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BlackOpsFishing - 6 years ago

I made a revised Video to correct the wind noise issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNMclWlIEI&t=70s

dwelzzone1984 - 6 years ago

Are inflatable boats reliable..planning on getting one to fish with my kids

Kr Hm Gosling - 6 years ago

Use only one hook per rod . The second hook is a nightmare flying about tied to a mad fish just as your face down trying to free the scaly beast

arara barara - 7 years ago

Well done!

Byron Fitzpatrick - 7 years ago

How did you attach the rod holder? We fish a lot and that is a great thing to have!! Please explain how you did that. Thank you!

BlackOpsFishing - 7 years ago

I used U bolts and drilled through the stern.

El Patio Fishing - 7 years ago

Love you boat do you have pictures of you're custom rod tower like to make one for my boat

steve april - 8 years ago

Hi great setup !! how you install your transducer for your humminbird sonar on your back of the zodiac ? thanks

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I attached the transducer to a wooden dowel, like a broom stick, taped the wire to the dowel and attached the dowel to the wooden transom with 2 screws, the transducer of-coarse was mounted on the bottom of the dowel.

Carl Norgren - 8 years ago

How much hp do u have?

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat too!

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justame smith - 8 years ago

Looks like you have enough invested in that to buy a pretty decent bass boat. What made you decide to do the raft thing? Thanks

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have a sweet bass boat

Troy Brockelman - 8 years ago

turn up the volume

akitmano - 8 years ago

If you have the trailer why did not you buy Jon boat ?

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

and they look cool!

painlessguy - 8 years ago

+akitmano Plus inflatables are actually rated for more weight in comparable sizes...

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I wanted to try inflatable boats, I made the trailer after buying the Sea Eagle because I wanted to keep it inflated and ready to go. It was just my choice! Thanks

zero - 9 years ago

what kind of inflatable boat was that? what is the model ?

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

Sea Eagle 12'6" sport runabout! Thank yOU

Adam Billings - 9 years ago

Hi Alan, your boat looks great. did you make a video showing how you made your rod holder on the back or could you post some pictures as I'd like to do the same to mine.

Thanks, Adam

Adam Billings - 9 years ago

Hi do you have a video of how you made your Rod Rest on the back of your boat?

RayChris Noypi - 9 years ago

Nice Video. I have inflatable boat too and just wondering how did you make the fishing rod holder? What measurement and what size of PVC? Thanks.

Paul Martinez - 9 years ago

could not hear a dam thing. boat looks awesome but didn't understand anything you said. you should do it again and have someone help you.

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

Yeah, the wind was a pain that day! I wont be able to do it again although I could answer questions on how it was done. Thank You

Paul Martinez - 9 years ago

could not hear a dam thing. boat looks awesome but didn't understand anything you said. you should do it again and have someone help you.

Ray Cherry - 9 years ago

Where'd you put the transducer???

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Rabadak Pilot - 9 years ago

Hi,

Nice project with very nice good ideas.
I also have an Inflatable mod's project. This video inspired me for the Endura trolling motor installation.
If you want to see mine, just click in my name.
Warm regards from Portugal

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

Thank You!

Rabadak Pilot - 9 years ago

Nice project. Can I give you more ideas? Just click in my name and see my project. Regards, Rabadak Pilot

PS. For my trolling motor mounting, It was inspired in this video

Ian McKay - 9 years ago

Nobody uses microphones anymore.

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

you'll have to go by the picture, if you can't make out the sound! Thanks

steve21061 - 9 years ago

Good video..minus the wind noise

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Tom Ziesmer - 9 years ago

Cool video check out my INFLATABLE RAFT VS. ICEBERGS

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

Thanks! I will!

torben jensen - 9 years ago

terrible anoing windsound

Dwight Stewart - 8 years ago

+alan sims We can't hear your comment. There's too much wind noise. LOL.

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

I have resolved most wind issues since that video, thanks for the pointers!

BlackOpsFishing - 8 years ago

You can turn that down and still see what I had done, I wasn't explaining how to build it just a walk around. Thanks

Dwight Stewart - 9 years ago

+alan sims Well, the video would be a lot more helpful if we could actually hear. There are many options (a piece of foam over the camera mic, windscreens, directional mics, remote collar mics, etc) to easily reduce or resolve wind noise. If all else fails, kill the audio completely and narrate the video at home while editing.

BlackOpsFishing - 9 years ago

sorry for annoying you, Ill try and keep the wind at a minimum in future helpful videos:)

Scott Collom - 10 years ago

So I am picking up a 5th wheel and I don't see my 16' alum v haul going with it,so I have been looking for something inflatable that I could pack into my 34'5th wheel...looking for room and 5 hp motor mountable any idea's?

Scott Collom - 9 years ago

Thanks Dwight,I am on the same page as you are:)

Dwight Stewart - 9 years ago

+Scott Collom My solution was an inexpensive Intex Mariner 4 inflatable and a 12v Minn Kota Endura C2 30 trolling motor. The boat is carried, deflated as necessary to fit, in the bed of my pickup while towing, with a battery from the trailer used to power the trolling motor. If I’m going to be out for a long day on the water, I use both batteries from the trailer in a dual battery setup. In that case, the trailer is connected to power at the campground (doesn’t need batteries), with the batteries charged by the trailer overnight for the next day. Of course, if you’re boondocking (no campground power), you’ve have to find another solution.

Scott Collom - 10 years ago

thanks for your help:)

BlackOpsFishing - 10 years ago

SeaEagle is a good affordable boat, If money is not an issue go with a Zodiac, I would go at least 12 feet for size.

Ian Robinson at IR-Photo-Tours - 10 years ago

Good video other than not being anle to hear you when the wind blows, looks a great set up.

BlackOpsFishing - 10 years ago

thanks! Fish Big!

Michal Konarski - 10 years ago

Hallo Alan, can You send me a more detiles photo from yours fishing rod holder? i mean this from pvc pipes. ? When yes i will give you my email adres, sorr for my englisch but im from polen:-) Best Regards and Nice Day.

C moore - 10 years ago

I have a little sea eagle one man pontoon. It is ok but what they don't tell you is they are hard to fold back and will barely fit in a car. Inflated, they wont fit in a small truck. Mine is ok other than that and it doesn't have a live well. You won't save any money going small inflatable if you want to fish. Go buy a two man bass boat that is easier to transport. It will fit on any trailer and has a live well. Besides, these hulls will eventually wear out.

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Omar Hernandez - 11 years ago

interesting!

Stoneyman101 - 11 years ago

Did you use velcro for the marine carpet to attach to the floor board? nice idea as i found those plastic floorboards real slippery on my 10.6SR

Larry Bailey - 12 years ago

Hey Hitman, Great video! Lots of good stuff for other owners of inflatables. If at all possible? Would there be any way ypu could do a second "tips" video on this SR14 inflatable? Speaking for myself, I sure could use a good look as well as a video description of both your fantastic fishing tower as well as your trolling motor set up. thanks for the great tips! Keep them coming! or if you prefer you could send me some close up photos!

rlsimmons900 - 12 years ago

How does the trolling motor work with it mounted that far on one side?

rigidarm1 - 12 years ago

Very nice demo. I have a 12' 6 Achellies that I use for ab diving but thinking about getting into fishing with it around Tomales Bay. Good halibut fishing there. Thanks for post, good fishing !