SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS THREAD

[NICKWORN]

Had plans to check out a few rocks that produced some decent sized reds a few weeks backs, but figured I’d troll the rapala first, didn’t even bother with bait. Birds were abundant and so was the bait, 7am first YT smashed the rapala, troll around for a bit more for nada, start rock fishing when boils appeared all around me, ended up run n gunning for a bit and landed a second YT on the surface iron in 300’. Decided to go back and get some reds for taco night, wife’s orders!!! Amazing day, so much life out there yesterday, was awesome!

https://youtu.be/5qi4VPnFgxM

[jorluivil]

Any videos on a beach landing?

[NICKWORN]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Any videos on a beach landing?

Just the very end there, these were 1’ @13seconds so literally chased the wave and pulled engine up in knee deep and walk her in.

[NICKWORN]

I’ll post a video next time I go out and include launch and landing.

[dorado123]

Man That’s every fisherman’s dream catch ! Tow yellows and limited red ... I’m pretty sure your wife gave you big hug

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Any videos on a beach landing?

Hey, Jorge here is a video I posted in on page 9 of this thread of a LJ landing. The surf was small much like yesterday so it doesn't show all the benefits of being able to come in with the power of the motor. When surf is small, you actually need to make sure not to gun the engine too hard, because like on this video you end up almost on the sand and I like to turn the Solo Skiff around to face the surf so as not to get it turned sideways by rest of the incoming surf. I prefer pulling the safety cord to shut the engine and pull it up while still in 2 1/2' of water, slide off and grab the bow handle to allow the following breaker to turn the Solo around before pulling it up further on the sand.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by NICKWORN

Had plans to check out a few rocks that produced some decent sized reds a few weeks backs, but figured I’d troll the rapala first, didn’t even bother with bait. Birds were abundant and so was the bait, 7am first YT smashed the rapala, troll around for a bit more for nada, start rock fishing when boils appeared all around me, ended up run n gunning for a bit and landed a second YT on the surface iron in 300’. Decided to go back and get some reds for taco night, wife’s orders!!! Amazing day, so much life out there yesterday, was awesome!

https://youtu.be/5qi4VPnFgxM

Nicely done! Congratulations, those tacos have me salivating!

[NICKWORN]

Here’s after I let the YT rest in and Ice Coffin for around 28hours. Copied Chris Blevins approach with the salt (non-iodized) to ensure colder temps are reached.

[katchfish]

Looks killer👌🏻

[FISH11]

Those plates look awesome and I'm sure super delicious.