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@DEADorALIVEkayaking Күн бұрын
Great video! Travis, is your boat a 12' or 14'? ...thinking of building the same mud motor and engine on a 12' jon boat, should get up and go! The river running around the dam now, for the last couple years, sort of makes the whole "to allow sturgeon to migrate upstream..." thing sort of disingenuous, since if a boat can go upstream, a fish surely can, as well! The outflow from the dam made a big, deep hole on the downstream side, where my brother and I used to come fish for catfish and alligator gar back in the late 70's. Stay Safe!
@Bamaoutdoors Күн бұрын
Yes for that was my thoughts as well if a boat can travel up it surely fish can too lol. My boat is 14 ft long and 36 inches wide and I see people putting them on12 foot boats and they usually use the six and a half horse or something like that but I think it all depends on the height of your stern.
@philmoore9099 2 күн бұрын
Good job!
@Bamaoutdoors 2 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@EarthTrips 2 күн бұрын
Good Video.. I grew up near Elba.. remember going out to the dam a time or 2 in the late 80s. Great Video! 👍 Haters gonna hate✌️
@Bamaoutdoors 2 күн бұрын
I remember going in the '80s myself fishing behind the dam. That was a long time ago LOL
@riverrunne1717 2 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the mud motor videos ! You got me sold on one. We're over here in SE GA, with very similar rivers. What hp do you recommend for a longtail kit 1236 boat ?
@Bamaoutdoors 2 күн бұрын
I would say the predator 212cc. I've seen folks use that one on a 12 foot boat with a medium swamp runner kit but it depends on your transom height. My transom on the back is 17 inches high so it works pretty well with my setup which is the 420 predator with the median swamp run the kit.
@gulfcoastinsider 3 күн бұрын
Very informative! Enjoyed it!
@Bamaoutdoors 3 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@michaelconstable5100 5 күн бұрын
Great video. Sure would've like to went. Lol. Really cool on the history of the dam that you provided. And i dont know much about this maybe you can answer it for me. I would figure the state would own the dam not just private owner? Maybe you can answer that for me. Thanks for always putting out great videos and knowledge.
@Bamaoutdoors 5 күн бұрын
It was privately owned and operated at one time but a group called The Nature Conservancy is taking it over. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
@desperadofishing4105 7 күн бұрын
Hey boss man how big is your boat
@Bamaoutdoors 6 күн бұрын
It's a 14/36 tracker topper an old one but good one.
@zachfskipper 7 күн бұрын
Great video man. I wish i could get up there and check it out before they tear it out but my boat won't make 😂
@Bamaoutdoors 7 күн бұрын
Well we got 3 inches of rain today so you may can get to it now lol thanks for watching!
@playdoado 8 күн бұрын
I say natural but caused by man made obstacles from overflow when the dam wall was there & they didn't open the run around quick enough 4 it 2 drain 2 the other side.
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
Yeah maybe so! The crazy part is all the Sea shells under them rocks lol
@playdoado 8 күн бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors shark teeth around there 2 just harder 2 find
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
I was looking hard hoping to find one lol
@playdoado 8 күн бұрын
@Bamaoutdoors years ago Ronnie Powell (Roland Powells son) found & dug out a native made canoe
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
@playdoado oh wow that is awesome!!
@todddurga9061 8 күн бұрын
I'll be glad to discuss it with him in person. My primary objective is the safety for the public and the interest of the owner.
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the invite! I'll send you a message if I get a chance to go back and maybe we can give everyone a closer look!
@todddurga9061 8 күн бұрын
I ran it for 12 years, and I look over it. No one contacted me. He admits in his video, it was dangerous, but encourages others
@gulfcoastinsider 8 күн бұрын
So you work for the nature conservancy that owns it now? That's pretty cool.
@todddurga9061 9 күн бұрын
There is proper ways of doing what u did , contacting the owner are taking to a representative for the owner.
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
True
@gulfcoastinsider 8 күн бұрын
@@todddurga9061 how do you know he didn't talk to the owner? Very assumptive of you to jump on someone's page you don't know and be rude, Todd.
@todddurga9061 9 күн бұрын
I appreciate u wanting to document history, but u was trespassing and one of the reasons it's supposed to be torn down, is because of people doing what u did, and climbing on the structure which is private property.
@Bamaoutdoors 8 күн бұрын
I haven't heard that's one reason it's coming down but I'm sure lots of folks have walked across this dam like I did because there's a pretty good trail leading up to it. Oh and I did contact someone before coming here Thanks for watching.
@gulfcoastinsider 8 күн бұрын
😂
@user-de4bp1ux7o 6 күн бұрын
They’re gonna tear it down as he said, does it really matter
@Bamaoutdoors 6 күн бұрын
@@user-de4bp1ux7o yeah hate that it's coming down wish it could be restored.
@playdoado 10 күн бұрын
I live in elba Been here about my whole life I miss the dam being operable & allowing us 2 have deeper water 4 bigger vessels, not 2 mention cheaper electricity bills. When it 1st got a hole they quoted a price of 2 million 2 fix it, now it's 3.6 mill 2 remove it. I think removing it's gonna narrow our waterway even more, cause new unnecessary erosion paths, & worsen flooding below us. Not 2 mention sturgeon have already been spotted by multiple people already as far up as Johnsons. Just my 2 cents.
@Bamaoutdoors 9 күн бұрын
Yeah it's a lot of money for sure and cheaper electric bills would be really nice lol but it seems like them days are gone. Maybe with all the hype around the dam they can work on the boat ramp in Elba. Our boat ramps in the area seem to get neglected.
@playdoado 9 күн бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors I just fear it messing up the little boating waterway we have & dumping it all south at a faster rate.
@Bamaoutdoors 9 күн бұрын
Looking at it in person I think it will lower the water level up river because it is holding back some water although not much but it is holding back some.
@playdoado 9 күн бұрын
@Bamaoutdoors I hope your right, I definitely don't mind being wrong about my fears lol
@philmoore9099 10 күн бұрын
Great video! I really enjoyed watching. Love the history behind this.
@Bamaoutdoors 10 күн бұрын
Thank you! I love exploring stuff like this it's amazing to see in person!
@gulfcoastinsider 10 күн бұрын
That was really awesome! What GoPro are you using?
@Bamaoutdoors 10 күн бұрын
It's the GoPro 7 I've had it for a long time but I think it's time for an upgrade!
@gulfcoastinsider 10 күн бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors that's so cool! It has great audio! I really loved the video!
@Bamaoutdoors 10 күн бұрын
@@gulfcoastinsider yes as long as you're close to it it's pretty good! Thank you it was a fun Adventure!!
@gulfcoastinsider 12 күн бұрын
Did you hear anything else about how these were formed?
@Bamaoutdoors 12 күн бұрын
No I've tried to do some research but I've not found any info yet!
@philmoore9099 13 күн бұрын
Love to hear some history of this! Amazing
@Bamaoutdoors 13 күн бұрын
Yes me too!!
@toddgibson9861 13 күн бұрын
Elba dam...
@Bamaoutdoors 13 күн бұрын
Yes Sir I wish I could find some pictures from back in the day to see if this was natural or placed there by the builders of the dam. The rocks are sitting on a bed of shells that's the crazy part lol
@toddgibson9861 13 күн бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors My cousin, Leslie, said they looked like old indian midden beds when we were checking them out a few years ago.
@Bamaoutdoors 13 күн бұрын
It's really crazy to see in person!
@gulfcoastinsider 13 күн бұрын
This is so cool! Would be interested in hearing more!
@Bamaoutdoors 13 күн бұрын
I would love to see pictures of this place from back in the day!
@papaspage2001 13 күн бұрын
Interesting area,.👍🏻
@Bamaoutdoors 13 күн бұрын
Yes very interesting because there sitting on a bed of what looks to be seashells!
@DeeplyDrivenOutdoors 15 күн бұрын
I learned this trick from watching one of your longer videos and I use this on my mud boat!
@Bamaoutdoors 15 күн бұрын
It works really good! Thanks for watching!
@ODLid1 16 күн бұрын
How much fuel did you burn?
@Bamaoutdoors 15 күн бұрын
Funny you ask I just did a video on some testing I did as for as fuel. Should be out this weekend. But to answer your question I'm getting around 15 miles per gallon of gas. I just ordered a tachometer for it so I'll test it with that soon and that should give us a little more information.
@zachfskipper 21 күн бұрын
I'm gonna have to add a umbrella holder to the front of my boat. Ive been using a tripod for my camera but it falls over alot. That mud motor looks fun in the pea river!
@Bamaoutdoors 21 күн бұрын
Yes it is! I'm hoping to get time to go do some riding up closer to Elba! It's so hard to find a camera mount for the Jon Boat and this is the best I've come up with so far.
@nathanrendelman 21 күн бұрын
It looks like you passed some guys doing a little gold dregding.
@joesnausageface8414 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. First time I’ve got to look at the banks and flow. I’ve been scouting this leg for a few weeks now and look forward to getting on that water. Sure is beautiful.
@Bamaoutdoors 22 күн бұрын
You welcome and thanks for watching and commenting! It is a beautiful straight of the river you will enjoy it!
@iamthewurst 22 күн бұрын
Poly-you-ree-a 😊
@Bamaoutdoors 22 күн бұрын
Yes sir that's from the redneck dictionary! 😂
@gulfcoastinsider 22 күн бұрын
The more you know!
@Bamaoutdoors 22 күн бұрын
Yes it seems like people ask about this daily hope it helps!
@ODLid1 23 күн бұрын
Scrap the wood and go to tractor supply or Amazon and get some horse stall mat or a gym floor mat install over your foam insulation
@Bamaoutdoors 22 күн бұрын
I've got some of the foam mats from harbor freight that I thought about using but I didn't know if it would be hot to your feet because it is black. I may have to just try it out and see how it works.
@gulfcoastinsider 26 күн бұрын
Is it stuck or are you just mixing cake batter? 😅
@Bamaoutdoors 26 күн бұрын
Oh it was stuck trust me! I was getting a little nervous wondering if I was going to get out 🤣
@philmoore9099 26 күн бұрын
You married!?😅
@Bamaoutdoors 26 күн бұрын
Yes but I'm flattered!! ❤️
@gulfcoastinsider 26 күн бұрын
😅😅
@OutsideDog 29 күн бұрын
Looks like fun!
@Bamaoutdoors 29 күн бұрын
Yes we had a good time except for not catching any fish lol
@mikemichael2822 Ай бұрын
Been there!! Great place
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes Sir it's a really neat place!
@JeffinLowerAlabama Ай бұрын
Looks like a great time by all. Jeff in LA USA
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes I think they had fun even the one that ended upside down! LOL
@philmoore9099 Ай бұрын
You so good!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Well thank you 😊
@gulfcoastinsider Ай бұрын
Sweet summertime! That was fun and pretty funny!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes it was funny and a fun trip! 🤣
@gulfcoastinsider Ай бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors perfect kickoff for summer!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Oh yeah for sure!
@philmoore9099 Ай бұрын
Enjoyed!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you!! 👍
@toddgibson9861 Ай бұрын
Enjoyed...!!!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you sir! I was thinking about you on this trip lol
@DEADorALIVEkayaking Ай бұрын
Nice! It's been WAYYY too long since I did an overnight on the river! Hoping to fix that before too much longer...Stay Safe!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes sir no better time than the present lol
@dylanmcneish9240 Ай бұрын
Real way to fix a back lash is to throw it in the garbage and buy a spinning rod n reel or a fly rod n reel. Bought a bait casting combo 450$ and threw it in the garbage after the second time using it complete garbage
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
WOW I would have took that off your hands lol! I bought a fly reel/rod combo but have never used it yet! I need to get that thing out and give it a try.
@dylanmcneish9240 Ай бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors it went from bad to worse 😂huge birds nest then snapped the tip of the rod on the tailgate of the truck that’s was the sign I shouldn’t own a bait caster 😂
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Lol Oh yeah that's easy to do!
@indahkroon Ай бұрын
You will damage your reel cuz you put pressure on the wheel if you do this to much its gonna cost you some
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thinks for the tip!!
@Smiththebat Ай бұрын
Just pinch that little loop with your fingernails and pull it loose and THEN pull your mainline. I’ve NEVER not gotten a birdsnest out, ever, and that’s not hyperbole. But maybe I’ve also just never had a spool-ruiner….
@Smiththebat Ай бұрын
I also didn’t mean to sound like I’m crapping on this trick, my buddy always uses it, I’ve just never needed to…
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yeah that work too! I had some really good ones when I first started with a baitcaster 😆
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
@@Smiththebat oh no I understand what you were saying! What ever work right!? Lol
@Smiththebat Ай бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors ya mostly as long as you don’t just YANK on your mainline right off the bat, you should be good. I find it’s just that first loop that needs to be loosened and I’m good to go! 🤙
@j.wildoutdoors8483 Ай бұрын
My go to technique. It works
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes it does! Just have to take your time with it!
@michaelconstable5100 Ай бұрын
I really need to pick that up. Lol
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
You sure do lol It's good to know!
@smokeymountainbuilds2912 Ай бұрын
Yddjydtikr
@gulfcoastinsider Ай бұрын
Even better! Love it!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Maybe this one will stay lol
@eddiefirst9410 Ай бұрын
what length is your boat, your weight and HP ? I'm just getting into mm. Top speed? TIA.
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
It's a older model 14/36 tracker topper and the motor is a predator 420 which is a 13hp. I'm really not sure what the weight is but it's pretty light just by itself. As for a speed I can run around 15 give or take comfortably but my top speed is around 20 but your pretty much fighting it when you're running top speed because the long tail does try to jump out of the water on you because of the prop spin.
@OutsideDog Ай бұрын
Thanks Travis, always good to know how others pack. Looks like a good system with a low center of gravity. Very informative!
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Oh yeah the lower the better on a kayak for sure lol
@OutsideDog Ай бұрын
NIce! perfect fit. Excellent photo so you earned it.
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Thank you! Got to use it some and It is a great cooler!
@DHoppey10 Ай бұрын
What throttle handle/control do you have?
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
It's very unique but really not hard to replicate for any setup. The swamp runner tapers at the end and it's the perfect size for a weed eater shaft so I'm sure any weed eater throttle would work. Maybe this video will help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ-DksyLvbi6ioU.html
@DHoppey10 Ай бұрын
@@Bamaoutdoors thats exactly what i was thinking it was. Nicee. Looks like a way better style setup and pretty comfortable. Thanks for the reply
@Bamaoutdoors Ай бұрын
Yes it's a lot more comfy to hold and more natural feel. It's been running great for the last 2 or 3 years now. Thanks for watching!