20 inches. Yesterday we caught several 20 inchers
MIGUEL GALLEGOS that’s a good days Haul! I went out wading bout 10 days ago, my smallest trout was about a 20.5 in. Biggest just shy of 25 inches! There are some monsters out there. Need to upload that video!
WTF? Just buy a 10' jon boat and a used 5hp motor and it'll still be cheaper! I own a kayak, paddle and anchor! Not not more is needed except a good baitcasting reel & pole & spinning reel & rod if its windy a handful of lures and basic knowledge of tides and your good to go! I choose to wade & kayak for its simplicity! Not having to drag out my bay boat! You know KISS! But that solo is sweet! I'm thinking the only thing missing is the spotter plane!! CMTFU!!
michael byrne I also have a hobie kayak, I prefer to stay out off the water unless I have too. The skiff allows me to scout spots at a way faster pace than on kayak. Once I find nice little honey holes, I hit them up during kayak tournaments.
@@txsololivin2776yeah I hear ya! I have two boats, 17' Carolina Skiff, and a Charger Bass Boat, (BOAT stands for bust out another thousand) and old canoesport kayak because I got too old to swim the cut at Ssn Luis Pass with two poles. But the honey hole is any drainage that starts moving faster than 1/3 of a knot! Bait can't hold place and ball up and ride it out to gulf and back in to bay, even in your so called honey holes if there's no movement then there's no active fish! Hobie, Solo or a skinny bay boat ain't gonna matter! The best tool you can have is the gulf coast magazine and understand how the weather can either hold up or speed up a tide at the location you want to fish! And take advantage of fish feeding in that area as far as what lure presentation to use! To more crap you put into that equation the less time spent fishing and the more time messing with the extra crap you thought you needed! You need to wade areas to understand the make up and its drainage then all the fancy equipment might? Work into your advantage?? I still say San Luis Pass with a moving tide is still a fantastic fishery, but because some idiots think that fishing is drinking a 12 pack snd leaving the cans there and drowning or getting thier kids drowned! we are no longer able to wade in these areas! ie a kayak is a great way to get across the cut and fish the flats on in coming tide! Cold Pass is another great fishing funnel when the tide is moving! I caught my four biggest trout at those passes two on a black tout w/yellow tail and two on a slack tide behind the pass with a triple chance spoon in 20' cut fishing on a tight line like bass jigging letting the spoon flutter down keeping contact with spoon until I didn't feel it and set the hook and reeled up 7lb & 8lb female trout should've never kept them! but I didn't know any better back then! I know TMI!! But until you can look at CGF Magazine and understand how the tides work in the drainages, cuts, passes & beaches those are the true honey holes you can consistently catch fish! Then your fancy equipment and your spotter drone might help!? CMTFU!! Sinn Fein Byrne