Is A Kayak Fishfinder Worth It? 

I just wanted to say how glad I am you’re posting back in Tampa again. I loved watching your videos 7+ years ago of you going around different waterways just having a good time and fishing. I’ve always admired your laid back, fun lifestyle. Your videos have played a huge role in my life, and are a big reason on why I chose to come to the Tampa Bay Area for college. While I don’t really post anymore, I absolutely love exploring the different waterways and learning the fishery. Your videos have always given such a great sense of calmness, and are seriously a breath of fresh air when compared to most RU-vid fishermen. You’re not afraid to show the bad days, and remind us that even when the fishing is tough to still appreciate the environment we have around us. Not sure where this exactly was going, but just want to say thanks on impacting me, and I look forward to one day running into you on the water! Tight lines Marty.

I am glad to see you are off of the “ big boat”!

There is something inviting about the old school Marty. The one who reaches into stash of gawidgets and does a thing. I am a little late to the party, have been super busy with projects so looking forward to catching up on content. It has been all hands on deck with my work, fish tanks and such. I need to get back out on the water myself. Mr. Squirrel has been hacking away on padding for my kayak trailer guide and last time I have gone kayaking was october of last year. What am I doing with myself?! Grrr.

OMG brother... you just solved me SO MANY wire fishing issues! I have plenty of old rods that will now be repurposed! Thank you!! GENIUS!

thanks marty always good to seeyou on the water having a good time

Another great video. You do a great job of presenting your videos Marty!

Great day, thanks for taking us along

It really is a treat when one 9f your videos drop. As always looking forward to the next great adventure

the install of the triple shot made me laugh so much Marty ha ha ha... Happy new year!!! It's good to see you smiling and light again!

I am potentially getting a recon 120 soon and am planning the mounting location for the screen. One of my options is exactly where yours is, so i was very happy to see it in use. Your video is the ONLY one on youtube that clearly shows the pedal clearance from the edge of the fish finder screen. Great job! Thanks

Marty good to see you back to your root fishing and modify kayak, keep up the good work! from freezing rain Montreal.

your videos are always interesting and relaxing for this non fisherman

Perfecto comboy for a video Marty, DIY + fishing! thanks!

It's good thing they put a scupper hole in the transducer recess, I could honestly see an engineer not thinking that through all the way and creating an airpocket in the transducer recess. Also the IT guy in me says use velcro cable straps instead of zipties, they're more resilient and won't UV to death, they don't have sharp edges that'll potentially slowly eat into the plastic coating on the cable, and they can be removed and put back on over and over so if you need to remove the finder for security/storage/transport you don't have to cut the zip ties. That's a great little kayak, may be my next purchase.

@23:47 You totally said "put a little hair around it". One of my favorite little comments when working in "tight" spaces... See what I did there? On my kayak you will find a little Humminbird Piranha. At first I thought it was a must have piece of gear. One time the transducer got boogered up with vegetation and another time the battery had died because I forgot to turn it off the night before and it was unusable... still caught fish! Yet there are other times when it works perfectly, marks fish and I get skunked OR it doesn't mark fish and I catch them anyway. Even a basic fish finder will tell you water temp and depth, both good info to have. Sure it's worth it! If you have the money and like gadgets they are fun to have in your arsenal but by no means is a F.F. required gear! Thank you Mr. Z for the post. It helps me get through these Northern Michigan winters! I even get choked up a little, I hope you know that you are like therapy to many of us.

Cool 😎 video Marty! Nice to see you enjoying life 🎣 🐟 🛶

What a life and I know you appreciate it . Good for you Man ...

As a master electrician I approve your method of running wire! Lol

Loved this vid my man! it had a old school 2013 zoffinger vibe to it hope all is well :)

That's one nice rig ya got there Marty

nice long video love it thank you marty

Living the Life Zoff. Proof,IIMO, we're made by a supreme being who has given us the capacity to appreciate our gifts.

Tnx u Marty for everything ❤

Good stuff life's good when fishing 🎣

Im jealous My pelican power catch 100 in the garage here in New Jersey water to cold to use I do fish from shore through the winter

Glad to see ya! 🤙🏻

Great vid marty. i did a bit of both recently, fishing wires thru my car for the rear dashcam. the trip sounds like fun, and i agree seeing and using a sonar during a trip would be a great way to learn. i too wish i could shadow and learn from an expert. cant wait to see the video :shaka:

I use a fish finder for vertical jigging in deeper water. Nice to see fish sometimes. Keeps me interested for longer.

Great video like aways 👍👍

We don't really watch for your fishing prowess, your ingenuity, knowledge and let's try it attitude is a big gest part of watching.

Like having side scan cool to be going down a creek like that and see and underwater log or bit of structure you may missed; but changed kayaks and that big ducer just wont go for now having to building a new plate for it. Really though 2d just fine. Main fishing done with eyes, casting at structure, never been good at deep water fishing?? Just how I grew up.

I question the need for fishfinder in inland waters. On mountain lakes they're great for seeing structure and drop offs...

Ive been running a helix 5 on my kayak for 4 yrs, it doesnt seem to help me catch fish. It just gives depth and the down imaging is awesome because it showings trees and obstructions.

Yeah! And it is worth 👌👍

All I can say is holy mackerel aquaman.

Hi, one thing I noticed was that your transducers where installed behind the seat, in my experience especially in shallow conditions, such as the flats you were fishing and the narrow canals, the scope of the cone isn’t big enough to show you what’s in front of you from that position. Effectively it was showing you what you had already passed over. Me I have mine mounted through the front scuppers so I can see more of what I’m coming up on and at least give my self a bearing on where fish might be. Still unless you have forward facing sonar, 2D sonar in shallow water is best for water temp readings and marking depth changes in my humble opinion.

Camper, Kayak, my dog. Florida. I'd never complain or leave

Marty how's it feel living out of the camper ,your place looks awesome?

try deeper water with the fish finder feel it would be much more usefull in deep water

You should spend some time with Skinner.

At 11.40 was the Dolphin chasing Gray Mullet?

More birds please

Fish finders aren't very useful in Shallow water. I fish mostly on the grass Flats and about all I use it for is to see the water depth. Also it looked like you have only the preloaded basic map. You should invest in a Navionics or another type of Chip that has much greater detail and Contours for water depth. Hope you continue to make regular videos. I have been watching you since the red kayak days.

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Are you back in Ruskin now?

how are the dogs doing????

How often do you keep a fish to eat?

That’s looks like the Cadillac of all kayaks. Can a woman load it into a truck by herself? I meant to add enjoy your videos and I enjoyed this one they are so relaxing.

There are use tills on RU-vid. Show you how to use those and show you how to riddle a lot of big God's teach you. How to do that if you're just check it out

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I've had dolphins rock my kayak hunting fish in Crystal River. And manatees the size of a car swimming under me

Marty Marty Marty… where have you been?

so i have to ask what happened to your boat?

For me honestly absolutely no! I deliberately leave it at home as my catch rate with it turned off is substantially higher! Part of the beauty of a yak is the ability to be closer in tune with the water yourself! Quiet and observant beat’s any sounder any day!

lol fish finders are extremely useful. Try going in more than 3 feet of water.

bro your holding your rod wrong and its making it harder on you.

Good , not another Beer commerical

Great video! Please stop buying Bud Light, the people who want to disappear women.

finally a kayak that isint fugly