YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A HUGE BOAT ON SANTEE COOPER. TRACKER SUPER GUIDE 16 ONE YEAR REVIEW.

[@DieterMelhorn]

Great intro! Good boat review. Honest. I would love to hear your take on what you look for when deciding on whether to go, or not go, in rough weather on Santee....I gotta get down there soon!!!!

[@Jims_catfishing]

Wind over 15mph I stay home lol

[@peterkolovos3079]

Reminds me of Lake Erie when the wind blows hard from the East or the West.

[@chuckmauller6101]

You did a great job with upgrades on the boat

[@harvey8695]

I bought a '21 Targa V19. Santee Cooper will be one of my destinations. I went with the vinyl flooring upgrade as well. It's a wise choice for catfishing. Thanks for the review!

[@Jims_catfishing]

Santee in the fall is on fire, shallow water 3-8 feet you should come down. Thanks for watching bud

[@themadcatter5849]

I have a tracker 2072 with a ton of upgrades. It’s not the prettiest boat but since I’m married and not at party cove who cares. People say welds on tracker aren’t good but I’ve ran up on stumps, etc. Only have minor scratches. I like the things you’ve done to yours. Good video!

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks bud, I rode my on a stump all the boats wight was on it the problems 👍

[@unsaltedlife5998]

I got the same boat but a 1990 and had to rebuild the floor and the transom, I love it great on fuel and fun to fish out of. Just not a lot of room for more than 2 people.

[@Jims_catfishing]

When I was 16 my uncle had one , I grow up in that boat we put it through hell he's still got it and fishes in it .

[@jeffreymurphy5313]

Great review! Just ordered a Tracker Pro Guide 175, can't wait to get it.

[@Jims_catfishing]

There great boats and will handled pretty rough water. Had mine 3 years now no problems

[@bobdodd1178]

Excellent review! The boat is on my list (first boat) and this has put it in pole position. Love your set up. Can I ask what Bimini you have fitted? Thanks, subscribed.

[@931tow]

I have had that one then an 18' Procraft and now a 20' pontoon and I love the pontoon. 75 hp Mercury 4 stroke

[@Jims_catfishing]

A pontoon definitely could be in the future, love all the room

[@931tow]

@@Jims_catfishing just so you know I put the power drive trolling motor on my pontoon boat 55 lb thrust and it's still a 12 volt system it works great

[@unclelou6803]

Trackers are great boats despite what everyone thinks and yours is set up good.I have a 2018 Targa v18 at and love the boat.

[@Jims_catfishing]

I've had no problem yet, but won't mind having a bigger boat someday

[@glennmeadows6892]

Good timing been looking at the same boat 2021 since my motor seized up on my boat last week thank you

[@Jims_catfishing]

You're be happy with it . Get the 50hp

[@brucegordon9615]

Thanks for sharing your custom touches.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks for watching brother

[@whiskersnstripes1049]

Totally agree about the carpet. My first boat (a Tracker) had full carpet and I hated it. Love the complete Line X interior of my SeaArk.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Maybe one day , I'd love to have a SeaArk

[@rcagle123]

I have the same boat and I feel completely safe in rough water. I agree with the 50 hp upgrade although I'm happy with the 40.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Its been a great boat, I will always have a deep v haul boat

[@lloyd864]

Nice review ! You've put a ton of really nice fish in that boat in the last year.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks bud, hopefully I can repeat it lol Thanks for supporting us

[@NCFishingandOutdoors]

Great boats! I have the pro guide V16WT. Definitely handles rough water nicely. The only reason I would want a bigger boat is so I could comfortably carry more than 1 other person and still fish. One of these days I'll make it down there to fish Santee!

[@Jims_catfishing]

Yeah more room would be nice, It does get crowded with 2 people,

[@PalmettoCats]

Wooo hooo shout out!! Hahaha that’s a great boat!

[@Jims_catfishing]

Lol thanks bud

[@geraldlathan2355]

Nice boat.always enjoy your videos

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks bud

[@ctdvargas]

Thank you for this great vid! Do you think a boat like this can be taken out in salt water? Maybe a bay? Just weighing out my options here in S. Florida. Boat prices have gone crazy around here lol. thanks in advance

[@Jims_catfishing]

Maybe depends on wave height, if there Over 3 feet I'd say no

[@rogerturner515]

Wondering what Bimini top that is and where you got it? I have the same boat and have been shopping for one. Thanks

[@Jims_catfishing]

Don't remember the brand but it come from Walmart website

[@tnfishingadventures4901]

Good video I have been looking at pro guide 16 with the 60 hp I’m just not sure about the 60 hp being big enough with 3 people in it

[@Jims_catfishing]

For everyone I add to my boat it slowes it down about 5mph , thanks for watching bud

[@tnfishingadventures4901]

@@Jims_catfishing yeah that’s what’s holding me back then you add all your gear that’s adds up quick thank you for actually taking the time to show the stuff in your videos

[@joebuck66]

Love the boat. Maybe one day I can afford to get me one.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks Jo , I hope some day you have the boat of your dreams. Thanks for watching bud

[@brettharrison3885]

Earned a subscriber! Great set up - love the Bimini for some shade and rain protection. The light bar attached was icing on the cake! Curious how much anchor you need for the 16’ boat? Big fluted anchor? Box anchor? Any problem with the rod racks set up that way? I’m assuming you have a plate underneath the floor for more rigidity. Thanks again - looking forward to catching up on your other videos!

[@Jims_catfishing]

I mostly drift fish but I've got 50ft of rope on to anchors , the rod rack has been great never a problem. Thanks for subscribing too

[@peterkolovos3079]

Great tunes on your site.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Glad you enjoyed them.

[@p-citysmittycatfishing7160]

💯 agree with carpet. Only thing I’d change about my Tracker. I have a 90hp Yamaha on mine cause I feel the need for speed. 😂 mine is a 2010. Love your channel 👍🏻

[@Jims_catfishing]

I really like the Yamaha because there so quite, thanks for your support brother

[@larrybuehler6246]

I just bought a 2021 boat just like yours, it does have a 50 Merc and I will be honest, I bought it after watching this video. I have fished Santee Cooper once a year for the past 7 years now. I like to brim fish early spring. i am wanting to make some upgrades as you did but cant afford some of them. I like the lights you have added and the monster fish holders. I live in Florida and fish Lake George and Lake Kerr. What would be the best upgrades to start with? I want to start fishing for Kats and plan on coming back up to Santee this fall. Its about a 4 hour run for me but its worth it. Santee is one beautiful lake. Any help or advise you could give me would be great. At the age of 66 I feel like you never get to old to ask for help or advise.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Wow , that's so cool my video helped you out. I would get the rod holders first, monster makes the brackets there on as well . Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@Mike_Power]

What bimini top do you have? Also...would you recommend that brand? I have a 2011 v16 sc 60hp 4 stroke. Love my little boat...so economical

[@Jims_catfishing]

I ordered it from Walmart. Com don't remember brand, thanks for watching

[@davidwalker6438]

Did that point 1 make the speed more accurate? I have an Elite TI2 12 inch also, and when I'm doing winter drifting at below .5, it seems to read water across the transducer instead of actual speed over the water. I can literally be sitting still, and it will show .6 mph. Also, does that 20 inch light bar stow while it's on the bimini? Or, do you have to take it off to fold down the top? Thanks for the reviews, I really enjoy them.

[@Jims_catfishing]

The light bar does stow , it folders in pretty easily, yes the point one has a more accurate speed . Thanks for supporting the channel

[@mr.gadgetfishing2134]

Good review. If I could add something to it, for a boat review spend more time on the boat itself. Really enjoy the intro. Very nice.

[@bobbyfinley4600]

You should read before you write a review. That doesn’t even make any sense.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks for the suggestions

[@ryanbortzbluecollarfishing]

Awesome review buddy

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks Ryan

[@terrystratton2180]

How come you didn't go with the motor guide xi5 so your elite could control it

[@Jims_catfishing]

If this one breaks I will or the Ghost .

[@terrystratton2180]

@@Jims_catfishing the ghost would be nice just to rich for me lol

[@Jims_catfishing]

@@terrystratton2180 they are pricey

[@나-w3e1m]

멋지네요 Very nice video

[@f5lfern1]

What Brand Bimini do you recommend

[@Jims_catfishing]

Not sure what brand mine is but I order it out Walmart , it's been good on problems

[@adamstanley4168]

Great !

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks bud and thanks for watching

[@TopMale]

Jimmie! 🦈🦈🦈💪🏾💪🏾

[@Jims_catfishing]

Thanks bud

[@freshwaterfiend6268]

I have the SunTracker. It's got the vinyl and I love it. Everyone that comes in the boat always comments that they wish theird had vinyl. They really make some awesome boats.

[@Jims_catfishing]

Now I've had a boat with vinyl, everyone from here out will have it.

[@rayminthecat]

12 mph is rough? man thats nothin up here in oklahoma. I got peeps in Mc Clellanville, SC and that's definitely the LOW COUNTRY!