Solo Skiff Review and Rigging Pt. 2 (with some fishing)
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Went out on the solo skiff in absolutely bad conditions to try and get a couple fish. Then doing a review of how I rig and set up my solo skiff for the style of fishing I like to do!
Amazon affiliate links: Solo Skiff Rigging/Gear I Use:
Garmin Striker 7SV (Fish finder): amzn.to/31nudym
NRS Boundary Boot: amzn.to/378JuoT
Power-pole Micro- amzn.to/304NBy2
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Camera Gear I Use:
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Kagen, been watching you for awhile now and just wanted to tell you that my father and I have decided to sell our 19ft nautic star and buy 2 solos. Thanks for all the videos, you were one of the main reasons why we made the decision.
Thats so awesome to hear that! Thanks for watching and I cant wait to hear a report from you after you get them!
@@KagenFishing Where did you order your skiff from? I see several websites, just curious where you picked yours
GoodVibesEveryday being that I am in the Houston area there is a distributor named Brice Sanchez. He doesn’t have a shop but works directly with the creator of solo skiff. You can find him on FB.
Some good hook ups, let that drag do what its mint to do, sometimes you don't get a good hook set and will hook the inner skin of there mouth, if you got the drag set tight, it will rip out. Loosen that drag up and play them out, you will get more fish in the boat. Congrats on the truck bro.
Good point!
Bought mine will be here June 30th. Got my tohatsu last week. I live in Texas city can’t wait to hit swan lake and a few other spots. Great videos as always.
Awesome to hear another guy joining the solo crew!
Great video's! I like the thought you have put into rigging your skiff. I have learned a lot watching your videos. I am working to have a Solo for some fall fishing. I have mainly been a Bass fisherman most of my life. No way my bass boat is going in the salt and I really like how you can get in that skinny water on the skiff. Cannot wait to get a skiff and maybe come to one of your meet up's on the water.
Brian Walker awesome to hear you joining the solo skiff crew! They are awesome for what they do. Thank you very much for noticing how much thought has gone into the skiff build. Hope to see you out there one day!
this Friday and the Weekend with be slamming at San Luis Pass dont miss out. I am going to hit the pier friday and Jamacia Beach Sat. 40 to 50 inch bullreds will be out there
Unfortunately I work all weekend. Thanks for the invite though and I hope you get on them!
@@KagenFishing oh. I will.. if you have facebook I will send you some recent pics
Next summer -- Rover vs Solo 💪
Ive been wanting to do a solo vs rover video for a while now!
@@KagenFishing i have one
Congrats on the truck!!!
Thanks brotha!
No more Jeep??? Have fun with the new truck!
Yup couldnt pass up the truck deal. I already had some fun in it this past weekend! Went down the Texas coast to Matagorda and got to play in some soft sand.
Do you have a video making your power pole mount?
Sup Kagen, would you need a vessel license to use these small motorized kayaks? I'm assuming having one of these is similar in having a boat like license, boat & trailer insurance. Watching you and other kayak fisherman's catch fish and applying maintenance is far easier than owning 21ft boat. The 2 things I dread in having a 21ft boat gas and winterizing.
Probably depends on the state, but I don't know of any that don't require registration (and CG lettering) if yo use a motor. If you only paddle or pole it, you won't have to register it in some (many?) states. The motor (electric trolling or gas/propane) is what makes it a non-human powered vessel. That also changes the USCG lighting rules, by the way.
^i agree
Regarding insurance. I just paid for mine outright so no need for insurance unless you want it.
@@KagenFishing I haven't yet on my Solo, but I'll get liability, not replacement insurance.
Too paranoid of lawyers and such not to.
What motor position do you use when going down the road?
May I ask, what was your method of attachment of the forward Starports? Well nuts? Stainless Screws?
Thanks, Fish On!
Been watching your channel for several months and I appreciate your work. Looking at purchasing a Solo and wanted to ask about your add-ons. The Solo I am considering is bare bones. Skiff, motor, paddle and trailer at $3500. What would you estimate are the costs you incurred regarding the purchase of fuel can deck padfing, fish finder, micropole, Rod raks, h rails etc? Trying to get a rough estimate on additional costs to make the skiff "fish ready". Thanks.
Mark Shipp to go out and catch fish you only really need a rod holder and an anchor if in deeper water. Of course it is nice to have some accessories. I have most of the gear I have rigged on the solo in affiliate links below. Of course powerpole is most expensive and you have to build mount for it. Then fish finder, academy runs deals on them occasionally.
Simple is better; makes sense to me. What was the wind velocity when you went out fishing?
Wind was blowing 16-20 probably. It was terrible but skiff handled it well.
Kagen Fishing I just bought one but my buddies advise against anything over 10mph on the lower Laguna Madre. Those winds in your video appeared a lot stronger than 10mph.
Coastal GX in winds that high I do stay in more protected waters. But I have taken my solo skiff out in winds that gust over 30mph before. It’s all about knowing your personal experience on small water craft and your comfort ability with being safe.
What mount are you using for your transducer? I got a Bote Rover and I’m going to mount my transducer on the back like yours. I fish the south Texas waters also! 🤙🏼
John Bote I used a hobie H rail mount. It’s the one with flat plastic on top. Then I bolted my transducer to that and it has worked perfectly
Which size Waterloo phantom do you use? I am looking I up getting one myself.
this is not a rigging question, but I am just curious. If you were turning (propeller at an angle with the skiff) and hit a log.. what are the chances it will rip up the plastic hull and cause the boat to sink?
Mehmet Dogan if the motor is in the normal running position just turned and hit a log there is a plate above the prop that would block the prop from hitting the skiff. It might throw you out if running at high speeds cause it would lift the back of the skiff up. This is all hypothetical tho so in this realm anything can happen haha.
How far from the coast are you? I was wondering how well the boat rides on the trailer.
What's the part your fish finder mounted too
volney53 Hobie h rail mounting plate. Clamps perfectly to back rail. Hobie H-Rail Mounting Plate 84622001 www.amazon.com/dp/B00QH86PHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.TrqFbFGRPT8J
Did the aluminum rig help with the stability of the motor? I want to get a solo skiff but I'm worried about the integrity of the mount for the motor
The motor and transom was perfectly fine without the transom saver. The main reason I got it was to mount my power pole on the back. But it does add more rigidity to the transom
What is that thing growing out of the roof or your Silverado? A crazy GoPro mount?
Kidding....
I think it’s some XM antenna that came on it.
@@KagenFishing I actually meant the structure behind the truck at the very beginning. I know it's not attached to the truck, just being goofy :)
Any regrets? Have you been off shore with the skiff? Have you ever launched off the beach ?
Ramiro Mendez No ragrets haha. I haven’t been offshore yet. I also just released a video of beach launching.
When you plan fish at rollover pass again? What going over there now ?
No Idea, I havent been over there in a while but sounds like I should take a trip over to check it out and keep you all informed!
Swan lake? I take it you are in South TX?
Does your trailer give you any bounce when driving at higher speeds?
MississippiLife If I hit bumps yes but it doesn’t just bounce for no reason. If you notice bouncing at higher speeds it could be tire balance. Just a thought
That center hatch on that solo skiff does it give you access to inside the haul or is it completely sealed off?
It gives you total access to inside the hull. You have so much storage room in there by them doing that.
@@KagenFishing cool. How much weight you put in that skiff
Well I weigh 200 and I probably put another 50lbs max in it
When you going to take that dog fishing with you lol
Did you just use stainless screws to mount your H-rails? And are they pretty sturdy? What did you use to seal the holes where your transducer and power supply wires run to your fish finder? How fast can you go and still get depth readings?
Yes I used all stainless but I used bolts with washers under it and is very sturdy. I used flex seal silicone stuff, more like their version of caulking not the black spray. If its calm I can go about 6-8mph and it will still be able to get depths.
Hopefully picking one up this weekend, what size engine is that?
justwanttoride 6hp
I'm getting 5hp new and a new skiff for 3400 hopefully this weekend, I'm going to strap it to the roof of my car L0l