Did I make the right choice? 2024 FISHPRO Trophy fishing JETSKI

[@mia2113mark]

Can I suggest you check out Andrew Hill from New Zealand. He had imput into the design of these skis due to his extensive knowledge and experience on jetski fishing. He also sells accessories for jetski fishing, like real covers to keep saltwater off your reals, these also help secure your rods in the holders when using small bungee. I'm sure as you go out more you will get more use to the ski, it takes time like anything else. All the mate and stay safe on the water.

[@johnleonardnc5418]

GREAT video walk thru of the Sea Doo Fish Pro, brother! Love the south Texas scenes (as a TAMU guy now living in NC). Looking forward to purchasing the Fish Pro Sport 170 model very soon to use for other water activities besides fishing! THANKS for the great tips that I can really use in 2025!

[@CplMAC1144]

Try a short section of chain that attaches directly to the anchor. Then attach the rope to the other end of the chain. The chain helps keep the shank down so the flukes can dig in.

[@emptypockets2102]

Take time to get used to it. I've had mine now for three years. before you know it you'll be backing it off the trailer in a straight line and turning it on a dime in very tight places. I placed a thick washer under the pedestal seat to allow it to spin and not bind up when turning. It now spins like a top. You'll get used to sitting on the seat but you're right. be careful in rough water. I'm 72 yrs old and it makes me feel like a kid every time I get on it. Its the most enjoyable toy I've ever had and I've had lots of them. Enjoy and be safe.

[@ThomasLong-sl4fm]

Man don't be so hard on yourself. Your a Newby, take your time. My best advice is watch this guy on KZbin. Clean fun fishing. Yes he is a fishing guide. Yes he fishes everyday. He can show you so much. It doesn't matter what vehicle you use to fish. Pay for a trip. He will get you tuned up on fishing skills. This will make you successful, swallow your pride and open your ears. Call him, he is so easy to talk to, down to earth. Because I care. Your welcome.

[@Mrbigbodyb]

Great set up beach bum! I dream of fishing on a seadoo and you’re actually living it! Tight lines brother 🤙

[@EricGeng-fd3hu]

Thank you so much for sharing this thing! I was considering buying one and now I’m even more confident in my choice.❤

[@Infantry4Life.WarFighters]

Dude you have a seadoo fishpro. It’s amazing, you should be bless to have one. Most people can’t afford it.

[@anonymous4507]

Lol so just because some, not most, can't afford something that means the people that can afford aren't allowed to have an opinion on it???

[@kevinmartin4787]

Dude!!!! You have got an awesome set up and you just need to keep practicing with some of the stuff that is aggravating. Thanks for showing us everything. Appreciate your time! Can’t wait to get back down there, but for right now it will just be freshwater fishing here for me in central Texas.

[@texasbeachbum]

I use to do a lot of freshwater fishing back in the day. I love catfish

[@JoseGarcia-co8gi]

Nice fishing jet ski

[@bigalcervantes5118]

Install an anchor trolly system. That way, you don't get tangled up.

[@terminally_will]

When backing off your trailer, turn the handlebars opposite of what you would think. It is different than backing a car. To get the rear to go left, push down with your right hand and visa versa to get the rear to go right. Took me a few times to realize what I was doing wrong. Hope this helps.

[@texasbeachbum]

Thank you

[@jhill6033]

I use my swivel seat in saltwater. It does feel a bit less stable but you will be fine as long as the waves aren't just crazy.

[@MajDisaster19]

I think configuring the jetski's for fishing is a terrific idea. VERY versatile. Been waiting a long time to see something like this.

[@Ride2Cast]

Nice ski, appreciate the honest review. Been thinking about purchasing one myself

[@texasbeachbum]

It's worth it

[@SpanishSpearo]

​@texasbeachbum I prefer the explorer pro.

[@texasbeachbum]

@@SpanishSpearo Explorer pro is sweet

[@ericriese4028]

I have the sport and just got my first sailfish on it off west palm beach

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Did you coincider a Yamha jet boat as a fishing platform?

[@texasbeachbum]

no sir I knew I wanted the Fishpro

[@JohnAvantiBK]

@texasbeachbum I have a Yamaha FX Cruiser and fish of it. Thank you for the informative video, my friend.

[@texasbeachbum]

@@JohnAvantiBK no problem plenty more to come as I use it more

[@Killemgrillem00]

Any idea on range for a offshore trip . I just bought on will be fishing out of Montauk Long Island NY . Inshore and Tuna Sharks offshore . Would love to know the range ? Thank you great review. Just ordered the Strapino thank you.

[@texasbeachbum]

about 100 miles

[@kodiakriver6297]

Good day everyone, as mentioned the fish pole holders I just insert pool noodles, as for the anchor have my own way different then stock ones, and as for side protection I have diy rubber cut up barrel punture free tire, and more...

[@steveparham334]

A. 17-ft aqua sport center console would probably be all you need to fish the beach. Rigs. Would also be a good boat for fishing inland.

[@texasbeachbum]

I don't really want a boat at this moment. I won't go offshore in anything less than 25 feet after what happened to my last boat in the gulf and that was a 20-footer.

[@torress1976]

That's a awesome jet ski. Iv been waiting to get 1...i didn't think all boats can go out as far as you can go on a jet ski. For the price..i think it be more fun then a boat

[@BlackHawk-yl5gu]

U can get a battery operated syphon for the live well

[@Killemgrillem00]

What's your camera set up also, please. Great angles.. Thank you

[@texasbeachbum]

Gopros,Canon m50 and Insta 360 X3

[@Killemgrillem00]

@@texasbeachbum Thank you

[@jbm135]

Industrial strength Velcro will hold a small holder for your pliers and fish grips.

[@Eparker09]

Try some heavy duty 2 sided tape and put some type of foam on one end to snug up the rods in the holders.

[@texasbeachbum]

thank you

[@18USC238]

If it’s what you like…..that’s all that counts. Don’t worry about the idiots. You just enjoy and have fun and keep learning and having fun.

[@texasbeachbum]

Thanks and I will definetly keep learning

[@midwesttexan833]

I would just treat the drain for livewell like you do a boat drain plug, open when you put it on the trailer.

[@texasbeachbum]

That's what I am going to do but it's just a pain to get loose as you have to unscrew it from the pipe inside the cooler.

[@rickss69]

Waiting for the new Kawasaki. Reports are they handle the best offshore which is where I will be spending my time.

[@williamlutsch4259]

Man, idk, those giant floatation devices bolted to the side of that ski are ridiculous. I get that they werent going to design a special hull for a fishing specific watercraft. I just think they could have made those more functional, like storage devices maybe? It needs a live well and a more modern chart plotter. Especially if its introduced in 2025. I hate to say, cause i like to go a different route than everyone else, BUT, the sea doo really has the market by the short and curlys. The linq system alone is KILLER

[@MyAdvice-cf8rn]

That looks like a quick release probably has a special hose that hooks to it so u can pump water in and out

[@Haydensdad0124]

I bought a boat after going back and forth on this (out of nc) and I’m happy with it but could definitely see myself being happy with these, too.

[@texasbeachbum]

its not bad just gotta get use to it

[@DarkGrottan]

I would imagine your fuel expense is far less with that than it would be with a boat. I used to do the overnight Tuna trips out of Port A. Sometimes we would stop at the nearshore rigs to catch bait on the way out. I would slay fish off the back with little 1-2 oz jigs while they worked bait in the front. Bull Reds, Red Snapper, Bonita, Bluefish... not anything worth keeping or legal to keep at the time but still a ton of fun on lighter tackle

[@drob762]

Need 2-3’ chain for your anchor so it grabs at angle and also it looks like that drain for the cooler has a quick connect to drain it maybe?

[@kolesplace]

This thing is amazing. Plus if you don't want to go fishing then you have a aqua motorcycle

[@roadhammmer]

Im looking at getting the seadoo fish pro. Over a boat i like the small size fit in my gurage and for being able to go off shore for the price.

[@Loustylz203]

never go wrong with a ski in general there a blast

[@erichall7540]

Just wanted to let you know they do make an extension for that cooler that you take that lid off put that extension on and put that lid on the extension. You can still use your cooler and live well, but that extension you can store your tackle lures line leaders weights whatever.

[@texasbeachbum]

Thanks I'll look into it

[@4Whopper]

Great content. For someone like myself with no boating or engine experience what would be the best way to learn this vessel besides KZbin of course.

[@texasbeachbum]

KZbin and just doing it will get you the experience

[@ionutcapatana]

why don't you use the linq front support for the fishing accessories? or a PFD for fishing

[@cliffart7398]

do you generally go out on the sea doo lone or have a fishing buddy?

[@texasbeachbum]

by myself most of the time

[@LeeF97G01]

I am selling a 20' CC because it is just too much. By myself and wanna go is $100 in fuel, then having to clean it myself, plus it hogs up the driveway. All I really wanna do is fish by myself and take the wife to the island occasionally. Her idea of ideal conditions versus mine are totally different, lol. Plus the kids are grown so it is pulling teeth to get one of them to come fishing with me. I seriously have my eye on a fishpro for these reasons alone. More then a kayak, but not the commitment of a boat. Thank you for the review!

[@houstonsworstdrivers9547]

Hey brother, not wanting to influence you, but look at the explorer pro as well. I bought one last year and I'm thrilled to have it. I go camping and fishing - has a window but can be let down. Freakin' awesome. I wanted a fishpro but got this instead.

[@TechWiz1983]

Thank you for the detailed review. Strongly considering pulling the trigger on one of these next year. I wish you fun adventures & peace. ✌️

[@egypthobby]

With your accessories have you looked at a fishing life vest with pockets (One the is usable on a jet ski)

[@texasbeachbum]

I have one with pockets

[@badhombrefishing]

I like your content bro. Watch ur fishing spots. I was excited about a jet ski fishing platform when I saw it. however I saw a vid of a dude got stuck offshore cuz his line wrapped the empeller. His cell phone saved him. I saw that happen to you no? U didn't mention it as a con. I'm hoping to take a kayak to the fish habitat as well. Tight lines!

[@texasbeachbum]

Once you do it you learn to watch out for it. I saw that exact video what was crazy was that he was trying to contact his insurance with a low phone battery. I would have dialed 911 right away.

[@Marlonoverlunde]

Your videos are great man,your so honest and that's what we all need about products especially RC BOAT it works buy not very well watching from Melbourne Australia 👍

[@tjthomas01]

I looked at getting the same setup, but came across a good deal on a boat, im looking forward to getting out on a rig to fish down here in Harlingen, let me know when you head out, perhaps i could shadow you for safety for both of us.

[@SLHJR0390]

boats are just so much more expensive to run and maintain.

[@tjthomas01]

@@SLHJR0390 I agree.

[@terrarecon]

The issues/dislike with Garmin is a Garmin problem not a Sea-Doo problem.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

Use a strapinno for a seatbelt on that high seat...lol

[@texasbeachbum]

hahaha

[@richardgomez2468]

Maybe Command strips can work for your pliers, putting them on the side of the Fish Pro. Just a suggestion.

[@texasbeachbum]

I'll look it that

[@Drvillain1]

Perfect video. I just wish I had the garage space for 1

[@ia6980]

thanks for sharing, that's what I was wondering about, if I should go with inflatable or jetski.....

[@IsmaelCaballer0]

How shallow can it drift, can it drift below 1ft? or better question, can it in and out of 6 inches of water?

[@texasbeachbum]

I got into 8 inches of water with no issues. Not good to run it in anything lower than 2 feet

[@savagenorthfishing3259]

One thing about shallow water, it's a minimum of 3 feet, BUT that said, I've ran through 6 inches of water on a plane NO PROBLEM. If you are on a full plane, like 25 knots or more, you won't suck up any rocks or anything. You will suck them up when you start it in shallow water though, not moving. thanks for the video. We run them in Alaska and Mexico, we have two in each stgate

[@Sky1]

How is my ole friend ZOutlawSS? 🙂 Glad to see you are doing well and livin large there in Texas! Warm Regards John Sky1

[@texasbeachbum]

Doing pretty good just enjoying Texas life

[@TheWildwoodPicker]

Which Garmin Model is that? I'm trying to figure out if they're the same on both the Fish Pro Sport and Fish Pro Trophy.

[@texasbeachbum]

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 72sv

[@TheWildwoodPicker]

@@texasbeachbum Thank you... now I need to figure out which Garmin is on the Sea Doo Fish Pro Sport. I'm guessing the better Garmin is on the Trophy though.

[@williamlutsch4259]

Did you consider buying a jetski with the base platform and kitting it out yourself? Im really on the fence on buying the fishpro or buying the similar ski without the fishing accessories and building it how i want. I would figure a way to design a livewell like the one on bigger boats, with the sight glass. Just cause it frikkin looks amazing. Have a separate cooler for days where i dont need live bait

[@texasbeachbum]

No I wanted the fishpro trophy

[@mrpool2you176]

Ill never understand how you dont catch fish down here..I fish that channel you were in all the time... its the fish mecca, as a matter of fact when the bite slows or stops in the flats ill run there because it's a sure fire bite everytime.. if you can't catch in that canal, I suggest you take up golf.. I literally bring my 8 year old son there so he doesn't get bored from not catching.. as far as that boat launch, it's deep there but that's about it.. in the Portland area you WILL get in trouble on that water bike.. just a heads up

[@texasbeachbum]

Maybe it because the only time I have to usually fish is on a Saturday and the weather or surf is always bad.

[@mrpool2you176]

@texasbeachbum anglers have to adapt to mother nature, tides, wind currents, and weather.. choice of baits around here is key as well.. if you're waiting on perfect conditions you'll get 4 days of fishing in a year.. lots of other channels fish those days and do well, it's a learning curve and nothing against you, I'm just saying if you want to grow your channel you gotta catch fish.. ive commented here quite a bit and none of my posts were being hateful, merely tryn to help.. we've all see the seadoo.. its cool but we want to see you rip some lips my guy.. get some z man scented paddles and slow retrieve on a weedless ⅛ texas eyes..id do a bag of light kolor and a bag of dark kolor so if water is dirty or clear.. I went out Sunday to aransas and did very well on them..

[@TheOceansideGuy]

Nice set up! Yeah, Sea-Doo has its negatives and it’s positives for sure. My question is your camera set up. Looks like you have a super rack connection and then you have a GoPro stick or something? I like how you got your footage when you were on the water. Could you show that or explain it? Or what product you were using to, get that angle? Thank you.

[@texasbeachbum]

I use a custom mount for the front that is specifically made for the seadoo to hold the camera. Then invisible selfie stick with an Insta360 x3 mounted. This gives me a 360 view and can get any direction when editing. No need for multiple gopros mounted..

[@TheOceansideGuy]

@@texasbeachbum oh very nice! Thank you for a quick reply. You got my sub!

[@kevincay9297]

When are you going to take it out to the offshore rigs? I can't wait😂😂😂

[@texasbeachbum]

I have safety stuff to buy first and thats going to be awhile as I got laid off on Friday

[@kevincay9297]

@@texasbeachbum Yeah, you definitely need a SAT Phone. I wouldn't go out there without one either.

[@stevesteve4350]

​@@texasbeachbumWhat kind of work did you do? It all works out in the end don't worry.

[@texasbeachbum]

@@stevesteve4350 I work for a major trucking company and layoff's are a risk but hopefully I will be back to work soon. I am in layoff status not laid off no job. Soon as the freight picks back up I'll be back to work.

[@texasrider5621]

They are good straps. I’ve got them on my JetSki.

[@kevinmartin4787]

I grew up on the salt water. (I mean I literally grew up living in a house on stilts right next to a saltwater bayou between Angleton and Alvin Texas )Freshwater fishing is fun but in my book salt water is always the best.

[@texasbeachbum]

I agree

[@jeromehebert3184]

so if you not going to use that little seat in the high position, i guess the next model down would be a better choice i guess

[@texasbeachbum]

In a lake the seat would be perfect. It would have to be a very calm day in the ocean before I would even think about using it.

[@JKBowman]

Rarely do I see a product review as objective as this one. Thank you.

[@kolesplace]

The first 5 minutes is basically commercial lol, but thanks for the video. I'm buying one next summer.

[@Thisismyyoutubehandle1]

Do you use a cooler alongside the live well?

[@texasbeachbum]

yes a small one when using live well

[@dcampbell_8]

Don’t buy these things people. You’ll have to spend $2,500 every 200 hours having to buy a new supercharger. The old ones you could rebuild for cheap like $600-$700 now on the 2018 and up they make you buy a whole brand new one which will still fail at around 200 hours possibly even less!

[@texasbeachbum]

@@dcampbell_8 mines not supercharged

[@dcampbell_8]

@ then you made the right, and a good decision. Wish I could say the same

[@themanupdtairs]

the track selection at ~3:30 is nice!

[@ulydoingthings]

I got into kayak fishing but consider one of these from time to time. Mostly because i fish solo and try to make trips out quick. Does a jetski drift as much as a kayak?

[@texasbeachbum]

Yes it does

[@ulydoingthings]

@texasbeachbum that makes me wonder if eventually you'll be able to mount a trolling motor like a Xi3 onto one of these. Since you can do it to a kayak. I mean a trolling motor with spot lock

[@paulsantoro1235]

The swivel seat is meant for fresh water

[@texasbeachbum]

Yea I found that out the hard way 🤭

[@joshsmith9058]

A ski for fishing is so crazy.

[@robkelman4704]

For the Livewell. Put a piece of hose on the drain. Leave it open and on the end of the hose have a valve. Put the hose where you can reach it and voila you can drain without falling in. Also its not only you with the backing off a trailer. PWC's just don't handle well at slow speed. Its the nature of them not a design fault of yours or any kind of lack of skill on your part. You just need to learn to deal with it. Great video btw..

[@texasbeachbum]

Thanks

[@keonsaburi2941]

was waiting for this comment

[@bigalcervantes5118]

Beach bum, you can install some kind of electrical bilge pump to your live well.

[@ralphowens4510]

A rubber grommet, might what you are referring to.

[@The_Big_Soup3]

what trailer did you go with?

[@texasbeachbum]

the trailer that came with it I believe is a Triton

[@The_Big_Soup3]

@texasbeachbum oh wait do they come with trailers new?

[@texasbeachbum]

@@The_Big_Soup3 yes

[@The_Big_Soup3]

@@texasbeachbum whelp I'm sold now thanks brother

[@baldomerovega65]

How shallow can you fish ?? Also can you drift flats with it??

[@texasbeachbum]

Ive had it in under a foot of water

[@baldomerovega65]

Ok thanks

[@olimacmax6590]

i love everything with your sea doo except the yellow rubber ducky :)

[@texasbeachbum]

hahaha

[@texasrider5621]

Try out the wave RX anchor

[@shamtastic]

What's an IDF and how did it save you?

[@texasbeachbum]

IDF is used when you suck something up it reverses the water flow and blows it out. The IDF system reverses the water flow so debris is blown out within seconds.

[@shamtastic]

Ahhh that is good to know thanks for clearing that up for me. Man I would love fishing off that it is awesome

[@SuperSlappy25]

if you are trolling is there an autopilot?

[@texasbeachbum]

Yes

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Enjoy it

[@Oldsport216]

Bros going to break that watch after losing too many bets 😅

[@FearRua]

You know I think these skis are awesome, If you have plenty of extra cash buy one, If you are on any kind of a budget get a used boat and take the family out.

[@della1451]

First of all get rid of the anchor. Use the rope bag as pliers holder. Did you throw away your cellphone foam?

[@texasbeachbum]

cellphone foam ?

[@coachb7862]

I’m fighting it… It’s between a can am spyder & the seadoo fishing pro🤔🤔🤞

[@prokedd5513]

I have a spyder but want one of these myself. I just need to learn about these and drive one for the first time!

[@dustyboots7777]

Thanks for sharing..

[@Kiomanche]

So you said there’s not much you don’t like about it, but kept finding things you don’t like!😂

[@arkhamkillzone]

I would rather a rxtx300 or something like that and use for fishing and also for thrills. Cant get bwst of both worlds with fish pro.

[@wecanfightwef]

bro do you live in Port A?

[@texasbeachbum]

nope I live in Corpus

[@tom-pn2dp]

What’s IDF? Amd how did it save ur butt

[@texasbeachbum]

IDF reverses the engine from taking water in to blowing it out. it blew the line out

[@captainmidnight7012]

Anchor line should be on a reel .

[@jairusaudwin2605]

The rod holder is bullshit. I broke on fishing reel because kept banging on the cooler. I add pvc pipe and extend the rod holder. The anchor is bullshit, i use cooper anchor now. For pliers and tools, i put them on my NRS pfd pockets.

[@somersempire]

at report you shouldn't have you sonar on dry land just your maps

[@somersempire]

great report

[@charliestiltner9435]

Nice!! As long as you like it and it works for you that's all that matters. It doesn't matter what any of these jokers have to say their just jealous, like me.😂

[@FlatsFisher73]

My brother I get what you’re saying about the straps but if you tire tag ends up right they never come off they might flap a little bit but they just don’t fall off like you just put in your video I get you’re trying to help hustle that and help you and your channelbut in reality the time up right they’ll ever come off I’ve just seen too many times those ratchet straps style those just mess up way too much salt water eats them away, no matter what

[@ryanhernandez2414]

All the people talking smack about fishing from a jetski, probably fish from kayaks 😂

[@johnsherry5642]

WHAT THE HELL IS AN IDF?

[@texasbeachbum]

Intelligent Debris Free (iDF) Pump System.iDF enables riders to free debris from clogged intakes without ever getting in the water. That means more time to enjoy the ride without getting wet.

[@lakedawg2462]

Get a Mako Skiff

[@PirateAndArmadaCo]

A lot of your "dislikes" are user error mate. Mainly all learning curves.

[@PirateAndArmadaCo]

Seat: I understand this one as mine, me being a taller guy, feels wobbly but never tipped since you simply counter lean the waves like any normal human would. Livewell drain: it has a drain built into it, if you didn't set it up right, that's not on Seadoo. Anchor: Again, your using the anchor wrong. It's not a wedge anchor. Google basic operation for the anchor type along with how we settup antisnags for claw anchors. Bumpers: this is just straight up laziness for consumerism. $20 at walmart got me 4 marine bumpers and 20ft of rope to hang off the side. Hard to control: yeah I can't help you there. My 5yr old niece even has no issues getting it off the trailer or doing idle maneuvers with her parents or I walking her through it. It's just throttle control, point the handle where you wanna go.

[@texasrider5621]

You’ll be just fine going on 1520 miles offshore with that

[@HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath]

It's junk. Sale it to me. 5k. Now

[@texasbeachbum]

Your funny this thing works and runs like a dream

[@Paula-r9c]

Presentation 😂 seadoo

[@gtownloc2173]

Key word he said “beginner” sounds like he don’t know much

[@texasbeachbum]

of course I don't I am new to the fishpro