My Fishing Jet Ski Setup and How to 2016 Yamaha Vx Deluxe

Man, even if this is an older video the stuff in it is pretty fire. Make more videos, man. Subscribed!

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thank you

[@AZWorm41]

Well done! Some good thinking there. I like the mini bungees on your rods which I hadn't thought of. Also the strap to your tackle bag is a great idea. I have a 2016 STX-15F and it's got a really deep hood compartment.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks man!

[@zaneellzey1084]

Love the magnet idea. That is great for hooks and lures, etc.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks I added one on my new ski and have new boxes that stick on it.

[@KennyFishbone]

Nice tutorial. Love all idea of velcro for easy to grab items! Looking forward to getting into jet fishing!

[@HungVuiShare]

I am trying to set up my yamaha Jet Ski for fishing too. thanks for sharing

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thats awesome! Good luck and have fun with it. Thanks for watching!

[@GCJetskiFishing]

Nice video mate, nice and informative. I enjoy seeing how others have their skis setup

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks! I really appreciate that coming from you! I am a big fan lol.

[@johngaljaardt]

Well done, awesome ideas. Thank you.

[@baatyrkan73]

Thank you for your advice and today I committed and purchased FXHO 2020, thanks again and if you have FX and time will be good if you can do video how you set it up your FX JetSki for Fishing because I want also set it up for Fishing Ulan.

[@baatyrkan7398]

Hello, thank you for reply, will be good to have video for FX vs VX to compare pros and cons. Thanks

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Yes it would. One thing I can say, the vx doesn't have adjustable trim, on my next ski it will have it for sure

[@baatyrkan73]

I am sorry which adjustable trim?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

@@baatyrkan73 fx has it and vx doesn't have it.

[@amydively1782]

Awesome set up! I'm working on configuring a 2016 FXHO. Can you share contact info for the transducer mount guy? Will this mount work for the triple shot?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Hey thanks for watching and it should work fine. Here's link for the video with all the information on ordering the transducer plate. His KZbin channel is snowismas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2aZiph7ec5jgas

[@redbirdsjunkie]

Hi there, so does the rooster tail simply hit the bottom of your cooler and spray everywhere?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Actually no, it barely shoots pass it.

[@kob86]

Unless there is a law to where you have to have the rooster tail. I've simple unplugged mine and have had 0 issues running the ski's in life. Currently looking at cooler setups for holiday events and came across fishing videos which is exciting.

[@GD-cs4nh]

Is your cooler on dock fenders so the water cooling ejection port isn’t covered?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

It levels it out. The spout just misses the cooler.

[@GD-cs4nh]

Thank you for the response. I have a 48qt I’m planning on putting behind my vx deluxe im pretty sure it won’t have any issues.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

@@GD-cs4nh yeah it should be fine. Mine is a 120qt, no issues.

[@elliottjohnson2821]

Thanks for all the good info. What is under your ice chest to raise it off deck? Are there potential issues if cooler is flush against deck? Thanks

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

I use dock bumpers. It help the cooler level out and not wear on the ski.

[@elliottjohnson2821]

@@Jeremyfishingoregon Thanks Jeremy!...It helped when I rewatched with the volume on...you clearly explained it. sorry to bug ya! keep fishing!

[@romancitobarcibal9948]

Awesome, jetski callors are nice but over price, nice job !

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@WM-xd8zc]

Jeremy, Very nice video!. I m getting 2021 Jetski to do some Tuna fishing, spearfishing and scuba for lobster. I'm on the east coast to bad your on the west coast. I'm engineer and I'm designing some mounts and other useful equipment. I'll share once I have do prototypes.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

That's awesome I am setting up my second ski as we speak. I just pick up a 2021 Fx Cruiser. I would to see what you come up with. Thanks for watching and fish on!!!

[@johannesvanhoek9080]

Good job

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Great educational vlog !

[@jig1056]

Nice video.. what’s the name of the plugs you used to to route the wires through the the ski?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

It's a Hobie through hull plug for Kayaks.

[@jig1056]

@@Jeremyfishingoregon thanks a lot I appreciate

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

@@jig1056 no problem, & thanks for watching!

[@milanfilipovic9105]

Can you make a video of how you made the storage container larger?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Sorry I cant. I dont have this ski anymore but I will when I setup my new ski.

[@baatyrkan7398]

Hello, Please let me know how stable this VX on saltwater seas with waves? Or FX HO is better? I will really appreciate your honest opinion. Thanks, Ulan

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

I had to add jet ski collars to the vx for Ocean. I would say the Fx is more stable.

[@christianmani1730]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I didn’t catch the make of the cooler. Looks like an Igloo. Which size? Thanks.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Igloo 120qt, igloo makes a 165qt that is alot more solid than the 120qt.

[@LorenP]

Nice Jeremy, thanks for sharing!

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

👍 thanks for watching.

[@easter543]

More info on the glow box mod please.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Are you talking about the storage box?

[@easter543]

@@Jeremyfishingoregon yes please.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

I cut the rim of the storage box and used a lunch cooler bag that I zipped tied to the rim of the storage box. Worked out great for me, allowed more gear for sure and was still able to use the hatch lock. If you ever wanted to put it back you buy a extra box.

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

Great video, very educational!

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks I am glad you liked it. Thanks for your support!

[@tommypandaland]

So this setup is good for offshore fishing, how about the bass fishing, do you think a Minnkota trolling motor should be installed at the tail?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Definitely, it's good for any fishing. Matter of fact you use a smaller cooler for the fish your targeting. I am not sure on the minnkota due to the battery size of the ski. I can troll from 1.5 mph to 7 mph just from the ski.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Thats tr1 engine how u like it and fuel consumption for this model.. ?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

It's really good on fuel! My buddy has the fish pro and we use the same amount on a trip 9 miles out and back on a semi rough Ocean.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Jeremy Russell im in the market for vx cruiser tr1 vs vx cruiser Ho i think i may go with tr1 instead. Hey how is the Stability

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

@@sarwatahmed3850 are you planning to go in the Ocean? Fishing or sport ?

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Jeremy Russell main purpose here in Galveston go along shoreline cruising no speeding Playin stunts jumping and also bay fishing down the road But not offshore fishing

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Jeremy Russell u know slow riding or cruising kids or wife on board..

[@daleshafer7070]

What gos are you using and would you do it differently

[@daleshafer7070]

Gps

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Lowrance hook2. Nothing yet there is more I want to do, like, vhf radio mounted, navigation lights, and a mounted compass. I really like my setup and I can only improve it. Lol

[@baatyrkan7398]

What about 1-2 feet ocean, calm for VX?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

It all depends on speed/rpm but a calm Ocean will definitely help. I've talked to guys that say they got a 100 miles on the ocean on a vx. They are pretty good on fuel.

[@jasonenglebright4925]

What kind of fish finder is that?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Lowrance hook4

[@playa6480]

Hi. Great setup in your garage. And i like the you setup your jetski. Easy and accessible. Question where did you purchase the magnet? And thanks for sharing your great ideas.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Hey thanks! I got the magnet off of Amazon. Just a 25lb gun magnet. Thanks for watching!

[@baatyrkan7398]

What about fuel efficiency? And for 2-people me and my 13 years old son, is it still good jet ski to fish at least on calm ocean or bays ? Thanks for your quick response. Ulan

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

On a full tank of gas I can go out 30 miles and troll at 5 to 7 mph for 3.5 hours, than back in 30 miles. I cant really tell you exactly.

[@sarwatahmed3850]

Keep It up sir

[@sea2sea2seevanlife92]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Thanks👍

[@mikekiser6730]

Jeremy, great video, nice setup! As you and I have recently discussed, I have 2ea 2009 VX Deluxe Ski's that I intend to put the ski Collars on after we emailed. I am still at the same stage as you on setup. I've made 2 different configurations for my coolers. One like yours with rod holders thru-bolted directly to the cooler and the other I made a PVC rack, bolted large cutting boards from Sams Club to the PVC, then mounted the rod holders to the cutting boards. This arrangement just gave me more options with the flat surface of the cutting board verses being limited by the way the PVC was configured. Downside is it's bulky and adds about 30 lbs to the ski (not the best arrangement but highly functional). I eventually plan to make an aluminum arch for the front and a cooler and fuel cell rack for the back. I've also followed a guy out of Virginia, screen name Jetski Brian. He has built several jetski fishing setups and really has an awesome fishing rig. I've also followed a young guy out of Hawaii, screen name "ibryce". I stumbled on his videos after we went on vacation to Oahu a couple of years ago, and I was impressed with his use of GoPros (multiple on his ski), but I was more impressed with his agility while fishing on the ski. He is superb at handling the ski while fighting a fish at the same time (he mostly trolls for YF Tuna, Mahi, and Wahoo). He made 13 episodes, then stopped posting about 4 or 5 years ago...I hope he is alright. He uses a technique with a Hawaiian Pole gaff that works well. I made two of them and hope to try them out this year. The fish I caught last year were easy enough to pull into the foot well and I didn't need a gaff. But once I get to my spots I fish from my boat, I WILL NEED A GAFF,:-). I also take a 48" long fish bag with ice in it on my ski. Around here, catching a longer fish like Wahoo, King Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Tuna is common...these will sometimes not fit in my 60 Qt cooler. I noticed you sometimes venture offshore alone? Be careful, you are part of the food chain when you clear the pass:-). (I saw your video of your broken hull fitting...scary...good idea to have a backup bilge pump like you have now). That is why I bought two skis - so I can take a friend with me when I go:-). I also bought two used skis, so I can play with the configuration I want and not feel bad about drilling holes in a new $15K ski:-). Once I finalize the setup I want, I will probably buy two new Yamaha's, configure them the same, then enjoy. My next challenge is to figure out how best to carry extra fuel. On a calm day, I safely have an 80-100 mile range with my ski. I put in the water 1/2 mile from my house, run 7 miles to the pass and I'm in the Gulf of Mexico. I have hundreds of GPS spots to fish, but my better spots are 15-30 miles from the pass. On a calm day, I'm fine. But when the weather turns rough and you can't get or stay on plane, my fuel economy drops way down, and this limits access to better fishing spots. Jetski Brian in Virginia has the best extra fuel setup I've seen and I plan to ultimately closely mirror his configuration. I plan to order my ski collars today and want to get them on soon. How easy are the Collars to put on and take off after you installed the mounting hardware? With 2 skis, I don't have room between them on the trailer to leave them on and have both skis on the trailer at the same time. I'll either have to slide the ski collars on and off at the dock or get another trailer so my dual skis are front back verses typical side by side configuration. I'm new to the "KZbin Scene" but I really like the resource of people sharing ideas and how-to's:-). I think it is interesting the different challenges we jetski fisherman have to face. For example: You take very little ice with you since your water is cold. In the summer, I have to leave the dock with 40-60 lbs of ice on my ski. The Gulf sea surface temps in the summer approach 90 degrees. If I fight a fish more than a couple minutes, it comes up very warm. When he goes in the cooler, he starts melting ice. Normally after fishing, I re-arrange the fish in the cooler so they are on the bottom, put ice on top and drain a couple of gallons of water from the cooler before I start my ride home:-) Lastly, Thank you for proudly displaying your American Flag in your garage! I am retired military and love to see Patriotic Americans! Happy Fishing!

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

1st off thank you for your service. I always display my flag on my house and in my garage. I am proud to be an American and love this great country. I can't wait to see some of your videos. For the collars they are permanent mount. You can't take them on and off. Would be nice if you could there is about 12 bolt through screws that go into the gunnel. On my ski they add 5 3/4" to the side. Not much but not sure how much room you have to play with between the skis. My cooler is a 120qt and yes way cooler in Oregon a couple of bags of ice will get you by for local trip. The guys that go for tuna will fill the cooler with ice and drain the water as they go. That's 30 miles out to the fishing hole. I will be going out there this summer but first halibut and them 10 miles out. So come May keep a look out for some videos. I promise I'll get better fishing footage lol thanks again for watching and commenting... FISH ON!

[@mekuranda]

Thanks for your detailed post. So much resonates with my thinking, but thought you could be interested in some of the add ons I am considering, a fuel tank option from new Zealand...GC jet skiing I think on YT and Tubbies from South Africa...available in Australia and I think the US. These are expensive, but come off quickly, and have insane storage, Let me know if you need accurate links, cheers from Aus.

[@baatyrkan7398]

You mean on VX?

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Yes

[@ujtchanel3157]

Yamaha ok cool

[@Ronaldy-c8y]

Very god

[@barryiwashita6352]

I can see all your fish is going to get descaled on the trip by the ingenious way you got all the mounting bolts facing inwards in cooler..😳….I’d load the cooler with the max water you think you’d load it with fish and try reboarding ski from side because all that load in cooler is going to shift on the side you’re going to climb in also with a load in cooler you’re definitely not going to get on from rear ..don’t know how you’re going to get a grip to climb on…and if you do .. it’ll prob stand the ski up nose high and prob will want to roll to one side….remember it’s not a boat … be safe and try out scenarios loaded and reboarding in controlled conditions…

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Nope, not at all.

[@Jeremyfishingoregon]

Do you fish from a ski?