Hate PWC's? Well, this might change your mind. 2024
Glenn reply :
Man I've despised those PWCs for years. But now they're making it hard to hate them. Take a look at this:
It's a new fishing PWC. More info:
https://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_123/seadoo-fishpro-91018.html
A-Jay reply :
Interesting -
btw - while I may have noted my disdain for these watercraft in the past, truth is it's not the machine itself but the human's who are thumbing the throttle and the decisions they make while doing it.
A-Jay
Gundog reply :
Saw something like this years ago on a fishing show. They took it out to some kelp beds and fished for snapper. Looked pretty easy except for the problem of current or wind. As long as you don't want to fish one spot exactly its a nice idea.
Arcs&sparks reply :
No trolling motor?
Bassin' Brad reply :
I'm assuming power poles are extra?
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Nope not allowed in my lake.
livin2fish reply :
Talked to a guy at the boat ramp a couple of years ago who had his decked out for fishing. He fishes locally and he and a buddy ride their's from Wilmington, NC to the Bahamas once a year.
jbmaine reply :
Nope...……………. sorry...………………..still don't like them
livin2fish reply :
I don't particularly like having them buzzing around me while I'm fishing, but if I had one, I'd hop on it in a heartbeat for a flight around the lake. I'm 78 years young. Still enjoy speed.
NHBull reply :
Like anything else, it is the human driving them. I actually have more problems with pontoon idiots. That said my nephew converted his and it is a great set-up that can cover a lot of water. He even uses it for stripers
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 9/11/2018 at 5:27 AM, A-Jay said:Interesting -
btw - while I may have noted my disdain for these watercraft in the past, truth is it's not the machine itself but the human's who are thumbing the throttle and the decisions they make while doing it.
A-Jay
This right here^^ seems like everyone on one is either a D-bag or some kid acting a fool.
I did see a guy this weekend fishing out of a regular one though. Looked like he modified it to hold rods and some boxes. Also had some kind of little lawnmower looking motor rigged on the front. Never saw anyone fishing from one.
livin2fish reply :
This is my time of year, from Labor Day to Memorial day. Few pwc's. Few rocket bass boats.
J Francho reply :
On 9/11/2018 at 6:54 PM, NHBull said:I actually have more problems with pontoon idiots.
This. I don't know what it is, but put a reasonable person behind the wheel of a toon, and it get stupid, quick.
There at least three jet skis rigged for fishing around the bay I live near. based on the tackle they're using, I'd say they are very recreational anglers, not the typical die hard that we are. I figure, hey go for it. At least while they're trying to fish, they might see how obnoxious driving affects others and maybe drive with better intent.
Log Catcher reply :
Considering what it would cost for one of these I would rather spend the money on a decent boat.
BassWhole! reply :
This makes me hate them less how? There's one guy in VA beach who's been doing silly things with fishing rods and a jet ski for a while. Motorized, or human powered roto molded, silly is silly. GARB!
WRB reply :
Agree with AJay it's not the vessel it's the drivers behavior operating them.
I was a teenager and raced nearly everything, water skied since age 6 and will admit disturbed my share of fishermen. We didn't have a jet ski and would have been a pain in the arse if they were availble. Sometimes it's hard to remember we were all teenagers and survived to be older and wiser. I wish I was in good enough physical condition to act like a kid again and race a personal water craft around the lake.
Tom
Krux5506 reply :
ehhhh I'll stick with my boat, but I'm sure there's a market for these.
Jet ski's are the worst, until you're on one. Then they are pretty cool.
islandbass reply :
On 9/11/2018 at 6:07 PM, livin2fish said:Talked to a guy at the boat ramp a couple of years ago who had his decked out for fishing. He fishes locally and he and a buddy ride their's from Wilmington, NC to the Bahamas once a year.
That is bold! Just googled the distance.. 747 miles. Sure hate to get caught in a storm enroute.
kenmitch reply :
During the spawning times of the year wouldn't this be a bad thing if it takes off? I'd imagine that it would destroy beds, suck up and spit out thousands of fry and overall be a not so good thing for the bass fisherman and the bass. I'd imagine being blasted by the jet and slammed into a rock or other underwater structure could seriously hurt or even kill an adult bass.
J Francho reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:27 AM, kenmitch said:During the spawning times of the year wouldn't this be a bad thing if it takes off? I'd imagine that it would destroy beds, suck up and spit out thousands of fry and overall be a not so good thing for the bass fisherman.
Huh? Why would it make a difference if it a prop a foot under the water or jet in inches? They both do the same thing, just one is an enclosed system.
NYWayfarer reply :
Just my opinion but it doesn't seem like a great combo, fishing and Jet Skiing. Mixing a relatively slow sport with a fast one.
I can't imagine jumping waves with all that equipment on the back. I can see rods and tackle flying off into the depths. Looks like it will get you to your fishing spot fast though.
J Francho reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:34 AM, NYWayfarer said:I can't imagine jumping waves with all that equipment on the back. I can see rods and tackle flying off into the depths. Looks like it will get you to your fishing spot fast though.
Seems like this problem has been worked out over 50 years of making bass boats that have safe storage. I mean, the rods and rear storage are all locked in.
kenmitch reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:32 AM, J Francho said:Huh? Why would it make a difference if it a prop a foot under the water or jet in inches? They both do the same thing, just one is an enclosed system.
Most bass anglers will be using the trolling motor to get around once they're in the area. If the PWC doesn't have a similar option how else would they get around?
Doesn't the traditional prop more or less cut it's way thru the water, while the jet relies on pressure to propel itself?
J Francho reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:45 AM, kenmitch said:Most bass anglers will be using the trolling motor to get around once they're in the area. If the PWC doesn't have a similar option how else would they get around?
Doesn't the traditional prop more or less cut it's way thru the water, while the jet relies on pressure to propel itself?
No, both drives methods have prop wash. A trolling motor is all it takes to disturb a nest. Also, a jet drive doesn't have to operate at full throttle, just like a prop drive.
kenmitch reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:51 AM, J Francho said:
No, both drives methods have prop wash. A trolling motor is all it takes to disturb a nest. Also, a jet drive doesn't have to operate at full throttle, just like a prop drive.
1st off I fish in a peddle powered kayak and slowly putt thru these areas in question. I don't even bed fish as I don't really see it as a sporty way to fish. My view on it is even the bass boats are somewhat destructive to these areas depending on who's at the helm. I'm not against the PWC as a fishing vessel as long as the driver is aware of the potential harm he or she may be causing and exercises some common sense. Same really goes for those spot jockey boats.
It doesn't look like a bad product, although somewhat pricey. I'd probably go with a boat before I'd consider one, but can still see the value in possibly owning one.
J Francho reply :
I see as something for someone that can't own/afford both.
soflabasser reply :
On 9/11/2018 at 5:27 PM, JustJames said:Nope not allowed in my lake.
I fish a couple lakes where jet skis are not allowed and they are some of my favorite places to fish.
On 9/12/2018 at 1:34 AM, NYWayfarer said:Just my opinion but it doesn't seem like a great combo, fishing and Jet Skiing. Mixing a relatively slow sport with a fast one.
I can't imagine jumping waves with all that equipment on the back. I can see rods and tackle flying off into the depths. Looks like it will get you to your fishing spot fast though.
My uncle use to fish and even dive off his jetski over 20 years ago.He liked it but we both preferred fishing and diving off his boat.
kenmitch reply :
It's another option to get out on the water and enjoy fishing in the end. It does have the ability to join the crazies doing circles around the lake also for when the fish aren't biting or one so chooses. I just view it as another vessel that can do more damage to the eco system in the hands of someone that isn't aware or doesn't really care anyways.
I'm no tree huger, anti motor driven vessel lover so I hope I didn't come across that way.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:43 AM, J Francho said:Seems like this problem has been worked out over 50 years of making bass boats that have safe storage. I mean, the rods and rear storage are all locked in.
Thanks for the vid. I'm sold. I want one. It's on the list of things I will buy when I hit the lottery.
kenmitch reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 3:10 AM, NYWayfarer said:Thanks for the vid. I'm sold. I want one. It's on the list of things I will buy when I hit the lottery.
You too? It doesn't really look so bad in the video as long as you block out what you've seen them doing terrorizing the waters in the past. I plan on buying lakefront properties on known good fisheries in multiple states and possibly a base home with some acreage and a decent sized pond. A couple of these might come in handy depending on the location and the lake....Now if I could just get myself to play the lotto more often my chances would increase from zero to at least near zero of ever winning. I kind of only play once in a great while and buy 1 ticket with the thought that if it's meant to be it will happen that one random time I play. Not working out so great so far tho.
tholmes reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 1:34 AM, NYWayfarer said:Just my opinion but it doesn't seem like a great combo, fishing and Jet Skiing. Mixing a relatively slow sport with a fast one
Bass fishing is a slow sport?
Ever been on a lake when there's a tournament going on? A lot of those glitter barge jockeys are far worse than a kid on a jet ski
Tom
five-bites reply :
I like it but needs more ultrex 
I used to really despise jet skis but after the wake boats came along (especially on table rock) jet skis don’t bother me nearly as much.
livin2fish reply :
Ah, if I could just afford one of each, a rocket bass boat, a pwc, a wake boat, and a toon boat, I could be the biggest pain in the you know what, that ever floated on water.
Glenn reply :
Well guys, I went and did it. I became the first bass angler in the world to use a Fish Pro! I gotta say, it was NOT what I expected.
Here's my review: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/sea-doo-fish-pro.html
Glaucus reply :
"Overall this is a good platform for somebody that wants a family friendly recreational watercraft that wants to use it for fishing too, especially if you don’t have the room to store a large boat. Starting at less than $15K (without trailer), it’s an affordable alternative to pricy fiberglass bass boats. In addition, it’s a great tool for getting to those fishing spots you just can’t reach with big boats with prop outboards."
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Glenn reply :
^^ Float tubers and bank anglers think your option is WAY too expensive! ^^
Plus, a single-person fishing kayak is not a multi-purpose family recreational watercraft.
It's all a matter of perspective and needs.
slonezp reply :
Really nothing new. They've been selling rod holders, storage, and coolers for jetski's for years. There's a salt water angler named jetskibrian who has made a career with fishing and photography out of a jetski
Glenn reply :
Nobody was implying that fishing out of a jetski was new. In fact, I even mentioned it in the article.
Darren. reply :
There's some serious jet ski fishing done out of the VA Beach area.
A number of years ago, BPS in Hampton, VA featured a sweet ski
that was outfitted for fishing. Was an amazing looking vessel.
But downside being it's, for the most part, a one-person gig, similar
to a kayak....
Arcs&sparks reply :
Lol Stick Marsh on a jet ski. Looks fun I’d try it, just not with alligators.
slonezp reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 8:53 AM, Glenn said:Nobody was implying that fishing out of a jetski was new. In fact, I even mentioned it in the article.
I missed that
Glaucus reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 9:07 AM, Arcs&sparks said:Lol Stick Marsh on a jet ski. Looks fun I’d try it, just not with alligators.
I'd rather be fishing out of this abomination rather than a yak where there are gators. But yeah.
You know sometimes, a lot of times, I envy the DDs they catch in the south, as well as year round bassin.... But then I remember that in the north I don't have to worry about gators and snakes.
Oregon Native reply :
Just can't say much nice about em...good for you all who like em. Will stick with an ol fashioned boat with motors on the outside with standing room inside.
Harold Scoggins reply :
Game wardens are going to have to step up their game. (USSOCOM photo)
kenmitch reply :
QuoteUnfortunately, the big fish proved elusive that day, but I did manage to catch a few scrappy fish.
Well it's not like you would have been the 1st guy to catch some DD's on a jetski. ????
Sam reply :
Wow! Great idea.
Nice looking craft.
Should pose no problems other than as penned above, the operators are not prepared to operate them safely.
MN Fisher reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 10:05 PM, Harold Scoggins said:Game wardens are going to have to step up their game. (USSOCOM photo)
DNR on Lake Minnetonka have a air-boat they use. I think it's fast enough.
J Francho reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 10:39 PM, MN Fisher said:I think it's fast enough.
The fastest airboats get around 55 mph. Most go around 35. The only way for one to keep up with a jet ski or moderately equipped bass boat would be on a trailer, towed on the highway. 
MN Fisher reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 10:47 PM, J Francho said:The fastest airboats get around 55 mph. Most go around 35. The only way for one to keep up with a jet ski or moderately equipped bass boat would be on a trailer, towed on the highway.
Except the speed limit on Lake Minnetonka is 40 MPH during the day, 20 MPH at night. You go faster than that and they take your Reg # and send you a 'speeding ticket' through the mail.
Sheriff's dept also patrols the lake in some high-powered speed-boats.
J Francho reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 10:51 PM, MN Fisher said:Sheriff's dept also patrols the lake in some high-powered speed-boats.
My point exactly, you aren't catching a speeding boat with an air boat.
Glenn reply :
Tangent airlines, now departing! LOL!
MN Fisher reply :
On 12/31/2018 at 11:25 PM, J Francho said:My point exactly, you aren't catching a speeding boat with an air boat.
Except there are places on Minnetonka that a boat can't get through - they have to go around. The Airboat CAN go through those spots and 'intercept' the speeding boat on the other side.
There's also binoculars and radios to contact the Sheriff's patrol.
Reason for the 40mph speed limit - Minnetonka is designated a 'recreational lake. Sailboats from 10' Sunfish to Ketches (twin masts), waterskiers and tubers, kayakers and canoeists, paddleboarders. Speed limit set in place to 'protect' those people.
Gundog reply :
Great article Glenn. You get to have all the fun. The one big upside to the Fish Pro that I can see is that it can pull double duty. You can fish with it on those days when you want to get out by yourself and also use it as a PWC when you are with the family just horsing around. A good compromise for those with a missus that is dead set against getting a boat.
Janderson45 reply :
On 1/1/2019 at 12:19 AM, Gundog said:A good compromise for those with a missus that is dead set against getting a boat.
But she’s on board with dropping $15-$20k on a sea doo with fishing rod holders? Seems like a very small population of women would fall into that category if you ask me.
If you have a jet ski and want to bring a rod to fish off it, knock yourself out.. better than not fishing at all. As far as making a jetski specifically marketed towards fisherman? Pretty stupid in my opinion.
J Francho reply :
On 1/11/2019 at 9:53 AM, Janderson45 said:As far as making a jetski specifically marketed towards fisherman? Pretty stupid in my opinion.
I'm thinking it's marketed to the more dedicated angler that frequents these boards. There is probably enough of a market for the guy that is already in the market for two jet skis, and does some fishing. He walks into the dealer with his spouse, and sees one of these, and is sold. It may never had occurred to him that he could add the rodholders, graph, cooler, etc. and to have one already rigged up is convenient. Same concept BPS came up with in their prerigged Bass Trackers.
Glenn reply :
On 1/11/2019 at 9:53 AM, Janderson45 said:As far as making a jetski specifically marketed towards fisherman? Pretty stupid in my opinion.
I'm sure a lot people said that about "fishing kayaks" too.
Janderson45 reply :
On 1/12/2019 at 11:26 AM, Glenn said:I'm sure a lot people said that about "fishing kayaks" too.
Agree to disagree? A kayak is similar to a canoe, which has been a fishing boat for centuries. Besides being thousands of dollars cheaper, which appeals to a huge market of anglers looking for a cost effective way to get off the bank, it’s also light weight, easily transportable, highly customizable, and likely a much less awkward fishing platform.
If given the opportunity, I’d use one and have a blast. Jet skis are fun, fishing is my passion.. just wouldn’t ever spend my hard earned money on one of these and don’t see a big market for them.
bayvalle reply :
Interesting. Don't think I would buy one but I may try fishing on my wife's jet ski since she already has one. I like fishing off my boat (50 years) but I gotta say since I started Yak fishing last year it's rejuvenated my excitement for fishing. I actually fish my Yak twice as much as my boat during summer just because it's still fun when fishing is slow, I get a little exercise and it's easy to get out by myself (read retired). The PWC is another option and anything that gets a fisherman on the water is good but for me the downside would be holding position to fish structure. My guess is the best use for PWC fishing would be in open water where we predominantly drift fish (Lake Erie, Chesapeake Bay, etc..). Also a bass fisherman can pick up a decent boat already rigged for the 15 grand price tag that these are going for.
Carolina Rig reply :
Any way to install a livewell? Otherwise you’re stuck with catch, photo, release, and I don’t think the kayak folks would let you play with them come tournament day.
Glenn reply :
On 1/12/2019 at 12:47 PM, Janderson45 said:Agree to disagree?
I would not call any kind of method one uses to go fishing "stupid". Why would you?
detroit1 reply :
Saw it today @ the boat/fishing show (Detroit), $16500. (!) Never looked at the price of a non-fishing one. Would work for drift fishing.
Don't forget the side planer board rigging stuff for muskies..
Glenn reply :
Ok guys, want to see it in action? With me fishing in it? At Stick Marsh 13?
Well your wish is my command!
J Francho reply :
Pretty cool. Your comments about control while fishing reminded me of kayaking. It seems like an option for a PowerPole Micro would be a great idea.
kenmitch reply :
I wonder why they don't actually have a traditional trolling motor option or at least a mounting option available for one. I doubt it's a weight capacity issue as I'd imagine anybody fishing would prefer to be solo on it anyways.
J Francho reply :
Maybe an engine mount troller?
https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/freshwater-trolling-motors/engine-mount
MN Fisher reply :
On 3/27/2019 at 11:57 PM, J Francho said:Maybe an engine mount troller?
https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/freshwater-trolling-motors/engine-mount
Those are designed to mount to the stabilizers on a standard motor. With the vectored-thrust jet-drive of a Sea Doo, you don't have that available. It'd have to be a 'hull-mount' for it to fit.
Brew City Bass reply :
Cool concept, but seems pretty useless unless you got cash to burn just so you can say "I fish from a jetski".
Glenn reply :
If you think of it as merely another bass boat, you're missing the point.
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