First fish in new boat is a ... ??

[@georgebratcher8314]

You gonna love fishing the bass boat in the marsh. And bays too. They can keep those bay boats.

[@MarshManMasson]

So far, I don't miss mine

[@markchambers2812]

Great 👍

[@bradewing4290]

Congrats on the new boat.

[@buddyfuentes]

Todd, I’ve been fishing the marsh out of a 2200 Blue Wave since 2015 and before that I had many many bass boats. My knees are bad and I do a lot of jump fishing like you and the ability to stand or lean is important, so the center console is a must. I’m 75 and have been wanting to downsize, but not give up fishing. I follow you and saw the G3 you were fishing out of and realized it is a great setup for the type fishing you do and what I do. Last week I went to Greenwell Springs Marine and bought a G3 DLX 18. Good luck with your new boat...

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks, and I'm glad you found a boat you like. I'm happy with my Avid, but I didn't switch because I had any complaints about the G3, other than wanting a layout that better fit my style of fishing

[@masseywillingham8429]

I fished Delacroix this same weekend and the water was like chocolate milk everywhere. It was hard to find them for sure. We did stumble onto a few of them. LOVE your videos. Best Louisiana marsh channel on youtube.

[@carlsmith412]

So cool. I live in Amory where the Avid Boats are made. Building boats is in the Faulkner’s blood and if the Avids are like the Nautic Stars and Sprints before them you’re gonna have a jam up boat.

[@paulhuval]

Glad your new boat is doing good for you. This has been a marsh man sunday catching up on your videos here. 👍

[@TailTaleOutdoors]

I love the new boat, man! That spool on the first reel you were casting was fuuulllll lol.

[@glenntoups4615]

Nice boat Capt. Catfish hope you enjoy your new ride it is SWEET

[@alangrant7349]

Hey man. Just curious how that boats handles the salt water. I am curious because I am considering a bay boat or another aluminum bass boat. Any issues with the salt water and your hull or trolling motor and electronics?

[@QMore-fp7wn]

Great shakedown run in the new rig.

[@media1groupDC]

Catty breaks da boat in! Welcome to the marsh!

[@davidking6663]

Are you throwing fish in one of the rear side boxes? It didn’t look like the livewell. Thanks.

[@MarshManMasson]

Yes, I decided to move my utility gear to the port dry storage and use one of the insulated boxes as the fish coffin

[@davidking6663]

@@MarshManMasson how did it do? Was it a pain to clean out? Seems like scales could build up in the drain hose. Thanks.

[@seanmccoy6967]

Nice to see you and the new rig out on the water. I was curious about how well you could fight a fish from the front of the boat to the back with a side console, so thanks for sharing that clip. Please keep us posted on how comfortable and functional you find the setup as it looks fantastic.

[@Connerscementfinishing]

Were you able to open the motor up? What’s speed with the sho?

[@thadeckhoff5153]

Blood in the boat! Woohoo!

[@jburnette88]

Your not worried about running that trolling motor in Saltwater?

[@hydrojet7x70]

How fast is this boat with the 150?

[@rjhtigerfan1]

A great day in your awesome new boat. Hopefully many more in the future!

[@cmiller504]

Great video as always and love the new rig, can’t wait to see some footage of you running through the marsh in it. I fished delacroix 2 weeks ago and caught 15 trout and 1 bass. All the trout were 17-20” and caught on matrix shad limbo slice. Fishes in the main canal that funnels into lake John and lake cabbalo

[@danwaller5312]

Come on MARSH MAN. You could have used your casting skills to get those balloons out of the grass! Enjoy your new boat and be safe! Fishing 🎣

[@fazeballs6959]

do u get flounder in the marsh?

[@MarshManMasson]

Used to have a bunch, but the population had a big decline. Seems to be coming back now though. Here's a great thing to do with your next one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poKzepR8aqadotE

[@fazeballs6959]

@@MarshManMasson Thanks man!

[@seanvarone6380]

Great video!!! Love the new boat! I’m going to check them out now!!!

[@coleboudreaux4216]

What reel are you using?

[@MarshManMasson]

Okuma Helios

[@coleboudreaux4216]

@@MarshManMasson I’m going to be down at my camp in lake hermitage not this weekend but next, GREAT fishing action down there right now, would love to see you out there!

[@CajunKahunaOutdoors1]

Over here in Calcasieu lake the trout are still in the marsh. Catching big lake limits of 15 every trip in my kayak. In the coves they are under the birds.

[@johnewen1911]

Nice maiden voyage

[@7citiesfishing]

Very nice new rig man!

[@dymondsdad]

Excellent video as usual!!

[@jimmybarnes5676]

I have been fishing with a foot control for 50 years. I wouldn't trade it for all the remote controlled motors in the world and I'm betting you won't either after you fished with one a while. There is nothing that gives you better boat control than a foot operated. Remote motors are a must with charters and tower fishing but other than that the foot control is the bomb for marsh fishing.

[@Deeznuts84356]

I know what you mean i took an old beat down foot control off for a brand new tiller model (could not pass up the deal); but it is a lot of work to keep the boat where i want it.

[@ronaldvodopija4790]

What is the best foot control salt water trolling motor I should use for my 22ft nitro bay boat ?

[@imanalien1984]

@@ronaldvodopija4790 There isn’t a saltwater specific foot control TM. Everything is fresh. Even the electronic foot controls you can get for Riptides.

[@nunyabidness454]

congratulations on your new boat.....and fish making a mess on the maiden trip. good stuff.

[@floydaltonmiller]

Great trip, I love your new rig.

[@MarshManMasson]

Thanks

[@kennykreegerjr709]

Great 📹 and the new boat looks awesome

[@wool143]

Was supposed to go fish locally this morning but woke up late. I watch your videos to hype me up to go fish. We will probably go fish this afternoon. I have access to lake bouef and des allmends within a few miles from the house. Nice boat BTW. I should have bought a new boat but bought a new Harley instead. I guess the Seaark with the 48 Johnson will do for now.

[@blackmouthcur6097]

Blue cat, I’d take that! Great eats for sure! I’m liking the padded deck!

[@chuckroger649]

I LOVE the new rig. Bow and console fishfinders networked? Or bow unit strictly for use while fishing to provide depth and structure info?

[@MarshManMasson]

They are networked, but I really just use the front for depth

[@barrywuthrich8530]

It's a bass boat. I guess it's fitting that the first fish was a fresh water species.

[@SwampLifeAdventures]

People been killing red fish in the lake off the power lines.

[@anthonybeau4441]

Caught a few reds at the causeway last Friday. Hadn't gotten to fish quite as much this spring. Its weird that we have dirty water even though the spillway hasn't been opened.

[@MarshManMasson]

Yeah, a bunch of us have been discussing it. The water is filthy across much of the marsh. Our hypothesis is that it's related to us having double the rain we're supposed to have at this point in the year. Might get even worse after this storm this weekend

[@Deeznuts84356]

I live on the westbank. Usually fish out of lafitte or myrtle grove. The water has been dirty for the whole spring. Maybe something to do with the strong winds we had with all the wind.

[@Deeznuts84356]

I meant to say wind and rain. Lot of strong north winds

[@rgibnz320]

Is there really a difference between the saltwater and freshwater version of the trolling motor?

[@charlesperez7038]

I believe one of the differences is the freshwater version has the built in transducer as opposed to the Riptide.

[@MarshManMasson]

The components of the freshwater version are not designed to be fished in high-salinity water, which is something I seldom do anyway. I find low-salinity marshes to be far more productive

[@blackmouthcur6097]

Freshwater version will last you if that’s your concern, just be mindful of maintenance and changing your seals like you should.

[@captainchad8933]

Should’ve brought Joel with you so he can show you how it’s done in the new boat lol

[@MarshManMasson]

That video's coming

[@randybarrosse2879]

My theory is all the bow fishing across south east Louisiana! Every single night they slaughter the reds! I feel like it’s taking a toll!

[@cmiller504]

No different than the 100s of fishing charters almost every day catching 20-25 reds

[@Dave-zy6de]

You look like you having one of my fishing trips in Cocodrie. Still enjoy your videos. Nice boat but I see you in a 22 ft bay boat kind of guy.

[@MarshManMasson]

Actually a boat that big would limit me too much. I like to push back in some really skinny stuff, which of course sometimes gets me in trouble, even in a smaller boat

[@Dave-zy6de]

@@MarshManMasson It looks like a great rig for fishing enjoy! I went to Timbalier Island last Saturday in my 20 ft Express and it's feels uncomfortable to be over that much open water.

[@dixie3087]

Fishing has been rough for me in the lake p. Estuary since feb -march

[@sls4009]

Have you ever caught a red on the frog?

[@MarshManMasson]

Yes, on both Ribbits and hollow bodies. Nothing quite like that explosion

[@therustyblades1212]

3 man limit on reds last week in about 1.5 hours

[@MarshManMasson]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for the report

[@chrisginn9530]

Meow Man Masson

[@MarshManMasson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@scoots60]

What no Joel and his Carolina rig? I know he has been working a lot at the store. Nice trip in the new boat.

[@Paul.Breaux]

Well a Catfish is better than a Carp I guess 🤣

[@jacobhelton6237]

Not a gasper goo lol I’ll take that catfish tho