The PERFECT Bass BOAT?!? Blazer 650 Pro Tour

[@flannel872]

Very impressed with the Blazer's thoughtful layout, and 22:32 Bog's got hops.

[@mikeybalzz]

if he wanted to i think he could hop over the boat, his motivation level is low though 😂

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

I’ve been without a boat for 4 years because I said if I couldn’t get another Blazer, I would rather not have a boat. Much closer to a new one now 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@datruthhurts3984]

Probably never own a boat in my life,but I was here for the support brutha

[@mikeybalzz]

👊 Much appreciated!

[@scottfrost8956]

For the money, the FXR or ZXR Skeeters are a great boat. Worth a look and ride the hulls are re designed and ride so clean and soft

[@bamadondon0495]

Bro those Blazer boats are official let me tell you right now, my cousin has a brand new one and they are absolutely phenomenal, they are great and rough water, they're fast and light, they have a huge front deck, they have plenty of storage, depending on what package you get when you get it there's so many ways you can build your boat at the Blazer dealerships, if I had the money I promise I would have a new blazer over any other boat! And I may be just a tad biased because of the fact that my cousin has one and we fish out of it a lot when we're not fishing out of mine, but he's not the only one, a buddy of mine who is a guide on my home lake has one and it's just the same . Super official! Then I'm going Way beyond looks, those boats are put together right and I mean right! Everything about a blazer is what you want in a bass boat and like I said if I had the money that is exactly what I would be standing on the front deck of every time I fish is a blazer, now don't get me wrong I love my Stratos, but they don't even make Stratos anymore so if you need a certain part they are kind of a pain in the ass to find and you definitely have to go online and find it somewhere it's not like you can go to a dealership because there are none. But there are lots of Blazer dealerships and they are hands down one of the most comfortable riding, gas efficient, spacious and good riding boats! If you pull the trigger and get one I promise you I know you'll be satisfied, and if you sell your other one let me know what you want for it 😆

[@chrisbrewsaugh5202]

After watching the Ken Smith video and the video Tyler did I ended up ordering a 650 Pro Tour.

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

What kind of time frame did they give you?

[@chrisbrewsaugh5202]

@@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing I ordered it in June and it just arrived late last week to the dealer. They still have to rig it out and test everything, but I should have it this Friday. It was a 5 month wait and from what I here it is getting longer due to product shortages.

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

@@chrisbrewsaugh5202 oh ok cool

[@mikedaley2882]

Mikey u need to buy that dude. When u buy a pros boat it's already decked out and you have all your warranty still without the depreciation.

[@Macdaddy8124U]

Mikeybalz videos have come along way and are really well put together. He listens to his fans and gets right into it

[@mikeybalzz]

thanks man!

[@neilandevette]

I went with a new Phoenix this year but Blazer was my second choice. They are nice!! Both companies i feel like give you the most bang for your buck!

[@mikeybalzz]

going to take a look at a phoenix too!

[@ddm62571]

If you can put up with the high gunnels Phoenix boats are really nice too

[@Michaelpruis]

Those blazers look great... really wanted one but way up north we have no dealers. Ended up ordering a new phoenix, I'd love to run a blazer though!

[@billljones979]

Thx for reminding me about this video Mikey, that's an awesome boat, but I guess when your in a jon boat they all look awesome lol, But I like how each one has a little something different, can't wait to see more boat reviews

[@mikeybalzz]

definitely some nuanced differences and if you're gonna spend that much you best grab what you like

[@billljones979]

@@mikeybalzz Definitely, I can't wait to see what you end up getting, either way. We know it's gonna catch some biguns

[@jimk4267]

i watch a ton of 'live' and a number of times i was wondering what boat the guy had because it looked really 'fishable'. low and behold it would be a blazer. they seem top notch

[@vhf2582]

Looking forward to this series on searching for a bass boat.

[@mikeybalzz]

should be fun!

[@leaveorlibertyfishing7670]

I fished a Wednesday nighter on the Saint Johns for a few years. My buddy had a nitro then bought a phoenix. The Saint Johns gets pretty sporty 3 to 4 footers sporty when the wind blows and the phoenix was the best riding boat I have ever been in to date. It was fast dry comfortable and took rough water better then any bass boat I’ve ever been in.

[@reelbassreviews3481]

Have you tried a Caymas in big water? Incredible

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Mikey, Drewcraft can hook you up with Ionic Lithium batteries plus electronics and other accessories. He's a good guy and very knowledgeable. Saw his sticker on back if the Blazer. Very nice boat BTW.

[@northernbassalliance1442]

Sick boat! I hate the way the back hatch opens though where the batteries are. Such a pain if you need to get in there. Have to do a balancing act or lean on the hatch door. Prefer when they open up towards the motor so you can just lean in and use the whole back deck. I also fell off my boat stepping out this summer. Feet were wet stepped on the edge of the boat to hop out and fell straight down onto the fiberglass and broke my tail bone haha. Still hurts after 5 months.

[@kwy1980]

Had an opportunity to ride with a guy who had the same blazer in the Toyota series on Chickamauga this year. I was really impressed with the ride quality in comparison to the older blazers. It cuts waves pretty good. It seem to be moderately stable crossing side wakes but that could be a driver variable. Dry riding and still fast. Nothing compares to a Phoenix IMO. Comparing this boat to a Phoenix wouldn't be a good comparison as the hulls and layout are different. This a great boat!

[@SWCFLORIDA]

We love the tricked out tracker. Runs these shallow waters down here great

[@mikeybalzz]

can beat the ol' tin beast!

[@johnpodolak5958]

Bog is freekin awesome ❣️

[@mikeybalzz]

he's a good pup!

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

SORRY GUYS I have decided to stick with my 11,5 feet SOT kayak.💪😃👌 You only need a hole in the bushes to launch it and you are in fact ON the water 🛶 pedal or electric driven LESS IS MORE. FEEL THE WATER YOU ARE SURROUNDED WITH, HEAR THE WIND BLOWING AROUND YOUR HEAD. NO LONGER HEARING. PWOOOOOOAHHHHHHH JUST SILENCE AND YOU CASTING YOUR BAIT...............with a fine JDM Rod and Reel combo, so relaxing 😎🙌

[@nickfountain8420]

I've got a 2000 model 18' Blazer. The twin gas tanks sucks for sure filling up at the pump. Although, I did notice on this newer model the fill caps for adding fuel are both closer to the center line of the boat, so should be able to stop at one gas pump and hit them both hopefully. my gas caps are almost on port side and starboard side, I have to fill one tank, then drive to another pump. It definitely sucks! 😔

[@jamiebell8304]

Oh yeah! Bogg wants that Blazer! 😎 Are you only considering glass boats? Crestliner MX21 looks nice, lighter boat, more performance from that 250HP 😁

[@mikeybalzz]

i'm open to anything but they just need to be 19-20ft. need a little bigger boat for storage and a little more power.

[@kyletingey5649]

Hey bud, look up Ken Smith fishing on KZbin. He just did a whole year testing every different kind of boat out before he bought his new one. He did a video on every boat he test drove and rated every one. It's probably the best videos I have ever seen on pro and cons on each boat before you buy one.

[@kwd1253]

Ken did a really good job on that. It be nice see what mikey thinks of the pro or cons what he looking in for boat.

[@georgecochran5553]

Were these the old champion hull design

[@o2man98]

@@georgecochran5553 No way, no how! Blazer is nothing like Champion

[@makeithappen8473]

@@o2man98 Yeah they aren't they are way faster and just as dry!

[@mikeybalzz]

he does some amazing reviews!

[@civilized5734]

Definitely add the BassCat Eyra, Puma STS and Cougar to your list!

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Picked up a new boat this year from a pro circuit guy! 2021 Phoenix 921 elite! Absolutely love it, has everything a bass anglers would want, speed, storage, and the layout is awesome. I'll be doing a review of it soon.

[@mikeybalzz]

sweet looking forward to seeing the review!

[@jasonhinson3812]

Very nice rig! I was unfamiliar with this brand and it seems to be one of the better ones to me. Are you considering Yamaha or Merc? Do you care or have a preference at all? I’d love to know your thoughts as you’ve shown boats with both.

[@Kdavis8377]

Need to take you out in my Ballistic. You’ll love it. In Guntersville a lot anytime you want a test run

[@mikeybalzz]

i forgot about that brand - that' what lee livesay runs right?

[@Kdavis8377]

@@mikeybalzz yeah. Seth Feider runs one as well

[@mjsnatchnjerk6821]

Those are badass boats my buddy has that model fast ride smooth and takes on waves good

[@shankbaitco]

I fished out Cajun babys aka cliff blazer 650 this year with him and I would absolutely love to own one..

[@rahimi420fr]

I go with skeeter with the 250 Yamaha SHO best boat when water get to crazy doesn't matter what part of the country when come to fish freshwater

[@zacpearson1878]

My buddy with a blazer runs a bigger 3 blade when he went to the smaller he blew fuses cause of the extra rpm

[@caseybowlinjr5117]

My dad has one, maybe a year or 2 older. They do ride amazing, super fast. He has a 300r on his tho. Honestly like how low the seats are but not a big ran of the seats in particular. Them are a little different than my dads tho. Also not a fan of the split tackle storage. One big center box is nicer imo. Other than that they’re awesome boats!

[@Dbars19]

Bass cat has a fire boat. The Eyra is a great model. If i was a rich guy. Bass cat Jaguar with a 450R would be incredible

[@mikeybalzz]

super tough to get one this year though from what i've heard

[@keyzang54]

could you make a playlist of these videos looking for a perfect bass boat

[@mikeybalzz]

very good idea

[@genea1968]

I’ve been looking for a ghost stabilizer bar coaster. Any idea who makes the one on the Blazer?

[@astrophysicistguy]

Nitro Z21. If it’s good enough for Edwin Evers and KVD it will work for you! And you’ll love the price point compared to the competition!

[@rahimi420fr]

Those guys get tons of money from nitro boat does it mean that boats good lol

[@astrophysicistguy]

@@rahimi420fr those guys would also get “tons of money” from other boat manufacturers as well but the still chose Nitro. There’s a hint in there somewhere ...

[@rahimi420fr]

@@astrophysicistguy yes that's true how give you more that you chose come on be real it's all about the money not quality

[@astrophysicistguy]

Hmmmm ... you some nd like someone who is somewhat jaded and has not been involved at the elite level of a sport and therefore do not really understand all the nuisances of how big money sponsorship works. KVD and E2 have their pick of any boat sponsor they want. Sure there are some minor difference# in what each sponsor offers but their boat is the primary piece of equipment for them to be successful and money is not the over riding factor -=performance is

[@rahimi420fr]

@@astrophysicistguy today's life business sports doesn't matter what you do it's all about the money who give you more money you go for that

[@claydavis2095]

HVAC sponsors on the boat. Cool

[@backlashpro830]

Blazer will be the only new boat I would buy other than maybe a basscat.

[@kylebrewer8970]

Give the bass cat 203 hybrid a good look at please

[@rickvann3489]

Opinions are like you know what? Mikey is money an issue. If so best bang for the buck is a ZXR 20 OR 21 Skeeter loaded up $63,995 Excellent seats and ride, bass cameraman I talked to said he use to love the Phoenix but says ZXR is now his favorite riding boat as a passenger. But that being said get a Charger for best ride

[@mikeybalzz]

gonna do a walk thru on my buddy's skeeter - also gonna look at a nitro and a smaller ranger as well just for good measure. thought it would be a cool little series talking to my buddies about their rigs.

[@rickvann3489]

@@mikeybalzz I now own a Z 19 Pro and it is the bomb loaded out custom cover $49,749

[@jaysmith6911]

That Blazer is really sweet but check out the Caymas CX-21 Pro and the CX 20 Pro before you make a decision

[@billyparker8903]

Word to the wise on caymas. There are no fuse panels whatsoever. Everything in the boat is controlled by 2 computers under the drivers console. Those come with a whopping 3 year warranty. I'm sure it would take a right arm to replace just one of em. Stick with simple.

[@willleonard9515]

How about a new Gambler? Hit me up if you would be interested in taking a ride in one as well as a factory tour!

[@timothygaremore4650]

I have a Blazer and love it, but mine is a 2220 fisherman.

[@dannyhardy878]

Blazer and Phoenix trailers are manufactured by the same company. There’s one BIG difference- Blazer has theirs made with torsion axles while Phoenix still uses leaf springs.

[@mikeybalzz]

funny you mention this, the leaf springs on my triton trailer just went out and my boys at Cabela's in Huntsville save my but getting me fixed in 3 days and back out shooting video. definitely something to think about.

[@dannyhardy878]

@@mikeybalzz - it was something I noticed and living in Florida we sometimes put in in brackish water- leaf springs don’t last. Plus - pulling down the interstate torsion axles are a lot smoother ride on your rig. Full disclosure- I was looking at both but I just got a new 650 last month. I pulled it to Oklahoma to fish the Open. I’ve owned several Blazers- this is NOT the old 202 go fast rig. It’s a mid 70’s boat that rides & handles great and carries it’s nose very well.

[@rodcashman4793]

Awesome 👌 👏

[@familyfins737]

Phoenix 721 won’t be disappointed

[@Goldendogproperties]

Mikey! Come see my 2021 Bullet XRS in Florida

[@andrewpeacock8212]

How bout a charger, the 198 is a good mid size or of course the 210 is an awesome full size, both ex champion hulls.

[@tloftis871]

Mikey, we all know that you're gonna buy Donnys 920 elite at the end of the season lol

[@ChrisJones-mw8cn]

When I pass you in my 20 year old Gambler.. I'll wave.

[@mikeybalzz]

😂

[@billyhaney6696]

Sweet boat

[@CJStammFishing]

Falcon f20 predator?

[@mikeybalzz]

just did that boat kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nToJqAqr-shZI

[@fishingfreak2261]

If you think the blazers are nice might want to look at gamblers too

[@bobsmith1841]

Check out Ken's Smiths series...

[@richardcoons]

BASS CAT!!

[@mikeybalzz]

What's your favorite boat?

[@ryanleague9112]

Skeeters and Phoenix. Currently running a Skeeter ZX and love it

[@kylemayer8486]

Falcon or charger. Chargers are just champions built by a different company.

[@Traylors_outside]

I’m in a Ranger aluminum, more and more pros are running aluminum. A lot more bang for your buck and they ride great and fish like glass for half the price.

[@bwspacity]

Skeeter hands down

[@macking4942]

I rode in Skeeter, Blazer, Triton, Phoenix and Flacon. Went with the Flacon F20 Predator. The layout, widest beam the way the rod boxes open and the ride was 2nd to none.

[@jason_ryan_fishing]

Problem with reviews is that some people just like to bitch and moan about any little sticking thing and you have to route through to find the good ones. But when it comes to bass boats, I’d look to someone who spends a lot of time on them… so thanks to you I can just have you do all of the work and tell us which one to buy 😂

[@mikeybalzz]

hahahah, that's why i figured i'd ask around. Tyler is good peeps and I trust his judgment, going to do one of a skeeter and a triton too with some buddies who's opinions i trust as well. just trying to be informed before spending a ton. plus you want to be happy with your investment right.

[@davidseth8731]

Mikey love your videos but always remember to blur out license plates

[@loganluebker5388]

check out a vexus , absolute dream bass boat. vx21

[@mikeharris130]

Check out what Ken Smith did in his boat search.

[@zgambler1]

everybody is a you tube expert..

[@bluewaterassassin7122]

Check out ballistic bass boats

[@cjr4497]

Charger 210 Elite

[@basswhisperer4803]

Watch the BassCat factory walk through video. Hands down BassCat!!!

[@jeffpeterson8846]

Price??

[@mikeybalzz]

I believe it comes in around the mid 70's

[@itszach6808]

Has he sold the boat yet?

[@flymypie1]

Before you buy a boat please check out a caymas cx21 or cx20 trust me you won’t regret it

[@mikeybalzz]

fairly premium price point on those right?

[@flymypie1]

Yes sir but it’s worth it

[@joubert45]

Tritons are great boats

[@mikeybalzz]

i love my triton i have now!

[@reelbassreviews3481]

I’m hearing not so great things in rough water

[@Kaptajn1eye]

Next time ask the owner what he dosnt like about his boat.

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Mikey Skeeter all the way best riding boat

[@catfishbilly1989]

Lol

[@mrd9720]

Just buy his boat and get the buddy bro discount.

[@mikeybalzz]

🤣👍

[@John_D2]

Mikey running that 1980's rat tail haircut ,lol. You can pick up a 21' Xpress like Jason Christie's for about half the price of a 21' fiberglass boat.

[@mikeybalzz]

was looking in that direction too. i got tin boat roots so i'm totally open to that!

[@John_D2]

@@mikeybalzz My buddy has one with a 250 sho.. It will run. Good luck on the hunt.

[@Fshnfool]

Blazer is a real nice boat but you look like a BassCat Eyra guy check em out!!!!🔥

[@mikeybalzz]

cats are tough to get this year i've heard.

[@Fshnfool]

@@mikeybalzz it will be worth the wait buddy! I ordered a eyra end of July I should get it December. You need to check one out before you pull the trigger.

[@catchofthedave8681]

Bro, get you a tin boat. Or at least don't buy a new boat without trying one. They got those big 19,20,21ft aluminum boats now made to be able to match speed with the glass pro boats. They got 250's they just as wide, they actually have more storage space, cuz not as much foam and stuff everywhere, and they are just as good getting on plane, on rough water, etc. Everything as good as a glass boat, but much cheaper, and much more durable, you can bang it into trees and shallow structure without taking a chunk outta your hull. I'll never get a glass boat again, they obsolete and overpriced. Plus i can take it way up in creeks, drag it over fallen trees, etc. I mean you seen john cox and keith carson take them way up shallow structure. xpress, crestliner, vexus, they all make good ones. And every year more and more pros are switching over to them.

[@clayfarmer2160]

✨✝️😇✝️✨

[@mikethetoolman8776]

like everything I see but boy are the colors and color schemes is not very attractive!!!!

[@the_lenny_draper]

Quit watching the video as soon as I saw another pro running on plane without a life jacket. So, did he have a kill switch on? Need to be the good example of safety for the up and coming generation of anglers that watch these videos.

[@Bass_attack7755]

Oh my... if thats all that gets you to unsub yikes. You must be fun at parties.

[@catfishbilly1989]

Not the best big snot boat...it hates a following sea and with that dip in the bow it can spear waves very well!

[@bwspacity]

Get a SKEETER

[@hillbillytarzan]

Get some of that moldy money out of your money hiding place and go get you one of those new Vexus bass boats

[@charlesronk2989]

Super nice rig. I just don't understand how anyone can afford these things anymore. I bought my bass boat back in 1996. Back then I made around 46k a year. I earned another college degree since then and I earned 49k last year. Our system is broken. It takes consumers to keep a Capitalist economy working. When corporations hold wages down they are destroying the economy and the country. Yet from an individual business perspective that is what they are supposed to do. That is why Right wing economic policy is a disaster.

[@redfishreilley]

Never buy a pros boat is the biggest piece of advice I have learned... seen them tear through some stuff and just beat their boats to crap.

[@tritontr21]

Stay away. Trust me.