Yep it’s a beauty ! Thanks for watching John and hope you subscribe and keep coming back! I had a friend living in the same area as you but has just moved to the West Coast.

Get the trophy edition. That thing looks great for an extra 1,900.

Awesome! Glad you like!

Yes it is! It sounds like it's being doing the job well, and Matty seems to be getting some good fish on it too!

Thanks Gilberto! Hope you get your ski one day!

Thanks Christo! Glad you liked it!

Thanks Manu! I really appreciate the positive feedback mate! I have some ideas for a new breed of fishing ski.....but so far manufacturers don't seem interested, maybe because our numbers are too small to be much more than a blip on their balance sheets. Maybe we can create a groundswell and it'll happen one day.

Thanks Manu - I think they made it to store your tackle box but works perfect for pies / food etc. Paul's doing a great job with his channel and I'm always learning something new.

Thanks very much! I am currently in production for a fitout video of my new FXHO. I think you could say it’s a serious contender for the next ultimate fishing PWC ! Watch for it in the coming weeks. :)💪

Thanks for referring him to us Joe!

No worries mate,and glad to help out a friend and help grow the jetski fishing enthusiast

Jojo the human fish finder!!!!

Thanks for watching Mark. I’d love a trolling motor but it would need to be off the front of the ski for my needs (they pull , not push) Not sure how practical currently due to the weight. But work in progress…

Thanks very much. Yes, we are all for supporting the local small businesses that are trying to improve this fledgling hobby.

Thanks for watching and commenting Edgar!

Thanks for watching Kym. Yes it's fitted out well and Matty loves it. But I still think mine's better! :) hehe

Hi Douger, glad you like the video. Matty's FP is a beast of a machine! I do like making videos like this as they really get people talking!

thanks for viewing and commenting!

As for “why don’t you get a boat”… my favourite comments at the ramp are from boaties who say “I wish I had what you’ve got on my boat!” 😂

Hehe yeah! One thing that I forgot to ask is if the trolling motor on the rear pulls the ski backwards in spot lock or pushes into the current? I’d want the latter….

@@Jetcast the motor “pulls” rather than pushes - so it effectively pulls the ski backwards into the current. Most of my fishing is casting up current so it’s handy for me, but does make the ski a bit left-right wobbly with cross wind. I keep a small sea anchor if it bothers me (rarely) and it completely smooths it out. I spent many hours with Patrick trying to design a “front” mount but no go with so much weight up front and they’re not designed to be frequently immersed. Minn Kota hadn’t imagined that fishos like myself being on the water for 12+ hr at a time with the leccy running, so my first one rusted out within months - they ended up redesigning the contact plates and software for us, haven’t had a problem touch wood. That bit of extra clearance off the water that Matty has on his is a great design.

@@naskies Great info there! Thanks very much for the comments as it helps everyone out. I'm on the fence so far about getting one. For me I think I'd really need it on the front.

@@naskies thank you - a lot of fun pimping up the Ski - love it and it's a growing sport with a lot of room for new products. If it's over 15-20 knots the foot wells fill up a bit with water having the Minn Kota on the back. I'm not normally out in the bay when it's like that but I did go out to test it.

I’ve been asked before and have thought about it. One of the issues I have for doing that is I shoot everything myself. You kinda need a drone to follow you out if you’re going to make a meaningful video to help people. You’ll see some of my videos last year crossing a bar and it only looks like something when it’s breaking top to bottom. Otherwise the GoPro, being such a wide angle lens, makes the water look much flatter than it is. I’m always after something new, so I’ll consider how to do this and see what I can come up with.

thanks!

Thanks Ty, I have been asked before and I mentioned that the best time to shoot this is generally after a trip. The problem has been I’ve been too tired and cranky to do it! But the bad weather days have been many recently so I’ll add this to the list!

I'm glad you like it. I was pretty impressed to see what has gone into this one. And Matty is such a nice bloke, you gotta love his passion!

Email me your phone number and I’ll give you a call be day soon. Too much to type here! :) info@jetcast.au

You bet Craig! It's well equipped this one.

Thanks Craig.

Probably only difference would be the specs out of the factory as the Tubbies and things are similar weight between the models. . But if Matty loads up the aux tank with fuel, he'd be adding 40Kg straight away. We'd normally only fill the aux tank up when fishing a long way from the ramp, and you tend to burn through a lot of that fuel getting to the spot - otherwise you wouldn't need the aux tank. So once you've arrived at your distant spot you have a full standard tank left, and peace of mind to fish for a long time and still get back. Remember most skis have an additional load capacity of around 120-150Kg, so what he is adding is not exceeding that.

@@Jetcast makes sense. Brilliant set-up for certain. Thanks for providing these videos, both entertaining and educational 👍

Hi Mike. One is a live bait tank, and one is a watertight storage bottle. I guess there is no reason you couldn’t use them for water . The advice I’ve had is however that for a few days away you don’t need to rinse/flush if you’re using the ski each day. Just make sure to give everything a big clean when you get back home. The issue is using it and leaving it without being flushed in the garage for days or weeks.

Hi there. Thanks very much. Sorry, I haven't had any contact with Jetleds myself. I'd suggest getting in contact with them direct.

@@Jetcast Understood, thank you

Welcome to the channel! This ski is Matty's. He now has his own channel and I'd suggest you might want to check with him. (Vision Homes Jetski Adventures) I have seen a guy post a video of one on a ski. He was somewhere from the Pacific Northwest region and he had a pot hauler on the back of his Fish Pro that was making short work of bringing in the pots. Sorry, can't recall his name but if you look up the Facebook groups from that region you are likely to din someone doing what you are looking for. It's not something we see in this country (Australia) but certainly would be a good thing if we started chasing the crabs in the deeper water.

Yep, a good result

Custom made. This one was made by Jetleds in Brisbane.

Not sure. You can reach out to Matty on his own YT channel, Vision Homes Jetski Adventures. I'd say only suitable for spot lock, as being at the back it can only pull into current, not push.

Not that I’m aware of Paul. The demand is growing there so some entrepreneurial type might either start importing them or making something locally one day! You can only hope!

@@Jetcast yes they are catching on here more. I want to get one too but hard to come by right now with the lack of computer chips.

I'm not sure what Matty spent but it would likely by $30K USD /$40K AUD. But compared to a boat with equal sea-going capability you'd need to spend $60K or more easily. So it's still a more cost effective way to get out and chase the trophy fish.

Hi Ben, the one on the left provides a waterproof storage for safety equipment and anything else you want to jam in there. On my own set I store flares and a battery jumpstart there. The one on the right is live bait tank. It has a pickup from under the ski and pushes water into the top of the yellow can.

Old Town Sportsman Kayak design ooooh that would be sweet

Even I might buy one if they did that!

Not sure who made this one, but you can try Anchorman.nz as they make something similar. I’ll ask Matty where his came from.

Me too! I tried unsuccessfully to get a photo of the tank for the video. Thanks for commenting. If I do manage to get one I'll put it up on my Facebook page. Cheers!

Hi Clayton, I was meant to send this through to Paul. He was too quick putting together this video. I'll send it through to Paul - Patrick did a great job designing it.

Hi Erik, I can't say there would be any issue if the current was less than the maximum towing speed of a ski- when not under power- about 8 knots I believe- and that sort of water current your trolling motor is unlikely to be able to hold you anyway. But these units are better for pulling than pushing, so front mounting might be better for any ski. Re: Nav Lights, I don't have any video on the actual installation process. One of the easiest solution for nav light is to use a Railblaza nav light kit. These are battery operated, the batteries last a very long time, and the units are easily removed once the sun is up. The Railblaza mount can also be used for your GoPro! You can get a Seadoo GTX/Fish Pro mount for Railblaza accessories at jetfisher.com -so there no electrical issues to worry about. In fact my own ski is at the shop right now as my front wired-in nav lights have failed.

Hi Frank, as mentioned in the other comment, bow mounting is best. Matty has actually changed his to front mount now.

I believe the rear step is still going to allow you to climb up. I think Matty mounts the rear cooler forward in the LinQ mounts, so there’s a bit of space at the back to step onto too. But with Tubbies it is really hard to fall off! I’ve been knocked sideways by a wave hard once on my waverunner and I just ended up falling into the footwell between the seat and the Tubbies!

@@Jetcast still doesn't look like much to get back on an i wouldn't pull myself up off any linQ mounts imo. Definitely a cool setup. Im going to buy the oem mount for a garmin for my rxtx st3 . Outside transducer

@@tolinof79 The rear esky is optional when you have Tubbies anyway. Then you have the entire swim platform free to do as you please. Hope your ski goes well for you. Thanks for watching.

Hi Wizard7889, thanks for watching. We are in SE Queensland, Australia. The Tubbies are made in South Africa and not economical to buy from Australia unless you live here. The local dealer here, Shoreline Jetskis, brings them in by the container and supplies and fits them for us. Someone in the USA needs to be an entrepreneur and import them! I get so many requests from US viewers that there must be a market waiting to be grabbed! You could import one set however from the ZA company, Racetech Yamaha who are in Durban. Some people in NZ and Hawaii have done it successfully. I'd say freight is going to be quite expensive as they are big and bulky items. Good luck!

You’ll still likely be adding similar accessories like Sounder, trolling motor, rod holders etc to a Stabicraft. To get an equally capable offshore boat, you’ll likely need a bigger one than the 1550 to start with, and that boat is around double the price of the well kitted out PWC. If you’re a lake or river fisho, you can also get a lower cost PWC too. So think double the on water cost to get anything close to the PWC capabilities.

Those stabis are more than capable, but yes, price is outrageous. @@Jetcast

These skis have a rear step.

@@Jetcast too much gear in the back to get back on easy

i just saw his other video where he could not get on in deep water

Hi there. The side pods are called "Tubbies". They are made in South Africa by Racetech, and made to fit a wide range of brands. We buy them in Australia from Shoreline Jetskis in Brisbane. They cost around $4000 AUD + fitting (about $3000 USD).

Hi Ernesto. The right hand yellow can is in fact a live bait tank. The one on the left is a watertight storage container. On my PWC I use that for my safety kit (flares, V-Sheet, flashlight etc) and a Jumpstarter kit. Thanks for watching.

Hi Boris, if you’re in Australia, you can get them from Shoreline Jetskis www.shorelinejetskis.com. They’re actually made in South Africa so if you’re not from Australia, try Racetech Yamaha in Durban. They are the manufacturer and make them for all brands of skis.

I've had Tubbies on three PWCs, over about 8 years now and over 1200 motors hours at sea. It is almost impossible to flip a ski with Tubbies. You would need to let a sizeable breaking wave hit you sideways, and you'd probbaly need to be doing it on purpose to flip it! The technique I was told however is that you open the left side hatch and pull it over just as you would if you flipped your ski. You are fishing, not joyriding, so the same behavior on a small boat could flip it too. The aux tank sits on top of the main tank. On my ski I don't notice it. On Matty's ski (this Fish Pro) it sits right at the front of the ski and is balanced on either side and is quite low in the and heavy rear-mounted esky, and I did notice the higher centre of gravity in turns and it was definetely less stable. With Tubbies, and when I have the live bait tank full of water, I do notice a lean at times but never a feeling that I am unsafe or going to tip. The Tubbies make a jetski far safer. The rear cooler I would not recommend myself, as there's no need for it's additional space in 99% of trips if you have Tubbies, plus it obstructs the rear deck for getting on and off the ski at shore or offshore.

Thanks for the comprehensive answer. I'm not making the point from a boat vs ski perspective, just wondering if they actually (the pods) make the ski more /less safe. So they could make it harder to right, make it much more stable, and make the ski almost unsinkable (if the pods can be made airtight(ish).. Seems like a fair deal to me. I have a 4.5m CConsole tinny which is a very Good boat offshore (for a tinny), but I'm leaning towards a ski because my bar is a bit hectic, and I find myself travelling to another area to avoid it. On windy days im seeing guys punching out and it makes me a bit envious. I like the Kawasaki for the hulls (from what I can glean from the tube), but wonder if the deeper v makes then inherently less stable. Do you know any fishos using Kawasaki hulls? I haven't seen any. Anyway, love your channel, thanks@@Jetcast

@@theowenssailingdiary5239 Thanks for the positive comments. Tubbies apparently have positive buoyancy,..something about some foam moulded into the base so that they don't add "on-water weight" to the ski at rest. So somewhat safer for that alone. But the ability to keep the rear deck free vs rear esky for storage is far safer if you do come off. It's also pretty hard to fall off off with Tubbies -but more likely than flipping the ski! You may also want to have a swim or jump in to retrieve something you accidentally dropped! The pods also give some leg protection from bitey predators that might try to take your catch at the very last moment! Tubbies give you plenty of storage but are not watertight. As you noted, bar crossings are far easier than on any other craft. (See my Bar Crossing how to on this channel) I don't really know any Kawasaki users in our groups to comment but they (use to) have a good rep for hulls, performance, and reliability. However the difference between all brands in terms of hull performance is not a big issue for we fishos. I tell people don't get to hung up on that as we are not boy racers. In fact we like to try to conserve fuel so we can go even wider for longer! The ST3 Sea-doo hull is known for bow-hunting in waves/chop but is not bad enough to put you off using them offshore. They always seem to go where I go and do so it the same speed and probably comfort too. Hope this helps. cheers

Hehe, no, one of Matty’s friends!

Hi John, $33 AUD ( about $25 US) the cover is $99 AUD (about $73 USD) for the 62cv and $109 the 72cv ( $80 USD) Fish Pro cover . More details at : www.jetfisher.com/shop-1 Email me for any questions info@jetfisher.com

Some guys have the auto-deploy models. If you watch the video of Fred with the blue Sea-do GTX, he has a line rigged up to push the foot release button and he simply lifts the head up and it falls into place.

hehe yeah good question! But he may not use the rear esky that much as it's not always needed with the space the Tubbies offer. The whole rear deck can be free, so boarding can be very easy.

Hi Daniel, I had to climb in from the back the other day. The Fishpro has a step that folds down on the back and I climbed over the Minn Kota and then the Cooler. I'm pretty short and it wasn't too hard. A lot of people keep the rear deck clear and pull their fish on this way.

Of course! :) www.jetfisher.com/seadoo-necessities

In Australia, Shoreline Jetskis. Other countries you need to contact the manufacturer South Africa called Racetech Yamaha who are in Durban.

@@Jetcast thank you

No worries Joe! Swing past the website and take a look at what is available: www.jetfisher.com The Tubbies for the Fish Pro /GTX and other ski brands and models are from Shoreline Jetskis in Brisbane, so if you're from outside Australia, it might be a bit of a challenge getting those. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I’m in USA, Houston,Texas area.

Thanks for the order for the Sounder Cover Joe. It was sent today. You should get that in 10-14 days.

Jetfisher.com New stock arriving soon. Sold out due to this video!

The Fish Pro Sport and Trophy models (like the one in this video) have an extended rear deck. They come standard with this. Thanks for watching this video.

Matthew, the prices vary a little due to shipment quantities and demand. Best speak to the sellers in Australia, Shoreline Jetskis, for accurate quote including fitting.

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Still like the video and still subscribed. I did really like the Minn Kota on the back. I think that's the most logical addition and something I want to add to my FishPro Trophy.

Hi there. We get that a lot- 'buy a boat". But really I just reply that that sort of comment misses the point a little of the uniqueness of fishing from a ski. If you've got a FP you know the ease of launch and retrieve, the great fuel economy, the ease of cleaning etc. The only downside is really what you can take with you, and getting wet!. In some locations you can target one fish type or use one style of fishing, but for us the day may not always work out for the chosen species, so we carry different kit to take advantage of the limited amount of time available to fish. The replacement boat to fish where Matty fishes is likely to be at least a 6M + ocean going boat. Then you'll notice the fuel consumption! Remember he is crossing coastal bars with breaking waves, so even a modest centre console is going to set you back around $80-$100K or more if fitted out properly for offshore work and bar crossing safety. And as he mentions in the video, he likes to target the tuna on topwater so the speed and agility of a ski outshines any boat when you are a solo angler. I recently did a podcast that explains the many advantages -and some of the disadvantages -of the jet ski. Maybe its a topic for a video? Top tip: a trolling motor should pull a boat, not push, so in choppy water a front mounted trolling motor might be the better option. Thanks for joining in on the conversation. And thanks for watching the video too!

@@Jetcast fair points mate

btw these skis can still reach 40knots even with all of the kit onboard. Plenty of power to carry all the gear. Economy is up to you as you can ride anywhere from 15-30 litres per hour. 30 litres in an hour will get you probably 70km or more though. You haven't lost any maneuverability to concern you for fishing and getting to and from the spots, or going through the bars. So no, I really can't say you have to turn to a boat .

@@Jetcast I can dig it bro! I do get that space wise especially for long hauls. I do recognize the lack of big fish storage on the FP and PSW all around. I think yall boys definitely address that with your gunnel attachments. Having a live well is good on the FP but you are seriously limited on coupling any kind of storage combo. You really only have two storage options readily on the FP, mostly. If you want drinks, fish storage and a live well you're SOL with the FP unless you throw a soft yeti in the compartment but then again, you're sacrificing something you'd usually store in there. Again the Minn Kota you installed is definitely 👌 and I TOTALLY see the use of your gunnell attachments.

Hi Ken, at the end of the day nobody is paying me/us to make these videos. They are all done from my own pocket. I only make the equivalent of a tank of fuel each month on ad revenue from KZfaq, so you have to start to wonder why people like me even bother doing them! The only potential for some return is to sell some specialist accessories alongside my hobby. Many of these items actually help jet ski fishos out, and might save them money - or even their lives- in the long term. All of Matty's comments were unsolicited and genuine. He bought all the items from the respective vendors, and in fact I didn't know him personally up until the day I shot this video. Hope this all makes sense...making these videos costs time and money, and 99% of people get to watch them for free. Enjoy them but don't judge the motives.

Just bought a ski, haven't collected it yet. This video has been so helpful. Picked so much up so quickly. Will be in touch with Shoreline and Jetted to get a few items including mine kota bracket. Cheers lads 😉👍 I've done a shitload of boating over about 40 years. But I need to learn more about Jetski issues and safety, will keep searching through utube videos and hopefully get to meet a few experienced people like Matty that can help build my knowledge and increase my safety at sea. Thanks

Thanks for the positive feedback. I’m glad that these videos might help! Lots of boaties also turning to skis, as it’s a lot more practical to go fishing on these. Welcome to the sport, and keep coming back as the library up of content increases! 💪

I hear ya! Be great if they were mass produced to get them to a more affordable figure. But they are currently made by one company and I believe they can make only one set per week, then they get shipped from South Africa! They are really good quality, so you have to love your fishing! I’m up to my third set now, and love how they transform a PWC into a serious offshore-capable solo sports fishing weapon! :)

@@Jetcast that explains the price tag. Insane sea doo or any other manufacturer hasn't at the least partnered with them