My Fishing Canoe Setup with Trolling Motor Mount

this is how I setup my canoe when i go out fishing. all wood was hand cut by me i still need to stain and polyurethane the two pole holders but i wanted to test it out on the water before "sealing it up"... which was a good idea because my buddies bait caster doesn't fit so i need to bore his out a little more. Also I am going to drill several small hole along the edge to hang additional lures and gear, other than that no problems yet. Old Town 174 canoe(S.S. Fish Sticks), Minn Kota 30lb thrust trolling motor, Everstart Maxx-29 Marine battery, 40L Outdoor products dry bag, net Dicks Sporting Goods, recorded on Droid Razr Maxx

[@SparkyMcBiff]

Chris: This is some great advice. (And as a former pilot I can attest to the effectiveness of a physical checklist, but this is the first time I thought of doing the same thing with a canoe). I initially found this video because I was searching for the specifics of mounting an electric trolling motor on a canoe, but I found out that the rest of the detailed info here is invaluable, especially for a fairly new canoe owner like myself. Very well done! Thank you!

[@napolitanotile2919]

Trudat.

[@phuquerz]

You put 'canoe' at the top of your laminated list?! ... do you know what ocd is dude?...

[@jasonadams3922]

We like calling it OC these days... drop the D...... cause it's a lifestyle not a disorder! Word

[@chriswagoner2007]

@Eric K trolling motor attaches to a 2X4 with two wing nut style screws takes about 20seconds to put on less to take off

[@Jaybirdmanjr01]

HAHA I've seen you in your boat with your wife, the little Miami runs threw my back yard. Happy Fishing

[@MrChuckCloninger]

Great job! I made a similar trolling motor mount. Attached differently but same principle. Some of your other ideas are very good and I will incorporate them when we take our canoe out next time. I like the idea of how you transport it with the foam to protect the roof of the car. Is that all you use and you find no damage (even rubbing from the canoe shifting back and forth) on your car roof. If true I may go that route. Thanks for the video.

[@Domme857]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@zuzanahoudkova4497]

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzbin.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

[@fredrichenning1367]

I designed and patented an adjustable motor mount made of aluminium for glass-fiber canoes, but it failed to sell sufficiently. And so it goes....

[@chriswagoner2007]

@M Huston with two people it rides fine, but if I'm out by myself I move the battery to the front to help keep the bow down

[@knobdyatall7833]

The bike tube idea is genius.... total genius...... nice. Thanks for the vid.

[@elchuco00]

SOLID SYSTEM!!! good stuff, gave me great ideas. Thank you for the vid!!

[@mustang774]

Nice setup you have there. I like the rod holders....Take care, Bluefin.

[@SailingQuicksilver]

I have a canoe.. And a dog named Lilly.. And I'm making a mount

[@paddlethewaterstx]

Put a copy of the checklist in the description. Thanks

[@tristanfritz4427]

Great video, also, our dogs are almost identical in colour haha

[@tendertears2001]

I can see you put great thought into this, very well done sir!

[@chriswagoner2007]

Thanks check out my newest video to see how I use it now on the river

[@erick7657]

Hey there Chris, I have been considering getting a trolling motor for my conoe this year. I was wondering are you able to easily attach and detatch a trolling motor it order to throw it on top of my car

[@WoodboogerFishing]

The laminated check list is pure genius. 👍🙂

[@tommysadventures]

Nice setup. Thanks for the ideas. I will apply a few ideas to my canoe project :-) serenitysolarcanoe

[@TheGravygun]

what in God's name is in the backpack

[@jrodteal]

Very nice customizes. Gave me some ideas for my own canoe, thanks.

[@JFetcie-n-Fishing]

I do the same thing with my noodles ❤

[@Elon_Trump]

check one - CANOE lmfao

[@SouthWestIron]

Great job!

[@captaindookey]

A lot of good ideas here...im building my own right now and me and a buddy have been turning an old town into our fishing platform.

[@matthewbohn765]

started off with molle. Then he called it 550 cord, and not 'parachute cord'. THEN he brought up ranger bands. Someone is prior service. haha.

[@HB-CL-TX]

like your style.

[@kennyc388]

Nice job Chris. Where did you get the little red cup holder that snaps on the side of your canoe? Are you happy with your Minnkota motor? What do you have to pay to register your canoe in your state since it carries a motor? Have fun on your trips and be careful. Sponge is very handy for a canoe.

[@MrUglystick123]

Nice......hope you enjoy. I do lots of camping and I also have a checklist (all the way down to each item of food). Makes trip better when you don't forget anything.

[@craigderoche.filmclips4860]

i want to see how it functions in the water , to better evaluate your design.

[@chriswagoner2007]

Look at my other videos

[@jmfwhittle]

Thanks so much for sharing this Chris - I just finished building my own canoe and am day dreaming on youtube waiting for the spring to come... Really helpful video.

[@michaelle9142]

I really like your Mount, it's one of a kind but it also looks perfect fit. what are the dimensions of the woods? thanks

[@elfndragon]

Really nice set up (handy spot for a checklist, too; always forgetting something!). XD How's the general balance on the canoe with the trolling motor on it?

[@stevenbrogna4951]

As soon as you add any motor to a craft you pay a registration tax. You get a lovely number to put on the side of the craft.

[@SweeturKraut]

That checklist is great. My parents were taking a trip with their camper, the day before they were running around trying to remember all the stuff they need to pack... I was like, "y'all should get a checklist"

[@chriswagoner2007]

the cup holder is from dicks sporting goods the motor works great no problems with that yet, i paid $25 to register it. since its a trolling motor measured in lbs. of thrust and not horsepower its not classified as a "motor boat"

[@jakeshepard9931]

I dig your set up. Inspires me to outfit my ol' 17' Smokercraft aluminum canoe and transform it from a basic lake paddler into a fish slayin' machine.

[@joku5150]

Landed here looking for a good way to mount the transducer on a fish finder, but I'm definitely stealing the sponge idea! Nice work on your set up. I put the motor on, but now I think I need to cut some thin wood to add a rudder to the shaft of the trolling motor... Try one out! I betting it will work, haha. ;0

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

thinking about getting one for some small stream fishing with the flat bottom you could make it throuck the small rocky rapids and.also easily drag it through the gravel bars and spots where the river is only 2 inches deep

[@specfever]

Dang - perfect idea for softening the edges of the canoe - the foam pool things... I got an old aluminum canoe I'm getting ready for some fishin....

[@everythingnerd7168]

Nice job on the mount! Also really solid advice in the sponge.

[@RobertSeviour1]

Using a checklist is smart. I found when going on diving trips that to just lack one O-ring can ruin the day, same goes for business trips. It takes a certain amount of discipline to create such a list and then use it, but the alternative is worse.

[@MidwestCombatServicesLLC]

Fantastic video and prep for my upcoming Boundary Waters trip! 4 stars!

[@Mclovinxxxxxx]

have you ever considered an anchor? because we just got a new canoe and that seems like it would make fishing a lot easier.

[@chriswagoner2007]

coming soon...not going to review a backpack i havent used and tested...subscribe, ive the the bag its a fox tactical assult pack... really cool youll like the video

[@carlwelden]

I believe the registration number on the hull is required because a motor has been mounted to the canoe.

[@SouthboundOutdoors]

Hi, do you need a licence for a canoe? I noticed you had a serial number on the back..

[@codyt3174]

good video, i will be outfitting my canoe soon enough . i will definitely use some of the ideas you have done to yours already. besides the motor no need for that, well for me anyways.

[@Canadaheather]

Woe- this is great. How long is your boat? I never would have thought of bringing a lot of that stuff so this helped a lot. :)

[@sarahtorres4470]

I bought a canoe and it came with a motor mount. Going to buy a motor, but just want to ask you what else I need besides battery. Do you need to store battery in a compartment? How do I charge a battery. May sound like a dumb question but I'm a mom trying to figure this out :) Also, where did you get the cup holders for the canoe. Can I buy pole holders? Thanks so much, I love your set up

[@chrismouchet1056]

They sell water proof battery cases for like $25 and the cup holders on Amazon and for the motor I use a minn Kota c2 40 lb thrust. Also don't forget to register your canoe with the DNR in your state and put tabs on it because it is now a motorized boat. Be safe and have fun :)

[@mmiadragonz]

Wow dude. Video is great. I have a kayak and your video is very helpful to me

[@dimitardimitrov9781]

Thanks .. Awesome. Have you any idea how to increase canoe stability..? I have 65-70 pound (hyper) dog, endangering to capsize the boat..

[@chriswagoner2007]

The cheapest and easiest would be to train your dog to sit and lay on command, Get a dogtra trainingcollar. Other than that you would have to lower the center of gravity in the canoe By lowering your seat or adding weights to the bottom

[@napolitanotile2919]

You Rock """Mcgyver"""""" Inspector Gadget"""Dude

[@gman77gas]

great idea with the 2 strings on the bait bucket....I will do that with my fish basket.

[@AmishHitman73.Archive]

What size trolling motor is that? Looks like a 30.

[@xaytube]

I love canoe fishing! These are some great ideas I will steal from you! =) great vid!

[@pauloster2871]

very nice. thanks for sharing!

[@hankhighsmith9050]

Excellent information. Thanks.

[@davidwhitehorn]

Is that motor on the front? Great canoe! Gonna rig mine induce like this!

[@dongayanamarasinghe4559]

Great Video! How long the battery lasts?

[@GITMachine]

Some really cool ideas. I like the setup.

[@Sonyag1]

How much thrust is your trolling motor? Thanks. Great video BTW.....

[@ravndotdk]

Very informative, and a lot of nice tips. Thank you for the video.

[@goonerdotcom]

Sir your my kind of angler. Prepared. Regards and god bless.

[@NovaSupernova]

great video and very good ideas. Thanks

[@joshnuno6060]

cup holder...essential!

[@thomasmorgan8280]

I just got a 15 ' canoe how big is your canoe and can you row it like a row boat

[@chriswagoner2007]

16'...no lol

[@santosaguilar8005]

Hey chris great video nice set up. would I need a Marine battery or can I use a regular car battery?

[@thayingxiong5975]

marine bro....car battery get destroy if wet lol

[@chriswagoner2007]

farmertoad75 yes it's a 30lb thrust

[@texansupnorth4433]

I'm probably being an idiot but why do u put the motor on the side?

[@chriswagoner2007]

Harambee the man Is amazing I don't have a flat back canoe and I like to face forward while steering

[@MrLexus3049]

hey chris what are you using to keep your canoe up off grown >< ? let me know please so i can do the samething

[@chriswagoner2007]

i have 2- 4"X4" 8' apart with 2x4s on top and i flip it upsidedown so it doesnt fill with water

[@MrLexus3049]

Ok thanks a mill ☺️👍

[@fisherman2359]

4:20 really? hahha smoke up man cheers

[@chriswagoner2007]

all watercraft must be registered in ohio

[@smeagle6092]

great vessel that's all I need

[@RDobbs-uv4xc]

where'd you get those clip on cup holders and safety tape?

[@chriswagoner2007]

Russell Dobbins the cup holders you can get at Dick's Sporting Goods as for the tape I used to work for a construction company that had some line around not sure where you would get it I'm sure Lowe's might have something similar

[@chriswagoner2007]

David Whitehorn I've taken it on four consecutive trips without recharging the battery, my trips usually last between 2.5 and 5 hours using all 5 speeds on the trolling motor going with the current and fighting the current to stay in one spot. about halfway through the last trip you could tell that the battery was starting to die. with two people in the canoe its not going to run you up on the beach. it will get you close enough that the front person can get out and pull the canoe up

[@ThePols87]

Chris Wagoner You shouldn't deplete your deep cycle batteries like that. Don't let them drop below 45% and always recharge after every use. You'll prolong your battery's life. Good video though. How has the mount held up and the blazing 3mp/h top speed?

[@chriswagoner2007]

mount is still the original one I put on 3 years ago holding strong even though its not pressure treated

[@lefthandstan]

red heads for life!!! peace brother.

[@rmojo23]

I just got a canoe can you share the checklist?

[@chriswagoner2007]

Paddles Life vest Straps/Padding/Noodle Bailer/Sponge Dry bag Anchor 550 Cord Fishing pole Net Tackle box Back pack River shoes/hat/suglasses Sunscreen/Bug spray Knife Cooler Cup(beer) holders Bait bucket

[@romansten9]

catch much in your yard?

[@AlaskanCharlie]

You say that like its a bad thing

[@charlesbraznell862]

Agree with the checklist!

[@chriswagoner2007]

yes its only $25 for 3 years in ohio

[@wrestlemaniac202]

what are the numbers on the front of the canoe for?

[@elfndragon]

Registration. Not sure of the OH laws, but in WV you need to register your canoe (numbers and all) just like any other motor boat if you have a motor (electric or gas) over a certain HP/thrust.

[@fishfinder3583]

Looks workable for sure!

[@haz3t]

Great idea on the sponge. Nice rig.

[@pbr2424]

Thanks for the video. Nice imfo.

[@theBolourRED]

Beautiful dog!

[@deboodiddie]

looks great! have fun fishin!

[@brutallindigo]

What size trolling motor?

[@jasonironliongreen]

Fantastic and well preped

[@rtksurveyor]

OMG. Fishing NERD alert!

[@robertc190]

Thanks Man Great Video!

[@drewhon]

Nice Video. What type of fish do you like to fish for?

[@chriswagoner2007]

drewhon Smallmouth

[@drewhon]

I live in Ohio and enjoy Large and smallmouth bass and pike fishing. The pike fishing has peen good lately. Thanks for the reply.

[@bclendenen1]

Good job.

[@longkayak]

Nice setup!!

[@johnnyappleseed7112]

very cool!

[@MrPatvee]

mickey mouse

[@gee8nats]

Nice setup

[@MadSmokerBBQ]

great ideas!

[@FFJNVT]

Lol