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

My pro's and con's owning a 2024 Fishpro Trophy fishing JETSKI
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[@freeforall825]

Different types of anchors are meant for different types of bottom conditions. If you're in sandy bottom waters you need a fluke syle anchor. The one you have is meant more for bottoms with debris that it can catch on. It would work fine on the river or lake.

[@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.

[@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

[@tbaylo4034]

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.

[@freeforall825]

Grappling anchors(especially one that small) wont hold much on a sandy bottom. Better to just get a fluke style anchor.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@TechWiz1983]

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

[@gabedesequeira4553]

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

[@texasbeachbum]

It's worth 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

[@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.

[@Mrbigbodyb]

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

[@user-on6cb2sm2m]

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 👍

[@bigalcervantes5118]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@ia6980]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@user-ii8ud7zc6j]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Enjoy it

[@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.

[@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

[@jmonte58]

Hey hi your jump on Amazon and here’s my recommendation for your anchor problems, Young Marine Portable Galvanized Fluke Style Anchor Kit Includes Galvanized Fluke Anchor, Rope, Shackles, Chain 10lbs. It will work.🎉

[@texasbeachbum]

Thank you very much

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.😂

[@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

[@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..

[@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!

[@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

[@bigalcervantes5118]

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

[@stevenreynolds2327]

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

[@texasbeachbum]

hahaha

[@Kiomanche]

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

[@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

[@Oldsport216]

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

[@wecanfightwef]

bro do you live in Port A?

[@texasbeachbum]

nope I live in Corpus

[@lakedawg2462]

Get a Mako Skiff

[@somersempire]

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

[@somersempire]

great report

[@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

[@leecolley139]

Seems like the things that make it a fishing ski are the same things that make it a poor tool for the job... Would never own one. A decent used Bass Boat is a better option. This review reminds me of the old joke... "So, other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?"

[@texasbeachbum]

It's actually pretty awesome

[@cowpounder57]

With all those complaints, you ought to be feeling miserable.

[@texasbeachbum]

Not really just normal dislikes you would have on anything you buy. There are always pros and cons

[@Waverunnerkitchen]

keep it simple, learn to live with less,

[@angelnavejar2622]

Should have bought a boat instead

[@texasbeachbum]

Naw I'm happy with this

[@jeremyharris6635]

I myself am debating this or a boat. For the price I am think 18-20ft boat is the way to go, but time will tell. Luckily I have the shop for a boat.

[@jamesps7515]

@@jeremyharris6635buy the boat you won’t be disappointed. Fuck that jet ski garbage

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

​@@jeremyharris6635I think you should follow your gut but it would depend on what your intentions are. If you are only fishing solo, the fish pro can get places fast and in super skinny water. With that being said If you get 600 total hours out of a jet ski, you did real good. They don't last very long historically for the price point. My boats range from 1,200 - 3,500 lbs and have between 4 - 7 inch drafts. I like to take others fishing and can go just about anywhere I want to go. Top speed 35mph. If you want to go fast, buy a jet ski. If you want to fish and entertain your friends, buy a boat. God bless ya buddy. 🙏I also wanted to thank you kind sir for uploading this video. It was great. I appreciate your honest review. Good stuff. 💯

[@jeffallen5871]

BOAT: Bring On Another Thousand

[@gtownloc2173]

What a complainer