@@caseyswearingen9267 hello and thank you for watching. I usually do not keep the motor running while fishing unless I am specifically going out to troll. I am usually out there to relax and listen to the surroundings, keeping the motor running just so I don’t move isn’t a concern of mine. If I move too far away from where I started I’ll just idle back when I’m ready. It is just a personal preference.

Hello and thank you for watching. I believe it is $165 per adult and after tax $179 if I recall correctly. Good Luck Jeff

@@franktirelli hello and thank you for watching. This trip was 12 hours and the cost is $165 per adult plus taxes, I think the total cost was $179. Hope this helps, Jeff

Hello and thanks for watching. I was on the south jetty on the beach side.

Hello and thanks for watching. I am actually planning to go out tomorrow, Friday June 7th if you want to go. I’m planning to leave from Packery boat ramp hopefully around 7:30. Planning to go about 30 miles out to a pipeline junction to get some snapper. Send me a PM if you want to go.

@@jeffjohnson674 I don't see your PM icon. I'm not able to private message you. Are you able to PM me?

Hello and thanks for watching. Very true, if we got fish each time out it would be called catching and not fishing. Always have a great time no matter what happens.

Good afternoon and thank you for watching. I had no special features for the Trophy at this time. It wasn't until the dealership reclassified the computer. The computer thought it was not on an IDF compatible ski so none of those features would work. After the dealership changed it to an IDF compatible ski all of the special features, including IDF and trolling, would work. Good Luck

Hello and thank you for watching. No, the cover will not go over the cooler but there are openings so you can reattach the cooler once the cover is on. Hope this helps, Jeff

Good evening and thank you for watching. I’ve been fishing salt water since I bought the ski back in 22, I’ve mixed some fresh water in there too. If you fish in salt water you just have to wash the ski with fresh water when you come off the water. I normally wash my ski each time I get home and let it dry before putting it away. There have been a couple of times I ended up washing it the next day. I run water through the drive system if I’m going to let the ski sit more than a few days otherwise I just wash the outside. I have gone through all of the electronic connections and made sure they were protected with dielectric grease and anti-corrosion spray, seems to be doing great for the internals. I have had to work on my trailer lights a couple of times. This time I am using Flex Seal paste to cover all of the butt connectors so water won’t get in there and cause them to corrode. All of this seems like a lot of work but the prevention will help the ski last longer. Hope this helps, Jeff

Hello and thank you for watching. I like the rod, been a big fan of the Penn rods for many years. Never had any issues with them failing or not performing as advertised. Can’t wait to get a few more.

No, I’m in CC now

@@texaspwcfishing6676 that's cool I live in satx

Hello and thank you for watching. I really like the Trophy, been an absolute joy to fish from. I had a couple of minor issues after purchasing that dealt with the computer but once those were figured out it hasn’t missed a beat. Thanks again and good luck.

Good evening and thanks for watching. The first set of rigs is about 10 miles from the end of the big jetties. Depending on the seas might take about 30 minutes. There are some further out.

Hello and thank you for watching. That 45’ depth is only a very small area in the middle, just under the bridge center is between 6-7’ then it goes to around 20-30’ in some areas. It is very sporadic all over, I was surprised and how inconsistent it really is. I have been finding the fish between 20’ and 10’ areas. This past time I was using live menhaden and I saw people using live shrimp. Good luck.

@@texaspwcfishing6676 yeah i talked to a coworker today that confirmed that, he said there is a big hole just next to the bridge... that explains the big drum etc that come out of there

Hello and thanks for watching. Lots of great questions, I’ll do what I can to answer them for you. I have used the live well feature in the past but I’ve found it is really hard on bait. With all of the bouncing around, sloshing side to side, the bait really takes a beating. Also, I usually use the cooler as a cooler, I’ll put drinks and food in there so I don’t want to stick my catch on top of those. I use the bag for bait and anything I might catch simply to stop cross contamination. As for which Fish Pro to purchase, I really can’t think of any good reason to choose any particular model. I went with the trophy because I wanted all of the extra features it comes with. I like the live well feature idea, just needs to be perfected. The pedestal seat is great in calm weather or on a lake. I will sometimes listen to music and the audio system is great. I also like the speed control features for trolling and running for long distances such as going off shore. I can set a top speed and I don’t have to worry about trying to manipulate the throttle to keep it. Just set my top speed and pull full throttle, won’t exceed what I set. I am right at the 300 mark and I am comfortable riding the ski, no issues with anything. So you should be just fine. If you have any other questions please let me know.

Thanks for your reply and the answers to my questions. I also like the extra features of the Trophy, but I've seen a 2020 Fish Pro for about half the price and I'm thinking it would be more than adequate for me to start off with. I don't see many anglers using these skis here in the uk but it seems like a good alternative to a more costly boat.

Hello and thank you for watching. Yes, I’m the early days of learning how to fish on the ski and what to and what not to do I would move the ski around without the kill switch attached. I took off my life jacket that day because it was extremely hot and not much wind that far out. Since then I leave my life jacket on and usually have the kill switch attached when I move the ski. Thank you, Jeff

Hello and thank you for watching. The rock really never caused a problem, it was more me not knowing enough at the time. I took it to the dealer and they said it wasn’t an issue and pretty normal. The IDF issue was caused by the dealer I bought it from set it up incorrectly, once that was resolved the IDF worked perfectly. I haven’t had any issues with the ski since then and I currently have 65 hours on it. Hope this helps, Jeff

Help and thank you for watching. I have gone out many times alone but I don’t just show up at the ramp and say “Oh, let’s go offshore 25 miles today”. Whenever I go offshore alone I plan what I am doing, where I am going and how long I’ll be out. I make sure to relay all of that information to someone who knows me and would be worried about me if I do not tell them I am back by a specific time. I also make sure my gas tank is full, my radio is charged, my phone is charged and all of my emergency kit is in working condition. I also make sure my ski is in working condition. If I have any problem with any of it I postpone my trip until it is fixed. Can things still go wrong, sure, but if you plan for the worst you will be prepared. Plan for the worst but hope for the best. Emergency gear is always a pain to maintain and keep, that is until you need it. Hope this helps, Jeff

Hello and thank you for watching. Yes, federal limit is 2 red snapper per person per day. The trip is long but it is mostly about the adventure and not always the destination. I have a great time going out, finding fish, making the videos and sharing my experiences with others. I might only get 2 fish, if I’m lucky, but I have a great time doing it. Thanks again for watching, more content is coming. Jeff

Hello and thanks for watching. I am sorry I haven’t responded before now, I just saw this comment. The head unit is original but the transducer is a UHD-54 that is mounted just behind the intake screen on the bottom of the ski. Hope this helps.

Hello and thank you for watching. I have used the pedestal seat a couple of times while fishing in the bay, I was almost thrown off both times. The swivel seat is great in calm water but just a little wave action and it can be like riding a mechanical bull. I’m a big guy, putting that much so high up can get a little more action than I really want. But I’ll give it another shot and see about getting it on video this time. Jeff

Thank you for watching. I actually have both, just left them behind that day. Seems that when I am prepared I don’t catch much but when I forget key items everything hits. I’ll keep the videos coming, have a couple more going through edit right now so hopefully will have them out in a few days. Jeff

Thank you for watching. I will try that when I go out this coming week. Thank you, Jeff

Help and thank you for watching. I have not installed a trickle charger on my ski, haven’t had a need for it. I did let my ski sit unstarted from August 22 - May 23 and the battery wasn’t dead, which really surprised me. It sat through a cold winter and never had any type of charger on it. I might add a trickle charger later but for now I don’t see a reason to. Hope this helps, Jeff

Hello and thank you for watching. When I turn my ski off I leave the kill switch connected but disconnect it from my life preserver. I have not had to switch to an accessory mode to keep the sonar on, it will remain on for about an hour I believe. However, if I remove the kill switch everything will shut off in about 30 seconds, if that long. Hope this helps Jeff

@@texaspwcfishing6676 thanks for that I’m in the uk I’ll give it a go this weekend thanks again philip

Hello and thanks for watching. I don’t recall it pulling to the left under power but I’ll check it next time I take it out. Thank you for the information.

@@texaspwcfishing6676 I meant to say it looks like it's pulling to the right, but you steer left to correct it.

Hello and thanks for watching. After each trip on salt water I will wash the ski to get all of the salt spray and grime off. At the end of a trip, maybe 3-4 days long, I will completely wash the ski using good soap and water. I’ll also dry it completely as I can before hitting the road. This has helped keep the salt build up off the outside and in small crevices on the body. What I haven’t done, but need to, is wash the engine compartment. I’ve noticed some corrosion starting around the output shaft and some of the housings around the back of the engine. Right now I h leave the seat and deck cover off because I’m installing a new transducer. Once that is done I’ll completely wash the engine bay, scrub off any visible corrosion, spray it with high temp paint then hit it with the corrosion preventative from BRP. Hopefully that will help it last a little longer. I’ll be relocating to Corpus very soon so it will see a lot more salt water action soon. Hope this helps, Jeff

Hello and thanks for watching. I have been slowly updating the site as I go. I haven’t been able to get out on the ski since August, weather up here has been too cold and I’ve been too busy, life happens. I’ll be doing more fishing this summer, I’m relocating to Corpus shortly. As I get more trips in and get some free time I’ll put more on the site. If there is something you think would be interesting to include please let me know. Thanks again, Jeff

Hello and thank you for watching and subscribing. I have used the ski many times for inshore fishing too. Just have to be careful about how shallow you go. I’ve been as low as 2 feet but you run the chance of sucking up stuff from the bottom. I try to stay in 3 feet or more, makes it easier to get out when I need to. I have had to push the ski out a couple of times because I went too shallow. I hope to get some more videos on soon. The cold weather in the Dallas area makes getting on the lakes not fun. However soon I will be relocating to Corpus so I will be doing a bunch more fishing. I’ve also installed a new transducer so I will have side scan and ClearView down scan. Looking forward to the new capabilities. Good luck and stay safe. Jeff

@@jeffjohnson674 thanks for the info and good luck on your move. I’m near South Padre Island and the trophy looks like a fun and cheaper alternative to a conventional boat.