(S4 Ep44) H:Skiff 13 Maiden Voyage / Texas Marsh Fishing

[@RXAngler]

You should’ve bought a Jon Boat

[@MDLRFishing]

😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

You should just bought a hobie

[@AlsFishingStory]

Looks like someone is hitting 😆

[@curttimmbch]

I was wondering the same thing, why not just buy a john boat?

[@travisskyler3912]

@Jayce Jadiel Yup, I've been using flixzone} for years myself =)

[@TrailChaser]

Congrats Mark! Looks awesome.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks David! Can’t wait to bring her out to POC 🤙

[@FloridaBackwaters]

Man that little skiff is going to fun fun I can see it now lol . Your gonna be towing RX Angler all over the place haha 😂. A 16 to 18 ft carbon fiber push pole would probably be all you would need. Pushing in that deeper water the longer the better though.

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Been waiting for the maiden voyage! Looks legit! Great job, y'all!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏 This was a great time for sure.

[@WeekendPirate]

I’ve been looking at these skiffs for a while. I love them, congrats on the boat!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@tysongarza8275]

And thank you for your many years of service sir

[@MDLRFishing]

🙏

[@Arron-if9rb]

Nice skiff!! Don't forget the PFD'S!!

[@flatlander6928]

Awesome lookin rig, good shakedown, now ya know what ya need. I did both, push pole and trolling motor on the NMZ. You will need the push pole with that troller when the prop starts hittin oysters. FWIW, when alone, I pole, troll and fish from the front, works for me. Tight lines!

[@MDLRFishing]

My thoughts exactly 👍

[@chrisreyna3570]

This guy had to get him a shirt that matches his new skiff! 😂 Sweet rig!!

[@MDLRFishing]

😎😉

[@ZacharySchmidt]

Can’t get enough of your videos Mate! Absolutely love what you're doing and so Inspirational, I’ve just started my own Spearfishing/fishing channel based on The Great Barrier Reef.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@peggyg3448]

Omg congratulations mark. Looks legit!!! Great first maiden voyage. Way to go!!! Nice fish too

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrDangdang71]

Can’t wait to see you out on the water! Looks great

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@MrCarCrazy]

Really cool! Took my Carolina Skiff out today! Just a bit south/west from you.

[@MDLRFishing]

🤙

[@AnotherFishTail]

What an awesome setup. I can’t wait to see what all this skiff can do.

[@MDLRFishing]

Me too 😉

[@KS-vs7ht]

Yay!, the maiden voyage! Love that skiff.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Congrats again Mark , I think you got yourself one sweet setup !!!! And what a wonderful maiden voyage to have with your son 😎🙏👍

[@MDLRFishing]

Thank you so much 👍

[@davidchavez1908]

Love it Mark. I'm very happy for you brother. Stay blessed.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks bro 🙏

[@chuy4235ify]

Nice video, sweet skiff. Happy 245 years Teufel Hunden.

[@MDLRFishing]

Rah! 💪

[@j74snook]

Nice to see you out with your son! Sweet ride

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@waltertx.6020]

Looks great 👍 Appreciate you addressing the stability. You're gonna need that minkota!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@joanrodriguez5848]

Awesome looks really stable and fun can’t with for more videos coming of the skiff

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks Joan !

[@joanrodriguez5848]

@@MDLRFishing your welcome buddy hope you have a good day today And everyday Gold bless you my friend, HAPPY VETERANS DAY (:

[@davidmillaud7594]

Mark would you consider the uterra auto depoy that would prevent from moving back and front on the skiff ! Something to think about

[@ericscally9666]

(Spot lock) definitely get a push poll and a trolling motor. Didn't expect fireworks on the first video. But I feel like I just purchased it watching your video. Congratulations can't wait for more videos to come out.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@jodykw1982]

Hi Mark, glad I ran into you on your maiden voyage! Was great to meet you! Good luck with the new skiff!

[@MDLRFishing]

Great meeting you Jody!

[@jfisher8644]

awesome boat mark, looks like you answered everything i wanted to ask!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@jpgonzalez8149]

Chocolate Bay yessir my boy trevor and I have been smashing the fish there!!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@tonychristianson7866]

Wow, how sweet is that! Drifting on flats is a must!!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@bettahookem1802]

I love the Hskiff. I was torn between that and the solo skiff. I went with the solo as my gateway boat. Hskiff is on my radar in the future.

[@MDLRFishing]

Definitely worth the price I spent 👍

[@curtkramer5154]

I’ve fished there many times, you definitely have a nice rig

[@bbrennan0013]

Get the trolling motor once it is possible Mark I think a single battery 55lb thrust model will work great..

[@tysongarza8275]

Am really thinking bout purchasing on of those skiffs.. I am a kayaker thats does pretty well on trout reds and flounder was wandering your opinion on transforming over to small skiff like yours...cuz you know a yak is prettymuch come home fillet fish rinse yak and place in garage..and it look like be enough room for 2 no problem

[@MDLRFishing]

It’s a joy to get where I want to go quickly. And yes they both fit in my garage.

[@tunedis95]

Nice maiden voyage! And you caught fish! Appears you learned a lot with the first run. Trolling motor is going to make a world of a difference. Best of luck with her.

[@MDLRFishing]

Most definitely need a trolling motor 😂

[@kweeks10045]

They make a stern mount trolling motor. A manual anchor pole would be nice too. I’ve seen a push pole/anchor pole which would be nice. Just looking at the two of you, I’d say the skiff is definitely more versatile. Probably having a lithium battery for a trolling motor is a must to save weight. I bet for one person it’s awesome, but seems to be acceptable for two people as well. Great to see one of these in action. Slick little package!

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@gregoryburris6374]

Ah yes! The maiden voyage! Very nice

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@daviddura1172]

beautiful fishing vehicle..... yup on the spot lock....congrats on a great choice.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks David! I sincerely appreciate your support. Without y’all this wouldn’t of been possible.

[@7citiesfishing]

god that thing is awesome! want one bad think they are one of the coolest solos

[@MDLRFishing]

I have to agree, she’s super sexy looking 😂

[@nahumhernandez6457]

Hello Mark , what is the location you launched at this time . Thank you !

[@COAFFieldTeam]

Cool! Kayak and Micro Skiff mix!

[@MDLRFishing]

🤙

[@jasonhuschle471]

Awesome boat. I love mine it's going to be cool watching you catch your first fish.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@SteveKayakFishingMalta]

Awesome boat, i think she can handle the water

[@ethanmelville5981]

Mark I have a Gheenoe LT25 and fish the same waters as you. I think it’s beneficial to have a trolling motor and a push pole. They are both good in different situations. You still need around a foot of water for the trolling motor so when you get real skinny the push pole is needed. If I could choose just one it would be a trolling motor, the 55lb rip tide is killer. Also if you are looking for a more budget push pole check out TFO mangrove poles. You self assemble, much more flexible than a stiffy but your boat is so light it won’t matter. Gordy and Sons in Houston sells push poles. Awesome rig and safe boating to you

[@MDLRFishing]

I’m going to get both as soon as I can.

[@jamesgentry7998]

Maiden voyages are always exciting, never knowing what to really expect.😀

[@MDLRFishing]

👍🤙

[@jstrom3007]

Mark on Mercury outboard you might want to purchase a waterproof digital LCD inductive hour meter (under $10), it's a small meter that attaches to your motor that determines how many hours you have used your motor. Mur's 20hp outboards their break-in periods are 10hrs, afterwards you can run them normally. If you don't plan to use the motor after 4 months or more check up the procedure of winterizing. You don't need to spend more money on a pushing pole you can build one out for under $5 out of Charlotte PVC pipe with handle or garden 10ft stalks at Walmart. Get a pair of mini quick fist clamps to strap them to your skiff, so they don't fly off when you go faster. I have 2 on my boat both used for when I need to get into shallow water and when I need to use an anchor pole instead of using my main anchor. Congrats on the skiff hope you use it more, tight lines bro.

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@johnperrone3907]

Congrats sweet looking skiff

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@IndyRider97]

Hey there! I was wondering where I can buy one of these H Skiff's??? I can't seem to find much about them online in regards to actual pricing and availability.

[@kweeks10045]

Another great thing about the skiff is being able to drift the flats more effectively and getting better casting distance because you can stand up.

[@MDLRFishing]

Completely agree.

[@rdo6566]

Great looking skiff! It will be interesting to get your feelings on it VS the 136AP down the road.

[@MDLRFishing]

Very hard to compare the two. Like apples to oranges. But I get what you’re saying 👍

[@mattsloan32]

Great video. For that boat a short shaft 12v Terrova would be a great option.

[@MDLRFishing]

That would be super nice 👍

[@htx-polestar5377]

Awesome video! That Skiff looks legit! You can get out to your spots super fast and stay compact. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣🎣

[@MDLRFishing]

That’s the whole reason why I got it 👍

[@stevehogan8829]

Yep, absolutely need a trolling motor. It's a boat like any other. I'm kind of looking forward to how you progress with this Mark. I don't want you to forget the Sportsman models but also want to see how this pans out for you. Will you be completely ruined by the skiff,? Will you go even bigger? Will you favor Kayaks because of your area? All cool questions we'll see play out. Thanks Mark.

[@MDLRFishing]

I completely agree!

[@billding8670]

Good experience to share with your son. God Bless 👍

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@OffdayTherapy]

Looks nice. The real test will be when the those huge waves come for you on the intercoastal. Minnekota is a dream in the marsh

[@MDLRFishing]

She did exceptionally well in open water west bay today. Intercoastal coming soon. I hope she does well.

[@Rengoatkuv]

Yeah that’s how it is with my jon boat, sucks I need to get a push pole and trolling motor too. I’m gonna come up with some sort invention so I can adapt my transom riptide to the bow

[@MDLRFishing]

👍💪

[@stevenwingfield8]

get that mind Kota rip tide, I have one and it is great. an 80 lb thrust on a 20 foot bay boat. I love it

[@MDLRFishing]

Definitely getting one ASAP.

[@SouthwestKayakFishing]

Congrats, it’s beautiful! Now I want one!🤣🤣🤣 Hope you catch many, many fish. Enjoy!

[@MDLRFishing]

I appreciate it 👍

[@thefishrustler3893]

Great vid man. How do you think the H:skiff would perform in ocean ocean in some sell and chop?

[@bryandavis2748]

Looks good! I didn’t know you were a chopper bubba! What platform? I am a skid kid.

[@MDLRFishing]

I was with the 53E, skids, F/A18, and then MALS and MAG.

[@adrielhernandez4054]

Very nice!!!! How much did it cost?

[@MDLRFishing]

Contact Manatee Marine Unlimited for all the details. There’s so many options to make your own personalized skiff.

[@Andresgarcia21607]

Congrats! Mark!🐟🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎣

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@KretzOAR]

Sweet skiff! Do you think the spot lock feature on trolling motors spooks fish? Seems like the motor moves a lot of water to keep the boat stationed in one spot. Thanks!

[@MDLRFishing]

I managed to catch lots while using it.

[@tribalncgaming1091]

the solo skiff seems much easier to paddle compared to your micrso skiff.. I have owned a solo and previously a PA14 .. i have launched the solo off the beach thru the surf into the atlantic many times this year.. no issues with paddling (cant use the motor within 100ft of the beach due to swimmers). your skiff does have a very nice layout.. with the console .. hope to see many more videos of it in action.. might make that pushpole a dual purpose stake out pole as well :)

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@vincentlaguardiagambini5702]

Doesn't look like there's enough room to tilt the motor up out of the water with that poling platform. How do you get skinny like that?

[@MDLRFishing]

It manually trims up and clears the bottom.

[@vincentlaguardiagambini5702]

@@MDLRFishing No need for an anchor pin at least

[@rogerperez6687]

Whats price on total rig, real nice 👌

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Great vid just heads up got buddy that has the regular minkota not saltwater version has had no problems just rinses it

[@MDLRFishing]

Appreciate the heads up Tim!

[@jaydenward3904]

sweeet , when are they gonna release this skiff to buy ?

[@MDLRFishing]

It’s already selling. Dealer is in Florida, Manatee Marine Unlimited.

[@jaydenward3904]

@@MDLRFishing dang ! im from the coast , lake jackson texas. im getting back into saltwater fishing and i love watching your videos especially when i watch them to hype myself up all night before a day of fishing. good stuff man

[@hectorcoria3650]

Beautiful Skiff Mark. Especially that color. Now you are going to have to Give your boy Nick A pep talk since he down talks or discredit them With his fishing bodies who have skiffs and challenges them. Personally you cannot go wrong either way. They are both great fishing platforms.

[@MDLRFishing]

😂 Nick’s holding out for something crazy special!

[@hectorcoria3650]

@@MDLRFishing lol, let me guess, one of them elite inflatable kayaks right! I'll supply him with some rubber duckies for kicks. 😆 j/k.

[@robertcronin6714]

Backing small short trailers can be a real headache, if it just does not work for you look into a front hitch for your truck. You don't need anything expensive or heavy duty you will only be using it to move a very short distance at idle speed. If you can't find one made for your truck try a local fabricator.

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@albertojuarez2789]

I’ve been wanting to an h craft skiff as well. Who did you get it through?

[@MDLRFishing]

Manatee Marine Unlimited in Florida. Tell Julian what’s up 🤙

[@willriley1619]

For my 18ft Hewes flats boat I bought an MHX push pole. It's 21ft full carbon fiber and was about $400. With the MHX poles your supposed to cut it to the size you want. Ideally you want your push pole to be 2 feet longer than your boat and you basically just put the pole in the ground and climb the pole. On a boat your size it should be pretty effortless.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@johnmoyes8873]

Sweet ride!

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@fabian6786]

Man bro that looks like fun!!!!

[@MDLRFishing]

Definitely was!

[@rogerwhite9312]

Looks great, Do you ever sell your old kayaks? I'm looking for a good condition used one preferably by someone who took good care of it like I know you do.

[@MDLRFishing]

Always sell them on Patreon. They help me a lot so I give them crazy good deals on them.

[@snakesurfcustomfishingrods5821]

For a less expensive push pole look at the SuperStick $199 at Bass Pro shop or Cabela's. Mine works great, it does weight a little more but not as expensive as a Carbon Marine or Stiffy. It also telescopes so you can reduce it down in size. It comes with mounts but do not trust them when trailering your skiff, I put mine in the bed of my truck till I get on the water. They hold fine on the water. I also have a Micro Anchor with an Eight foot spike. In combination I can position myself to right where I need to be. The trolling motor would be the answer but if you are in supper skinny water (my skiff will float in 3" with the motor up) the trolling motor is too shallow. For both you would have spent a little over $700. Probably will be in Christmas bay Cold Pass area this Thursday so if you see me give me a hollar (small skiff with poling platform same color as yours) you can check it out. Welcome to the Micro-Skiff world.

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@nikoreyna5458]

Skiff looks great brotha I'm very interested in getting one or if your ever gonna let go of your kayaks

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@coryputnam7626]

Mark.... I have to be honest... if this is the future of your channel I dont know if I will be watching. Will def be caching your kayak videos

[@MDLRFishing]

Gotta evolve or die. Google analytics showing these skiff videos being 3 times more popular than my kayak ones. But not to worry, as I did mention I will still do kayak fishing. Hard to please everyone all the time. I do appreciate your honesty! 🙏

[@cblackburn2591]

How much are they and how long is the wait for them

[@MDLRFishing]

Call Manatee Marine Unlimited in Florida. They’re happy to answer all your questions 🤙

[@cycloflo1430]

Where are some spots you go to.Thx

[@roelfriasjr5976]

I've been interested in the small skiff. Who did you get in contact or dealer ship from the states?

[@MDLRFishing]

Manatee Marine Unlimited in Florida. Tell Julian what’s up.

[@roelfriasjr5976]

@@MDLRFishing I bet that was quite a drive. I'm just a little south from you. I fish The lower Laguna madre right by SPI.

[@MDLRFishing]

It would be perfect there. That trips on my radar 👍

[@RealBorja03]

Man that looked like fun

[@MDLRFishing]

Definitely was!

[@davidcrowson4745]

Looks good 👍

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@Detectken]

What’s the video title where you finally take it full speed?

[@MDLRFishing]

23 with two and 25 with one person.

[@MDLRFishing]

Push Poling The Ultimate Micro Skiff Like A Kayak / H:Skiff 13

[@jayers79]

What about using a drift sick?

[@jayers79]

Ment drift sock

[@MDLRFishing]

I’m going to get a trolling motor and push pole. I prefer them over anchor lines and drift socks. 🤙

[@tysongarza8275]

What is your favorite redfish on half shell recipe the best one of em' all...you every tried one marinade with oyster sauce

[@tysongarza8275]

By the way awesome skiff

[@MDLRFishing]

Just plain redfish with fajita seasoning and butter 😋

[@ronnstone7023]

Do you still have the Skiff?

[@MDLRFishing]

I don’t

[@iamatt]

Mark did you get so excited that you forgot your PFDs? Onyx

[@jeremiahwhistler9343]

Nice rig Mark.

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@skiddieleet]

You should get a drift anchor and do some drift fishing

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@sikesy7]

how much was this?

[@coach.c.3889]

And yes I have the same engine on my 18ft pontoon and I didnt open it up till second trip. Kept it around 50 70%

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@saltwaterservant6526]

Sick. How much did the hull run? And what's the draft fully loaded?

[@MDLRFishing]

5k

[@jameshyatt1465]

@@MDLRFishing Man if you wouldn’t mind talking about price that would be great. I can’t find any direct answers online it seems, but these things look sweet I’m strongly considering one

[@mehmetdtx]

why did you get rid of it?

[@MDLRFishing]

Not designed for shallow water. It couldn’t be poled without a proper poling platform.

[@kayakchick4413]

Wow! Love it

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@motomax13]

been waiting! be safe

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@AlsFishingStory]

Awesome brother i want one now haha.

[@MDLRFishing]

😂👍

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Very nice 🎣

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks

[@joshrodriguez313]

After 20 hours on the motor change the oil to see any metal shavings after that you good to go that's what I did to mine

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@boss_hoggbullys]

Nice let me know when u wanna hit the water and do a solo skiff challenge lol

[@MDLRFishing]

😂

[@unforch9427]

Love it man its so perfect

[@MDLRFishing]

Thanks 🙏

[@FishingLifeTV225]

If this was today. No doubt it was a tough day. Water seemed super high

[@MDLRFishing]

👍

[@juanvelasquez4682]

Looks fun but I still think the kayak is the way to go.

[@MDLRFishing]

I appreciate ya 👍

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

Looks great, and if it gets you more time on the water with your son, worth every penny IMO.

[@MDLRFishing]

Most definitely!