Mini Boat 1-year Review (Pond Prowler 8)

[@yakkittymack]

New sub! I'm glad you are loving your Pond Prowler. I have the Bass Raider 10e and have made some review videos as well. They are good little boats but I much prefer my kayak. Wind is a nightmare on the pontoon style boat and the room is tight with a guest. But, being able to take an elderly parent as you mentioned, makes it all worth it. Tight lines my friend!

[@sunsetfishingandoutdoors3702]

Great info. In your opinion would the 10ft prowler be a significant improvement over the 8 ft ? My truck bed would hold the 8 ft flush with the tailgate down vs hanging 24” over with the 10’. Primarily just fishing back bays with my 10 yr old grandson. I am 5’9” so don’t need a lot of leg room he is 5’ ( will grow taller I know) . Do you feel the extra 2 ft is worth losing the ease of fitting nicely in the truck bed. Thanks

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@sunsetfishingandoutdoors3702 I’d recommend the 10 ft for sure if you can easily transport it. I personally wasn’t able to carry the 10 ft comfortably which is why i had to get the 8 ft. I believe the 10 ft comes with 2 seats too! If you’re going to be consistently fishing with 2 people, it’s best you invest in the 10 ft. The 8 ft is perfect for 1 person but it does feel crowded for 2 people if you fish for long periods. You can get away comfortably with the 8 ft if it isn’t 2 large adults. If its 2 large adults, you’d want the 10 ft

[@apwkastmaster2096]

Had a prowler back in the day. 90's, I tell you at times i think i had more fun on that then my 14' V hull now😂. But seriously, it can get you into some killer fishing spots. Add a harbor freight trailer, and you're styling!! ✌️ and tight lines

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@apwkastmaster2096 💯💯💯

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@apwkastmaster2096 Wow, did not know that they’ve been making these boats for over 2 decades now! That’s reassuring

[@apwkastmaster2096]

@JohnFishingOfficial May not be a prowler but the same design. My son and I caught fish and enjoyed that thing for a few great years. I wish the same for you!

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@apwkastmaster2096 I see. Yeah, it’s been the best fishing investment by far!

[@ckfamilyhomestead]

Great video buddy

[@donho6856]

How the stability with wakes etc? That's my main concern. I fish in lakes where wakeboarding is allowed. Great video. New Sub here!!

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@donho6856 it’s unflippable. Though, you may have to adjust according to how big the wakes are. You wouldn’t be able to stand in the boat with huge wakes but you’ll be fine sitting down.

[@donho6856]

@@JohnFishingOfficial cheers brotha. Looking forward to your new vids

[@joexiong13]

Nice video and reviews

[@tylerloree5283]

Great video thankyou

[@slaynationtournamentfishin6086]

Small boats are the best!

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

💯

[@Ron-o1f]

Sun dolphin is best.The cost is less to.with a harbor freight trailer

[@larsvegas1505]

I got a 12 foot jon.. can take 2 friends fishing.. and the dog.. a 14ft is even bigger.. not much more expensive.. i would get that before a prowler.. lasts longer.. much more room.. not much heavier.. or more expensive. I can carry the boat with a friend for about 100 yards.. if he have to.

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@larsvegas1505 Jon boats are definitely a great option. Durable and versatile. My only problem is the stability and I think that’s the biggest factor for me or I’d have gone with a flat bottom boat

[@larsvegas1505]

@@JohnFishingOfficial I do sit down fishing most of the time.. but i can stand also on the 12ft.. esp if u have some stuff on there.. A pond prowler isnt any more stable then a jon.. its even smaller in with.. (my buddy used to have one we used it a lot before i got a jon.. (jon is also lighter and easier to carry into spots.)

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@larsvegas1505 I’ve been in both types and imo it’s a lot more secure being in these pontoon style boats. It’s more efficient at dealing with wakes and long-term seating comfort out of the box. It was also easier to transport in my case because the prowler is much shorter (8 ft). These fit a lot more snuggly into my short bed truck. In my initial case, anything 10ft or over would’ve been hard to handle. I love jon boats but they wouldn’t have worked for me unfortunately. People will have difference of opinions according to their own needs. In my case, the prowler made more sense. And as I assume, your jon boat was more efficient for you 👍

[@larsvegas1505]

@@JohnFishingOfficial Yess wel im european so we dont have gas guzzling trucks.. i have a normal car and a trailer.. also i have seperate seats that i just throw in the boat.. that way u dont have to be in 1 spot.. or can fish without seats.. but a jon is plenty stable.. a 12 foot is atleast... pond prawler just a bit too small for my fishing..

[@williampicone5034]

Sounds like somebody wrote this for you since you mispronounced a bunch if words. Not very authentic.

[@JohnFishingOfficial]

@@williampicone5034 William, your assumption is wrong. This a self-made video. If pronunciation validates authenticity for you; note that English isn’t my first language. Also, for my sanity, what words did I mispronounce?