The channel will be a combination of Ice fishing / Ice camping, summer camping, building the ultimate Alumacraft, reviews of different products relating to fishing and camping. Basically just a look in to the REEL life of Mike. Trust me it can get quite interesting sometimes. Stay tuned to find out more.
@@jamiecole9841 for sure. They are the Scotty R5. They are heat for this type of fishing but you do need to make sure you put your rod in correctly of course ha ha.
things id change is probably the livescope pole.. too flimsy.. also the 7 inch screen up front.. shouldve went with 2 10'' (or 9)... also hate how u need to put plexiglass in the back.. esp if it only last 1-3 years.. they shoudlve made the back higher..
One more question Mike. Did you get Alumatrac clamps with your boat? I didn’t get any with my Escape and I can’t find OEM clamps anywhere. A few aftermarket ones from Brocraft and Extreme Max, but nothing from Alumacraft.
@@ReelLifeWithMikeI’m in Northern Ontario. I got it from an Alumacraft dealer. The story of this boat… it’s a 2021 Escape tiller, brand new stock. They said they had purchased a lot of them and this was their last one. Seems odd… three year old new stock, but it is new with full warranty. Seems like I’m getting screwed out of two mounts. Like they put them in another boat to sell.
@@jonlively6137 lol. I know they had a whole bunch during the Covid years that were on train cars waiting to be unloaded. That’s the story I heard. There is a place called Luke’s hometown service in Manitoba here. I don’t know if they ship out there, but I know that’s where I got a couple extra as well.
@@ReelLifeWithMikethat makes sense then:). One other thing too… took it out this weekend for the maiden voyage. They put a 14x13 prop on it. Didn’t even notice until I hit the water and it took me 8 seconds to plane out. I’ll be going in tomorrow to ask for a 11.5x13. Thanks for convering prop selection. Seriously love your walk-thru. Super helpful:)
Hey Mike, Thanks for putting on these videos of you and Kali fishing for cats. I wanted to take a buddy out for his first cats, yesterday and we fished this area with shrimp. His first cat was a 35.5" master. Hoping to do this for a few other people this year, yet. Keep up the great content.
@@TravisInCanada1 oh there was some trophies. And quite a few 40 plus northerns ha ha. But yeah, I could be out for 10 hours and catch one 30 I would be happy
Wow! Great action memories were made in this frenzy. I am curious about the cover over your rear splash well. That makes a good casting deck. Thanks for sharing.
Removing the restrictor plate will allow more air flow and the original ecu will accommodate and add its fuel ratio. The removal of the plate will jump it from 9.9 to about 15hp. The reason for the way is that not only will it regulate the air and fuel ratio, it’ll actually adjust the rpm and timing to get a true 20hp. If that makes sense. But yes by just removing the restrictor plate will be noticeable for power just not a true 20hp withought the ecu.
@@ReelLifeWithMike yes I do agree with what you are saying also..I have watched other videos and a guy gave this # for ECM 33930-89L20 for 9.9 to 20. Mine is an electric start, are there two different ECM's for pull start and an electric? I don't want to purchase the wrong one.. And thanks again
Nice well rounded day, 3 species and a couple eaters. I would have taken those Crappie too, I tried them with some Catch & Cook original for the first time this year and it was delicious.
still enjoying the boat? Wishing you went with something else?? I'm looking to get me a tiller in the 18ft range. I have a 16 SC Legend but the console and seats take up a ton of floor space. cheers Mike!!
@@AdamCraigOutdoors so far I still really like it. I mean bigger would always be better but for what I do it’s perfect. We can still fit in little streams ect yet hit the big waters. Also doesent cost an arm and a leg for fuel
Great video team! That current has been a monster this year. Thankfully it’s starting to slow down. Won’t be long until Lockport is looking like its old self.
Been using a Kast King Rover R60 with an Ugly Stick Catfish Special 2piece MH 9ft for a couple of seasons now and I can't find a better setup. That Ugly Stick loads up so well for Channel Cats, my $600 Musky setup can't compare to it. You don't realize how much of a difference a flexible rod makes with Channels Cats until you try one. If a $75 rod (use whatever reel you want) is in your budget I would highly recommend heading down over to LOTW Outfitters or Cabela's and picking one up.
Sounds like you need some better hooks. I lost a few there this year on 30 pound mono above the swivel. The ends were shredded, I think from dragging on zebra mussels down there. I now use 50 pound mono for my leader and for a couple of feet above the swivel and weight That seems to be able to stand the mussels better
@@paulchapman8759 yeah it’s strange. Have never had issues like we had that day and used them for the catfish derby’s last year. I think with that 3-4mph current may have added just a bit more pressure on the line for sure.
I will for sure have one in the works. I just completed a 304 mile trip on one of central canadas toughest waters and we’ll stay tuned to how at how it went.
