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Joe Kennedy - 5 years ago

My life time and your still out there excited as ever. Cheers.

Benlov Lov - 5 years ago

Thank you Mr Martin. Grew up watching your show. You're the greatest.

Dink Master - 5 years ago

this is the boat i dream about at night

david frank - 5 years ago

I have to say that I am a huge fan of yours and I'm a huge fan of your trolling motor prop. I always carried extra on my boat. And let me say I had never had a single problem going through anything that the water thrown at me. Very glad to see that you are still making videos.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Thanks!

Munky332 - 5 years ago

You over here talking about a 12,000+ boat, and I'm going like "I got 100$, guess i'll go buy an inner tube and float over the lake instead"

Marvin Obermeyer - 5 years ago

30 years ago my first water craft was a 150 dollar used canoe. 4 boats later I still have it. Still a favorite

Nick Rogers - 5 years ago

Nicely done! For someone wanting a shallow flats boat without spending a ton of money, this is a great way to make a small boat work for those shallow flats and still not break the bank! I wouldn't have thought to use this particular Tracker boat as a flats boat. Something designed as a flats boat is going to cost at least twice this amount just for the base model without any of the extras. Thanks yet another great video, Roland!

White Noise - 5 years ago

Welp - gotta pay the bills somehow..

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Everybody thinks that pro fisherman make a lot of money. That's just not the case!

allen rodon - 5 years ago

Wow Roland Martin I just found your channel I thought by now you would be out of the game. I wanna say thank you for every episode you have ever films you and bill dance Were my heroes growing up I looked forward to every to weekend to watch your shows Keep doing what you do you're a legend!!!

Nathan Evers - 5 years ago

What prop did you put on it

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Chris Forrest - 5 years ago

auto trim tabs are the best for the money

Steven Erickson - 5 years ago

i know this guy is a legend...but shit, i couldnt be the only one that was worried he was gonna keel over. fuck man. calm down.

Lester D. Howell - 5 years ago

buddy, you could have put all the links in the description. thanks

Steven Brogna - 5 years ago

I have a classic 1983 Lowe 17 foot Bass Catcher Pro.

Dan Runnheim - 5 years ago

Ive loved that exact boat since the 80s, my friends dad had one. Unfortunately the DNR in MN are such fucking money hungry morons it doesnt pay to go fishing anymore unless your hhhmong or nignog. Thanks for the video though.

J Slice - 5 years ago

Love to hear the details of the 4 blade like brand, diameter and pitch and it's performance. I'm buying the 2019 Bass Tracker Classic based on this review of the Heritage. In this video you show the stainless 3 blade, what are details on that one?

Jason Reyes - 5 years ago

J Slice talk to your local boat motor specialist. Every boat is different and changing the prop could adversely affect performance.

J Slice - 5 years ago

Roland...what diameter and pitch stainless steel prop are you running.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I'm trying a 4 bladed now but I haven't run it yet

brian davis - 5 years ago

Mr roland, where did u order your micro power pole from? If you can/ don't mind telling me. Thx

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Bass pro has them or look on line under micro power pole

Jason Born - 5 years ago

I need that power pole where do I get one.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Bass pro

Richie rich - 5 years ago

Are u teaching or just promoting?

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Mainly teaching but I have advertisers as well but it's a soft sell on occasion

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Brent Young - 5 years ago

The most often used improvement to my aluminum Jon boat is a piece of aluminum angle-iron welded to the boat so I can clamp rod holders mounted on a board to the boat. I originally made the rod holders for spider rigging for crappie I quickly realized the spider rig was great for live bait fishing of any kind.

Born In The South - 5 years ago

Roland have you used the 4 blade prop yet? If so, how was the performance?

Born In The South - 5 years ago

I have a couple of your weedless ones. I was referring to the engine prop, in the video you mentioned that you were getting a 4 blade.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

My 2 blades weedless wedge is way more weedless than any 4 blades prop. The patent expired 7 years ago after Minnkota use it exclusively for 23 years and they still use it exclusively even though it has no patent protection!

Jesse Fex - 5 years ago

Your a champ!

Rowdy Broomstick - 5 years ago

Did I hear him say my favorite rod? Didn't think he fished favorite Rod's.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

That's all I fish

Crix Macea - 5 years ago

Nice Rolex, Roland

bass3do - 5 years ago

This will void the warranty LOL

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

The changes I did on my Tracker Heritage won't affect the warranty

Embcii Bee - 5 years ago

Roland and Scott should do a video on "tricking out BRANDON's boat :D that would be so awesome hahaha

Mike - 5 years ago

Still pimping shit after all these years...

George Canvin - 5 years ago

Particly is not a word.

George Canvin - 5 years ago

Roland Martin Outdoors you were speaking not spelling.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I'm a really bad speller

Robert Tysinger - 5 years ago

What’s the cost as you have?

Robert Tysinger - 5 years ago

Thank you Sir!

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

The boat was 9,995.00 the jack plate was about 600.00 the micro power pole was another 600.00 the stainless prop I bought used for 250.00 the cavitation plate is about 75.00 and the extra depth finder is a 6 or 7 year old model that's out of production but worth about 400.00 for a grand total of about 12,000.00 total

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Richard NZ - 5 years ago

if you talk faster without breathing any more you will get brain damage your right on the edge

Nathan meurett life - 5 years ago

Since when is a 17ft boat small lol?

Dave C - 5 years ago

isnt it 16

Theo Amos - 5 years ago

Plus there's thousands of dollars in equipment in it

Theo Amos - 5 years ago

Thank you!

OLD Beer Buzzard - 5 years ago

Truly, the only tricked out equipment I need, is my Lure. Never used electronics or camera,s like this generation. Still to this date, You can't have a cell phone on my boat. You can only use my home made lures, and Fish finders are only the knowledge that is in my brain. Never needed all the tricks. Guess that's the difference between having debt or like me, Never a debt in my life, never a Cell phone in my pocket,,,lolol

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Wow! You must be somebody hero, I'm just not sure who!

s static - 5 years ago

12k is not a budget smh wow I can imagine what ur pocket change looks like u can purchase a bass boat from bass pro for the same price brand new

s static - 5 years ago

Oooooh ok I get it we were talking about 2 different things your referring about becoming a professional angler I’m talking about just fishing in general lol yeah I see that now that’s when I’m buying a 43k boat lol

BassSniperTV - 5 years ago

+s static If you are Mike, I've watched a ton of your videos, but unlike you I need a steering column. ABA rules dictate that your boat have a steering column to compete. For me it's more efficient to buy built, than to build. I don't need another project boat.

s static - 5 years ago

BassSniperTV but u do know that you can buy a bare aluminum boat 14 or 16 ft and put a kit in it with all that and more for less that’s y I don’t see it as a deal but that’s just me look up mike Lopez

M&M Outdoors - 5 years ago

+s static I'd say 13k for a street bike is unnaffordable , but I dont streetbike

BassSniperTV - 5 years ago

+s static I'm here because I said the same thing about a boat a guy was calling affordable at 43,000$. Bass boats are r costing damn near 100,000$ for the top of the line brand new. So year 12,000$ is a bargain in the boating world for brand new.

TexasFishingDude - 5 years ago

If you knew anything about boats you’d know 12k for a brand new boat and everything he’s done to it is a steal

s static - 5 years ago

no Im just saying these are all seasonal toys that we use and I understand both I grew up using a wood boat that back in the days we put tar on it to seal the leaks so I know about boats and all the seasonal toys we like to get into like I said his pockets are just deeper than mines so is yours and to me thats not a budget boat like i said I saw a brand new tracker with all the bells and whistle for the same price thats all I'm saying maybe this is all the retired guys with deep pockets group.

Hillary For prison - 5 years ago

s static stick to your street bike then !

s static - 5 years ago

Roland Martin Outdoors if that’s your profession and fishing is all ur going to do I can see that. for the average guy like me. Mine u I’ve done seasonal sport like tracking out my street bike which cost brand new 13k plus paying to use the track, gear, etc trick out my bike all that so I get it and now that I’ve done all that.much as I enjoy riding a street bike I wouldn’t buy brand new check out mike Lopez and what he’s doing he’s changing the game what he’s doing is making it affordable and on a budget check him out every one is following him but we’re not doing it for a living. That’s probably the audience your reaching out to the guys that wants to do it for a living.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

You need to research the boating market for 12k is a tremendous bargain budget boat

Mitch Stout - 5 years ago

Roland, you need to hook up a oxygen mask to your airarator you sound out of breath.

187StrikeKing - 5 years ago

7:34 cut cut cut LMAO OMG Roland im dying over here laughing that would of been the Ultimate Super Bowl Commercial hands down LMFAO

Allen Sadicario - 5 years ago

SON

Brad Johnson - 5 years ago

Good advice on saltwater and aluminum!

Ryan - 5 years ago

There are several guys on Bass Resource that have recessed the trolling motor foot pedal. To me, that is huge. Great video!!

Ryan - 5 years ago

Roland Martin Outdoors Yes most certainly do, but my understanding was the Heritage did not. Thanks

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Many of the bass boats have a recess.

DildoSwaggins - 5 years ago

When your watch is worth as much as your boat..

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I've had that Rolex for 25 years and I bought it cheap in a Birmingham pawn shop!

Frank Heck - 5 years ago

I love the mods, but you better have some $$$$

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

About 2,500.00 for all the upgrades!

Dee Dubya - 5 years ago

Nice little boat. Why douche it out?? Rename the video on how to douche out a normal person fishing boat. Cant just go fishing anymore, gotta douche everything to the max. A douched out boat doesnt catch the fish

Nick Rogers - 5 years ago

Tilt trim isn't anywhere near the same, especially at running speeds. A tilted motor at running speeds will still ride the prop and lower unit just as low in the water because the thrust pushes the tail end downward. The jackplate moves the whole motor up to a shallower running depth, which enables you to run at planing speeds without smashing your lower unit to bits.

Dee Dubya - 5 years ago

Right, because im sure it doesnt have power trim on the engine. Nothing else will affect how it goes through shallow water. Oh wait! It does have power trim!

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

To make it run the super shallow water you have to do a few things

Frank Baird - 5 years ago

I want to know how they installed the trolling motor cable. Mine won’t work.

Frank Baird - 5 years ago

Roland Martin Outdoors I figured it out. Had to do some modifications to make it work. Now to start saving for that jack plate. Lol!

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I have 2 boats with that trolling motor and they work well!

Shoshonewolf2 - 5 years ago

Hopefully he has a rocket rod on board

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Nope, I use the Popeal pocket fisherman!

Tele 71 - 5 years ago

Thanks for the tip Roland. I have pretty much the same boat and use it in both fresh and salt water. Maintenance IS the key.

CentralCoastCamper - 5 years ago

That's a lot of nice features packed into a small package.

Cnc N More - 5 years ago

Man I grew up watching Roland ....OH SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Loren Debold - 5 years ago

Son! I grew up watching ole Roland. Good tips and glad you remember not everyone can afford a nitro. From illinois and walleye fishing the mississippi river, happy new year.

Jason H - 5 years ago

How fast can it run with those motor upgrades?

John Hill - 5 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors 35 with a 4o HP with no trim. ! 1500 for the whole rig !

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

It runs 40 mph

Jerk Ass - 5 years ago

I discovered the joys of light braid. A few years back. I like diawa J Braidx4 15lb. And the 10lb x8.
Its THE REAL DEAL Son! I can't stand floro and am getting tired of respooling mono every month sometimes twice a month. Or getting bad spools of mono.

Navi Gator - 5 years ago

backlashes are hard to clear with braided fishing line.

Jerk Ass - 5 years ago

I fish the Mississippi river. Haha. Clear water is 24 inches of visibility. In the months of Feb and march sometimes you can see 4 and five foot deep. Nothing like northern lakes or reservoirs out west

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Braid is amazing. Try tying a 2 foot leader to the braid in that really clear water!

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Tim Prall - 5 years ago

Roland, quick question, I have a 11 foot skiff that i use for very shallow saltwater. Because the boat is so small and not designed for a front trolling motor, I was wondering if the Bobs Prop nut would do anything for the cavitation even though its mounted on the back? Where I can run the trolling motor, I seem to spook a lot of fish because of it. Maybe a different prop? Trolling motor is a Riptide 45lb thrust and comes with your standard weedeater prop. Was thinking of trying the Bobs nut or a different prop. Seems the worst about 40% or higher throttle after Ive been moving for awhile. I was also thinking that it was too high on the boat but I cant bring it much lower without digging in

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I'm constantly rising and lowering my trolling motor

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I'm constantly rasing and lowering my trolling motor

boogerwelder - 5 years ago

Because the first thing those of us who can only afford a 10k boat do is spend several thousands upgrading it...SMH

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

With the upgrades it's still less than 1/2 the price of a salt water flats boat!

Patrick Rossi - 5 years ago

Roland I live in High Springs. You need boat washed and cleaned after a long trip. I'm your boy! Thank you for all the years. God bless!

Zachary Klipstein - 5 years ago

What model jackplate is that? I got on Bobs site and it looks like they have a mini one good for up to 40 hp which you are running. I have a 60 and was wondering if you had the mini or the bigger one good for up to 300 hp.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

It's the mini

josh hill - 5 years ago

+Brett Miller jack plates aren't that expensive and there is a lot more to gain than shallow water running. You can gain 5 to 10 mph on most boats top speed. I use to be like you and think they are a waste of money till i started messing around with a cheap manual one on a 14 ft. jon boat with a 9.9. I was able to pick up 4 mph and that is with me 190 lbs and my brother 250 lbs and our fishing stuff. Might not sound like much but traveling at 17 mph is a lot better than 13. On bigger boats the gains are usually much more on top speed and it is easier to get on plane when loaded down.

Brett Miller - 5 years ago

Hydraulic jack plates are hardly budget generally 16-1800 low end and generally not warranted on a essentially flat bottom boat if you’re gonna be running in that shallow of water maybe trade the prop drive in for a jet model and never worry about it again even with that motor in the stock location your pretty safe in 2 1/2 foot of water any shallower than that you’re probably gonna end up sticking the trolling motor into the bottom

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

This would be great but this is a boat on a budget!

Alan Johnson - 5 years ago

Good info here, Sir! Roland, I've been a fan and have enjoyed you and your presentations for more years than many of your followers here have been around. "SON!" One question. Is this a painted trailer and if so what maintenance routine do you incorporate for saltwater use? Thanks, Sir.

Alan Johnson - 5 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors Thank you again, Sir.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I rinse with fresh water: I also have a fresh water canal on my property that I can back boats in to let them soak for a while!

Eric Dunlap - 5 years ago

Hard to beat a bass tracker aluminum boat. Many up grades for them. For those on a budget u can pick up an excellent used one . 3000 and under. Just have to look.

Robert Biddle - 5 years ago

I have an 18½' Landau aluminum bass boat and LOVE it! All welded, all aluminum, no wood to rot.... phenomenal boat!

BBBYpsi - 5 years ago

Stabicraft boats are the best Aluminum boats in the world. Nothing more stable then they are.

Hunting Fishing - 5 years ago

You are a good fishing men

Hunting Fishing - 5 years ago

I watch you on tv

askip7 - 5 years ago

The power pole remote looks like a medical alert...”I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”

Ineluctable Smith - 5 years ago

So what? It works.

Jason Born - 5 years ago

askip7 lol or help I'm moving and a cant stop.

Kevin Bradleysucks - 5 years ago

Are you still cheating at tournaments?

Jerk Ass - 5 years ago

If you aren't cheating....you aren't trying. Lol

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Rob 23 - 5 years ago

Would this boat be good for saltwater??

swimmin' wit da fishes - 5 years ago

@Rob23 .... I used an aluminum boat in saltwater for years with no problem but if you are trailering make sure your bunks are NOT pressure treated (plain untreated boards are fine). Through a chemical reaction you will eventually have pinholes in your hull ... speaking from experience.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Wash it in fresh water and it will last forever!

Rod Royal - 5 years ago

I'm 62 and I remember watching Roland in my early teens. Along with Dance, Houston, MCKenis, Wilson, and later the Linder brother's, Winkleman and others. At the time, most magazines were story centered. Then the Linders came out with In-Fisherman, Ray Scott and Bob Cobb with Bassmaster. Both revolutionized fishing. Buck Perry's spoonplugging brought the concept of structure fishing to the masses. Cover isn't the same as structure. Amazing thing is when these guys were changing fishing as we knew it, they did it with the only electronics available at the time was Lowrance's "little green box" We all stand on those guys shoulders.

Rod Royal - 5 years ago

AGM batteries if ran below 20% require a special charger.

Rod Royal - 5 years ago

+Navi Gator good info, thanks!

Navi Gator - 5 years ago

Also many mechanics do not know this, and will throw out batteries even though they are still good, as their chargers will say that the batteries are "bad." If below 20% you can bring voltage up with another 12 volt battery and jumper cables, then when voltage is higher, the standard charger will work.

rhallman1000 - 5 years ago

Great vid Roland. I've been a fishing fanatic all my life and grew up watching you and Mr. Dance. Good to see you still have tremendous passion for the sport and still teaching. Keep them coming.

naughtydorf18 - 5 years ago

Sissies use heavy braid. Real men use light braid. I use 2lb fireline for 75% of my fishing. 20lb for sharks and bull drum. 10lb for bass and catfish. I got away using 6lb braid for slot drum, trout, flatties, whiting, and puffers.

Cerus98 - 5 years ago

Fireline isn’t even a braided line.

Scott Michael - 5 years ago

Roland is correct, try pulling a 40 plus inch snook out of bridge pylons with your 2lbs or even 10lbs line. If you say you've done it, you're lying and anyone reading this knows it.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Light braid is fantastic and I use it a lot in open water.

naughtydorf18 - 5 years ago

I have used light braid (2lb fireline and 5lb Powerpro) around brush and other woody stuff for crappie with the occasional green carp (largemouth bass) messing up the works by wrapping me up in that stuff. We don't have heavy mats in SC. There are some though but in gator country and I don't fish there.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

Yes, I'm like you, light braid is great for open water. Last week I fished 10 # braid for big snook and redfish! However, for heavy cover, pitching and flipping the heavy matts, heavy braid is a must. This must be a type of fishing you're never experienced!

Jim Warden - 5 years ago

You still duh man. Good job Roland.

The Flying Jerzey - 5 years ago

Listening to an old roland martin saying tricked out is just hilarious to me. Idk why lol

The Flying Jerzey - 5 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors I respect that. Been a big fan since i was young. I remember watching your tv show when I was still learning to fish. I appreciate your tips and tricks you shared with the world. God bless and Merry Christmas

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I think young!

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

I think young!

John s - 5 years ago

Everybody don't have the big bucks like you roland

John s - 5 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors roland, we remember when you fished loch raven reservoir up here in maryland way back in the day.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 5 years ago

This is truly a budget boat. Even wit the upgrades I did

clickman77 - 6 years ago

Good advice for people wanting to catch fish headache free. The only thing I would add to this is buy a cheaper boat and get a GPS anchor trolling motor. I love out fishing more expensive larger boats in my skiff. I also have the micro power pole but the trolling motor with anchor is more usable. Also second the recommendation for a 6 foot MH rod for trout and reds.

Md Doit - 5 years ago

Rolands point here is shallow water set up. He's spot on. Fact not opinion.

clickman77 - 6 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors my 12v motorguide xi55 was on sale about 1300 clams online. Micro power pole costs about 650 I believe. Neither are small purchases but the anchor lock is usable on those deep cuts and depending on wind direction may be the difference in catching fish or headache.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

The " spot lock" system trolling motor by Minnkota is really fantastic but costs a small fortune, about 3,000.00! I'm using a Minnkota edge which cost about 300-400!

Timothy Brown - 6 years ago

I have the same boat I fish hopedale Louisiana with it works great

Born In The South - 6 years ago

Exactly what plate is it you are using on the lower unit? I have the same boat and it likes to blow out when I turn sharp (trimmed down) wondering if this would help some of that.

Steven Pelini - 5 years ago

https://bobsmachine.com/product-category/true-tracker-stabilizer-plates-2/

Born In The South - 6 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors thank you for the response. Which one is it that you have on the heritage boat though? Or at least what size

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

Yes a good cavitation plate will help you in a turn

Nathan Hornaday - 6 years ago

That's about 4500.$ to trick out boat.more than 2000$.more than 3000$ if u on a budget 45.hundred $$$ is what most people whole budget for everything!!!! Any way fishing & boating equipment mark up is just about 45%! money, money, money!!!

Millers Landing - 6 years ago

Dang!

the Wellness Channel - 6 years ago

lots of info in 10 min! thanks Roland!

Ate Up Angling - 6 years ago

Roland, you are great at keeping the audience listening. Great attention to detail!

newmennium - 6 years ago

These videos are awesome!

smokster0604 - 6 years ago

My mentor awesome....

Re Branding - 6 years ago

12k sounds way better than 20k+

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

That's a flats boat on a budget!

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

JP - 6 years ago

That boat cost more like $13000 out the door. but I'm sure you got it for free lol

Jason H - 5 years ago

How fast are you able to run with those motor upgrades?

JP - 6 years ago

+Kevin flabouyfishing Yep, Not many do.

Kevin flabouyfishing - 6 years ago

+JP was that awesome to see Roland reply!!!

Kevin flabouyfishing - 6 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors when is the new classic getting released ? And think that's super kool that you keep showing us these videos, I was curious live well seemed small on heritage version for my 40lb Okeechobee bags LOL any word on live well size for new classic release?

JP - 6 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors I like my Ranger lol But for the $ that's a nice little rig. They look well made.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

The original Tracker Heritage, like I'm have, costs 9,995.00 but they made only 5,000 and sold out in a month. Shipping charges from Springfield, MO were extra as well as upgrades. The new Tracker Classic will go for 10,995.00 and has a 50 hp motor. If you decide to pick it up in Springfield, there will be no shipping fees!

Bass Raider - 6 years ago

“Son”. Love it!

Anderson Ard - 6 years ago

Nice rig

MARK LOCKWOOD - 6 years ago

You left out motor flushing. Running fresh water through the water jacket flushed out salt. Plus come spring it’s good to run the engine a bit to make sure it’s ready. Checking the water pump. Flushing my older Yamaha from the river I notice brown river water color then after it gets up to temp and flushes good the water is clear. Then use a good fuel stabilizer like your son Scott says. That startron. Stabil works to. Don’t forget older engines that you can remove the fuel line run em dry. As the engine goes to. Quit use the choke to get any remaining fuel out. The fuel breaks down today after about a month. Plus it prevents engines from being gummed up. The old fuel will clog carb jets. So by spring after storage no fun for the grand kids to family trips. If the fuel is still good but needs to used up on a portable tank burn up the fuel in yard equipment start with fresh. Or keep a fuel stabilizer handy for storage. I have sat on the river bank in spring and listen for those that don’t do maintenance crank crank etc. plus with built in tanks fill em back up to full. Prevents water getting into the tank by sweating then add a fuel additive. If stored for a month.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

You are absolutely right, I should have mentioned to flush the engine in fresh water!

Jerry G - 6 years ago

Whats the orange thing holding the prop on the trolling motor ? Nice boat, great info Mr Martin.........!

Steven Pelini - 5 years ago

https://bobsmachine.com/product/bobs-trolling-motor-prop-nut/

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

It's the prop nut but it also helps cavitation.

Rollin'Cajun Outdoors - 6 years ago

If you think that ten lb braid can cast a long ways you should try out some of the 6 lb braid. I use 6 lb braid on my little micro spinning reel and I can literally cast almost the entire spool off that baby. I have to be careful because surely I don't need to be spooled by a fish but I have to tone it down a little because it will cast that whole spool if I give it a hard enough cast.

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

It's amazing how far light braid will cast!

Steve Steve - 6 years ago

I want one of those boats. That would be perfect for me.

Steve Steve - 6 years ago

+Roland Martin Outdoors thank you sir

Roland Martin Outdoors - 6 years ago

The new one for 2019 is called the Tracker Classic and cost 10,995.00. It has a 50 hp 4 stroke. They are only making 5,000 so put your order in soon!

hometownguy71 - 6 years ago

ROLAND IS A NATIONAL TREASURE!!!!!

brian davis - 5 years ago

You damn right

grumpy old fart - 5 years ago

The master angler......... Can you define Rebate, Debate, and Probate? Debate is what you put on de hook to catch de fish.........You Rebate, when de fish takes de bate........... Probate is de bate Bill Dance uses........Roland Martin uses Masterbate.

Terry Mase - 6 years ago

Thanks, Roland.

caverun fishing - 6 years ago

I love the jackplate and the micro power pole. That's awesome Roland!

The Lake Commander - 6 years ago

Super video!

Anthony B - 6 years ago

Great Video Man!

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