Fishing Newport Bay with Scout Inflatable - Could this be CHEAPER and BETTER than a Kayak?!

[@mortonmanuel1606]

Great video, Benjie. So great, I got in touch with Graham and he took me out for a demo of the Scout Inflatable. The boat is great. Easy to set up, very stable (can stand while fishing), and the best part is that it’s so portable. I can take this thing anywhere. Well, I ended up buying one and can’t wait to get it out on the water this weekend. Thanks for introducing me to this great product. Graham is a great guy; he hooked me up with a boat and took the time to answer all my newbie questions; very knowledgeable. Also a great guy to go fishing with. PS - I had no problem with water in boat (same boat you used); as long as drain hole is covered, there’s no problem.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Oh dude that’s AWESOME! I really want one too but I need a few more quarters in my piggy bank 😜. Graham is def an awesome dude, I’m glad you were able to spend some time with him!

[@katieb3104]

This video is awesome !! Shout out to the community, and people trying to make small business work in this climate. This was just so positive, love those bass eating up! Keeping me inspire BK Thank you

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Kate, good people like u keep me going, it really makes a difference. So thank you so much! And that’s right, folks like Alex are grinding away the right way, I’d LOVE to see him blow up!

[@twinfinG]

Great edit Benjie! Thanks for coming out and putting this sweet video together. Keep up the good work 🤙

[@sparxrca]

How much is the boat?

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

OK, so , now you've done it. I'm slightly reconsidering getting a new hobie.

[@csmats5374]

Good lord, will the great ideas ever stop coming? Your waders are great, the LC110 mod is great, your tips on hunting corbina are great, and now this. I love your site!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thank you so much, encouraging words like this are truly life giving and keep me moving forward. Your kind words MATTER, so thank you. 🙏

[@Intheknow373]

Good video buddy, I liked the release under the water shot! That was cool! Keep them coming out Benjie!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Derick, grinding em out one at a time and having a blast! 🤙🙏

[@piratesailors4228]

Nice!!!! That was entertaining 🎣🤙🏼

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks for watching and the encouragement, it is much appreciated! 🤙

[@amefocus]

Nice! Those scout inflatables look tempting. Should I sell the hobie? Hmmmm......🧐🤣🤙🏽

[@BenjieKimFishing]

YES 🤣🤣🤣. Jk brotha, either way, it seems you’re in a great situation to expand your game!

[@amefocus]

Benjie Kim Fishing you get one-I get one 😂

[@ljbix]

I'm in San Diego, and a very recent Scout purchaser, a Scout 365, after endless consideration of first, a Hobie i11s, then shifting my thinking to a propeller-pedal drive kayak, then landing on the Scout. I think what I like most about it is the amount of water I can cover - one pull on the motor starter cord, and it's off to a new spot. I also like the stability - standing in the boat feels very comfortable. I'm also an old guy, and I like that the pieces are each manageable by me without help. The boat is the heaviest piece, at about 50 lb, the motor under 40, and everything else is in much lighter chunks. I only have to get this stuff in/out of the SUV, not on top of a car roof. I expect I'll be able to handle this many years into the future, and I think I'd struggle with a 100-pound kayak even now.

[@amefocus]

Hey Jim! Thanks so much for your input! I’m really, really thinking about the scout. The portability is awesome. I don’t really need it, but I don’t have to rely solely on my truck to transport it. Thanks again!

[@ljbix]

@@amefocus I'd be happy to answer questions. I also did a 2-page review writeup on my demo outing. You can find me on FB (facebook.com/jim.bixby.39) - send me a message with your email and I'll send that to you if you like. I also make/sell rod holders and a GoPro holder that clamp onto the stabilizer bar - you can see videos of these on my KZbin channel (kzbin.info/door/IZZ4pUW1w-Vw0klo3FE55w). The rod holder is 1-1/4" diameter, ok for light tackle and fly rods - pretty much anything light without a butt cap.. I've developed and started using, but have not offered for sale yet, a rod holder patterned on the Scotty or RailBlaza, with a 1-1/2" tube and a locking gate, for heavier rods with a butt cap. This also clamps directly to the Scout Stabilizer bar, rather than using the Scott or RailBlaza mounting system.

[@MohammedM66]

Homie that looks great. My only worry with this inflatable if it gets poked by a hook or sharp fish fin

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks Mo, yes I have/had that same concern but I’ve been told that the PVC material is extremely durable and thick. But at the same time, I’m sure it’s not immune to say...an errant gaffe job or something. I’ve only been on this once so I can’t say much more than that. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to experience this much more in the future!

[@andrewhauffen5467]

I have been watching your videos nonstop for the past 4-5 months learning from you and I just want to say thank you. I'm a huge fan and I surf fish all the time. So thank you! Every time I surf fish I use a C-rig with a camo sandworm and lately I've been wanting to switch it up. I saw that you use LCFM's and I was wondering how you set it up? Do you directly tie the lure to your line or have a litter line with a swivel? Thank you, and huge fan !

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Hey Andrew, it’s comments like this that keep me going and remind me to always do my best. Thank you so much man, it truly means a lot to me and reminds me of why I do this. With the lc, just tie straight to your line - straight braid or with leader using a connection knot (I use the RP), doesn’t matter. Removing the swivel the lc comes with and using a tactical anglers clip (25 or 50 lb) allows you to swap out lc’s quickly. C-rig with gulp camo is hands down the best way to get bit in SoCal imo. Quantity with some quality mixed in. With the lc, quantity goes way down, but the quality is off the charts, at least in my experience. Tight lines brotha, thanks so much for your support. 🙏

[@alexanderteambillywynn6900]

Dude that one off the rock point was aggressive!

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Haha yea man, he wanted to EAT! Gotta love spotties, they are so much fun!

[@devin8215]

LOL i fish off that jetty ur looking at @1:57 next to those rocks called pirates cove.. i've only caught a baby lingcod there even tho ive been there probably 6-8 times. if you ever fish off that jetty and have a successful day let me know what you used please!

[@devin8215]

which reminds me - some socal jetty videos would be cool ;)

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I don’t fish there often but for sure, if I ever have a session worth noting, I’ll be sure to include the info!

[@PdH-h5s]

Hey Benjie, when you got it registered to use the motor, did you have to bring anything else to the DMV besides the bill of sale, and manufacturer statement of origin? DMV rejected me once before for "not having a title", but inflatables dont come with titles, so im kinda confused. Perhaps the dmv was mistaken, but curious how your process went.

[@eajohnson1980]

I noticed a lot of water on the floor of the boat? Does it come in over sides or some other way? Is it self bailing or you have to stand in water all day?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Great question, and thank you for asking. This was literally my first experience on these so I don’t know the answer. BUT, I will ask my friend graham for better information and let u know here in the next day or two. In hindsight I do realize that there was more water in there than I’d think is “normal” so I’m curious to know too. For sure the water wasn’t coming in from the sides tho.

[@twinfinG]

The boats are self bailing. They have a scupper with a stop at the bottom of the transom. The reason why Benjie’s boat had water in it is because the scupper was open and Benjie was driving and drifting in reverse and a bit of water came in through the valve. When you a accelerate forward, the boat drains out that same valve.

[@eajohnson1980]

Thanks for the reply.

[@twinfinG]

No prob. You can get my i for from Benjie or you can find me online under Driftwood Caravan Outdoors if you have any other questions

[@ljbix]

@@twinfinG Ah, that explains it. I have kept that scupper always closed, have not shipped water onto the boat, and have had no reason to bail, or use the scupper to drain.

[@bozart6001]

Hey where can I get a backpack like the one you have ?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

I got mine at fishnpack.com. Or u can order the same thing on amazon (I’ve got a link in my bio). It’s a bit pricey but I really like mine. U can do a cheaper diy but I’m too lazy 😜.

[@Diego_Xander]

u need to blow up bro, i’m getting fisherman’s life vibes 🔥

[@Diego_Xander]

i found that spot u went to in ventura and got some fat croaker lol

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Whoa that’s a crazy comparison, I’m not worthy! 🤣 But thank you for the encouragement man, the most important thing is to enjoy each opportunity to fish and to live in gratitude. Anything else is bonus 🤙

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Oh dope man! Lol I don’t even remember where I fished up there. Walked so much. But heck yea man, there are some monsters roaming those waters up there!

[@lawrencelymanii6943]

@@BenjieKimFishing no, dude, you are worthy, I love Dan hernandez, and your video are better. Also, it's your vibe man, you were born to teach us all.

[@HouseHunterLA]

What shoes are you wearing there?

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Seavenger water shoes on Amazon, I have a link in the description below if you want to check them out.

[@sparxrca]

How much is the boat?

[@twinfinG]

Street price for the boat and basic accessories is $1099. Power can cost anywhere from $250 for electric and a battery and around $800-900 a new gas motor

[@sparxrca]

@@twinfinG thanks for the information. I will keep in touch once we come up to decide with my friends what’s best.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Graham is the man to talk to about these bad boys, if this is something ur interested in be sure it keep in touch with him!

[@freshsaltyfries5078]

Thanks for sharing it interested in scout 430 is any available for testing

[@MaverickFishing]

Entire video felt like an infomercial. Sorry, but did not like that at all. Of course don't mind you helping out some folks by mentioning, but not the entire video.

[@BenjieKimFishing]

Thanks for the feedback 🤙