Awesome descriptive review boys!! Just got one on order to west marine , because pelican is not producing the new bassraider for some reason... was a little worried about stability for a 8ft boat. But with 2 healthy boys on it, I got no worries now. Its gonna be my dingy/crabin and fishing boat here in the Florida keys. Thanks again boys, tight lines
I want one of these, but I would certainly only use it by myself. I feel like I wouldn't even be able to make half the casts I want with 2 people in the boat...waaayyyyy too close together, it would be a nightmare lol
Deadly review! I love kayak fishing but really want this for my son to come and we fish a lot of fish ponds. Love Trout fishing. Possible for 1 guy to load and unload? Price?
Zach here. Thank you for the compliment! I’ve loaded and unloaded by myself before. I have a special way of doing it. Which if you’d like a tutorial we’d be glad to make a vid. And price was around 500 dollars. Can’t remember the exact price. But in that range. I do remember the 10ft one was like 200 dollars more
I have the sun dolphin 8ft mini bass and pelican bass raider 8ft. I slide in back of my pickup truck. Tie boat at rear of truck to hold in. Back truck down loading ramp into water til tailgate is under water. Leave truck running. Slide off in Lake. I usually get in water. I don't mind getting wet. Or climb in bed. Push out. That's it. Easy!! Reverse procedure. Pull boat in truck or get back in lake and push. Easier than loading on trailer. I set my sun dolphin mini on autobody folding stands high enough to back truck up to boat. Push boat full of gear up in truck off the stands. And slide back on stands afterwards.
I was setting in the back and flipped out upside down when my buddy pulled the boat up on land a little for me. I am 68 but it hurt my pride.. LOL Beware.! It is a great boat.
i have the 10 ft i bought from a outlet center for a great price not sure if dick sporting discounted them or not but with 2 people it's comfortable me personally i'm not sure how the 8 ft could be . this is my 2nd one i've had they are nice but a bear to load by yourself into a bed of a truck - than again i'm old . i also want to say these are nicer than the pelican's imo as the pelican are more square where the F&S have v hulls at the from. last if you have a truck make a couple ramps from 2x4's and take some of the square electric box covers you get for about $2. bend them slightly to fit onto the tailgate and fasten down with a couple bolts - make loading so much easier imo and from back just slides up .
What length shaft on trolling motor and would you recommend it? Also I noticed that in the front doesn’t have a transom plate. Would not having a plate like the rear be flimsy? Reason I’m asking is because I’m getting one.Thanks in advance
I’m not sure what length on the trolling motor. I’ll have to measure it when I get a chance. But I’d recommend a short one you don’t need much to reach the water. I have it in the front because it’s easier to fish that way and maneuver the trolling motor. I put a thin piece of wood to clamp onto. But you definitely could put it on the back for sure if you wanted
How hard is it to move with just oars and no motor? I've fished from the bank my entire life and I'd like to get a boat. I need one that my S10 can haul and can be easily paddled. Also, only myself and possibly my dog would be in it so I have to be able to get it into the lake by myself.
czcams.com/video/-A6UE6FmAso/video.html I have another video on the channel explaining some key points we missed, one of them being loading it up one man. Now your question about paddling. I highly recommend getting a trolling motor. It’s gonna save you time and effort because it is pretty difficult to paddle that thing around. And also if there’s any wind you will get blown around. Trust me you don’t want to paddle when it’s windy out. The only time I’d use a paddle is if the trolling motor stopped working. Paddles are your back up.
So far an angler 8 looks just like a rebranded 8'6" sundolphin sportsman. Which can get quite tippy with a mercury 3.5 HP and a Minn Kota 3 HP on the transom
I just bought the 8 , title says its a 2020 model. The seller didn’t tell me that water gets into the boat (Under floor or in pontoons not sure). I heard it sloshing when I dropped the trailer at home. He has drilled some holes for attachments. He says not leaking from water it is in, only in heavy rains when uncovered. Have you heard of anyone having problems with water leaking in from under or lower sides while in water?
That’s most likely due to the holes that he drilled for the attachments. The one that I have has no issues with water getting into the pontoon part. And on top of that I also store it in a dry area where rain can’t get to it.
Boat Stable? Set the hook on a 2 pound bass and it pulled the end of the boat around toward the fish. Gotta get me one of those for hunting 30 pound catfish. lol
If you are still reading these comments I have a question. I have a chance to get one at $400. How is this as for throwing a heavy cast net. Not a light cheap one but a 7ft pretty heavy one. Would you think that would work ok? Fairly good balance here.
400 is a really good price. Now for net fishing I’m not sure. I wish I could give you a straight answer. Balance wise the boat is great. But weight would be your biggest issue. The boat is very light. But either way that a hell of a deal. Hope this helped
@@Lit-UP. awesome! Thank you. I bought a 14 foot flat bottom and alone I couldn't move, it was so unstable I had to sit so still and standing was out of the question. I sold it and im looking at this
Yes sir. I had to put a piece of thin wood to kick out the trolling motor to get past that lip that goes around the center of the boat. The clamps of the trolling motor are on plastic tightened down to the max by hand. And that plastic is tough. I’ve ran it for the past week straight and no problems.
Yes LOL! and it did very well! The best thing to do at that point is to just stop moving if you are and just take the wake. But there is no sensation of tipping or anything like that
I would love to get one but I can't get an honest answer from any sales person and can't touch one myself. the space I have is 8' 3". I see specs .from 8' even to 8'7". would you all mind putting a tape measure on and tell we the truth. I would really appreciate it I know a fisherman will understand. Good Luck keep the lines wet. Thanks.
My angler didn't come with any seats. Very disappointing because the seat brackets alone cost 80 bucks per bracket. So that with swivels and seats was not cheap.
I purchased my at Dick's sporting goods. When they brought the boat out it didn't have seats. I asked the guy where are the seats he said let me look. 2 min later they came out with the seats and said they keep them in the back not out front with the boats.
Great review, great boat! I have the angler8 and will be on the water all summer and fall with it. This boat gets where the big boats cant go.
Your right about that!
Awesome descriptive review boys!!
Just got one on order to west marine , because pelican is not producing the new bassraider for some reason... was a little worried about stability for a 8ft boat. But with 2 healthy boys on it, I got no worries now. Its gonna be my dingy/crabin and fishing boat here in the Florida keys. Thanks again boys, tight lines
I’m glad the review helped out! 🤘🏻
Great video! Thanks guys! I’m buying the boat.
Great review guy got a quest 10’ boat for sale never used going to look at it tomorrow again great review boys!!!
Thanks man! Hope everything works out!
I have an 8 from Bass Pro same boat more or less. I weight a little under 4 large I was worried about stability not now. Thank you for the video.
I’m glad this helped!
John, have you been using the boat much? Thoughts after 6 months? I weigh in a 3 bills and my kayak days are behind me
@@AmericaProud Wade, Works perfect with no stability issues at all. I do stand occasionally with no fear of tipping at all.
@@AmericaProud do you ever try to take anyone? I’m thinking of buying the 10. The girl is little. 150.
@@Release_da_Krakenhe’s got another guy in the video
I have the very same boat and bought it at Dicks. First thing I did was change the flimsy seats to padded ones. 30lb MinKota. Love mine.
I hear ya on the seats lol. Glad you love it man! I do as well!
I have this boat. I love it. Just put livescope and a motorguide xi3 with pinpoint gps for spotlock.
Just picked up one of these cheap with a trailer. Had to give up my kayak due to health reasons. I can’t wait to get it in the water.
I’m sure your going to love it!
Wow im pretty impressed.
I want one of these, but I would certainly only use it by myself. I feel like I wouldn't even be able to make half the casts I want with 2 people in the boat...waaayyyyy too close together, it would be a nightmare lol
Deadly review! I love kayak fishing but really want this for my son to come and we fish a lot of fish ponds. Love Trout fishing. Possible for 1 guy to load and unload? Price?
Zach here. Thank you for the compliment! I’ve loaded and unloaded by myself before. I have a special way of doing it. Which if you’d like a tutorial we’d be glad to make a vid. And price was around 500 dollars. Can’t remember the exact price. But in that range. I do remember the 10ft one was like 200 dollars more
I’m about to purchase one. Great review. I would like to see your video on loading and unloading.
Hey thanks so much! And actually we were planning on making one of that most likely this week how we load it 1 man!
New vid up showing how to load and u load
I have the sun dolphin 8ft mini bass and pelican bass raider 8ft. I slide in back of my pickup truck. Tie boat at rear of truck to hold in. Back truck down loading ramp into water til tailgate is under water. Leave truck running. Slide off in Lake. I usually get in water. I don't mind getting wet. Or climb in bed. Push out. That's it. Easy!! Reverse procedure. Pull boat in truck or get back in lake and push. Easier than loading on trailer. I set my sun dolphin mini on autobody folding stands high enough to back truck up to boat. Push boat full of gear up in truck off the stands. And slide back on stands afterwards.
I was setting in the back and flipped out upside down when my buddy pulled the boat up on land a little for me. I am 68 but it hurt my pride.. LOL Beware.! It is a great boat.
Absolutely! Lol!
How are you trolling from the front?
You running it in reverse?
I've owned 3 . had a 3.5 hp on rear 32lb electric troll in front.
i have the 10 ft i bought from a outlet center for a great price not sure if dick sporting discounted them or not but with 2 people it's comfortable me personally i'm not sure how the 8 ft could be . this is my 2nd one i've had they are nice but a bear to load by yourself into a bed of a truck - than again i'm old . i also want to say these are nicer than the pelican's imo as the pelican are more square where the F&S have v hulls at the from. last if you have a truck make a couple ramps from 2x4's and take some of the square electric box covers you get for about $2. bend them slightly to fit onto the tailgate and fasten down with a couple bolts - make loading so much easier imo and from back just slides up .
Hey I have a two man bass boat also it just has holes in it but I had it fixed up in Disney take it out on the water for the second time🎉
Thinking about getting one of these for solo river trips chasing cats
Perfect for solo trips man.
What length shaft on trolling motor and would you recommend it? Also I noticed that in the front doesn’t have a transom plate. Would not having a plate like the rear be flimsy? Reason I’m asking is because I’m getting one.Thanks in advance
I’m not sure what length on the trolling motor. I’ll have to measure it when I get a chance. But I’d recommend a short one you don’t need much to reach the water. I have it in the front because it’s easier to fish that way and maneuver the trolling motor. I put a thin piece of wood to clamp onto. But you definitely could put it on the back for sure if you wanted
I just purchased one. What shaft length is your trolling motor? I'm looking to purchase one now.
I asked same question
How hard is it to move with just oars and no motor? I've fished from the bank my entire life and I'd like to get a boat. I need one that my S10 can haul and can be easily paddled. Also, only myself and possibly my dog would be in it so I have to be able to get it into the lake by myself.
czcams.com/video/-A6UE6FmAso/video.html
I have another video on the channel explaining some key points we missed, one of them being loading it up one man. Now your question about paddling. I highly recommend getting a trolling motor. It’s gonna save you time and effort because it is pretty difficult to paddle that thing around. And also if there’s any wind you will get blown around. Trust me you don’t want to paddle when it’s windy out. The only time I’d use a paddle is if the trolling motor stopped working. Paddles are your back up.
So far an angler 8 looks just like a rebranded 8'6" sundolphin sportsman. Which can get quite tippy with a mercury 3.5 HP and a Minn Kota 3 HP on the transom
Great review. I'm looking at this in 2024. Do you still think it's a good buy ?
Absolutely
I just bought the 8 , title says its a 2020 model. The seller didn’t tell me that water gets into the boat
(Under floor or in pontoons not sure). I heard it sloshing when I dropped the trailer at home.
He has drilled some holes for attachments. He says not leaking from water it is in, only in heavy rains when uncovered.
Have you heard of anyone having problems with water leaking in from under or lower sides while in water?
That’s most likely due to the holes that he drilled for the attachments. The one that I have has no issues with water getting into the pontoon part. And on top of that I also store it in a dry area where rain can’t get to it.
Maybe not,had a couple big rains lastweek havnt drilled holes in mine but i got the same problem,too heavy to even move
Where can I purchase this from and what was the cost ? Thanks . Great video by the way guys 🤙
We got it at Dicks sporting goods. I’m pretty sure it was around 600. Can’t really remember. But I know it was very reasonable.
Boat Stable? Set the hook on a 2 pound bass and it pulled the end of the boat around toward the fish. Gotta get me one of those for hunting 30 pound catfish. lol
It’s stable. But light weight
So 2 years later....hiw many people's boats ended up leaking? That seems to be the biggest issue with these
If you are still reading these comments I have a question. I have a chance to get one at $400. How is this as for throwing a heavy cast net. Not a light cheap one but a 7ft pretty heavy one. Would you think that would work ok? Fairly good balance here.
400 is a really good price. Now for net fishing I’m not sure. I wish I could give you a straight answer. Balance wise the boat is great. But weight would be your biggest issue. The boat is very light. But either way that a hell of a deal. Hope this helped
@@Lit-UP. It did. Thanks for the reply.
Have you been in it alone yet and was it still stable? My jon boat worked with 2 but alone I couldn't move around or sit to far back
Yes I have and yes it is still very stable. By my self I’m walking all around that thing
@@Lit-UP. awesome! Thank you. I bought a 14 foot flat bottom and alone I couldn't move, it was so unstable I had to sit so still and standing was out of the question. I sold it and im looking at this
Use a Rebel pop-r with fuzz on the back!
is the trolling motor easily removable? Like can I throw the boat onto the car and add the motor at the lake?
You can take it off no problem. It’s just is more convenient obviously to leave it on. But yes you can take it off no problem
What is the brand of that trolling motor and if possible link to website
@@outerbanksfishingm2700 www.walmart.com/ip/MotorGuide-940100170-R3-Transom-Mount-Hand-Control-Marine-Boat-12V-Trolling-Motor/16537192
I have the 10 and If the 8 is the same, there is no metal transom mount on the front. Do you feel comfortable with motor just on the plastic?
Yes sir. I had to put a piece of thin wood to kick out the trolling motor to get past that lip that goes around the center of the boat. The clamps of the trolling motor are on plastic tightened down to the max by hand. And that plastic is tough. I’ve ran it for the past week straight and no problems.
And would you fish in a river in this?
@@destroyer3829 already did no problem. Trolling motor up stream like nothing.
@@Lit-UP. thanks man really appreciate the quick replies! Would love to see some modification vids to your boat!
@@destroyer3829 no problem. And mods will definitely come in the near future. Thanks for the sub. Much appreciated! 🤘🏻
Still struggling on deciding this or a kayak.
That is definitely a struggle. Either one you will have a blast!
Would you be able to anchor off in this boat?
Yes
Do you strap the seats down when driving down the road?
Depending on how far and fast I go. On the highway I just put the seats inside the truck.
Appreciate the sub by the way! 🤘🏻
Does it take on water in the pontoons?
@@brisapp no I have not had any problems
Right on! Thanks for the replies
Are you guys on cowboy lake?
Yes we are lol
How much weight you think you guys had on total that day
Probably close to 500 pounds
Love to see real anglers catch and release without great delay. The fish need to be in the water as soon as possible.
Absolutely! Thank for watching!
So you mean like, the opposite of Milliken? Those dudes land a 15lb bass and keep it out of water for over 2 minutes lmao
"CONTENT FIRST BRO"
Where can I buy one
Dicks sporting goods
Did you happen to test it with an inconsiderate boater giving you a significant wake?
Yes LOL! and it did very well! The best thing to do at that point is to just stop moving if you are and just take the wake. But there is no sensation of tipping or anything like that
I would love to get one but I can't get an honest answer from any sales person and can't touch one myself. the space I have is 8' 3". I see specs .from 8' even to 8'7". would you all mind putting a tape measure on and tell we the truth. I would really appreciate it I know a fisherman will understand. Good Luck keep the lines wet. Thanks.
Your looking at about 6.5 feet where you stand or sit. But 8 feet total. Giving you a spot to put tackle or whatever.
My angler didn't come with any seats. Very disappointing because the seat brackets alone cost 80 bucks per bracket. So that with swivels and seats was not cheap.
What brand? Field and Stream?
Yeah.
@@joshuajohnson2479 that’s really weird. You should try to contact them about that because that’s not right.
I purchased my at Dick's sporting goods. When they brought the boat out it didn't have seats. I asked the guy where are the seats he said let me look. 2 min later they came out with the seats and said they keep them in the back not out front with the boats.
Can you use that boat in the ocean?
I’m not sure about that at all. If I’d had to guess. Probably not. Definitely designed more for small bodies of water
How heavy is it
100 pounds
Never owned a boat. How long does the battery last? Can you fish all day?
Yes the battery lasts long. I’ve fished for 2 days without recharging it. But usually I put it on the charger every time I’m done
@@Lit-UP. what battery did you use?
Just a regular marine battery. Can get them at Walmart or really any sports stores
How easy to get in and out. I'm old, fat and Uncle Sam broke me.
Very easy
Just get a Tuffy