Read the instructions might help

Use a block behind front or rear tire don’t always rely on park or E-brake

I saw flip plugs online and thought it was a really bad idea to have something that was so easy to take out .

Extremely useful and wish I had watched a month ago.

Yesterday I thought I had the perfect launch and I was about 75 feet off shore and felt that the boat just wasn't sitting like it normally was. Immediately I remembered that I forgot the plug. Luckily I hadn't taken on too much water, my plug attaches to my boat with a lanyard, and my arm was long enough to reach down and screw it in. 15 minutes of running the bilge pump and I was ready to fish.

Two tips: always carry a spare one, and use a tether on the plug so in case it falls out for whatever reason you won’t lose it.

You forgot to twist tighten your first drain plug, you don’t just flip it.

You just need to use the state of the art drain plug designed in US kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4jShGl-faqMabssi=pcN5A1I_FCsCeUI8

The drain plug is meant to go on the inside of the hull, not the exterior like you were originally using it.

Happened to me also but i put the plug in the livewell hole by mistake.Lucky we were 200m from shore so got the boat out drain it which took about 25mins and then went fishin.Now my buddys call me plug.I use twist and i keep a spare.

The flip up type plugs also screw to tighten...before you flip it up! The first thing my dad showed me was to always keep a secured tether tied to your plug. That way, no matter what, it stays with your boat!

I have watched this many times. And I thank you. I am new to boating. I appreciate this video.

Power loading is fine, the ramp is solid concrete and drops off straight down at the end of the ramp. Have to be super careful when water levels are low. You drop an axel off at the end of the ramp, your not getting it back over without a wrecker to lift it up

Living right next to Beaver I can definitely understand why it is called the Dead Sea, but they are definitely out there. Helps I know it front and back, but man it can be a tough chess game to figure out. You were definitely on the right track though. Drop shot and ned rig are my go tos when it is tough and those swim baits are lethal a good portion of the time. South end where it gets dirtier and rivery fish it like a normal river. Spinnerbaits, etc. But a lot of the time, especially after storms, you are just going to get skunked a lot.

Common sense is your friend. Try embracing it. Think thing’s through. You don’t just put the plug in and flip it up. Turn it clockwise till tight then flip up. This isn’t hard.

Nice boat, new wife? ha

I wish all lakes had courtesy docks.

Minnewashta?

That's nice. I like my "trick steps" I installed on my 1875. Allows me to load easily at the ramp, but also great just for getting in and out of the boat on land as well.

Guy this to much. Buy a Dakota retriever and be safe. If you can't afford one, then you shouldn't own a boat.

Just buy a BoatCatch out of Australia, they have a distributor in Texas

I use your method number 2 (with two lines) exclusively. N. Texas. Often windy. If wind driving boat into the ramp then gotta have some urgency on hopping out of truck after boat floats off trailer, then grab the lines and tying off. Two 50 ft lines managed every ramp i've used so far

That plug, the one you don't like, actually works for Jon boats, since those flip-down plugs can be installed from the inside of the boat.

Very educational mate good job

what if it rains will ur floor rot? my god what an idiot

Good video. I might add that we should always apply the parking brake before exiting the tow vehicle. Brake on first, then place in park....reduces strain on the tranny. Also, traction tape on the rails of the trailer are a big help too.

Understand what he said I'm retired and all my friends are not so I have to go see little fishing by myself and I do it a lot it really isn't that hard figure out a pattern and stay with it

I’d be leaving my wife at home. In fact, I do! 😂😂

You should give the Walleye a try. Beaver's walleye population is exploding and it is becoming very popular. Ive been chasing them for years now on Beaver and it gets better every year! They like the cool water so in the summer time it is basically all thermocline fishing out on long underwater points.

Sounds like you both need new partners. Or to re evaluate your relationship. Mine was eager to learn, and she did well. No reason to lose your cool.

I never push my boat off, the day will come when the boat doesn’t start.

Time to get rid of your wife

for the first drain plug, I use the same one. somehow when I twist to tighten, it won't tight.?

Really nice instruction! Great job

if you switch to the threaded drain plug, i have a great solution: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KUiWWioLlqe8U

That drain plug will also twist and tighten up and flip it up rather than down

Oh Joe......😂😅😊

grew up on beaver and it is full of bass of all species, i have cauught a 4.6 smallmouth, several blacks in the 5 to 6 lb range and it has some magnum spots. they are hard to catch but not the dead sea

Greetings from Costa Rica. Great information. When a wife doesn't like or share the boating experience. Girlfriends will!

guess you need a new one

Make a checklist once you have it down.

CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE VIDEOS FROM YOU TEACHING ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES USED IN BASS FISHING

Ive never heard that about power loading. Ive seen a few people in my life not power load. They admitted they didnt know how. Im in no way arguing. But ive even watched conservation officers power load. Also I use an elastic launch strap available at most marine supply stored. Happy tight lines

The Drotto eliminates ALL OF THAT. It will never easier to launch and retrieve your boat unless you have someone else to it completely.

Sir, your boat trailer needs left and right roller guide posts soyour taillights are mounted high to load your boat perfect every single time even at night. . Secondly, since I'm mobility handicapped under ADA and Michigan Eliot -LArson Civil Rights Rules. I have challenged the Michigan Department of Natural Resources law enforcement division to dare write me ticket a ticket for power loading. If the DNR was so smart they would add more concrete bottom slabs extending out deep enough to prevent mounding the sand. It is a Simple solution for over paid government employee minds. It the people waiting on me don't like how slow it takes me to load and unload my boat, they have 2 options. Help me or shut their arrogant mouths because I really don't care. All the boat plug, removal of tie downs, lunches from the tow vehicle loaded in the boat, and boat covers should be done well before you even think about backing your boat down the launch. 55 years of launching and loading boats has made me an expert on what not to do!

great video and ideas!....the power loading thing is nice but its a moot point for big lakes.

Should just use a line up front. Toss a Bowline on it and lasso the wrench. Let it slide off and hang, and use it to walk the boat to the nearest cleat on the dock. Same method but less risk of the boat getting away from you.

My method is to take tie two bow lines together, one end goes on the right of left cleat depending on what side the ramp your using. The other end I looped and cinched around my winch. Off she slowly goes, I pull up and take the bow line from the winch. Walk back to the dock, tie off and go park. Moving the boat outta the way is courteous if the ramp is busy. ...nice job.

I do pretty much the same thing when solo launching my boat but as an added precaution against having the boat float away from me as soon as it become buoyant I have a loop on the end of my bow line which I place over the upright winch post. I climb onto the boat over the bow and once safely onboard I then reach over and flip the rope loop off the winch post.

Some good tips, especially about not power loading and digging a huge hole for others to fall into. It's pretty simple when there is no wind, but wind makes it a lot more difficult, especially with a bigger boat.