Two years later this motor is going strong kzfaq.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

Ghetto rigging out his jon boat, like the average poor man in a pinch. Mr. Roland Martin ain't too proud. This is what makes him a legend! Love your KZfaq content!

could run ANY set up he wants and is putting around in a DYI jon boat, LOVE IT!!!

Love me some Roland Martin! He never let the fame affect his love for “just “ fishing.

He is "The Legend" - his passion has never faded in a lifetime of sharing his love of fishing. Here is a guy who dominated the BASS circuit in his day with all of it's glitz, glamour, fame and fortune, yet today can bring his style of enthusiasm to rigging up a Jon boat with mostly DYI rigging so that nearly anyone within the reach of KZfaq can share in this passion..The definition of G.O.A.T. has Roland Martin's picture next to it.

When he said “trolling motor”, I truly expected him to pull out a power drill with a prop on it.

Mad respect R. Martin! The fact that you take the time to show us how to get it done on a budget when you could have just hopped on a $70,000 boat and talked about electronics is awesome. You’re the man!

Love it. Simple. Not much in frills. Keeps the weight down and gets you out there! I am looking to get an aluminum Jon boat, for now I have a little craw dad that I haven’t taken out yet but soon, and I hope to get to all the spots I couldn’t. Thanks for the videos and inspiration. I will probably use that anchor system as I have about 75lbs of lead and I like how simple and do it yourself it is.

How can you NOT love this guy?

Thank you for the great video, and demonstrating how catching fish isn't about the $60K bass boat.

You will find no one more humble than Mr, Roland Martin. I've watched him for years and I learned so much about fishing. I even passed that knowledge to my children, (all 8 of them) it thrills me to see them passing it on to their children. Thank you Mr. Martin.

Excellent video. You just as hungry as you were in the beginning. We love this!

The fishing sport is not to expensive !! Looks Mr Roland Martin, he have a lot of money and he’s a legend in fishing!!! And he still have fun with this boat and this kind of stuff !!! Thanks for show us all the tricks and knowledge! I admire you mr Roland THATS IM TALKING ABOUT!!!!

Loved this guy forever. He really is the Great American Fisherman. A+

Roland is the Macgyver of fishing. inventing trolling blades thats the real deal!

We've forgot the drain plug and whittled out a stick and screwed/pushed into the drain hole and fished all day. The wood swelled up after it got wet and sealed out the water really well. Great tips from the legend Roland Martin. Thanks for posting, John

Roland I'm 47 and have been watching you ever since I was a kid. Your enthusiasm for life and fishing is truly amazing. Love watching your videos you always make me feel like a kid again.

Who doesn’t love this man..LEGEND!

Both my grandparents are gone now. Roland's heavy breathing reminds me of my grandpa.

When I first heard 25 years I'm like no way I watched you as a kid and I'm 57. 45 years is more like it.🤣 I can relate to the heavy breathing doing average tasks also. Getting old is tough, it's not for sissies. 😉

Jeez! I thought you were 75 back in the 1980’s when I was a kid!!🤣. Lov ya and all your shows

That's what I love about this guy, I was watching him when i was a kid, and now i'm an old man. He could have the nicest boat, the nicest motor, the best rods, the best everything, yet he'll fish with something us little fish would fish with. That folks is what you'd want from a fishing superhero, some humility. Thanks, Roland

Your the man Roland. You never stop looking for Mr Big. Your passion never fades. Tight lines.

I'm all for little boats like this, and do the same launching mine off the shoulder of the road...but having a small 500 lb rated trailer still makes it WAY easier...WAY easier. You can pick up the end of the trailer, swing it towards the boat when retrieving and wench it back on the trailer.

To think this man is a household name in fishing. Lived his life fishing and advancing the sport of fishing and fishing technology. Raised a son whose a well respected angler and grandkids who love to fish. Made a great living and still at it. If that’s not a blessed life, I don’t know what is. Well deserved for sure.

Dang Roland, you're twenty years older than me and in better shape. And you haven't lost your enthusiasm. That's the real cool deal my man.

Love it! Keeping it simple, much more relaxing to fish like this than zipping all over a big lake in a fancy bass boat with $3500 worth of electronics on it.

Roland, there will never be another like you. Probably a millionaire, but still designing a cheap boat to get into difficult spots. A pure fisherman, no other like you. Your energy is equal to people half your age. I have been fishing for 55 years and still get just as excited each time I go, so understand where you are coming from. Thanks for all the wonderful fishing adventures you have shared with me over the years.

I've been watching Roland since the "70's, I think it was. He IS the MAN!

Tricky old man. Love it

Nothing but respect for what you do for the bass fishing industry! Also thanks Tyler!

Roland I swear it looks like I fish across the other side of that canal all the time. Not gonna mention it on here but I know I fish right across from there. Caught a couple of bass out of there too. I've watched you on TV for years and years and now we're both down here having fun. Thanks for sharing Roland, you made my day.

Congrats on some nice informative videos Rolland. So many good tips and idea's for someone old like me. Let me give you a tip that should help you and anyone with a car top type of boat. When I was a duck hunter and had to portage or pull my boat over land I did this. Cut some pieces of 2" PVC pipe and put under the boat and it will roll effortlessly. Keep up the good work!

Great video Mr. Roland. I just started fishing February 2019. Everything I know is from watching KZfaq videos and 90% are ones that you made. You are the Mr. Miagi of fishing ! Your illustration of the budget on the water tops them all. Thank you for all the tips and tricks. Its the love you have for fishing and your easy on "how to" videos that just encourage and inspire me that I can catch all the fish my heart desires. Thank you Sir Roland. Blessings over you and your family.... Tight lines ! ! ! Ron.

Been a fan for years(32 but have known your name for more than 2/3 of my life), this appreciation of budget tips for average fishermen made me a subscriber. Looking to step up from my cheap kayak into my first jonboat , and this gave me some great tips on top of the research I’ve already done. Tight lines sir!

I love this video! I have my Dad's old1636 jon-boat & trailer, with with 1971 9.8 Mercury. I will be doing a deck & trolling motor , and your anchor system is simple genius!!

Really cool Roland !!!!!! Lots of good ideas

I’ve been watching you on TV since I was a young man (I’m 52). I love that you are doing KZfaq vids and “how to videos”. Thanks a lot Mr. Martin. And “SON”!! ...you’ve helped me catch many fish!!

I love Roland Martin I've been watching you for many years as a Pro angler and TV personality and I am so enjoying your channel. Gone Fishin

It is a real privilege to watch these videos!

I have been fishing in the U.P. off of a 1436 jon boat for years. Everything from rivers, to inland lakes, to Lake Superior on a calm day. Everything from blue gills and walleyes to trout and salmon. Can't beat a jon boat you can just throw in the back of a truck and go. I don't want the headache of a big boat, rather have a friend with a big lake boat.

Just priceless sir. My first boat was a John boat with a home built deck. Caught so many fish in those little central Florida lakes and canals where you couldn't launch a bass boat. I'm building up another one with my grandson for his first boat. It's a topper too but I have a trailer for it also. You've given so much to the fishing sports and fishermen. Thanks so very much from all of us.

WOW, just stumbled on your channel!! Fans from way back, gosh I miss those Saturday morning shows.

I have so much respect for this man, through his videos i have learned how to catch quality fish even when they were not biting, simple videos like this to show that someone on a tight budget can get on the water and have a great time and even take someone with you, those memories are PRIECLESS........

This reminds me of a boat Bill Dance used to have manufactured and sold. I believe it was called the backwater boat and it looked like a tricked out Gheenoe. It was a sweet boat for fishing places that receive not a lot of fishing pressure.

"Watch how fast I go" lmaooooo 😂🤣 great setup.. don't need anything else

I love Rolland. I never get to go fishing much but I always learn something when I see him. This video is great for someone like me who is a diy guy. Thanks Rolland.

I've been watching this man ever since i was a little guy. To this day he teaches me something new just about everytime i watch him on TV or now u tube . Brings back alot of memories as a kid. Love it

i like it. Simple and cheap rig to get your butt out on the water. Just bought a 1232 jon boat for small backwoods trout holes. You gave me some ideas!!

Mr. Martin you have a nice place to fish on that canal. I've passed your house a hundred times fishing that same canal. Keep up with the great videos.

Never ,Never, Never give up ….Way to go Roland ...Your a great idea guy ..Keep it up !!

Love the way he fishes. Ain’t got no time for small fish. He is still the 12 year old boy who lives for fishing.

Nice trick on anchor rope. Learned something new.

Getting myself a 1542 very soon for a winter project. I've built several tin boats over the years from simple to full on bassboat. Sadly selling my ProCraft hopefully this season if not in the Spring. To put it simply new or used full sized trucks are just out of my price range now that I'm retired. Not to mention the smaller boat is easier for me to handle on my own after too many surgeries too. I like that that model is rated for up to 25hp as well, should scoot right along if I decide to put an OB onto it. Plus my daily driver car can easily tow this thing on a lightweight trailer, saves me a ton of money and an extra vehicle. I just want to bass fish and these seem to fit everything I'm looking for. Thanks for the video.

I've always liked your old school approach.

Seeing this reminds me of that most of are grandparents and great grandparents would work us under the table in their younger years and they weren't scared to go do it by themselves and would push through to get something done. Even fishing. 👍🐟

The legend thinkin about the average man on a budget! Awesome. And I'm old aged too.

Roland that is what I need! Thank's I learned how to fish from your TV shows.

I really enjoy your videos. Always explaining the what, why, when, where, and how. It reminds me of my childhood weekends watching all of those fishing shows. Thank you.

i was watching you and jimmy and bill WAY back when! Good vid.

Why would people not like this video? I appreciate doing things on the cheap, and a little boat is a great option. Nice video Mr martin.

Roland, I was a mid 20’s kid and I met you after fishing out of your marina back in the early 80’s. Went shiner fishing with an old shiner guide..Lloyd Forbus (I believe was his last name.) Still have a pic of me shaking your hand. You were kind, considerate and very friendly, even though that was the days you were the BIG bass fishing star! Was always grateful to you for that. I have fished out of you guys marina there six or eight times since in the past 30+ years. Love the Big O and the Martins.

You sir have my vote for the Presidency of the United States of America! He Could hop into a new 40k skeeter but has the soul of a true fishermen messing about with a boat similar to what I have!

Roland is so fired up about fishing!

Roland is awesome, the most helpful fishing shows on KZfaq, God bless

I have shopping for a boat for the past 6 months and trying to figure out what I want on a tight budget and this spoke right to me. I think I need to go order my new Jon boat. Thanks Roland

Ok son you sold me. Been looking for a little boat and I like the tips

I cannot believe this legend is just so down to earth. he just is. it is amazing.

Thank you Roland for sharing your knowledge, experience, and passion. Keep the videos coming ! Whoa Son !!

That boat is pretty well used on the bottom!

So glad your on KZfaq. I'm 26 and almost won state in Missouri for jr bass masters I got 2nd behind a Hibdon son. I'm a huge fan this is amazing

I found a Roland Martin lure while fishing. I believe it from the 70s and is in really good shape.

You sir are a genius! Me my brother and grandad always fished out of a 10 foot jon, it was nice and light we could pack it up and down banks. We caught alot of crappie out of that boat. Many times toting the cooler of fish was heavier then the boat. He had a 1652 at home but the 10' was the ticket. Me and my kids are now fishing out of the 10' that was once his. The rudder is genius. Never thought of that.

Great tips! Thanks for sharing your rig and for the encouragement to get a small boat.

Ever been to R Martin's marina in Clewiston? When he got it it was an old railroad car on the canal bank with some scrub land behind it. He won it in a poker game and his wife Mary Ann built it into what is is today. Hat Tip Roland!

I had a car topper for many years. It's a lot of work (pay attention to Roland's heavy breathing) but you really can get it into bodies of water where you can get away from the crowd and have a great day catching some nice fish.

Thanks for the tips Roland. Those small portable rigs can be used in every state, every county in the country. So much fun. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

Pretty cool to see a man of such fame and talent fishing out of a john boat. Hes fished out of the nicest boats in the world and he still goes to a john for prime fishing. Your an inspiration roland 👍

Thinking outside the Box, that's why your the Man Roland. 👍👍

Thanks for all the videos and informative tips you're passing along. So happy about your channel and are breaking all this stuff down!!!

Love your excitement for fishing small water and making it accessible.

Mr. Martin I'm 51, and over the years I've owned freshwater boats from a full blown bass boat all the way to a 12' jon. I have had some of my most memorable days fishing from a 14' jon boat in those out of the way bass waters! I would encourage anyone on a budget to not be discouraged because they may not be able to afford a snazzy bass boat, but to rig up a jon like you show in this video and get on the water!

Lookin for idea's for my own custom jon boat build. Videos like this are awesome. Thank you!

Good catch on that plug Roland. I forgot my plug one time. It's was the first time I put it in at this one particular Lake up in in Ohio, and the park ranger was there checking me out stem to stern. Life jackets, registration, fishing license, anchor, horn, this guy didn't miss a beat. I'd bet he looked at my plug too. I caved under pressure. I forgot to put my plug in. I sure felt like a yo-yo. I was just about to pull the trailer out and he said that you may want to pull your boat back out and put the plug-in. I swear the one and only time that has ever happened. Rookie mistake. This was so good a catch on that plug. That was back mid 80s when you guys were teaching us how to be better fisherman all winter long on TV. Good to see you on you tube Roland. Tight Lines and Good Fishin

Would like to see Roland go head to head with some of the googan squad. I bet they could learn a thing or two from his old school tactics. Keep the videos coming Roland. Good stuff. 👍🏼

Roland, Those are so great little ideas to up grade a small boat of various types for little or no money. But more than that THANKS for years of fishing tips and entertaining education You have given us all. Thanks.....

yep. after all these years your still after them. love it. I love the deal your not a commercial but a fisherman sharing.the knowledge you have learned thru the years. much respect for you. thanks

You helped create a propeller? That’s amazing. Always enjoy your videos, you can turn anyone into a fisherman

Thank you Mr. Roland for that great video, I will be tricking my boat like this, it's great. God Bless you. We are watching you and Scott from Kosciusko Ms. Thanks.

Awesome glad your still at it. One of the all time best hands down!

LOL, I love how Roland makes "dropping an anchor sound" at 9:25. This guy is a blast to watch! Love it! You can stop the R-train!!!! Gett'em Roland!!!!

Mr. Martin glad to have found you again. I am 53 now but have watched you for many years in the past. You inspired me back then and it is just pure joy to see you doing exactly what you have always done. You are and have always been very inspirational to me and I am overjoyed to be able to experience it again so many years later. Thank you! You’re friend from Connecticut. P.S Remember the first CT River B.A.S.S tournament out of Hartford?

Thank god for this man, this simple stuff is so invaluable to the younger generations. Thank you Roland

The fish salute and swim at attention for Mr.Roland

Perfect! If you can't have fun in a jon boat, you just don't know how to have fun. Plus, I don't know anybody that has not left the drain plug out. It adds a little excitement!

Awesome I hope I am doing the same stuff when I am 80years old

The world of Bass Fishing owes a debt of gratitude to you Mr. Martin, for revolutionizing the sport. You sharing your wisdom in this format and bringing tips to the real world weekend, after work, fisherman is refreshing. You don't need an $80K bass rig to catch em. The best bass fishing to be had is in a quiet pond or canal from a jon boat. BTW if someone made a movie or documentary of your life I would watch it.

Awesome Roland! Now, I just gotta have one of these Very cool! Thanks for sharing this and teaching us how to make our own!

You’re a legend Roland! Mad respect to you.

If you ever come around cleveland I'd love to go fishing with you. I'm 40 and have watched you as long as I can remember. You sir are a bass hero. Thank you.