Cold Water Fishing On A Portabote And A Malibu Mini X Kayak
What??? Did you actually think the cold weather was going to stop me??? NEVER!!! I know the fishing gets slow during the winter, but I cant stand just wasting inside. I get cabin fever. I need to get outside. Believe it or not, I love all the seasons equally. And despite the cold weather, every true fisherman knows that the cold weather can produce some big fish. Also, this video is a tribute to IMDEISSEL. He has proven to be a friend and dependable fishing bud. He wanted me to make a video of our adventures, so I did. As you can see, this is a compilation of 3 trips. As stated, fishing in the cold can be slow, and even though I think compilations are a sign of weakness, I made this video since all three trips are interconnected. Trip 1... We fished the mighty back waters of the Great Lakes.We went for STURGEON. I must admit, the hype was there. Two weeks before, our colleague caught a 100 pound lake sturgeon. The DNR reports over 10000 sturgeons in this particular system. We were stoked, but the fishing proved to be tough despite the fact that my sonar was marking fish like crazy. So, we tried for bass and pike. We caught a bunch of small perch by the dozens, and in turn, used them for pike/bass bait. We had no luck. Even the gobie we caught couldnt entice a nice fat bass or catfish. Oh well I go to this place every year for the fishing. But the scenery and gin clear waters are hard to pass up. This is such a beautiful place. Plus, I love the ferry ride, not to mention ... Video Rating: 3 / 5
it is a very practical fishing boat. it does the job and fills a niche. sure, i like the utmost convenience of a kayak, but sometimes i have to take my portabote out.
I took my 14 ft portabote out with a trolling motor we tooled all over the area but is is slow going. Not recommended if you have to cross a river with faster boats in the area I was crossing the river and those faster boats were on me almost instantly. I have since gotten a gas powered 2.5 What is great about my PB is i can use a small economy car to transport to the best fishing I can get 35 mpg on a fishing trip. I don't have to own a PU truck can launch anywhere.
so i would be able to troll with my 2hp motor?? with i mean with troll is just putting the lure in the water and ride the motor until the fish takes a bite to the lure
i accidently removed your 2HP question. the short answer...YES, a portabote will move fine with a 2HP motor. she will not be fast, but you will have a reasonable striking range within a 2 mile radius.
it may not be good in rivers with a decent current. and it wont be good in lakes where you have to travel long distances (in a timely fashion.)
you cant be the ulta light-weight of a 2 HP. i thought long and hard of getting a honda 2HP to compliment my 5 HP nissan.
cold weather means stable water conditions. perfect for Maryland and Virginia bass. Also, catfish, pickerel, pike, and sunfish bite well in the cold. Find fish, fish small natural baits with a slow/finesse presentation...BAM!!! watch out, big fish TIME!!!
HELLZ YA!!! 3.3HP is more than enough power for a 12.5 foot portabote. remember that the hull is limited to weight and speed. basically, the boat is not designed for high-speed. she putts around just fine.
she will troll easily with a 3.3 HP at idle. hell, i troll with my electric motor. i just use the gas motor to get me where i am going.
even the portabote does not excel in the speed department, she makes one fine fishing boat.
my 12.5 footer fully loaded goes about 8mph with a 5HP 4 stroke. this includes two adults, two mondo RV deep cycle batteries, 3.5 gallon live well, 3 gallon gas tank, 55 pound outboard, sonar, gear, and minnkota electric motor.
portabotes are not fast. but they sure make great fishing boats. mine is stable, and fishes one or two adults easily and comfortably.
my portabote is 9 years old. i paid 1000 bucks for it new back in the day. i dont know how much the 12 footer costs now a days, but you can go to cabelas online and price them. this was just the cost of the boat. the outboard and all accessories are extra. cabelas has all the other accessories as well.
...lol ...that was really funny. Well said.
ReplyDeletedo you feel sorry for me? because i could never live with that. i will make sure to consult you on all my video music sound tracks for future posts.
ReplyDeleteI want a portabote ....but your soundtrack is a wreck
ReplyDeleteman that song is helariouse lol.......thats a joke ..... right ? lol
ReplyDeletevery reliable.
ReplyDeleteabout 2400 bucks without the motor.
bitter
orrrrr juss buy minnows.. thas wut most ppl do. although my friend slaughters 13-14 inch yellows on a fluke lure at my secret spot.
ReplyDeleteit is a very practical fishing boat. it does the job and fills a niche. sure, i like the utmost convenience of a kayak, but sometimes i have to take my portabote out.
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I took my 14 ft portabote out with a trolling motor we tooled all over the area but is is slow going. Not recommended if you have to cross a river with faster boats in the area I was crossing the river and those faster boats were on me almost instantly.
ReplyDeleteI have since gotten a gas powered 2.5 What is great about my PB is i can use a small economy car to transport to the best fishing I can get 35 mpg on a fishing trip. I don't have to own a PU truck can launch anywhere.
You should travel to Australia and try King George Whiting, is one of the best tasting fish.
ReplyDeleteDUDE! im so jealous! i love fishing for small fish,, they are so pretty,, and its the finest of all fish,,
ReplyDeleteHarsen's Island! Awesome place to fish in the Fall. The duck hunting is pretty darn good as well.
ReplyDeleteYes, you can troll with a 2HP motor.
ReplyDeleteso i would be able to troll with my 2hp motor?? with i mean with troll is just putting the lure in the water and ride the motor until the fish takes a bite to the lure
ReplyDeletei accidently removed your 2HP question. the short answer...YES, a portabote will move fine with a 2HP motor. she will not be fast, but you will have a reasonable striking range within a 2 mile radius.
ReplyDeleteit may not be good in rivers with a decent current. and it wont be good in lakes where you have to travel long distances (in a timely fashion.)
you cant be the ulta light-weight of a 2 HP. i thought long and hard of getting a honda 2HP to compliment my 5 HP nissan.
bitter
dude,
ReplyDeletecold weather means stable water conditions. perfect for Maryland and Virginia bass. Also, catfish, pickerel, pike, and sunfish bite well in the cold. Find fish, fish small natural baits with a slow/finesse presentation...BAM!!! watch out, big fish TIME!!!
good luck.
cant wait until our next adventure.
bitter.
Proper motivation for me to be a man and take my last voyage on the frigid Loch this weekend.
ReplyDeletehey, whats up??? great video, bitterangst!
ReplyDeleteto answer your question a different way...
ReplyDeleteHELLZ YA!!! 3.3HP is more than enough power for a 12.5 foot portabote. remember that the hull is limited to weight and speed. basically, the boat is not designed for high-speed. she putts around just fine.
she will troll easily with a 3.3 HP at idle. hell, i troll with my electric motor. i just use the gas motor to get me where i am going.
even the portabote does not excel in the speed department, she makes one fine fishing boat.
bitter
thanks bitter!! do you think that i would be able to troll with my 3.3hp on my 12.6 footer??
ReplyDeletethanks so much man!
my 12.5 footer fully loaded goes about 8mph with a 5HP 4 stroke. this includes two adults, two mondo RV deep cycle batteries, 3.5 gallon live well, 3 gallon gas tank, 55 pound outboard, sonar, gear, and minnkota electric motor.
ReplyDeleteportabotes are not fast. but they sure make great fishing boats. mine is stable, and fishes one or two adults easily and comfortably.
bitter
hellow!!! do you know how fast can you reach on a 12'6" long with a 2000 year model Johnson 3.3 Horsepower outboard motor?? thank you!
ReplyDeletethanks nice vids consider yourself subsribed to
ReplyDeleteindeed we have. but not to take anything for granted, it can be revoked at any time. i am glad we got it back though. it sucks not being a man.
ReplyDeleteindeed we did. we had a blast.
ReplyDeletemy portabote is 9 years old. i paid 1000 bucks for it new back in the day. i dont know how much the 12 footer costs now a days, but you can go to cabelas online and price them. this was just the cost of the boat. the outboard and all accessories are extra. cabelas has all the other accessories as well.
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