My Thoughts On The Hell’s Bay Eldora 1 Year Later - Flats Class

In this Flats Class / KZbin episode Captain C.A. Richardson will be going over his thoughts on his Hell's Bay Eldora after having it for nearly a year now. If you were able to find this video helpful please let us know in the comments below. Also like, subscribe and share this video so more people can become a better angler for free.
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[@tylerjonesfishing]

Nice boat setup you have there. Coming from someone that fishes the IRL and Mosquito Lagoon, all that beautiful grass y’all have on the nature coast makes me jealous, awesome fisheries you guys have.

[@see_you_out_there]

Nice work as usual Capt.!! We run a 17' Yellowfin on our channel but I would lobe to add a little Micro skiff like this one to the garage!

[@keithstansell797]

Another great video CA ….👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alancastellon9225]

Awesome rig, makes me want to get me set up like this for whitewater and flamingo waters.

[@slamitervyday8610]

Awesome !!

[@fredboudreaux9663]

Fine boat!

[@arturocapone1699]

That's awesome nice rig

[@hotactioncustoms7008]

amazing video once again CA. great boat review. i still would like to know what your running for a prop on that boat. i have a similar boat and motor im still running the stock prop. just curious about the SS prop your running.

[@angler152]

that rig is awesome!!! simple layout... love it. definitely thinking about going with a tiller setup. less problems i would think

[@kalebdeese3192]

I love the maneuverability of my HB tiller setup, plus flip the tiller handle up and you have a completely open platform to do whatever on.

[@rickpappas6579]

Sold my whip a few months back for a price I couldn’t refuse. I’ll be buying an eldora this year

[@davescheer5038]

Hells bay boats speaks for its self , they are well thought out , quality, fishing machines , with the average to above average angler in mind , they can be customized to fit ones needs , it’s the perfect skinny water flats boat for two people, not having driven on to see how they ride , corner or preform I can’t comment on that , but if it’s got your endorsement I give it a 👍🏼 .

[@jeremyrosenahagen4577]

Ca how do u get around in those back waters without dragging the motor if u don’t have Transducer hooked up? (Too see how deep it is) I live in the Flager area (east side) with all the dark milky waters and can’t tell if I’m in 1 ft water or what til my motor starts to drag on bottom and I’m in a mirco skiff. Are u just poling your way in and out or whats the trick maybe u can do video on safely getting around the back waters.

[@marcelsilveira1117]

Could you fit two of those lawn chairs side by side for a third person?

[@rogersummie583]

If you have any experience with Gheenoes, I'd like to hear your thoughts on how the Eldora stacks up against the Gheenoe LT25 in performance and cost. Assuming you could probably get a new LT25 tiller 25hp, configured similarly for 15-18K.

[@kristofers3562]

Had a new 2020 LT25 and ran the flats on the east coast of Florida for a couple years. Great flats boat, wet ride if it's choppy. Had to move and sell it but I would buy another one. I used to drive by the shop in Titusville every weekend their customer service is the best.

[@rogersummie583]

@@kristofers3562 I've got a 2020 LT25 as well, really like the boat, very versatile . I was hoping to get CA to chime in. I've got a feeling the Eldora is quite a bit above the LT cost but curious how much better it is in different areas. Poling, stability, ride in chop, etc..

[@paulbaymore436]

Yeah!…. Very very similar boat to my BT Micro…., you can go anywhere (pretty much) inshore, not burn a lot of fuel….. be comfortable within reason…. And be stealthy too!….I personally love getting into crazy, shallow places that only paddle boards and kayaks can go.. but it’s a ten mile or more trek…. Great Skiff!

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

You happy with the BT micro? Don’t find it too small or underpowered?

[@paulbaymore436]

@@Mr.Stroke0331 perfect 2 man boat for getting into some tight spaces…. Handles well in slop (within reason) and ran great with the 30…. But I have repowered with a Merc 40 ….. and it is even better…. Great little boat!

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

@@paulbaymore436 thanks Paul, trying to decide between the micro and mosquito or maybe a caimen from east cape 🤘🏽

[@paulbaymore436]

@@Mr.Stroke0331 mosquito….. more beam….. solid BT hull design….. awesome boat….. BT’s hulls are all very similar….. dry riding, and well built…. Great boat….. ( and I’m no schill for them.. if they sucked id say so… ) you pay for it… but you actually get it…. Keep me posted

[@paulbaymore436]

I have been in the boatbuilding industry for 40yrs….. I’m a bit fussy, to say the least….. Beavertail builds a good solid boat… but!… word to the wise…. The company has recently sold, and nobody knows to whom…..hopefully it’s someone who will maintain the quality….. look for a good used one….. probably your best option….

[@dirtyharry7616]

i always say less is better that little skiff is all you need i like it more than the marquesa

[@TxHornyToad]

And the price is…….. I know, if you have to ask you can’t afford it. I see Buggs is making you a special lure. 👍

[@markinaction1]

Sorry CA. My thoughts are it’s entirely too expensive. Would love to have it. However, can someone explain what the difference is between Hells Bay and say Ankona skiffs for instance?

[@Capt.LoganLyda-dk7gl]

Build quality is worlds apart. I run an Ankona. I’ve been on Hell’s bay. Hells bay is yacht finished, Ankona is fisherman finished.

[@marvinstubbs]

✊🏾❤️

[@flatsfishingonline]

Check out Danny Sawyer's skiff

[@alexanderdemers681]

Nearly 40k for piece of plastic slightly larger than a stand-up paddleboard? F off.