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Real Life Fishing
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Have you been looking for a channel that would show every fish caught in a trip, instead of just the biggest and best? Are you interested in real life applications of products and unvarnished reviews (even the products that SUCK!)? Do you want to learn more about Humminbird Helix units and Minn Kota iPilot trolling motors? Do you like videos shot and edited by real life anglers, using consumer-grade equipment, instead of professional production houses with $10k cameras and a team of cameramen and editors? Real Life Fishing is the channel for you!
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How to: Replace boat seat pedestal
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
In this video we replace the driver's side seat pedestal in my Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler! Makita subcompact driver: amzn.to/3csBMuC Makita subcompact hammer drill: amzn.to/3csvwTN Makita 6.0 Ah battery (2 pack): amzn.to/31nVC3Q Makita 2-battery rapid charger: amzn.to/3cxwT3P Springfield air-ride seat pedestal: amzn.to/2PCDUHb Bosch imp...
SIMRAD GO9 XSE unboxing
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we take a look at what's in the box when you buy a SIMRAD GO9 XSE, and discuss in-dash mounting. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler! SIMRAD GO9 XSE: amzn.to/3f2I9Xs
How-to: NMEA 2k and Helix 7 in-dash install - Part 3
Просмотров 1 тыс.3 года назад
This video is the last of a 3-part series covering the installation of a Humminbird Helix 7 in the dashboard of an Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS. In this video, we connect the NMEA 2k cable to the outboard, assemble the NMEA 2k backbone, put the Helix in the dash, and take a look at all the settings. Stay tuned to the very end for a BIG surprise!!! Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real lif...
How to: Install a Yamaha Variable Trolling Switch (VTS)
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we install a Yamaha Variable Trolling Switch (also knows as a VTS or a troll control) on a Yamaha VF115 (115 SHO). Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler!
How-to: NMEA 2k and Helix 7 in-dash install - Part 2
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 года назад
This video is part 2 of a 3-part series covering the installation of a Humminbird Helix 7 in-dash on an Alumacraft Competitor, as well as configuring and connecting an NMEA 2k network, including fuel sender, fuel management, GPS, and outboard connections. In this video, we take an in-depth look at what NMEA data is available on Humminbird Helix units, and we also cover how to get digital trim i...
How-to: NMEA 2k and Helix 7 in-dash install - Part 1
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we open the dash up to accept the Helix, wire power for the Helix and power for the NMEA 2k backbone, and pull some cables. This install is being done on a 2019 Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS. In this video we also look at how the boat is rigged and how wires are run for chargers, as well as how to wire up a bow mount trim switch for the outboard. Real Life Fishing, brought to you ...
How to: Make wooden musky lures: Thru Wire
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we take a look at how to cut a thru wire slot, how to bend thru wire, and how I seal the slot. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler.
Ski Baits Action!
Просмотров 5533 года назад
Quick video of the new 'Ski Baits lure! Interested in buying on? Stop by the Facebook page to see what's available and pick one up today! www.skibaits.com
How to: Make a crosscut sled for your table saw
Просмотров 2473 года назад
Do you make wooden musky baits? Are you new to woodworking, like I was when I started? If you answered yes to these questions, then this video is for you! In this video, I take a look at why crosscut sleds are important, and how easy it is to construct one. I built this in an afternoon, and it made my life a whole lot easier! Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler. The top trac...
How to: Mount Helix 7 in dash for Alumacraft Competitor 175 185 205 CS
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we take a look at modifying the dash panel for an Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS (same panel for 185 & 205) to accept a Humminbird Helix 7 graph for in-dash mounting. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler. Part number: 22180022507 Dealer contact info: Grans Rapids Marine Mike Holmstrom (owner) 218-326-0351 mike@grandrapidsmarine.com
What tools are needed to make wooden musky lures?
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we take a walk through my shop and look at the tools I use to make wooden musky lures. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler.
Humminbird In-dash mounting kit review and installation discussion
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 года назад
In this video, we take a closer look at the Humminbird in-dash mounting kit I ordered to mount a Helix 7 into the dash of my Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler!
Helix 7 unboxing and NMEA 2000 discussion
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
In this video we unbox a Humminbird Helix 7, as well as take a look at all the NMEA2k components that will be installed on my boat this spring. Also discussed is how NMEA2k works and how to wire it. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler! Follow us on Facebook at: RealLifeFishing Follow 'Ski Baits on Facebook: SkiBaits Check out Thankful Outdoors at: f...
Special Christmas present and shop upgrades
Просмотров 1783 года назад
In this video, we take a look at some upgrades that I've done to the shop to prepare for lure production now that design & testing has been completed, as well as check out an awesome Christmas present that Scott from Thankful Outdoors dropped off this evening. Real Life Fishing, brought to you by a real life angler
How to: Time lapse musky lure painting
Просмотров 7893 года назад
How to: Time lapse musky lure painting
How to: Make wooden musky lures - sealing ballast
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
How to: Make wooden musky lures - sealing ballast
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Painting
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 года назад
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Painting
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Sanding
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Sanding
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Epoxy
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
How to: Make wooden musky lures - Epoxy
Where have I been? Making Musky lures!!
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
Where have I been? Making Musky lures!!
Alumacraft Competitor boat wiring modifications and LED light install
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Alumacraft Competitor boat wiring modifications and LED light install
Small items I carry in a YETI dry bag on my boat
Просмотров 1463 года назад
Small items I carry in a YETI dry bag on my boat
SI Interference from trolling motor
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.3 года назад
SI Interference from trolling motor
Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS completed rigging, storage discussion
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 года назад
Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS completed rigging, storage discussion
2019 Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS walkthrough & rigging discussion
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 года назад
2019 Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS walkthrough & rigging discussion
Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS rigging - end of day 1
Просмотров 6014 года назад
Alumacraft Competitor 175 CS rigging - end of day 1
Could I use bucktail instead of the flashabou with the rivet?
I have same engine , how hard to pull nema wire from motor ? Disassemble the housing around the rubber bushing and place wire in open slot . Then put a new zip tie on ?
So that whole terminal fuse block is switched by the master power?
Thanks for the video. Any idea what the circuit breaker amperage is for each of those switches?
And giys like me appreciate you for it brother
outstanding job, you can tell every one you make has the time and care put into it to result in a quality product, i have literally bought lures from so called "pro builders" and its clear the time and money are all they are into, probably how they come up with 4 minute builds, they use very expensive pre made skirting material and yours is more time but far cheaper while still looking fantastic, i've been making mine myself for some time now and i love that rivet trick
Wonder if you coukd help. I have a newer model but what wires under there did they use to power your fish finder that mounds on the councel
I would connect it to master power switch output and of course an inline fuse
You make it look easy. I'm afraid of messing up the finished lure. Where do l get those eyes? Amazon
I have Helix 8 G4N. I want downgrade from last verion from February 2024
Hi! Please help!
Great video & instructions. I prefer the coils but you can't use a hacksaw effectively to cut them. I use a small abrasive cut-off wheel to cut them into small sections. I guess the rivet will work but may not hold up as long. I love that wire coil bender you use. I bought a Dubro Bucktail Twister and it gets the job done pretty well. Thanks for sharing!
Hi , how turn off Chart Info Bar on the top of the screen ( cursor, latitude-Longitude, Distance, Beaaring) ?
Great video, but l would like to know what type of paint you use. Acrylic? Laqure. Brand. I'm 62 and need a new hobby. Love your work!
Don't use the heavy wall 1/4 stuff man is it hard to work with
Hi, could you explain to me the procedure for downgrading? I'm having trouble understanding the audio in your language! Thank you!!
Thank you sir
Yeah and you need 2 map cards at almost 200 apiece. That really ticks me off. It's like you're on a scavenger hunt and nothing is in stock
Jeezus you talk A LOT. You could have shaved 1000 words off of this video.
Do you have a video on how the switch works?
One of the most "real" dudes on RUclips! Newly subscribed! Thanks so much!
Wow, get any smaller ya can use as minnows
I don't have depth colors or palete options on my new helix 9. Is this the stock map or Lake Master?
Lakemaster
Very late to the game but the answer is “what is the Simpsons, Dr. Nick”. Lol. Great work on your build! Just picked up a 2024 Competitor SC as well. Haven’t picked it up yet since still working on my old one to get it ready to sell this spring. Your videos have been fooling the void.
What kind of speed can you troll with the Yamaha Troll control in MPH. Love this install
What type of airbrush machine do you use? Great video!!!
Where did you get the backing bracket for your Hummingbird? Thank you
I can't wait to see more videos in 2024!
This makes me want to go fishing 😂
You and me both!
I tried this with the solix but would not work it must be just with the helix units. Can't go back to a previous update.
Not sure specifically about the SOLIX, but there *are* certain updates on the HELIX units that you cannot go back beyond. Depends on whether or not the update includes a new basemap, IIRC.
How much of a tilt did you but on the si transducers?
I didn't measure it, so that's kind of difficult to answer. Sorry! It doesn't take much though.
Very clean rigging. Well done!
Thank you!
We need more videos, bruh 🧐
LOL I know, I know... I have another channel that I've kind of been pouring my time into, and I've also changed jobs - and been promoted - and we moved, AND had a baby - all since I last published on here. I do have a bunch of footage from a couple outings this past summer with my buddy from @ThankfulOutdoors, and we are also planning to get back after it this summer as well. I know the original premise of this channel was to upload a bunch of "raw" footage, but now I've got several nice cameras that shoot 4k, and between the two of us I think we have... 5, maybe? GoPros. Should make for some epic videos! I'll try to get a 3-4 minute teaser up from some of last summer's footage. Thank you so much for watching, and for the encouragement!!
@@RealLifeFishingWI congrats on the baby!! Wow you been busy 🥳🥳🥳 cant wait to see all the fancy nature footage 👀
Thank you!!! I actually was able to finish the video for my other channel faster than I thought, so I edited some stuff up quick from last summer and published it. It's short, at just over 2 minutes, but I'm pretty happy with it. Let me know what you think!
@@RealLifeFishingWI cool! What is your other channel called? 😅
I use the same wire thats used to mark gaslines. $9 for 100 ofvthem at home depot. Obviously a little more effort for shaping but uts worth it
That's a pretty solid idea at a reasonable price! The only issue I think I would have with this is that whenever I happen to find one with my lawnmower (we had some construction done a couple summers ago), they are always rusted. I don't mind spending the extra couple of bucks to get stainless wire.
When you upgrade your compressor, the fortress ultra quiet compressors from harbor freight are good. So quiet you can paint and no one else in the house is bothered.
That's awesome, I'll definitely check that out! Thanks for the lead!
My led lights were wired into the courtesy light switch from the factory very interesting thank you for the content
You have done a excellent job on your boat setting it up. Do you wish you would of went 185 with 150hp vs the 175 with 115hp ? I like the idea of using less gas but a bigger boat could have a advantage on bigger water. I do want to be able to troll with the motor for Walleye’s. I like fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass.
Thank you for the kind words! Actually, the 175 is rated for a 150, so no need to go to a 185. Overall, I am happy with the choice I made. While there are times that I do find myself wishing I had a bit more top-end speed, the 115 does a great job at low-speed trolling. I'm not sure the 150 would be able to troll as slow as I'm able with the 115. A big reason I chose the 175 over the 185 is that most of the water I fish is small and skinny. The upgrade from the 165 classic to the 175 competitor has already created some problems with me not being able to get where I used to be able to go, so I can't imagine going even bigger again. Combine that with the additional cost, and for my style of fishing I'm just not sure I see a big advantage. Having said all that, this boat was a bit of a compromise for me. I wanted to switch to the competitor for the added stability due to the wider beam (the 185 and 205 both have the same beam as the 175, so nothing to be gained that way), and that has worked out well. It does much better in bigger water/chop than the classic 165 did, but it's still not AS good as a 20 or 21 foot glass boat would be - and again, that wider beam has kept me out of a few spots I used to be able to get into. In a perfect world, I'd sell this boat, buy another classic 165, AND buy like a 21' Triton with a kicker or something for when it was big water time. Thanks for watching!
Nice Boat and I am in the market for a boat like this looking at the 175 CS or 185 CS for walleye fishing and Northern pike. I was wondering about the performance of the 175 top speed ? Do you wish for more space ? I do not want a kicker motor and I like the trolling switch you put on your boat. Any Advice about buying a boat ? Thanks
Top speed - do keep in mind that I have many extra hundreds of pounds of stuff on board due to carrying a 4th battery, as well as the Just Encase boxes and all the associated lures, so... With me alone in the boat, on flat water, I can JUST get up to about 40MPH on GPS if I trim it just right. With a buddy or two in the boat and a wee bit of bumps on the surface, I typically run around 35-36MPH or so. My best advice about buying a boat - if you want new, wait for the boat shows. Around here, they are usually in like January/February. Don't be afraid to buy a leftover model from the previous year - that typically where the BIGGEST discounts are on new inventory. Before you say "Oh, buying used will save me so much money" - if you'll have to finance the used purchase, it makes sense to look at new. Just like with cars/trucks, interest rates on new boats are usually better than on used. And not that I'm a financial advisor, but with the term lengths most lenders are willing to go on boats and other recreational toys, you can usually afford a lot more boat than you may have initially thought. In addition, don't be afraid to buy in the dead of winter at those boat shows - many dealers will gladly store the boat for you until spring when the roads are clean enough to easily pick it up without worrying about snow or salt. Lastly, I prefer to buy that time of year because you'll likely bring it home in March or April when the daytime highs are only in the 40s or 50s, and the roads are clear - but the ice isn't off the lakes just yet. This gives you PLENTY of time to tinker in the garage and get the boat set up exactly the way you want it, electronics installed, tested, all that stuff - before it's actually time to go fishing. If you want to buy used (private party), I find the market is best RIGHT before it's time for guys to have to store them for winter. Here in WI, this year, that time started a couple weeks ago. I see listings popping up all over Facebook with language like "motivated seller" "must go" and other dead giveaways. When someone is planning to buy a new boat, the last thing they want is to have the additional expense of winter storage for something they know they won't own next year - or worse yet, storing it in their own garage and then having nowhere to put the new boat they bought at the boat show in January because nobody wants to buy a used boat from a private-party seller in the middle of a snowstorm. On the flip side of that coin - the WORST time of year to buy a used boat (again, private party) is in spring. There's a whole fishing season ahead of you, and people know that spring is when everyone wants to buy - again, because you won't have to deal with winter storage, and you'll get the instant gratification of being able to use it immediately. This time of year is actually when I sold my last bass boat, before I switched to Alumacraft and bought the Classic 165 I had before this competitor. It was a 1998 Stratos 201 Pro XL with a 200 Merc on it that would do 70 MPH. It was ALL beat up - needed new carpet, the gelcoat was in terrible shape, it had a few gouges in the hull that I had repaired but the paint didn't match, the top cap had a crack in it (most likely from an impact - it was like that when I bought it) right next to the console, the trailer brakes didn't work, and one of the tires was nearly flat. It was late February, and I sold it for $4500 MORE than I had paid for it a year and a half earlier - less than a week after listing it for sale.
I just came across your video and really enjoyed it! I too enjoy creating my own ( or copying the expensive ones) baits...especially when they work!! Bucktails, topwaters, and glide baits are fun to create. I have been getting most of my components from Dick at Moores Lures on Mid Lake Road near you. Very reasonable and a huge variety of products! Thanks for taking the time to share your great ideas!
Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for the lead on Moores Lures! I just looked that up, and he's a few hours from me, but I'm up there fishing all the time. I'll have to stop in one of these days. Thanks for watching!
Hello Sir where did you get that wire twist set up
Hello! I got it from Lure Parts Online, I believe. Thanks for watching!
What is the name of the wire twister to finish the bucktail. That would be soooo handy!
I don't recall the name, but I believe I got it from Lure Parts Online. Thanks for watching!
Over a thousand people now! Lmao keep grinding. Nice video and boat brother. Man this has been a trip setting up the boat with all these fancy things yah learn something new everyday. Def should of did this over the winter haha but it’s been game changing ever since. Say, I got the stock si/dI/2D plus the high frequency. Why does everyone use that big long one? Never see them even at store. Great point on not being tipped it has to be level or you’ll get that dark or bright from one side of side imaging. This also matters when your on water and how many folks are on boat. So you gotta level it out on water with quarters and a level for how you normally fish or standing on one side of boat tipping will easily mess you up too
LOL Thanks! It's been a couple years since I've uploaded to this channel (got tangled up in another channel that's actually doing quite well (about a completely different and unrelated hobby)). But, as a result of that other channel, I have invested in some pretty nice camera gear, as well as better audio gear. I have some footage from several fishing trips this season that I need to sit down and edit, and get posted. Planning to start this channel back up in a couple months as a winter project, so look for more cool stuff to come! As for the transducer, that's going to depend on the model of graph you have. Those long skinny ones in the video are for the Gen 2 MEGA imaging units (I have Helix 10s). If memory serves, the Gen 3 look very similar, and I can't recall if I've seen a Gen 4 yet. All my fishing buddies have Gen 2s or Gen 3s, and nobody I know has the coin to replace them every other year just because the next generation came out. They still work great, and none of them have broke yet, so.. No upgrades! Setting up boats is always a pain, it's one of my least favorite things to do. The boat in this video is actually my old boat, an Alumacraft Classic 165 CS. I replaced it a couple years back now with a Competitor 175 CS, and I made a video about how I rigged that one. There have been a handful of changes/updates over the past couple of years, so I need to make an update video about the neat stuff I've done since the last video. Thanks for watching, and I'm really looking forward to posting more on this channel in the coming months. I hope you enjoy the new stuff, the audio & video will definitely be improved. :)
What type of s Pedestal seat is that?
The seat came with the boat. Alumacraft calls it the "captain's chair" I believe. That's how my dealer referred to it anyway. It was an upgrade of a few hundred dollars. If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't do it - at least not in a competitor. It's a bit too wide for this platform. I believe it's standard equipment on the larger Trophy models, like the 195.
Are you using #8 or #9 blades
In this video I believe those are #8 blades. I've never used #9, but I have made some with #10. But yes, I believe the ones in this video are #8.
What is the name of the tool
I don't recall the name, but I believe I got it from Lure Parts Online. Thanks for watching!
Great job on the demo! Thanks and good fishing to you! T.H.D
Thanks, you too!
Exelen video
Thank you!
Almost wonder if I can do the same here, only with my heading sensor? What ya think? 😮
I connected my heading sensor to main power. No reason that I can think of to have it on it's own switch. If it's boat is on, I want to know the heading. LOL
This may be a shot in the dark because vid post was 2y ago. But is there a way to expand the outline of the lake ? While charting and then you go into pro to make the map the map exceeds the boundaries of the “outline” of the supposed lake when in fact your not that close to some of those areas that exceed. Hope this makes since.
I'm not sure what you mean.. Could you provide some more detail?
Is there a way to extend or move the outside boundaries of a lake on pro I’ve not seen or found anyway to do that just wondering if you have.
Sorry for the late reply... I don't know of any way to "modify" the lines that are on the card, but there is a way you can draw your own. I've never done it before, every video I saw about the topic was SUPER complex. Most of the shorelines for the lakes I fish are "close enough" so I just didn't think it was worth the extra brainpower to figure it out. If memory serves, it involved using Google Earth, and a few other things. If you just want to be able to get water depth "on land" (I'm assuming the lake level has gone up), you can always just uncheck the box in the settings to have it ignore the shorelines. There is 1 lake I fish that is like 15 feet high, so a lot of the islands are submerged, and of course the shorelines have moved...
Not one freaking close up of where itplugs in to motor??? Several minutes of looking at your shoulder. Terrible.
There is only one place the plug fits. Thank you for your critique, I'll try to make my videos as nice as yours are. Thanks for watching!
I never knew this information 😳 I zero map a Resvoir in my hometown but never knew that I could do this stuff. Thank you
You're welcome! :) Thank you for watching!