Why I Chose the SEA DOO EXPLORER PRO Over the FISH PRO TROPY ** ULTIMATE OFFSHORE FISHING JET SKI**

Offshore fishing from a PWC has never been better than what it is now!
In this video I show you why I chose the all new ‪@Seadoo‬ Explorer Pro 230 over the Sea-doo Fish Pro Trophy as my next Offshore fishing jet ski!!
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[@my31and37]

After years of hating on jet skis buzzing around while I'm trying to fish, I'm not sure how I feel about a fishing jet ski!🤣😆

[@gregkirchner1108]

They Suck!

[@Tevon93]

@@gregkirchner1108keep crying

[@southernsalt]

😂 😂

[@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746]

Fish probably feel the same about u…lol

[@MarkPippin]

Nothing to Feel 🤔

[@Gh05t933]

I did the exact same set up as you did for my Explorer Pro. I eventually took the windshield off. Love the set up.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@drsnow5123]

I bought the EP 230 a month ago and tricked it out as a Fish Pro. I absolutely love it. Plus it’s a hoot to drive. I got 11 hours on it and it’s in the shop for its first service as per Kevin Shaw. I’m also adding a few more things. You will love it.

[@southernsalt]

Awesome! I got my first service scheduled next week

[@donaldwest9103]

Great review! I love your enthusiasm. I have a GTX 230/2021 and that engine has plenty of power. A couple of add-ons that have made a huge difference in the handling and overall performance in rough water were the Riva Racing Sponsons and Top Loader Intake Grate. I also have the IDF and have used it on four occasions, and it worked flawlessly. I tested it out at my takeout when I first got it just to be familiar with it. Very easy to operate. I also have added on the Windshield for those cold New England/Rhode Island mornings early and late in the season. Makes a huge difference. I have taken it off for the summer. 10 minutes off/on. Good luck with your new Explorer, and have a safe, and fun season ahead.

[@GAFisherman]

Congrats on the new Explorer. Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@southernsalt]

Thank you 🙏

[@texaswader]

Back in the day I had a Wave Runner that I rigged for fishing. If it would have had that cool reverse to clean the pump impellers I might still have it! Super nice rig, congratulations!

[@southernsalt]

Thanks brother, I couldn’t imagine using one without reverse

[@saltwaterbuffalo]

Congrats on the new ride man!!! Looking forward to the videos from this

[@southernsalt]

Thank you!

[@Mikesalas1989]

I’m still waiting on the jets skis to come out with a built in I-pilot setting where they will keep u in one spot without having to keep straightening the wheel

[@southernsalt]

Hopefully soon

[@WOOD-BOOGER-lc4fl]

I've never even rode a jet ski before but when you add fishing to it what's not to love❤❤❤

[@gregkirchner1108]

They Suck!

[@mortalking9090]

@@gregkirchner1108jet skies sucks?

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@jamiehancock7837]

Can’t wait to see more videos fishing on it Congratulations

[@southernsalt]

🙌 got a good one dropping tomorrow

[@Gridlogiq]

Bro. Think of the PIAA lights you could mount. Jeeeeeezzzzus the options.

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@badlyniceness2315]

Needs a tent..

[@jamiehancock7837]

Does it have trolling mode like the fish pro

[@gerhardgotzmann8880]

No

[@truckinglife5678]

There’s an extra place on that trailer you could a got 2 for twice the price.

[@southernsalt]

I still have my other jet ski to go there lol

[@billpresse4]

I just got the 170 explorer pro after watching yours and others vids. Question, mine when totally empty leans/ lists to the left. The left rear hook is about 2 “ closer to the water when on glass when the ski is totally stripped of anything except the rear mounting plate. When I ride I have to lean to the starboard side with my hip off the seat for it to run flat. If I sit in the middle it leans so much the hull shape turns the ski left. I also have a seadoo auto hull bigle, dealer intstalled new also. Does yours dit flat and ride flat or does it lean left(port side down about 2”)

[@southernsalt]

Mine doesn’t lean at all. I would try to get the best photos or video I can of it happening and take it in to your dealer to get checked out. Sounds like something isn’t mounted correctly.

[@JoseLuna-lx6gs]

is it also a fish finder or just depth finder? thanks can you removed the platform for connect the ski pylon?

[@am0804]

Fish finder my friend

[@JoseLuna-lx6gs]

@@am0804 thanks

[@southernsalt]

You can remove the platform

[@Fishing4Reel]

Does it not have the elevated fishing seat?

[@southernsalt]

This model does not but I also don’t think I would ever use one for the type of fishing I do.

[@Fishing4Reel]

@@southernsalt Thanks. I'm coming from a freshwater bass boat perspective. So fishing out like you do that pivoting seat isn't that beneficial? I live over near Pensacola and plan on getting one of these to fish similar to how you do. I like the Fishing version for the seat and live well, etc.

[@ricksears3330]

Can’t wait to see some fish being caught off this bad boy

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@AlThePal78]

why did you choose seadoo vs yamaha or kawasaki

[@southernsalt]

I feel like their hull design handles rough water the best and I feel like they have the best package out there for fishing off of.

[@willmallory9085]

Excellent video Brother

[@southernsalt]

Thank you brother!!

[@captaj2845]

Man I’m looking at a 170 🤪 so I can chase triple tails 🤣

[@southernsalt]

Dude heck yeah!!

[@illgazillion]

Dude. Just keep the windshield on. I think it looks sick. Not sure what a pawpaw is but if you mean the po-po, not sure why you don’t like that……

[@stevehogan8829]

You are a PawPa. Own it and go,

[@southernsalt]

😂 😂

[@matthewadams9900]

How much did you pay for it?

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

20k

[@gsppuffer]

Dam.20k 600 a month steep to say the least

[@fishman6892]

If it only had a Spot Lock

[@southernsalt]

No doubt, I’m sure they’ll have jet lock mode in the future

[@rastus666]

The biggest red flag that I see is the seat with the buttcup that prevents the operator from sliding fore and aft. A flat seat would have been a better choice. It was a stupid idea on motorcycles, and it’s still stupid on jet skis.

[@gerhardgotzmann8880]

You are wrong on both counts, I have the Explorer and you either sit or stand up and it’s no problem

[@oscarwindham6016]

Hosts of channels like this one need to take a hint from the host of the KZbin channel, "The Clever Cowgirl" who is a WHOLE LOT, and I mean a GIANT WHOLE LOT EASIER ON THE EYES than the host of this channel, and yet despite her good looks she focuses on her horses, not so much on herself. This is to say that there needs to be less host and more product, and for this particular channel..., a lot less host would be a visual blessing, so to speak.

[@southernsalt]

😂 😂 😂 get lost lol

[@oscarwindham6016]

@@southernsalt Just messing with you. No harm meant.

[@gsppuffer]

Man check all your hoses and clamps yourself these technicians are not that skilled or knowledgeable nowadays

[@richr909]

I just recently bought a 2023 explorer 170 with a triton trailer as well. Those bearings in those trailers are absolutely garbage and they are not made in the USA. They are made in China which named a town in China called USA so they can put those stickers on them. My inner bearing seal went after only 150 miles of towing new and leaked grease all over my passenger side inner wheel causing it to fail on the highway. Always carry a set of bearings and a grease gun with you with those garbage China trailers. I'm eventually just going to replace the entire axle assembly on mine with a good reliable Dexter axle.

[@jeremyplays3]

Need to have a meet up looking for someone to go out fishing with

[@jasonmiller5716]

How do you like the 230 model?? Troubles deciding 170 or 230. I live at surfside Texas by Galveston

[@southernsalt]

Absolutely love it but if you’re doing a lot of long trips get the 170 for better fuel range

[@jasonmiller5716]

@@southernsalt ok. Is that only the reason?? I want one so bad. Just having troubles deciding. Mainly gulf fishing. Some bay fishing that I can get Into. But no out of the wild horseplay. Was looking at the fish pro. But gawd. I love the explorer. ALOT.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

The 2025 Fishpro Apex is 300 HP.

[@southernsalt]

Yeah I saw that when they released it

[@Tony_TheAncientWorldReimagined]

Hey brother the explorer pro is amazing huge and great balance, Im in Fort Lauderdale and mine gotta sell it. I go mostly alone and i have to go to the big ocean so its not always too safe for meee. Safety first! If i had fisheries like you guy i would keep it. The bow is perfect for a Trolling Motor which i was gonna install., The storage on these are amazing, you can be out for days with a tank of extra fuel and a small 2 person tent! 600 for the cooler. I have that cooler and the smaller cooler that attaches ontop. I would suggest you get Sponsons gonna miss her.

[@freeforall825]

It looks like a snow mobile with that windshield. lol, I'm not a fan of the look but I'm sure it might come in handy at some point.

[@Byronhayes323]

How much is that sea doo?

[@southernsalt]

I believe it’s around 20k

[@FinsnFire]

I have a fishpro. I would definitely love to go out on a trip with you. Possibly the light tower

[@777Bviews]

Great choice by picking the Sea Doo Explorer Pro. Fishing + Comfort is a win win for me.

[@southernsalt]

🙌 🙌

[@mitchell8697]

How much with the trailer?

[@isitjustmeorwhat9748]

I grabbed the EP 170. It's definitely worth the money for what you get in terms of comfort and tech. I'm in my late 50's so zipping around doing 70+ mph isn't for me. Besides, I wanted to have a ski that's not too intimidating for my wife and grandkids to take out. Can't wait to fish from it like you.

[@southernsalt]

Awesome! I’m loving mine for sure!!

[@Watercraftshack]

If you’re ever in Pensacola let’s ride

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@henryclark5486]

With all those gray hair's in your beard, you could be a Paw Paw! 😆 🤣. Just kidding 😂.

[@southernsalt]

You ain’t wrong 😂

[@JPalazzolo31]

Hey man, will this thing make it 200 miles on a full tank and the max amount of fuel tanks on the back?

[@southernsalt]

That would definitely be pushing it

[@MauiMikes]

Congratulations. After much research I decided on the ExplorerPro 170 also. Just about ready for fishing setup.

[@southernsalt]

Awesome brother!!

[@CheekyChops710]

I wish u well to use it

[@randyallison1855]

When are they going to incorporate a gps spotlock with these?

[@southernsalt]

Not sure but that would be AWESOME

[@luvmy2day551]

Side wells deeper in explorer or Fishpro trophy? I want to bring dog along.

[@southernsalt]

I’m not sure, I think they’re the same

[@jhill6033]

Man, what the hell!I commented on your video when you had the 2019 and recommended the new fish trophy! So you got the bigger windshield, 60 more hp, wider seat, and grips on the front to help with beaching. Ok, I see you making that move. What I love about my 2023 Trophy is that detachable fishing seat in the back and the livewell! Even though you can put your catch on ice, I love having live bait.

[@southernsalt]

😂 yeah man I had to pull the trigger lol. The 2019 was beating me offshore lol

[@jhill6033]

@southernsalt when I was shopping, your ski had just come out and they were talking about how it was really meant for long journeys, hince the windshield and seats ect... Congrats on your purchase!

[@PuraSalAngler]

Awesome catches Nate - tight lines - PuraSal Angler 🙌🏻

[@southernsalt]

Thank you brother!!

[@royschlickeisen2539]

👍👍👍👍👍great video informative

[@southernsalt]

🙌

[@leehowell4258]

Nice rig! Congrats! Can’t wait to see what content you make with this one!

[@southernsalt]

🙌 got a good one dropping tomorrow

[@EddieTyre1]

daaaaang thats awesome dude, congrats on the new ski!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you brother!!

[@mattinayak]

Awesome setup bro!

[@southernsalt]

Thank you brother!

[@roccj3023]

You look so happy and I'm happy for you. Enjoy

[@southernsalt]

Thank you 🙏

[@danwaller5312]

How much are they adding to the MSRP

[@southernsalt]

What do you mean?

[@danwaller5312]

@@southernsalt the local dealer here wants 6,000.00 more than the MSRP

[@texasrider5621]

Congratulations on your new ski

[@southernsalt]

Thank you 🙏

[@stevearmas5546]

Nice ski and nice set up! What does something like that set you back for?

[@Paul_214]

Go through all that to get a beautiful Sea-Doo watercraft, just to call it a jet ski 😂😂

[@southernsalt]

If you knew how algorithms worked you’d understand

[@Paul_214]

@@southernsalt funny thing is I write code for algorithms, typing it in your title is excusable , saying it verbally in the video however just makes a few of us roll our eyes. You have a good following, educate the masses sir, it will be greatly appreciated.