Ebike Beach Fishing - Magicycle Fat Tire eBike

My Magicycle fat tire beach bike cruiser is all rigged out and I take it on my first ebike beach fishing trip. I wanted a beach bike for fishing and it looks like my beach fishing gear was solid and the Magicycle beach bike handled everything well ($100/$250 discount code below) - the additional weight over the rear tire was no issue - I am going to love this ebike for surf fishing! Nothing like a fat tire ebike on beach to power through the mushy sand. These bikes are not for kids. I recommend you be at least 18. Also, check that the front wheel quick release is tight before using. #magicycle
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[@audisportcarrasco]

Enjoying life to the fullest my friend nice setup 🏆

[@alexmcgavin6494]

Thanks mate I enjoyed it from western australia

[@EliasVFishing]

Good info - just got an eBike as well. Have you checked out the rod holders that mount on the side of the wheel vs the typical kayak crate set up? Not sure which is more practical.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes, they look like they work well. But, I needed the crate to haul stuff and the PVC is really inexpensive.

[@racerx12003r]

Enjoyed your latest video. Definitely looks like a beautiful day around your area. Can't wait to get out there myself. I'm in need of some saltwater therapy myself.

[@frankc6430]

I made my small hitch fishing trailer with angle iron frame and added balloon tires to make them very easy to pull , now will look to buy a ebike to pull it on sand and can double my hauling capacity ... looking at magicycle prices now but so much to compare nowadays !

[@KayakhacksFishing]

If you decide to get a Magicycle, be sure and use the discount code in the description. I have reviewed and used 5 different ebikes to date and the Magicycle is still my favorite. Why? It is the only one that allows me to customize how much power goes with each level of power assist.

[@davidlewis9572]

Cool bike , I used an old style mountain bike for years with saddle bag style baskets . Have fun, be safe n set the hook brother

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks, you too!

[@jimwhite1557]

It almost looks like you could use a trailer (with fat tires) for your bike to help spread out the weight on the back tire. Of course, then you would be tempted to take more stuff.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol! More stuff is good!

[@jtcosimmonsma7071]

Hows the bike holding up to the elements it's exposed to on your tours?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

All good. I make sure I wash and dry it with a blower after each trip

[@billthomas2431]

I used metal screw type hose clamps to secure my basket to my rack, much more secure than zip ties. The front wheel knifing in soft sand can be controlled by more power and maintaining your weight back on the seat more. Think like riding a wheelie. ¿

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I appreciate the guidance! Thanks

[@fredoz04]

Hi, I haven't noticed any mention of tire pressure, I understand they need to be lowered to around 8 to 10 pound. I do have an e fat bike, yet to use it, maybe this spring Queensland, Australia. Also have you tried using bait sliders? one casts out a heavy holding sinker, then the baited rig slides down the main line. Cheers

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I do not think lowering the tire pressure on a bike will make any difference since it will still be unstable. The issue is 2 wheels vs 4. Lowering on a 4x4 increases the footprint and the stability remains the same. With 2 wheels, it will still slip. Let me know how it goes for you. I have not tried the bait slider. I need to do that! Thanks for the tip!

[@frankc6430]

no kayak carrier ?? since you carry even a trash can. lol

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol! I need more stuff on that bike!

[@cesarali8001]

Love you videos. Inspiring. I hope i can have your will when i get to your age. Here i can ride in a fuel bike on the Beach but i love your idea. How many hp your bike has? Electric engines has great torque. You can help with your legs the engine?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

According to Magicycle, this is a very powerful bike. It can go up to 28 mph on a level road. I adjusted the setting to limit it to 20 mph to comply with the local law. I do not know the hp. You can see all the specs on magicycle.com.

[@paulboothe1973]

How to you keep the wind from blowing your bike over once it's parked? I put mine on hard pack and use on old garage floor tile to place under the kick stand. Wind will knock it over all day especially if it's loaded down.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I use a Dollar Store cutting board. It is small. I put the kickstand on it and face the opposite side of the bike towards the wind.

[@retnav92]

@Kayak Hacks Fishing I'm thinking maybe a cheap Dollar Store small "frisbee-type" toy would work nicely on the sand. Invert it with convex side towards/against the sand.

[@paulboothe1973]

I use a 12x12 rubber floor title to put the kick stand on but the wind will blow it over with the weight at the top of the bike (such as the basket full of stuff)

[@2reelyakrz481]

Enjoyed the video! Entertaining and informative. The segment where you were rolling up, down, and across the beach really demonstrated the abilities of the bike - I was also half expecting a chase scene out of a 70's cop show 🤣

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol! There was another ebike scooting around... we should have had a feature comparison

[@hettro-cv6082]

Good video! Do you need a permit to ride on the beach Or does the bike need to be registered?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

As of now, no permit required for class I or II. I do not know about class III.

[@davidwolf7351]

You've already have your fake peddling down.............

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Busted

[@rayluc100]

Good luck with salt corrosion damage to your bike...

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Actually, I am not seeing that. I have over 200 beach miles on my Magicycle. I believe it is because I rinse it AND dry it with my leaf blower after every trip. Not a spec of rust yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4qypWaeid-jn68

[@2reelyakrz481]

Where is the massive cooler for when you get a pile of whiting for the fish fry? 😋

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol! Whiting are hard for me to catch!

[@2reelyakrz481]

@@KayakhacksFishing When they are around, I have no trouble getting buckets of them. Flounder, Reds, Black Drum, trout... well actually about anything else from the beach I don't do so well with. Except for hardhead catfish, those seem to be a curse which follows us around - like the rain cloud which sometimes follwed Ziggy around 😂

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@2reelyakrz481 Do you use fishbites or lures?

[@2reelyakrz481]

@@KayakhacksFishing Both, but depends on what we are fishing for and the weather. When we have fished the FL NW Gulf coast, whiting and black drum (and catfish) mostly bit shrimp or sand fleas on fish-finder and Carolina rigs (live, fresh, frozen, cut or whole). We've also used fishbites, and most of the time they work as well for us as the real bait - fishbites are definitely easier to transport. On casting spoons, heavy spinners, crankbait, and lures higher in the water column, I tend to get the predators which target baitfish (bluefish, blue runners, jacks, etc), but I'm nowhere near as successful with those on the beach as I am from a boat - probably lack of skill on my part

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@2reelyakrz481 Thanks for the tips! Seems like shrimp disappear quickly - every fish snaps them up. At least Fishbites has a longer hang time.

[@MrPlowboy66]

Do they make you buy a permit for the bike?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It depends on the Country and State. Here in North Carolina, none was required.

[@kelkev85]

Nice bike, I have an standard none electric fat bike. I use it on beaches just like the one you were on and there are times for sure I wish I had that extra boost of power.

[@johnmay3266]

that just scoots righ along.

[@groundskeeper5292]

Looks great with the rods on the back. Been thinking about upgrading to a fat tire e bike for detecting trips. Thanks for the info!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@miltonsokolovich4065]

I want to see more videos of you on the magicycle and maybe a 100mile review

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Will do!

[@retnav92]

Good to see people are able to enjoy some sunshine. Still dealing with rainy, somewhat cold temps here in northwest Kentucky. Do you have the front fork locked-in or locked-out for riding the beach? Bike setup looks good.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I have it out. Should I lock it? I was never stationed at Fort Knox since it was an Armor post when I was on active duty. We did visit Bardstown frequently to see my Grandmother. Our family settled there in 1815.

[@retnav92]

@Kayak Hacks Fishing I leave mine locked 99% of the time, as I ride on an asphalt trail at the local park. When I'm riding an "offroad" trail (varied with hard-packed dirt, gravel, grassy mix) at a park a couple of hrs from here, I'll unlock the fork to cushion the ride and absorb the variations in the terrain. My dad retired at Ft. Knox around '66 as I recall. We still go to Radcliff/Etown area to visit family. I'm an Army brat who decided to go Navy. :)

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@retnav92 NO! Say it is not so! Lol... I had a Navy ROTC scholarship I turned down - I could have been you!

[@richardshaw1886]

Nice bike for fishing!😬

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You got that right!