Hey Dan! It is a Foldcat. I don’t have any more video of it, but built a lightweight plywood deck. I mounted the motor and troller through the wood deck and metal decking. It was super solid and a great platform to stand and fish on. I just honestly got tired of taking it apart to put it away. Hope that helps!

Hey Robert. Sorry but this video is from several years ago (8-10 I believe.) I’ve moved out of state and lost touch with them. This was a 2011 Coosa. Sorry I couldn’t help out.

Hey there, I usually use rope that’s a 1/2” or so in diameter. The important part is the twisted vs the braided. Braided is hard to work with. Good luck! - Doug

@@dnejeff gotcha

Hey there. No this is in Central Kentucky, just Southwest of Lexington.

Thanks! I know this would be decent for blind casting, but probably be frustrating because with this set up you are dedicated to gar only (knot on hook would keep bass from being able to bite it.) And yes, I find a slow and steady retrieve to be the best. If site casting, or casting into a group of porpoising gar, a slow retrieve (just enough to keep the spinner action moving) works pretty good. Thanks for the comment! Doug

@@dnejeff Thanks for the response and suggestions! I'm gonna make this lure and see how it work on gars.

I bet. This was an original phantom with no gimbal in a decent wind. Early days. The stuff they have now makes anyone look like a cinematographer.

@@dnejeff I see. Well, if you live in or around Fries maybe we will run into each other. I just moved up from Virginia Beach and find the views awe inspiring. Happy flying!

Thanks for the info! :)

Hey Dale. I would say it folds pretty simply if you need that feature. I never used during the time I had the boat, so I guess i just forgot to mention it. If you need to get it through a garage door, I would imagine it would be ok.

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Hi Armando. The cart is the ticket for me going forward. We have camped at Hazel for several (7-9) years at most of the campsites. I've backpacked it, I've used a collapsible dolly, a home made (PVC cart with bike wheels,) a 2 wheel game cart, and the jogging stroller. The jogging stroller is far and away the best choice. I wish mine had been a double, but I could only find a single for FB Marketplace cheap. I might look to upgrade to a 2 place one for our next trip. I tried several different kinds of hammocks and just couldn't get comfortable enough to get any real sleep. I am a stomach/side sleeper, and the hammocks just can't get flat enough. I've tried several of the more expensive ones, but just wasn't happy with it. They are great for many, my buddy Tye wouldn't dream of going back to the ground, but it's just not for me. Hazel site have plenty room for tents or hammocks, so you should be good either way, just know that if you are going to use a hammock, plan to sleep mostly on your back and your feet will likely end up above your heart. On the stroller, spend the cash for some new tires if you are getting a used one, and bring a small pump. Can't imagine how much it would suck if the tires went flat while you were out there. Oh, an added bonus of the stroller, you can stop at any time and just walk away from it on the trail.. To do a nature call, or just sit down. Backpacks have to be picked back up and strapped on, and the 2 wheel carts have to lean all the way often dumping your stuff. As far as the trail goes, it is rocky for the most part with mud puddles every so often. Some of the rocks are on the larger size (softball) so they can be a pain for wheels, but that is only in some spots. Overall, larger bike wheels are pretty good on this trail all the way up. Hope that helps, please let me know how your trip went! Doug

@@dnejeff thank you. My friend and I will seriously consider the cart route. I’m looking forward for more videos of your adventures.

@@dnejeff our trip went well with only slight hitches. I was able to get a double jogging stroller locally on marketplace and I was able to load that sucker with more than 50 pounds of gear. My buddy decided to use his backpack but politely asked to put his waders and boots on my cart (ha ha). We camped at #84 which is 5 miles from the dropoff. Fishing was great and the weather cooperated. We made a a trip to Bone Valley and saw the old cabin and the cemetery. On the way back for the pontoon pickup (day4), the front wheel seized (who knows?mud/dirt). So I had to balance the cart on its two wheels. That just added another angle to the whole trip, but considering that, everything went smoothly. We are planning on another trip. Thanks for the advise.

@@armandoquizon1054 Hey there! Glad your trip was smooth (other than the wheel) great news is it wasn't one of the back wheels. I can't wait to get back there myself. I think this year we are going on a longer trip up north somewhere. Pretty excited to see something new, but I am sure we will be back at Hazel before too long.

Hi Mike. Gotta say that seems like an unusual question based on the video. Care to elaborate?

@@dnejeff I`m either Clairvoyance or a friend of jim johnson

@@mikeclark8897 I'm totally going with Clairvoyance! Your name should be Mikey on this thing, then I wouldn't have been so confused. Too funny. Did you randomly find this or what?

@@dnejeff A subscriber thank you!

Hey Thomas! We will be coming in right behind you. We are supposed to get there on the 29th staying at Sugar Fork. Hope you have a great trip! Tight lines. Doug

@@dnejeff Awesome! Unfortunately, Sugar Fork was already booked, or we’d have definitely stayed there! Thanks again!

We are heading up on the 17th for a couple nights at #85. Hope the tropical storm doesn't make it too wet.

@@earlbrinkley2750 Honestly, if that kind of weather rolls through there, I would change locations or go at another time. I've been there during small rains and 'rain events' and the creek becomes very dangerous quickly. Good luck and tight lines! Doug

Campsite 82 and I believe hazel creek area are closed due to a young man hiking/camping alone having a fatal bear encounter at campsite 82..very sad.

zachmac I don’t have any videos of this thing in action. I bought all the parts at Lowe’s. The green part is a leaf guard that keeps garbage out of drain lines. It’s in the plumbing section.

@@dnejeff Thanks for the reply!!!! Does it effectively control the Gar's thrashing? I caught my first one last week and they are POWERFUL creatures for sure!

@@zachmac Once they are in the pvc pipe, the thrashing stops completely. Even if they try, there is no space for them to move. This makes cutting the nylon rope out of their mouth much easier. The fish can breath air, so no need to feel bad for them being out of the water for a few moments either. I'd love to see some pics. Good Luck!

Hey Diceman220. Sorry I don't have that information anymore. I sold that boat in 2017 and moved away from the coast. Wish my memory was that good, but I do remember that it was fairly simple to install and looked fantastic. Good luck with yours! -Doug

It’s no problem at all. I’ve been there dozens of times with no issues. Good luck!

Doug Jeffries update: I went caught a few bass.. seen several large fish the water was around 3 to 4 feet they had a waterfall on the right side of the powerhouse. We didn’t have any luck with trout. No generation. Water level appears to be the same as your video! Thanks for the vids and advice!!!!

Thanks!

They did. They are holding tension against each other. I drove about 1800 miles with it like that in a week and had no issues. I suppose if you were concerned you could run zip ties into the chain and turnbuckle to help. Thanks for the comment! Doug

Thanks for the reply. I used turnbuckles for mine but have not tested it yet.

You should be good to go with them. Good luck! Doug

MakosReef I do t think it was. I’m sorry but this was a few years ago and I no longer have the boat. I can say I’d recommend this item though.

@@MLS1000 Why I would recommend it? I found it to be a nice product for the money, easy to install, and sturdy. If it's why I don't have the boat? I went through a divorce and the boat was a casualty of it. Divorce sucks in every way possible.

@@MLS1000 No worries. I had to read it again myself. I thought you were being funny. Take your time and you should be fine. Get a helper for sure. Good luck!

Peter Fagan I think I made the 2x4 a little longer with some scrape. I don’t have this unit any longer (I moved) so I can’t walk out to check it out. Sorry.

It is 20’.

Hey Doug, I have no idea what their release schedule is or if they have one. I feel like it is a "well today would be a good day to run the power plant" kind of thing. I have only been there twice and had the dam in operation, and i have been there MANY times. I guess you could reach out to Ky power and ask if they have a schedule for it. This time of year, you might get luck enough to motor all the way to the dam in a shallow draft boat. I have been able to do that a few times. Its a great day of fishing every time I go. Enjoy but be careful. Not a lot of help to be had in that area if you run into trouble. Thanks for the comment. Doug

Hello Al, The short answer is yes. I put a plug on the end that I cut off of the control head that plugs into a port on the rear hatch. From there I ran the wires to the cockpit (just behind the seat on the left) where I put another plug. From there I ran the power ran up to the front of the boat where I keep the battery. I hope that helps.

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