Ep.18 - WAL's ULTIMATE FISHING JETSKI (Australia) - 2023 Seadoo Fishpro Trophy

[@bunsic1027]

Any chance you can post a few pictures of the battery install?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

I’ll chase up Anthony for some photos and maybe do a short video / shorts with where he installed them.

[@AllanBrahminy]

Can’t wait to I order mine same fit out Awesome Wal post some pic’s

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@AllanBrahminy looking forward to seeing your set up. Such a great sport JetSki Fishing!!!

[@Jetcast]

Congratulations Wal! This would have to be current champion for the best Fish Pro on the water! It's so great seeing all the innovators coming out and making real progress on the PWC Fishing scene. And Matty, this is a very good video for people looking to build their dream fishing ski! I think Wal's comments about getting a watercraft that he can handle himself yet still get far offshore for the better fish is what this sport is all about. PWC fishing units are without doubt the most versatile solo sports fishing craft on the water. Thanks for the plug for Jetcast too Matty! You know I only want the best for this sport. So I also am very happy to support other innovators making the effort to improve what I love so much. I second your comments on the great products that GC Jetski Fishing (Glen Cox), Anchorman (John Greaney) and others make. I have products from both of these on my own PWC rig. I may have to look up Jetleds for my next PWC- watch this space! I'm currently working with Patrick at Shoreline on the design of my next rig , while impatiently awaiting the arrival of Tubbies to fit my new choice of ski! cheers - Paul

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

That’s great news - and can’t wait to see your next rig!!! I’m guessing it’s a Yammy? Looking forward to another trip to when you’re free Paul. Also, you taught me a lot with this episode including some microphone info and interviewing techniques - so thank you again on a few levels.

[@Jetcast]

@@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302 mate happy to help. I could offer plenty more assistance on the video side one day. We need to do a “colab” soon as well! ;)

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@Jetcast let’s do it!!!

[@douger1517]

Hey Paul big vid coming up detailing new ski, why, what etc….can’t wait. I’m moving to Brisbane next year. Just have to find the right suburb to live in.

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Awesome informative video. Please keep us informed of any additions, alterations, positives, negatives, advice, etc. Bloody brilliant 👍

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Really appreciate the feedback. Will be fun testing the front mount Minn Kota - Wal calibrated it the other day and had a play around with deploying it and said it was spot on. Plenty of winter fishing coming up so can properly test out the front mount Minn Kota on bait and reef marks.

[@ExplorerPWC]

Damn!!! This is beyond "pimped out" fellows!!! Top Shelf!!!

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Yes, it came out pretty good. Plenty of storage room for fish in the tubbies as well.

[@ExplorerPWC]

@@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302 Will be following along for more adventures for sure!

[@KG-gl8yo]

Awesome job… Anthony @jetled is genius!! Wish he was here in the US 😂 can’t wait to see vids- Tight lines bru!!

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Yes he’s got top shelf work Anthony and always coming up with new ideas and concepts.

[@charmainebell1691]

A great and informative video! I think a lot of people will benefit from the information you’ve provided. Well done!

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thank you Babealou x

[@GCJetskiFishing]

Another great showcase video Matty, thanks for doing these, what a rig! It really is impressive how far the aftermarket accessories for ski's have come in the last few years

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thanks Glen - thanks to people like you with great innovation and products!!!

[@leelunk8235]

THAT THING IS GORGEOUS

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Not a bad set up at all!!!

[@kymhaenga7728]

Awesome episode, lots of great information 😊

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thank you Chiefy!!! It was videos like this the helped me put my ski together - the footwell bilge pumps are a great idea.

[@timblack33]

That’s a bad ass machine. Like to see someone come up with a good radar mount for one for like the 18” garmin dome

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

How good would that be - 18" Garmin Radar on the Fishpro. Love it!!!! There is one ski on the Sunshine Coast running around with down riggers on it. Plenty of innovation yet to come.

[@AseanNomad]

Nice video, thankyou for sharing. Only thing is, when you have your rod holders attached to the back of the cooler when you have the cooler topper....you cannot open the cooler topper if you have rods in

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

I can open my cooler topper / tackle box when I put the rod holders on the side. I’ll check with WAL’s - I think the Andrew Hill anchor light plate I use clears it. But you’re right, the rod holders if on behind don’t clear. Wal will only have rods in there when travelling offshore to protect them- when using and fishing and trolling they will be on the side of the cooler.

[@mojo2131]

Sweet setup .

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Yes, Wal did a great job. It’s even had a few more mods done since this episode.

[@williamsizenbach5372]

Great setup. Wish Wal was in the States would love to have a rig just like that for fishing in Florida.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

It’s a bloody good set up!!! What’s the fishing like in Florida?

[@williamsizenbach5372]

Fishing is pretty good, mainly fish inshore these days since I downsized to a smaller boat. Usually fish for spotted sea trout, red drum, and flounder. I live in the panhandle of Florida, and it's not as tropical as down south, so we don't have some species you see people catching on TV like snook and bonefish. We do get some tarpon in the summer months. I think a jet ski rigged for fishing would be great for the flats and making an occasional run offshore for some bottom fishing and trolling.

[@davidsmith7255]

Absolute Dream Boat❤❤❤, and awesome video and edit!

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thanks Jaw, Muchly appreciate the feedback!!!

[@deathmine474]

Could i get more info on the trolling motor mount? More pictures, and how its setup. Does fhe mount require drilling on hull or us existing holes. When are they going to list the bracket for sale on there website. Just the rear mounted options on there now.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi, I think Anthony uses a bonding material. Maybe give him a call on 0403 483 311 - he will be able to give you all the info. I know he is making a few front mount set ups this week and refining where to have the main Minn Kota power plug.

[@LawnmowerManINC]

were can i get a trolling motor mount

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi, Jetleds from Slacks Creek, Queensland - he ships them as well.

[@LawnmowerManINC]

i am interested in several items were can i buy them ??

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@LawnmowerManINC most of the setup is from Shoreline Seadoo (Slacks Creek) and the trolling motor mount and nav lights etc are from Jetleds (also at Slacks Creek). Both ship internationally as well.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

Hey guys another question, have you heard or saw the sea doo adventure windshield being mounted to the fish pro trophy. The windshield is loved by the sea doo adventure owners

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Tommy, yes there’s been good feedback on the windshield. I’m pretty sure Wal is going to get one installed as we do head out offshore where it would definitely come in handy.

[@dancalala6933]

Any info/video for the battery for the trolling motor? I believe you said 100ah. Would like to see how/where that’s installed

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Dan, I’ll see if I can get some footage of Anthony doing an install. For my battery he made a bracket and put it in the rear left hand side of the ski.

[@drsnow5123]

I wish we could get those tubbies in the United States.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

I have finally got my ski 2025 Sea Doo Trophy; and have begun the task of making modifications. Can you help with where to get the charge ports that are added for trolling motor battery and tender for the dual batteries. mounted into the right rear side.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@TommyBurkhalter-w4l Hi Tommy -Anthony from Jetleds did these mods - some stuff will be on the Jetleds website and here’s Anthony’s contact number 0403 483 311

[@jnucifore]

Great set up interested in the rod holders at the 10 min mark any info would be appreciated

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

There’s actually two versions - the one in this video you can get from JetLeds - there’s also a hard mounted version by GC Fishing.

[@crackedplasterer9116]

Hi guy’s great job. Where is the lithium battery mounted Thanks

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thank you! The third lithium battery is mounted on a bracket on the back right hand side.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

As you can see I am new to this style of fishing, can you explain the purpose for a second sounder.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

My eyesight isn’t the best - for me I put one on sounder to show the depth and where the fish are. And I’ve got a touchscreen for navigation. WAL’s ski has the two sounders linked together by an NNEA cable which is brilliant - if he adds a mark it puts it into both sounders.

[@dicungDon]

Beautiful setup! 🙂 May I please ask how heavy the whole set-up will be? Just want to know if I need to get a braked trailer for it. Keen to get my own Seadoo soon 🙂Thank you.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Duy, Happy Tuesday!!! It’s still under the 750kg all up - roughly 550kg for ski and trailer, 40kg for long range tank when full, 20kg for each Tubbie and another 25kg or so for third battery and Minn Kota gear - but also wouldn’t hurt to get a brakes trailer as we normally leave fish in the tubbies in fish bags with ice. I’ve had 100kg between the two tubbies in Tuna plus ice - which is now putting into that 750kg range.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

I was also wondering if you have any experience with collars in place of the tubbies.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Tommy, I haven’t personally but there’s a couple of JetSki Fishos who use them and highly rate them. They add extra stability too and are also a great option.

[@_jamesrose]

Terrific ski for calm water fishing. Wouldnt catch me on a Seadoo in heavy chop though as its way out of its "depth" pardon the pun. Love the ergonomics of the Seadoo though. Great storage

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

I head offshore a couple of times a month and it handles the chop well - but if there’s a bit of wind it can be a wet ride and not for everyone.

[@_jamesrose]

@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302 be careful in heavy swell my friend. I ride in some of the world's craziest swell. Southern Hemisphere open water is awesome fun but can be dangerous. Quite a lot of the ST3 Seadoo guys try their luck and either turn back or refuse to do the same run again. It's just too dangerous with cross swell and that bow nose catching on cross waves. 1-3 foot chop is ok for a ST3 but I'd be packing bricks if it was any worse. Notice the Catalina rides are always done with Kawis & Yami's? Trust me, KZbin it mate. The ST3 is a terrific hull, you just can't design something to be the best at everything. It's the best for stability at slow & stationary speed that's for sure but where it fails is rough water. We see a few of the Fishpro boys on ST3's come in a little shaken some times because they've been thrown off due to a cross wave. Pretty scary bro

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@_jamesrose I’ll check it out on KZbin. I fish off Mooloolaba, Noosa and Moreton two out and the ST3 hull has been great - I’ve even got an extra 40 kilos in the front from the 40L tank. Because we fish an hour offshore I burn a bit of the fuel on the way out. But fishing and crabbing and joy rides to Moreton it’s been great. Some of the swells off Mooloolaba I’ve been out in are up to 2m - but quite often they’re good rolling swells. I think not so nice when the intervals are close together. So I’m a Sea-Doo Fan though my mate I fish with has a Yammy and I’ve fish off that plenty as well. I’ll check out this crossing videos you mention as always keen to learn something new.

[@ManningTheOutdoors]

How much US is the trolling motor mount?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

It’s $800 AU which I think is approximately $525 US dollars - on the Jetleds website.

[@frankblack3727]

What battery are you using to power the trolling motor and where do you keep the battery?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Frankie, it’s a Lithium 50a at the back RHS of the ski. Jetleds put it in with a bracket. It’s a third battery completely independent of the other 2 batteries.

[@frankblack3727]

Where did you instal direction sensor?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Frank, I think Anthony put it at the front just under the plastic cover.

[@markjrochat1856]

Great video Matt. Do you know when Wal ordered his Tubbies? Those look good. Thinking of getting some but just wondering how long have to wait.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Thanks Mark - appreciate the positive feedback. I’ll check with Wal. I know when he got the ski he had also pre-ordered the tubbies and so from getting the ski to full fit out it was only a couple of weeks. Definitely the tubbies are worth it.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

Is it possible to order this ski from shoreline and have all of Wal's modifications done and then have the ski shipped to the US North Carolina

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Tommy, I can’t see why not. Give Patrick at Shoreline a call to see if he can organise it. Shoreline & Jetleds are only a few streets away from each other so that parts east. Just the shipping part to check but I’m sure they could.

[@williamlutsch4259]

I dont have a ski yet, moving to FL in the future.. is there a system to have a live well on other skis than the fish pro? Looking at the fxho, making overall comparisons

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi William, yes there’s a couple of live well solutions for both brands of ski. Join some of the Facebook groups with typing in JetSki mods and upgrades and you’ll see groups for Seadoo & Yamaha.

[@williamlutsch4259]

@@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302 awesome. I appreciate it. Does the recirculating exhaust fumes in the water sucked into the livewell really affect the fish as much as ive heard?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@williamlutsch4259 with my live well I’ve had no issues - I’ve had slimies & yakkas alive for 5 or 6 hours +

[@geoffford6851]

Hi Matt, Its been a while since this clip. I know you have done a lot of mods to your ski. So after some reflection on your mods would you still recommend the Seadoo, the Tubbies and the trolling motor? Cheers

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Geoff, the tubbies absolutely. Best mod and comes in handy with fish, storage, chairs, Sabiki rod, crabs 🦀 Cool Cabana etc etc. I now have the trolling motor at the front but I don’t use it a lot. It’s coming into winter so I’ll probably use it more over the next few months than I have over summer.

[@TommyBurkhalter-w4l]

Wondering, I don't see the extra battery, where did he mount it.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Tommy, the third battery is mounted inside the hull on the back right hand side. There’s a bracket that holds it in place.

[@frankblack3727]

Hey matty, How did you install your battery ? Any photos?

[@TravelThailand8]

How many hours could you run with the long range tank mate

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

In good conditions over 250km - as it’s 110 Litres all up. I’m not sure in hours but I’ve had a couple of days where we were on the water about 10 hours and trolled for at least 3 or 4 hours of that time and heading to and from marks.

[@T4Abyss]

Do you have Konrad's contact details, as its not in the description? Thanks 👍🏻

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

I’ll chase it up from Wal and add to the description.

[@joselitobautista4775]

Lets go.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Spot Lock for the livies and on the marks.

[@della1451]

Where can I order the front mount trowling bracket from?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi @della1451 - Jetleds from Slacks Creek, Queensland make them and can ship them. Great product and Anthony got it spot on!

[@danieljacobs9105]

Any regrets with the footwell drains?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@danieljacobs9105 I’ll check with Wal. Mine has clogged up a few times from fish scales and bait. But I’d muck around but overall still happy to have them.

[@davewai6397]

Where can i buy the linq billet clamp?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi Dave, Anthony from Jetleds makes them - 0403 483 311.

[@RandytheLatheGuy]

WOW! Coming in at just under $500,000

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Without change. Oh well, there’s no pockets in coffins!

[@fullthrottle300zx]

How much do these things cost. I have thought about selling my boat but I think these would cost more than my boat lol

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

@@fullthrottle300zx for a nice Seadoo Fishpro $20k to $25k. But easy to spend money on extras like tubbies ($5k) extra sounders etc.

[@MrThing42]

You could just buy a boat for what that costs Lol

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Wal had a boat… A Surtees which he sold to buy his Fishpro. I think the JetSki is a lot easier to launch and retrieve by himself and was one of the reasons he traded from a boat to a JetSki.

[@ia6980]

Why would sea doo place weakest engine on fish pro trophy? Why not install at least 230 engine, not even talking about 300 that gtx has, why 170? And no option to upgrade fish pro to a 230 engine?

[@LifeIsGoodThankYouGod]

why do you just get whaly boat 16feet ? must better and safer and fast and maintain free and cheaper and faster and indestructible...????.

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Wal had a Surrees Boat and sold it to buy something easier to launch by himself and still has 170HP. Boats are great too - just a personal choice.

[@ia6980]

Can you launch 16 ft whally by yourself? Thats why im looking into jetski due to launch and load, want to be able to do it myself

[@4599BakerBoy]

What kind of trolling motor is that and where can I buy the mount?

[@visionhomesjetskiadventure2302]

Hi, the Minn Kota is a Terrova - the front mount you can get from Anthony from Jetleds. It's a very nice design - works a treat.