Best 10-foot jon boat setup ever!

Here is my time-tested small jon boat setup for bass fishing. It works great for fishing in creeks, bays, and on small lakes (provided there are no waves). I have been able to catch thousands of fish from it that I would not have been able to catch from the shore.
Trolling Motor: amzn.to/2NRE2gC
Front seat/Live well/Cooler: amzn.to/2NNUI8U
Live well pump/aerator: amzn.to/2mhbz7H
Rear Seat: amzn.to/2NNVeDS
Seat Swivel: amzn.to/2NOcf0Q
Bilge Pump: amzn.to/2mhLplh
Rod Holders: amzn.to/2Ngr1fD

[@MrSydbob]

Awesome! I love little boats. Fishing was never meant to be a competition, much less done in $30,000 boats pulled by a brand new SUV painted the same as the boat and covered in stickers. Customize and maintain your own boat, add a kid now and then and the fishing will be that much better. Fish on!

[@thelowmein9143]

30,000$! You’re getting a great deal lol, most of the bass boats are closer to 60,000$

[@crankinbass5758]

The Lowmein try 100k

[@MrMd5555]

@@crankinbass5758 a bass boat for $100k the damn thing better have a basement, central heating and air and at least 1 big comfortable bathroom to kick back and read the paper between casts... The law of Diminishing returns on its finest display right there I suppose...i would honestly be embarrassed to bass fish out of a $100k bass boat. If I won something like that I'd sell it and still get a used bass tracker

[@whtwolff658]

Lowe1243 minn kota trolling motor. Nephew (15) & I enjoy small lakes, Beshear, Loch Mary, Lake Peewee. Making memories & being in outdoors. It doesnt have to cost a fortune to catch fish. ATB

[@jessebrown4755]

Exactly!

[@jaredtorbert5471]

It may not be a $20k set up but you did it yourself something to be proud of and it catches the fish. Good work man and sweet powerpole set up. 👍

[@edwardh1003]

Cool setup you have there. I admire your ingenuity. I have a 10 foot aluminum boat, watching videos like this inspires me.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielrobinson3566]

Very impressive, I love the layout and organization of everything. And that powerpole is super clever. Also a big fan of the Briggs and Stratton outboard, I had one in the past on my old setup and recently purchased a used one for my current jon boat. Definitely going to play copycat on some of the things you got going on here. Thanks for sharing this.

[@cubegleamer305]

I love seeing boats like this. It may not be all shiny with new carpet but it gets the job done and you don't have to worry about every little scratch. That power pole setup in too cool!

[@trailshooter2380]

That was an awesome power pole setup

[@lucascady4992]

Thanks, I really like the foam isolation idea, pretty durable and it also floats!

[@ginialonso6513]

You Sr.got your self a working man boat love congrats and God bless...

[@OutofWORKoutdoors]

love the name of the channel and this board build. Small boats are awesome.

[@Steve-qi7hc]

Sweet setup ... I have a 12 foot Jon. Now you got me thinkin . Thank for the video.

[@billk3230]

Great video. Love your frugalness. super setup.

[@catfish6138]

Brilliant idea on the foam board deck support! Love seeing ingenuity and tinkering to get these rigs afloat!

[@jessetran3784]

Great job on everything you did to the boat.

[@FSEVENMAN]

seriously dude you did a good job with it best 10-foot or ever

[@Will_Russell]

That’s pretty cool, I’ve never considered using foam for the deck support!

[@dixieoutlaw4x4]

I love it! Perfect hybrid between kayak and jon boat/microskiff

[@rayfordhickman3087]

Thats a nice set up bro. I tell my friends all the time you dont need to go into debt trying to "keep up with the Jone's"Your'e in the right area to catch a lot of fish too. I come up that way to fish Kentucky and Reellfoot lakes every fall. I use an older gentleman guide out of Hopkinsville and he really knows them both.

[@ThatGuyKappa]

I love this guys mcguyver fishing boat props props!

[@billytrenary4114]

Nice little set up. Enjoy watching. From Nashville Tn

[@darylscott5356]

reral nice set up glad you shared this helped me out for sure

[@EdanC]

This is actually the coolest little Jon boat ever. I love how DIY it was and how you kept it simple. Just how I like it!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@miket3268]

Just picked mine up. I love your bow mount setpu and plan to copy it.

[@mikesanchezgsxr]

Sweet little boat dude. I like the cooler/live well mod. I have a 16' Scanoe I fish out of and use a cooler as a live well and that pump set up is awesome. So copying it!

[@hashiramasenju4846]

Awesome use of your budget! Great job!

[@Closdmon]

Freakin sweet man best looking lil set up I have seen in a while!👍🏽

[@chasfer69]

great job. impressive and thoughtful. big thumbs UP!

[@dav1099]

great job, really like the foam framing idea. thanks for posting

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

You're welcome...and thanks for watching!

[@johns6504]

great job! Love your diy power pole.

[@alexstadler3939]

Nice setup. Simple and innovative. I like it!

[@jessebrown4755]

I just got me a 10' jon boat and trying to fix it up just got a 33lb thrust minkotta can't wait to set it up like yours, work in progress right now, great video

[@mikekaper8482]

I love it! I myself live in an urban area in the netherlands, and I find that a small, light, easily movable boat is actually a big plus! I got this 10ft jon boat which can put it on top of my car, and I can gear it up within an hour or so. I really love it.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

I use mine on a weekly basis.

[@usernamemykel]

EXCELLENT! You've smartly combined many features, congrats!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks.

[@randyr6610]

DIY you remain me of my dad he would of done something like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@themurrayfishingexperience1607]

Love the power pole! Very cool

[@lakesidebc]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing the boat mods with us! I have the same boat, you've given me some great ideas. Thanks again.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

You're welcome!

[@steveng.willis618]

That's everything you need. Like you said, you can get that little boat in some tight places. Good Job!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@jenky1044]

Very cool add-ons and conversions. The anti drift system, however very neat, can't be called a "Power Pole" because it's not powered, it's all manual. Great job. Love the live-well mods.!! I may try the same on mine for a second live-well.

[@daviddecatur4190]

Very nice setup congrats great ideas and simple nice! Thanks for posting

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching; I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@tudor.turtle1958]

The frugal fisherman. Job well done.

[@TheFurrminator]

Nice boat and set up, I may borrow some of your ideas for my WaterQuest 10.2 boat that I’m about to start working on. Thanks for sharing

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching, and borrow away!

[@fishingmojados1121]

Excellent setup

[@mr.hammontree5756]

Hell yeah man!! Sweet setup.

[@Mr2fast4uall]

I love it! Got a 14' myself that I seem to always be tinkering with getting ready to do some navigation lights on mine! Nice job on that anchor poll!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks! Small boats are fun to play with.

[@gearhead2707]

Cool, thanks for sharing. Diggin that home made power pole. Enjoy!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@rodfather_bass_fishing]

Dude... I love it! Especially the power pole. BIG props on that!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks! It gets me on the water...at least some of it. Lol

[@RogerBankerFishmiser]

Love the DIY power pole!

[@davidfuertes1973]

This is the epitome of the saying necessity is the mother of all inventions great job brother I love your setup

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@59johnny]

Great video. Good use of space.

[@HookEmDanO]

Just found your channel looking for ideas for my 10 ft Jon. Love your setup! I like the budget aspect I'll be checking out more of your videos for sure!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickylove619]

I absolutely love what you've done to this boat man!! i have a similar john boat and im inspired. I have a flat bottom 1971 Seaking jon boat that i love to make the same.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

It has worked great for me!

[@markgrady6891]

Really like the 1 inch foam idea under the platform

[@MrJoe11young]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Great set up!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

You're welcome. This little boat continues to prove useful, and fun.

[@PonchMuniz]

Very resourceful and inventive! Awesome little boat! Enjoy your fishing bro!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ssweeney9691]

Nice! Something to get out there on the water is all you need.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

I agree.

[@walkertongdee]

Nice rig I have several small boats they get it done yours is reasonably fast and cheap on fuel, efficient ...

[@cutsrosescents4950]

Swiss army Jon boat

[@floridamansgarage8629]

Cuts rose scents lol yeah

[@Leatherneck-jk9ew]

I'm impressed with the power pole. That's brilliant

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks...It has worked great for my small boat for several years now.

[@Mr40tt]

You Sir, I would like for my neighbor! The way you have engineered the components for your fishing craft has allowed you to get the very most out of your fishing craft, and is admirable. Carpman

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@jasonmagee2921]

SWEET DEAL DUDE! I'VE GOT A 12' ALUMINUM JON BOAT, AND, I LOVE IT!

[@JohnTaylor-gg3vv]

I must applaud you on your set-up, that one tricked out jon boat awesome job , fish on!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thank you. It does what I need it too.

[@buynsell365]

I love the power pole. I am thinking of doing something similar and your video really helped. Great Job !!!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks! I have a step by step video on how I made it, if you wanted a more detailed look at it. It has really worked well for me, and I hope it works well for you also!

[@fuzzievohs]

That foam framing looks like a great idea. Thanks for posting, this is the only place I have seen that!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching! I use the boat frequently, and the foam framing has yet to need replacing (in 4 years of use)

[@antondahl8945]

Loved my 12 foot jon boat. Caught loads of fish with it.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Small boats can be very useful and fun!

[@malcolmhopson3522]

Killed it dude! Me and my brother took notes just bought a project 14'

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks! Hope your project will be as fun as mine has been.

[@milenavelba1000]

Dude. Your power pole is SICK! Love the engineering you've done!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@jeffmckaig4763]

I like your efficiency of the space you use in your boat, your anchor pole is ingenius, great idea and design, I also have the same Briggs and Stratton Outboard motor, reliable and efficient little outboard, great job .

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@michaelbowers5136]

I’ve had a 1436 alumacraft for about a year now, reinforced transom with some 6061 and a lot of marine 5200 to put a 15 horse on it. Now I’ve gotta borrow some ideas from your video cause that’s a sweet little set up, bet it’s great for setting trotlines

[@markblahnik3586]

Those power poles are awesome! I have to copy you with my 16 ft boat!!!! Great video for an amazing fishing boat for anybody!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@zach_ofalltrades2414]

Nice set up. Love the DIY power pole

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

The power pole has been extremely useful!

[@apostolicoutdoors]

I have a 10' Jon and a 15' Jon. I live in Middle TN also. Thanks for the great ideas!! Subscribed.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks! I went 2 miles up a creek today and caught a bunch of bass...this small jon boat setup is really perfect for that.

[@dustinstanford1934]

Very neat little boat. Awesome job!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@PSN7373]

That was a great video thanks

[@bobbybass1944]

Great video , I sold my 2014 Skeeter after a couple of years I just couldn't justify spending that money bought a g3 jon boat couldn't be happier plus I love doing modification to fit my style . You don't have to spend $ 100,000 to fish it's getting crazy Keep a tight line man

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching! Eventually I plan on getting a larger aluminum boat, but honestly, I still have not yet fished everything near me that I can get to with my little boat. I am saving up for some electronics to help me more efficiently fish many of the bays, coves, and creek mouths that the little jon boat can handle, but at this point in life I can't afford, nor justify having a monthly boat payment...and i'm still having a ton of fun fishing out of my small boat!

[@heathschwab]

very nice sir. great set up. have fun fish long and god bless.

[@MrRichard1776]

Nothing wrong with a custom fishing rig that's tailored made for exactly what YOU need on the waters you fish. Not many people can tout that. Good job man.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@rik4369]

Great setup! I am just getting back to my house after the floods in NC and a boat had been on my list. I had a cabin cutty wellcraft but it was no fun and all work. I have been thinking about one of those Long tail setups. Like many, you've given me some great ideas. Thanks for sharing! Semper Fi

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching, and thank you for your service. I pray the hurricane recovery is going as well as can be hoped for, even though it is undoubtedly a devastating event!

[@Bad_Batch_65]

Nice DIY man !

[@robertchall8576]

love the power pole . good set up.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@terrygorwood1476]

Dude that’s amazing! Thanks for the video brother keep them up

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Reynoldss3]

A great vid; excellent use of space and very creative in your design. I hope you get a chance to compete in a major tournament with those 75-100 thousand dollar boats and you just beat the snot out of them and bring home the gold!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching...I probably don't have any tournaments in my future, lol, but fun on the water....yes.

[@406ba]

Great video. You took what you had & made all kinds of mods to fit your needs. I fish (rarely) but you are a fisherman, and the tools you have added to your little boat show that "function over form" is your style. Best to you.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@stevesteve1198]

I love little 10 ft and 12 ft jon boats there's so much fun and so easy. After you're done fishing no muss no fuss and easy cleanup that's what it's all about having fun and not having to work so hard at fishing. Great video great job bro

[@larryarevalo4518]

Dan, hope you take us fishing in a video. Congrats !!

[@joeyherrin5908]

I have a 12 ft jon boat and it looks alot like yours. Except yours has all the extras. You are very talented my friend I wish mine was like yours. Good luck fishing to you.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@jp-9winecountryjp209]

hoo man i lov it oall the set up

[@elvismorales4511]

Thats a sick boat bud, good job!!

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@fcschannel3567]

Great advice! Awesome set up! Garage sales and thrift stores are also places I get my gear from

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching, and yes, garage sales can indeed be a great place to look for gear!

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Great Job, I'm looking to do a similar Build but with a Fold Down Bimini Top for when you're out in the Sun 😎

[@bowswell9053]

Well done. I like what you've done here 👍👍

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thank you!

[@angelasheppard7197]

Very imaginative. I'm impressed.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks for watching, and commenting!

[@soodypop2014]

very nice boat man! very creative

[@johnsall6274]

does work amazing.... powerful to make wake upstream and downstream... two friends on a 14 Sundolphin Scout Elite canoe. Quick assembly, very solid construction. A great buy.

[@PainterD54]

I like the idea of the cooler that doubles as the casting seat. That kill two birds with one stone and I don't have to install a seat now!

[@storypunman]

Great set up. More pride building stuff yourself than just buying for it. Thanks for the ideas.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

It is fun! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the comment.

[@fafniricingdeath]

excellent video bud. I love boats that people mod to LIVE IN, not to sell. Everything YOU want is there. I love it an good for you. Thumbs up all day.

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thanks!

[@walterhynson2898]

Real nice boat for a real wise fisherman

[@TheLowBudgetOutdoorsman]

Thank you!

[@mohammedtuma100]

Good work brother!

[@russellroberson8651]

sweet set up.

[@MrEricdgreat]

Great ideas bro I think the same way bro I am looking for a Jon boat now!

[@krbassin2465]

love the set up

[@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor]

also got a 10' jon boat "gamefisher" paired up with twin gamefisher outboars including the bow mount 54 thrust motorguide