BOAT SETUP FOR CATFISHING How I set my 2020 Tracker Pro Guide 165WT up for catfishing.

[@MarkSmith-rj5fn]

I just bought the same boat as well . I went with white. Pick her up on friday. Cant wait. I'm on the Ottawa river in Canada.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Mark Smith it’s a great boat man!! I absolutely love it.

[@jonbain9216]

I got a tracker tundra wt 18 its very similar . I love the vinyl floor and the bottom storage will sweat bad and my rodlocker wont fit over a 7ft rod lol But man it rides good and cuts threw the water great and tons of room I want one of them enclosers for mine Beatiful boat Love the black on it

[@trackercatfishing5851]

They sure do ride smooth lol and we love the enclosure for sure!

[@lelandhopkins2433]

Congradulations on your boat. Good Video.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Thank you!

[@Klusk91]

You should check out the spitfire 4 blade props. Put a 17p on my 165 wt after running the black max through some rocks. Increased both acceleration and top speed with 2 people, gear, and full tank.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Reyes Troglia I’ll definitely have to look in to that! I appreciate it

[@stevedierks7122]

Great video, thank you. Be sure to enjoy every moment of your son growing up it goes by quickly. My boy is now 30 and has just ordered a vt-16 wt with a 60 hr Mercury. We have been struggling over whether a 60 will be enough horsepower. Id appreciate your opinion on it. He lives in Oregon so he will be fishing smaller lakes and salmon fishing the coastal rivers.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Steve Dierks thanks for watching! I’d say with a 60hp it’d probably run between 20-25 mph, but I may be wrong. It’s quite a bit lighter than the pro guide 165wt I believe. Mine isn’t very fast at all but I sure love the way the deep v boats ride.

[@CatfishDreams]

Awesome rig, just found your channel. I have a v18 Targa rigged out.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

They’re great boats!

[@alancummings5651]

Excellent boat

[@rookiehooksetslt3352]

Awesome Rig. For sure catch 🎣

[@danries2086]

Would you mind giving out specifics on which canopy you got? also any issues running 5-10 miles on the water with it up, wanting to make sure it doesn't just hammer you with wind. Also from what I could tell it looked like your bimini was able to be taken off easily which is what i'm looking for. I just picked up a 2017 pro guide 175 WT. 4th trip out someone kicked up a rock and shattered the windshield on the freeway. * cabelas makes a window cover for about a 130$ as a FYI the window is over 700$ to get fixed.

[@roryshannon6488]

Great video. Keep them coming. I just bought the 175 combo and this is exactly how I want mine set up. I have had it on the water 4 times. I’m still waiting on my monster rod holders. What’s the secret to properly anchoring in a river and eliminating sway?? I can’t get her to sit still.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

We Love it. It works perfectly for the catfishing we do. I may be crazy but I’ve found if we let out more anchor line it slows the sway, and make sure the motor is trimmed completely down. If that doesn’t work you can get a small drift sock to hook off the back while anchored and that should definitely fix it!

[@roryshannon6488]

Thanks a lot. I was looking all over for a video on the tracker deep v. Your video really helped. Looking forward to more videos. Stay safe out there and tight lines my friend

[@vhype233]

companies need to listen. The Lowe 18 is nice but we need that 17 and below t fit in garage

[@jeffroyer869]

Does your bimini top get in the way when your are casting out your rods

[@trackercatfishing5851]

A little bit yes. I normally cast from the opposite side that I’m aiming for, so it’s not too bad, but definitely isn’t as easy as when it’s not on.

[@midwestrailroader5793]

Any updates with the boat after all these years?

[@shamelessfishing5435]

Nice boat. Should last you many years. Won't be long before it becomes a 3 person team and you have the room.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Shameless Fishing you’re absolutely right, we cannot wait!

[@mikelee6936]

You did good Bubba.

[@solveetcoagula1891]

Just looked at one of these at Cabelas... got me tempted

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Solve et Coagula haha I hear that. It’s definitely worth every penny

[@gearjammer2107]

lol, awesome boat. I just purchased the exact same boat. Only I haven't got it from the dealer yet. Still has to be shipped from tracker. where\how did you hook up your battery charger? also, did you install the Humminbird fish finder? I bought the Helix 7 for my boat, just thinking of some ways to install it. could you do a video on that, and the battery charger? Happy fishing bro.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Gear Jammer it’s a great boat! Tons of room. I actually had the dealership install both two bank battery chargers, and the fish finders. One of the things I’m not good at is wiring that kind of stuff so I let the professionals handle it lol

[@gearjammer2107]

@@trackercatfishing5851 ahhhh, smart man. I'm not the best with that stuff either. I just like to give it a shot, before I pay someone to do it. Anyway, so how did you aquire the trolling motor? I believe the stock one is not compatible with the Link system, just Ipilot. I can see, i'l probably have to drop 2 grand on a new trolling mtor if I want to use the Link system with the new Humminbird Helix 7. you will have to put up some videos of you out on the water. I love Tennesee, my parents live in Crossville; I go down there almost every fall.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Gear Jammer I just added it (the trolling motor) to the financing when I bought the boat. So it was all included in one price. I believe the stock one is a power drive. I just had them take it off and install the ulterra. It’s an expensive upgrade but 100% worth it. We’re gonna be posting a lot of videos in the near future using the ipilot system to catch some big ones. Hopefully we’ll get enough videos out to grow our name.

[@great0789]

Been trying to study up on these. With the motor lifted out of the water... what is the draft on the hull of the boat? I want to be able to do occasional inshore flats fishing around grass and oyster bars. However, still need to have the space for a family of four... and be able to troll during the Fall/Winter with wind protection for the wife and kids. I live in coastal North Carolina in fresh/brackish/inshore/nearshore fishing paradise. (I HOPE) This area is almost always windy and the waves kick up quite often.

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

MySuburbanHomestead I recently traded in my 2017 Tracker 1654 for the 2020 Tracker Pro Guide 175 WT. love the boat, no complaints. I have found that I can get through 14 to 16 inches of water with 4 people on the boat. Motor trimmed up just enough to keep us moving slow.

[@okieNoodler24]

Do you have problems keeping your boat stable in wind? I mean when anchoring and fishing. I use one anchor off front and another off back. And I still can’t keep it real steady if there’s any kind of wind.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Not usually no, but in super high wind definitely.

[@scottrader7498]

I'm buying my first boat this spring. I'm highly considering a boat like this. By spring I should be about to put $6k or $7k down. I don't know if i want to buy new or used. The problem with used is I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

This is a great boat. Works perfect for the type of fishing we do, tons of room

[@erickgalloway1393]

Nice boat that’s an awesome setup! Where did you purchase your LED strip lights what brand are they? Been thinking about doing the same on mine but there are so many lights with wishy washy reviews it’s hard to pin point a good one to go with, yours holding up pretty well after some use?

[@chervey89]

What length trolling motor do you have there? I am looking to upgrade the trolling motor on my boat. Thanks

[@trackercatfishing5851]

60” ulterra

[@cross-eyedcatfishing6952]

Nice setup. How did you attach the LED strips to the side, tape or clips? Thx

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Charles McKee it’s double sided tape. They come from Walmart super cheap but work great

[@cross-eyedcatfishing6952]

Good to know. I just didn't know how the tape would hold up on the outside of the boat....water, weather, etc.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Charles McKee actually the tape that comes on them isn’t the greatest. I used double sided gorilla tape and I’ve had zero issues

[@cross-eyedcatfishing6952]

@@trackercatfishing5851 awesome, I'll give it a go

[@randymowen534]

Where did you get the lights for the outside of your boat?

[@trackercatfishing5851]

I bought them on Amazon

[@skiboy617]

I noticed the flooring had some discoloring. Is that mud or are you having issues? I'm debating on going all vinyl on my Targa but would like your opinion. Thanks

[@trackercatfishing5851]

It’s just mud lol it actually cleans up very well with a pressure washer.

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

Great boat. Curious about the vinyl, does it get slippery when wet and slimed? How about in really cold or freezing, does the water freeze up on it? Thanks.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

k9mick121 I haven’t had it iout in freezing temps yet so idk about the freezing. It doesn’t get that slippery when wet though. I went ahead and bought a 3x5 rubber mat to put in the bottom just in case though.

[@matthewharvey2698]

Where do you purchase the Bimini?

[@atlboi8676]

I have the exact same boat Can you tell me the size of your bimini top

[@zachwalls461]

I have a 2010 pro guide 16.7 wt also setup for cats.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

I love mine. It works great for what I use it for!

[@zachwalls461]

Definitely can't go rong for the price point. I only catfish the mighty Ohio river an she does good.. around the dam system an hydro electric plant so I'm a happy dog. And we didn't pay sea ark money

[@FISHNMISFITSJimMattBryanRick]

Does your boat fit in your garage? Nice job

[@trackercatfishing5851]

It’s actually two inches to wide to fit. We’re planning on building a shop soon with a bigger garage door.

[@FISHNMISFITSJimMattBryanRick]

@@trackercatfishing5851 what about taking out 1 of the 2 jack studs that are used for the garage doors. I'm planning that myself. It should give you 2 extra inches.

[@gearjammer2107]

Hey there. I just thought of another question, if you might be able to answer for me. I'm assuming your trolling motor is 24 volts, if so, where did the dealer put your extra battery? I ask because I'm trying to get ideas for how to rig my tracker 165 when I get it next month. Thank's man :) keep the awesome videos coming :)

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Gear Jammer they put them both under the front rod locker. There’s a compartment inside they squeezed them into.

[@gearjammer2107]

@@trackercatfishing5851 awesome:) Thank you. Have you been out lately to do any catfishing ? I really enjoy your fishing videos.

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Gear Jammer we had a tournament this past weekend that we placed first in, wish we could get out more! We appreciate you watching! Feel free to share us to as many people as you want. We’re really trying to grow as a page so we can help as many people to learn how to catch these big fish as we can.

[@coulterburnett6595]

I didn't go through all the comments but how's is the catfish Slam getting out of the carpet

[@trackercatfishing5851]

I actually paid a little extra and got the vinyl put in so I wouldn’t have to deal with carpet cleaning lol

[@chrish9704]

How are the light strips holding up? I'd like to put some on my boat (same boat)

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Chris H they’ve held up very well so far! I love em.

[@alexrotaru6616]

where did you get the Bimini/full enclosure

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Alex Rotaru we actually got it from the tracker dealership when we bought the boat.

[@vhype233]

Nice setup

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Thanks!

[@bensonempey1423]

how fast (mph)will the front trolling motor pull the boat?

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Benson Empey honestly I haven’t actually checked to see the top speed yet. I’ll definitely let you know after I take it out next

[@vhype233]

I have ask Sea Ark to make boats like this style job 15 thru 18ft all they say is live well I told them everyone do not need 60 gal make it 30 / 40

[@trackercatfishing5851]

VIVAN DAVIS they could still fit a big livewell in models like this one. Tracker just doesn’t gear the pro guides strictly for catfishing. Idk why sea ark wouldn’t do it. I know I ton of people that would buy one if they did

[@mattobmann3826]

How much do you pay monthly?

[@trackercatfishing5851]

Matt Obmann I pay $330. That’s with $0 down, the ulterra with ipilot link, helix 9 SI GPS Mega, vinyl floors, Bimini top, and the full enclosure

[@mattobmann3826]

Tracker Catfishing can’t beat that for what you get, so you added all the accessories when buying the boat? Also how long is the loan (years)?