Swamp Runner Long Tail In A Small Creek

Can you take a Swamp Runner long tail up a small creek?
I've been in a good size river with my long tail, but I've been wanting to try some tight places. Us locals call this the little Choctawhatchee river but it's really more like a creek than a river lol. It can be done but you really have to be careful and pick your path wisely!
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[@adang578]

Loved the good old mud motor creek run. Subbed

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@warren-freshoffthevinemedia]

That's a beautiful section of river. At 5:17 you encountered the cross-channel tree-jam that tipped me over on March 27, 2022. The sawed-off limb at 5:47 is the one I sawed off to clear a path for the three kayakers behind me before I got to work on the main tree. I have been kayaking for over 30 years and this tree was the only obstacle that has ever knocked me out of my kayak. The main tree was the culprit. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

I did see where someone had been cutting on one of them trees. Hate that you got dumped out but that would have made some good video lol! Hopefully I can do some more cutting up there when I get some free time.

[@warren-freshoffthevinemedia]

@@Bamaoutdoors One lady in our group made some photos when I took a bath in the Little Choc, but she decided not to go public with them. It was kinda funny after I realized I was out of danger, but when I first went over into all those branches I was a bit scared.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yeah I could see being a little concerned! There was a lot more trees down than what I anticipated.

[@hobonickel840]

I just installed a swamp runner longtail on my pred 670/1542 for exploring small swamp creeks off the Greater Pee Dee. I'll definitely keep a pair of waders on the boat!... thanks for the tips and great advice

[@Bamaoutdoors]

That should be a good setup! Thanks for watching!

[@keithscatfish6767]

Been down that creek once from 123 and really enjoyed it. Need to go again. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I will try to get back up there soon to clean some debris out of the way!

[@warren-freshoffthevinemedia]

I was with a group of three that kayaked down that stretch last November, and there was one serious cross-channel jam. It took us about ten minutes to get all three kayaks through it. I'm pretty sure it was the one where he got his propeller shaft stuck in this video. Be careful.

[@samsgarage1716]

You have a great boat with the 212cc engine.I always enjoy the outdoors with my kids and wife.I also love making 212cc engines faster.You was out and I like how it can go in shallow water.Great video.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

We love getting outdoors too! This is the 420 engine but I have a friend with the 212. Mine is pretty much stock but may do some upgrades one day. Thanks for watching!!

[@samsgarage1716]

@@Bamaoutdoors I put a 212cc on my kayak but haven’t had a chance to test it yet.I just hope it doesn’t sink 😂.I just sub to your channel so I can see more cool out door videos.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Wow that will be a fast kayak lol hope it goes good and thanks for the sub!!

[@randystrickland1727]

Like your video, what set up you have on your boat

[@Bamaoutdoors]

I've got a 14/36 tracker toper with a 420 predator motor and a swamp runner long tail. It's a good setup for my boat.

[@mgaryhansonfishing]

Awesome ride you had, maybe I'll be set up withing the week with a long tail.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

It's a good shallow water rig! I would like to have a 15 horse outboard to put on it one day because it's always good to have one or the other.

[@DEADorALIVEkayaking]

Okay...Man, that was the coolest video I've seen lately, and despite setting your 7 down in what appears to be the EXACT same spot you lost the 9 from, it managed to stay in the boat! Great job! Stay safe!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks man I appreciate it! Yeah I managed not to lose a camera this time lol. I got to get more prepared 😎

[@WaterborneCamper]

Nicely done! Some cool spots you were able to get into!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks yeah I got to slow down and fish some of these places!

[@floydaltonmiller]

Great video, it reminds me of the Black Water river in Walker Co.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Good deal! I love these little creeks like this one!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Used to kayak and canoe several times in the Choctawhatchee, Good times, Jeff in LA USA

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yes sir good time for sure!

[@hostpcb]

Don't forget to smile! This is a cool video! You made do without a mount!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks! I need some work on the grill to smile 😁

[@hostpcb]

@@Bamaoutdoors not at all! 💓

[@hostpcb]

I make Luke go hiking and we always have a wonderful time!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

That's great! Got to get out there and do it!

[@hostpcb]

@@Bamaoutdoors we were talking about going before it gets too hot!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

That's the best time.

[@tommak6516]

Go up river to nature's peace and quiet (except for the ROAR of an aircooled engine). But seriously looks to be a great adventure. Sure beats being at home and drywalling. What size is you jonboat? 12ft? 14 ft? What is HP of your motor?

[@Bamaoutdoors]

It's a 14 x 36 with a 420 predator engine and the long tail is a Swamp runner kit. Yes definitely better than working on projects at house.

[@joesanders652]

Good job , do you know any history on the old power damn? I didnt know it was there

[@Bamaoutdoors]

No but I was thinking about checking to see if there was any info about it!

[@Arkie_Outdoors]

I’ve been looking at buying a small set up like this for taking my 4yr old out in some of the smaller stuff like this (and a little bigger). We trout/fly fish on the river a lot, but I need a “beater” for stuff like this. How shallow will that run? Any stability issues with the 36”? I have only been looking at 42 and 48” because I thought the 36” would be too narrow.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

The 36" isn't the most stable boat lol. It's nice and light for moving around but when there's 2 people in it you can definitely tell it if someone moves around. If you can find a 42 I think it would be a little better for fishing especially if you're standing up fly fishing. I'm by myself most of the time so the 36 works pretty good for me but it would be nice to have a little more room when someone is with me. I have another video on my channel to show you just how shallow you can get with it. I bought a fly reel and rod last year but it's still in the package lol I really need to get it out and play with it some. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3K9pWSEmq5_o9U

[@Arkie_Outdoors]

@@Bamaoutdoors thank you, sir. We’ve got a trout boat, this would be more of a running the river and creeks with the kid. Thanks for the video and reply.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

@@Arkie_Outdoors it's a fun little ride and a blast to run. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenembrey883]

Made it was almost a tank of gas. This way my brother measures things I ask him what kind of mileage do you get out of your jeep he says I can go from here to Abilene and back on a tank..., so I asked how big is a tank, he had no idea ...so there you go. This clip is not exactly a battery burner but it's pretty close.

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yeah I guess l got to see how many hours it takes to burn out a tank which is a gallon tank on the 420 predator. With that said there is a lot of variables to a test like that weight and speed just to name a few. Thanks for watching!

[@MudMotorsMax]

I love mud motors! Nice video… I have a Beaverdam right now getting a Swamprunner eventually just for the channel had a Mudskipper I wouldn’t recommend that

[@Bamaoutdoors]

I have really enjoyed this one for sure! The Swamp Runner is the only one I've got experience with!

[@MudMotorsMax]

@@Bamaoutdoors Well as far as long tails Thailand Longtales they are all about the same from the three but Beaverdam and mudskipper are better quality by far. Swamprunner has the most options I’m building some special HDPE Boats to deal with your Rivers here soon or else I’d have the swamp runner. Maybe you might be interested in the Boats super light super impact resistant and custom made to your liking

[@Bamaoutdoors]

@@MudMotorsMax that sounds interesting I'll keep an eye on you channel for HDPE

[@MudMotorsMax]

@@Bamaoutdoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPShoCkit5rf7M

[@DHoppey10]

What throttle handle/control do you have?

[@Bamaoutdoors]

It's very unique but really not hard to replicate for any setup. The swamp runner tapers at the end and it's the perfect size for a weed eater shaft so I'm sure any weed eater throttle would work. Maybe this video will help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWq2kJyQjbeJkLM

[@DHoppey10]

@@Bamaoutdoors thats exactly what i was thinking it was. Nicee. Looks like a way better style setup and pretty comfortable. Thanks for the reply

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yes it's a lot more comfy to hold and more natural feel. It's been running great for the last 2 or 3 years now. Thanks for watching!

[@j.r.w6623]

What motor is that?

[@Bamaoutdoors]

It's a 420 predator and a swamp runner long tail.

[@philmoore9099]

Good video!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thank you very much!!

[@tsr_outdoors]

Pretty country That’s the places I go to get away from the crowds

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks! Yeah so nice to be able to get away from everybody.

[@MudMotorsMax]

U got a sub from me brother❤️ I agree 100% outdoors is therapy

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@mikeshroades8098]

What’s up brother I knew I recognized u hahahaha!!!

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Hey man glad I got to run into your at the river. We will definitely have to get together and have a mud motor day on the river.

[@clayton203]

If you gona do trail riding by yourself, get you a small atv winch and mount it to the front of the boat, Don’t want to get in a bind with nobody around

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yeah I have been looking at one of them it would definitely come in handy Thanks for the tip!

[@sidneysilva9171]

Top irmão tmj

[@gusliedtke8296]

Iv sent my regular boat over more i need to start making videos

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Lol yes sir just press start on the camera and let it go. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenembrey883]

Almost 80..😂😂😂😂😂 try here in far south west Texas what is 117 in the shade😂😂😂😂

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Yeah that's hot for sure!

[@kidddogbites]

Southwest texas? Whats the humidity? There's a big difference between dry heat and wet heat.

[@frankartieta4887]

I do not think a taiwanese long tail motor was ever meant to be a MUD MOTOR ! A GO DEVIL is a MUD MOTOR ! You Bury a taiwanese long tail propeller in mud and soon you will have problems ! You can Bury the prop of a GO DEVIL in mud ! MY POINT IS ! This is a taiwanese long tail motor ! It is a very capable efficient and cheap mode of marine engine ! What it is not ! Is a MUD MOTOR !

[@Bamaoutdoors]

Go Devil is top of the line for sure, but a long tail has been around longer than any of them. It's less moving parts and has never let me down lol.