What’s going on brotha, quick question I’m new to fishing Santa Cruz area trying to figure out how to spot reefs and things like that any suggestions?
@OffTheHookFishingСағат бұрын
If you are in a smaller boat, there are a couple reefs you can reach. Take a look on google maps satellite view and the textured areas should be rocky. Also, navionics has a pretty good free web version that will show some of the reefs. There should be one directly south of the harbor and one south of mitchells cove. I think people have had good luck with halis right outside the harbor too. tight lines!
@RollingRigTractionКүн бұрын
Porthabotes...
@idforpublic8793 күн бұрын
hi how do you prevent leaking on the transome bolt and nut area on both ends? slight water coming in through the hole.
@OffTheHookFishing3 күн бұрын
I have: bolt head -> hard rubber washer -> metal washer -> neoprene washer -> hull. Mind doesn't leak at all anymore! Hopefully that helps
@Inokea4 күн бұрын
Do you have to pay a launch fee when you walk it down the ramp?
@OffTheHookFishing4 күн бұрын
@Inokea I usually ask at the gate. Most of the time they don't charge me 😉
@Inokea15 күн бұрын
What a dumb bassat boat owner/captain.
@kfsrmn18 күн бұрын
I mounted my rod holders to the seat bench. Also made a plywood front plate with anchor trolley. I am looking at changing it to a bow trolling motor mount.
@0verloadDrop19 күн бұрын
Hey what size pvc did you use? I find 1in pvc but the minn kota shaft is 1 1/8? Will the 1 inch pvc work?
@OffTheHookFishing7 күн бұрын
I think that is what I used. The mounting bracket has a tightening screw, so it doesn't have to be perfect
@user-nf6zs4sw7yАй бұрын
I'm glad that you are safe!! Great content as always too!!
@OffTheHookFishing26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@williamm.3612Ай бұрын
Fuel line, Gas tanks - no big deal/ buy cheapest on amazon? I keep seeing these reports of the none west marine brands - balloon up like mad.
@williamm.3612Ай бұрын
Awesome video, im about to buy a 5 HP honda outboard. The seller is trying to figure out a way to get the flush screw to actually come off. Its frozen/ jammed. . . Any tips on this?
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@williamm.3612 a really big flathead screwdriver. Maybe check home depot? Also some penatrating oil might help
@williamm.3612Ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing both were attempted. Neither worked, had 3 guys 2 holding motor on stand its totally feozen
@williamm.3612Ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing I suggested buying some dustoff - and freezing the screw to hopefully retract the metal from the thread. Otherwise i think going to have to drill out/ dremel the thing out. . ..
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@@williamm.3612 You could always weld a nut head to it 🤷♂
@williamm.3612Ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing Went with another seller, 2014 Honda... :)
@AdventurewithnhiaАй бұрын
Get em!!! Can’t beat that a limit on a short session
@bigfish1676Ай бұрын
I had one. You're playing with your life. Good thing you're very close to shore.
@juozasjasevicius3628Ай бұрын
Hello, I haven't found a single video of you fishing standing up in a boat. How stable is the boat when standing up?
@OffTheHookFishing26 күн бұрын
To be honest, since I mostly ocean fish, the conditions are almost always too choppy to stand. You are able to stand, but it's not the most stable since the floor flexes. On a calm day it would be ok, but if there is wind or a swell, I'd reccomend sitting.
@idforpublic879Ай бұрын
do you just put your outboard engine in your car trunk? I am bit worried about possible propeller damage because it gets sqeezed by its own shape of the motor.
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@@idforpublic879 yep, I just lay mine flat. Never had any issues with the prop. Most of the weight sits on the cowling.
@albertchen1894Ай бұрын
LOL, that was me in the other portabote. I also had multiple short lings. Only took home rockfish that day. See you on the water!
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@albertchen1894 awesome seeing you out there - stay safe and tight lines!
@pulsehopium5447Ай бұрын
Where are you fishing at?
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@@pulsehopium5447 half moon bay, California!
@chriskeys5653Ай бұрын
Just bought a 14 foot porta boat because your show
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
@chriskeys5653 awesome, hope you like it!
@InokeaАй бұрын
So what was that wave from? Just a random thing?
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
The ocean does weird things. That day there was a spot just outside the harbor where waves were crashing. Always gotta keep a lookout for that sort of thing.
@SwampWillieАй бұрын
Cool video. Portabotes are awesome.
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AK47_seekndestroyАй бұрын
Great job! 👍I always look forward to your videos! 🐟
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
Glad you liked it - thanks for the support!
@rmagistrАй бұрын
So, even with the cracking of the top layer of plastic, the motor will still be secured, since the transome already has aluminum in between the plastics?
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
It should be, but the newer transom are different. My motor didn't sit fully on the aluminum, so I had to make the add on.
@chuckzander9861Ай бұрын
I ended up buying two of the Porta-Bote swivel seats. Can’t wait to try them out! Thank you for the reply! Stay safe!
@teus-janreinders1715Ай бұрын
I have a 10 foot porta boot since 2007.Outstanding quality.Use it for fishing on the canals in Holland.Never had a probleem with it.Just love my Poets Bote.😊
@chuckzander9861Ай бұрын
It looked rough at the end! You were smart to come in when you did! How do you like the Porta-Bote seats? I would like to get a couple of them but they are really expensive! The shipping is what is so expensive. I found a pair of used ones but the shipping is so high. Just wanted your opinion on a swivel seat. I always enjoy your videos !
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
The swivel seat is definitely easier on the back. I liked my canoe seat because it was so easy to transport, but I can't deny the swivel is nicer. Whether or not it's worth the money is pretty subjective. It does take up a fair bit of room to transport. Could always look to DIY a generic swivel seat if you wanted.
@tai94992 ай бұрын
Nice catch! I just bought an old porta bote and noticed theres a leak coming from the middle and corners of the transom. Any suggestion on how i can seal it up or is it not repairable?
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
I've seen a lot of ideas online to help extend the life. Some people use flex tape I think. Take a look at the "portabote fanclub" Facebook page
@tai94992 ай бұрын
@OffTheHookFishing thanks for yhe tip, will do! I bought a porta bote bc of your videos so hoping i can live out some similar adventures :)
@Peter-wc4kr2 ай бұрын
It’s a shame when people want to show how their boats perform in rough conditions by playing music which takes away the appreciation of the sea conditions the boat is battling with.
@rlad5812 ай бұрын
Does the crab pot sit on the bottom and buoy just bob around in the water?
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Yep, that's exactly right.
@brandonn39842 ай бұрын
They have aluminum ones? Or only colored “aluminum”?
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Just colored "aluminum" - they are still plastic!
@Martian742 ай бұрын
Keep it up, I'm sure you will get better, try better bait and let us know what works best. The boat looks good and 6hp is better than 4. I have an 8HP 2 stroke Suzuki for mine. It is mid-winter here in Australia, so I haven't gotten out for a bit but will do more in the second half of the year. That wave at 3:19 was a bit big, thanks for showing it.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support!
@ericksonjustinAK2 ай бұрын
Are you allowed to use crab cages there? Little tough to fit them into porta bote tho.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Well, sometimes. The CDFW has been restricting us to hoop nets to mitigate whale entanglement. But, usually we are allowed to use up to 10 traps.
@ericksonjustinAK2 ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing My dad and I had real good luck in Puget Sound, Washington with crab traps that don't allow the crabs to leave. They had one way doors. I'm not sure how they impact whales more, but I remember some places requiring those hoop nets because if left on the sea floor they are less impactful. Anyway, one thing we learned is that yes, less current is important and finding the right depth was key. We found that 45ft was a sweet spot. We used turkey legs because they were cheap. It's always funny when the money you spend on bait ends up being more than it would be to buy the amount of crab you catch at the store.
@chuckzander98612 ай бұрын
I am really enjoying your video’s! You seemed to be a nice and honest young man. I appreciate that. I have just bought a 10’ Porta-Bote genesis IV and am doing some of your mods. When you lost your oar I was wondering how I could secure mine in the oar lock. They seem pretty loose to me. Any ideas? And also how do you like your folding seat? Thanks and hopefully you will catch a keeper next time out! Stay safe brother.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I've only lost my oars once, and the float, so not sure if it is worth a mod - maybe a tether? I like the folding canoe seat, but protabote gave me one of their swivel seats and it is much better on the back. Takes up way more room, but it's a give and take
@yxie5552 ай бұрын
It looks like the same beach we camped on last year. At the time high tide occurred in the evening and the water had come to the edge of our tents...whew.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Always gotta be on those tide charts at Tomales ;) I should go back this year...
@almonte852 ай бұрын
Did you set up a tent?
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Yep, you can reserve spots online. They do fill up fast though!
@almonte852 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@chuckzander98612 ай бұрын
Hi. I just subscribed to your channel! I just bought a used but like new 10’ What is the Honda 5HP shaft length that you have? 15”?I am researching what motor I should get. 2.5 Suzuki or the Honda 5HP. Thanks!
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Both are great. 15" short shaft
@chuckzander98612 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@chuckzander98612 ай бұрын
Me again. I just ordered a new Suzuki 6 HP. My sticker inside the boat says 56 lbs is the max weight for motor and the Suzuki weighs 52 lbs. Do you think that will be okay for my 10’. Oh and the year of my Bote is 2013. I really appreciate your channel and answering my questions!
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
@chuckzander9861 well the only real way to know is to try, but I think you should be fine. My motor weighs about the same, but on a 12 foot. Just try and balance the weight by putting other gear in the bow.
@SwampWillie2 ай бұрын
Nice video. I always look forward to your content.
@chriskeys56532 ай бұрын
Serious we use them all the time but we use the blackjack color. But gotta use sent I prefer the tuna because it's only a doller a can I caught a 38lb sping Chinook 2 years ago on one
@chriskeys56532 ай бұрын
You need to fill that brads with tuna they work ausome we use them in oregon all the time. Just regular caned tuna in oil
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Haha, ill give it a try!
@robleong27332 ай бұрын
I have some of the boat seat hinges breaking off the plastic seats. There are three under the seats. How would I reinforce or repair the seat so that I can place the metal rods back into the holes?
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
Hmm, hard to say. I know they make "kayak rivets" that might work in re-securing it. Also, some epoxy never hurt!
@tai94992 ай бұрын
Are you planning to sell your portabote anytime soon? If you do lmk
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I plan on keeping her forever. Take a look on craigslist and fb marketplace!
@lostguru13112 ай бұрын
That was quick, I normally take about 30 minutes to get set up and ready to go.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Usually I take a bit longer, but I was rushing that day!
@to.goo.68552 ай бұрын
Props to your girl putting up with fishing. Trust me I know my wife will comment next..
@calvinshum80192 ай бұрын
Hi will you make more recent videos ? I really want to see you more. I love your crabbing videos.
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
I've been fishing, just not editing! I'll try and catch up to get videos live sooner ;)
@joetorres25053 ай бұрын
Great idea I also looked on Amazon. But I can make it today for My fishing trip tomorrow tired of boat hitting the boat dock thank you
@SwampWillie3 ай бұрын
Great video. Will you be posting any new Portabote content in the near future?
@OffTheHookFishing2 ай бұрын
Yep, just been busy working and fishing!
@keepevolving79683 ай бұрын
Can you leave the transducer down the whole time while you drive the boat or will it snap or bend? I have a 6hp and the boat can get up to 12 mph at times. Not sure if I have to constantly raise and lower it depending on if I’m going full throttle or slow.
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
I have accidentally left it down many times and never noticed any bending. Although, there are probably cheaper clamps that you could use if you didn't want it to raise/lower.
@SailingSarah3 ай бұрын
Dude it was a rogue wave attack and your boats sinking! 😱
@anthonylogan44813 ай бұрын
Also bro what app are you using to see the regulations on limit and size? I see you keep referring to your phone. Thanks.
@OffTheHookFishingАй бұрын
Just CDFW website. wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean
@anthonylogan44813 ай бұрын
Nice video man. Happen to remember the wind forecast this day? Plan on going out to Santa Cruz for my first time tomorrow in my 16ft, wind is look like it will be 3-5- mph.
@OffTheHookFishing3 ай бұрын
3-5 mph, if accurate, will be a beautiful and calm day. Usually, the chop doesn't start until 10+ mph. Enjoy!
@anthonylogan44813 ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing dope bro thanks. Also happen to know where some reefs are around Santa Cruz first time out wanna locate the rock and ling
@OffTheHookFishing3 ай бұрын
@anthonylogan4481 I think most people fish the reef in front of natural bridges state beach. You can see where the reef starts on Google maps. The sand just outside the harbor might be good for halis this time of year too. Tight lines!
@ronmodafferi82023 ай бұрын
What charter service did you use?
@OffTheHookFishing3 ай бұрын
Siren's Call, but there are tons of them to choose from!
@ronmodafferi82023 ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing In the '80's, I used to use Silver Fox or Alaska Marine.
@curtbennett84023 ай бұрын
My Honda 2.3 hp runs great. How far off shore do you travel?
@OffTheHookFishing3 ай бұрын
When in the bay, I typically just fish a mile or so offshore. When on the ocean side, maybe 2-3 miles depending on what I'm fishing for.
@curtbennett84023 ай бұрын
@@OffTheHookFishing never been offshore, just a little nervous. Would you recommend a ship to shore radio, so what kind? At my age with my physical disability it’s most likely only time I will use the boat. Thank you for your response.
@OffTheHookFishing3 ай бұрын
@@curtbennett8402 Just start small, maybe try a protected bay. Weather is king, so look for light winds (ideally less than 10mph), low swells/long intervals, and low tidal swings to avoid current. I have a VHF radio that allows for communication with other boaters (typically channel 68/69) and the coast guard (channel 16). Just take it slow and you'll be ok! Find a fishing buddy with a kayak or small boat if possible!