Randy You’re 100 percent right. Take your Boat out of the picture and it would be something else they would be bitching about. Complaining over nothing is senseless.
Always hilarious to hear Randy say that OTHERS will always find something to b1tch about. Half his videos are Randy whining about something or someone else. Surprised he didn't find a way to mention FFS in this video.
Good luck in the championship, Randy. Hope you really like your new boat. I respect what you dud with that old Ranger. Class act for sure and you made it work.
I never complained about the boat, just the fact that as a professional fisherman, you were unprepared and didn’t even check the battery or give yourself a fair shot to compete. It just seems like you’re not taking Professional fishing serious anymore if you were, you would’ve never spent Most of the season without a boat, a real competition boat like the one you’re getting.
From what I read, most negative / questionable comments we’re questioning your lack of due diligence in making sure everything worked . Why spend money and not insure that the issues were addressed. Go back and listen to your videos and tell me you weren’t complaining about the boat
Plus, you kept complaining about its slow speed, while all summer you were complaining about the hi-speed 250 hp boats others were using. Seemed a little disingenuous. Just sayin
That’s exactly what everyone was saying , nothing about the boat , the question mark was why didn’t he have his shit together knowing he had an important tournament
A boat 35 yrs old unless you rebuild everything due diligence doesn't even come into the picture, if the person you borrowed it from took care of it that's different but obviously it wasn't
Love this… I don’t know another angler out there that would’ve taken a boat that old and yet made the most of it and enjoyed it! Great Stuff, we’re still rolling with our ‘98 Champion w Merc 150 EFI… runs as good as the day we got it!!!
You should offer your Co-Angler from that tournament a free on the water lesson in your new boat. I and most of the others responding were just pointing out the obvious. An angler with your experience and resources should have been better prepared. No hate here! Just expressing a view.
Loved the story of your last tournament in the old boat. That's bass fishin'! Don't need to lay down 6 figures to have a good time and catch some fish!
Hell I’d feel great if I had even a 45 year old boat. It’s like when other kids would make fun of my raggedy old 53 Chevy and I’d reply it’ll outrun their schwinn bicycle.
Excellent - very well explained !!! About 8 yrs back. I decided to get an old car. So while my wife & are test driving this car - she sees this big grin on my face. It was the rough ride - noises - rattles - sound of the exhaust. Took me back to my youth. That car is gone now - now I have a 57 beetle I built myself. Same deal. Good for you !¡!!!!
The only thing I take issue with is the co-angler. Doesn't the boat owner owe it to the co-angler who is paying an entry fee to have a sea-worthy craft that doesn't break down 6x times during a tournament? It doesn't seem fair, and you didn't mention what your co-angler thought. I think they deserve a refund.
Well, it was great that so many folks offered the use of their boats. But I get it. He was your lifelong friend, if something had gone wrong you’d have taken care of it with no drama, plus you were used to the quirks in the old gal. A no brainer to use it. It worked out. Can’t wait to see the new one!
That's really cool that your best friend let you use his old boat and I figured that there must have been some sort of connection like that. It is a cool old boat no doubt!! Thanks for explaining this and hope to see your new rig soon!!
I've got a new Skeeter but I love seeing old boats on the water. Knowing what it takes to maintain boats in general it's great to see that someone maintained the boat decades longer than the fairy wand spotlight kids were even born.
Hateful and vitriol comments is of course never the right path. There was a lot more comments that were more from a place of confusion or being dumbfounded. As someone who was excited about trying to end the year well on points and is a professional angler, it’s hard to imagine that boat being your best choice to be as competitive as possible. That does not mean you had to fish out of a $100k boat either, a reliable and safe boat would have done. I think people see someone who has sponsors and is getting a wrapped boat as someone who is trying to do the best they can, and using a boat like you did doesn’t align with that. Perception on the role you have versus what you actually need to do in that role is the key missing link it seems.
Randy , just because equipment is old is no reason to let it go without proper repairs. Old batteries and fuel line issues are all manageable issues that should have been addressed if you are going to compete with that boat. I’m sure your new boat will at least have GPS. So why not buy your buddy a small working GPS for the dash , a couple batteries and a new fuel tank in appreciation for getting to use the boat. No hate, just seems you didn’t put full effort into the situation
No one I know has a problem with fishing out of a 35 year old boat-I fished out of a 1989 Ranger quite a bit- (my brother's boat with fish together in sometimes. The issue is with it having so many problems accumulating on it without it being maintained and fixed and letting it be the best it can be. Being 35 years old is totally separate from having 6 things simultaneously wrong with it-some of which could be safety hazards.
I was in the opposite situation. In 1989 I was running an old 1970’s Ebbtide Dynatrak and qualified for the clubs year end classic. The old 140 Evinrude finally bit the dust after the last tournament of the year. Buddy let me use his new Stratus for the championship and I was scared to death I was going to scratch it in a tree filled Smithville lake. Everybody went up river but me so I wouldn’t have to deal with trees. I won the dang thing!
Smithville treated me pretty well Saturday up above the W bridge- fun fishing though. I fish Twain AND Smithville, so my aluminum rig's painthas a lot of "rubs".
Love the old Ranger. It has character. I think fishing out of a boat like that is way cooler than these new 100 grand show boats. Reminds me of the bass boats of the legendary anglers I grew up watching. I enjoy watching your videos on how you rig and when and where you use the lures you are discussing. I have been fishing all my life but it is always good to hear from an Old Pro that will share his experience and perspective.
The haters could care less how old your boat is. People were questioning why you ran 1 1-2 hours away from take off in a 35 year old boat. You misconstrued the comments sir.
That's the question they've asked ME. If you need to ask it you probably never fished LOZ this time of year. The man did the best thing. Or TRIED to, anyway.
I don't fish tournaments, but any time I'm worried about my boat not getting to and from a spot or the trolling motor batteries giving me problems, it completely spins me out even as a recreational angler. My boat is 20yrs old and has a bunch of random issues and it's always in the back if not front of my head. That being said. Borrowing a boat from a friend you have so much history with is the right thing to do. Regardless of the issues with the boat. You did the right thing regardless of the results.
Why does it matter to anyone what boat you use? That’s nuts. The fish don’t care about what you use why should people. That’s flat ass rediculous. I’m with ya on this brother. Love your site.
2004 Ranger 185 VS with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke. I have a condo down there and I fish the Lake all the time. It’s small but I’m careful about not being out when the 50 foot cruisers are throwing 3 foot rollers
That’s cool Randy! Respect to you, sir! That’s like showing up on an XR200 in the open class MX race Any good Ranger 487’s still being upgraded with modern outboards, and modern electronics? Good ole hull if ya can find a 1999-2000 model in good condition. I like those classic years
I have a 32 year old Ranger. I seldom have any issues. With that said, every spring I spend an entire weekend on maintenance and address any issues. It looks and performs pretty much as new. It takes money and effort, but that’s what it takes.
Thing is, that's real bass fishing, not be dependent on $30k in electronics to watch fish on a screen to jig up. Go fishing and get back to the dock safely is all that matters.
If that was the case, Randy would buy a kayak and go totally native and nature-boy. And he wouldn't have to worry about co-anglers either. Plus, he wouldn't hurt the spawning fish with CPR used in their tournaments.
Makes sense to me. I hope you will continue to fix his boat where appropriate. Obviously he needs new fuel cells with ventilation lol. The boat broke down near a few keepers in the fog. Smart boat, name it “ Lucky”
Non of them would have even attempted what you did knowing the situation u were in.Let em say what they want,u got more balls than all of them put together.
I love the old boat and the fact that you used it. there was just some things within the power of control that should have been sorted out. Your series and teaching is about dealing with variables in fishing. Some of these was within your control and if fished and did what you did DISPITE the boat you would have gained great support in your anti FFS views Love you channel Randy and love your views on technology but that bass fishing is to a large degree about preparation. Preparation of tackle, water, equipment, body and mind. This is what you teach, and in this case we kinda believe you let down the race against technology due to lack of preparation. You buddy is a good buddy and his boat is a great boat.
Randy. You probably should tell your haters that you're not being unappreciative when you talk about the issues you are having with your buddies old boat. You are simply talking about the challenges fishing out of a 35yr old boat presents. It's awesome your buddy let you borrow it but it is still an old boat with issues. Talking about those issues and how it affects your tournament performance is just telling how it all unfolded.
The Japanese fishermen on Lake Biwa are riding around on Old Rangers* Titan Nitros and Skeeters and Champions- only they don't have Johnson's and Mercs on the back* Yamahas and Suzuki's!!
People who hate for something like that are small minded to say the least. Your buddy was nice enough to let you use the rig so props to him. Alot of folks cannot afford a new rig so disregard the idiots who are talking crap!
Randy you should get yourself an old boat like that so you have something when you’re between promo boats. I just about bought a 1979 Ranger Classic boat a couple years ago and I’m know sorry I past on it. It would be really cool to have one of those old Classic addition Rangers, anybody selling a 1991?
87 Glastron. Bought it off of Facebook. Fixed It. Use it. Have fun. You might want an old Boat ready to go. Tried true and ready. The new stuff is not all it's cracked up to be.
My first tournament was out of a tracker17’ with a 40 horse mercury . I won that one and two more. Most guys with the 200 horse like to hear the engine. I don’t. I fished all my water throughly. I missed the first two tournaments. I won 3 out of ten and finished and the top 5 the rest of the season and tied for third place over all. Not bad for the underdog. I like the fact you practice what you preach. Good luck
It’s not the boat buddy, it’s the fact you knew it had tournament ending problems and you continued to use it knowing at any moment your motor would die. Killing you and your partners success.
Randy...many of the comments on this including mine were not hateful or vitriol. They were straight out confusion over why you would jeopardize your chances of making the championships in an unreliable boat. Many of us are rooting for you. I really think you could have come up with a better option with minimal risk given some effort. No hate here...just being real. I think the right way to have handled this with your decision to run this boat would have been just not to comment on the problems. You made the decision to run it knowing the boat's issues. Good luck in the Toyota series championship.
My issue wasn’t that you jeopardized your chances in a crusty boat. It’s that you took down your coangler with you. And I’m guessing it wasn’t just this tournament as you’ve been using that boat for a while. If you’re fishing solo, then have at it. It’s your time and money.
Hey if it gets you on the water (and well preferably off it) it's a win! Me and my fishing buddy don't have fancy stuff but we fish! Sure we've taken some laughs but we jus laugh back and go catch some fish. 😂
Bless their hearts, they must have miserable lives. I thought it was cool that you were using an old Ranger. Its good to have friends like that. I have a few myself. Hate that you had to deal with the problems, but it is an old boat so that just comes with the territory. .Those folks are just jealous because they dont have friends like that Randy. Very happy for you making the top 20 in the BFL and Toyota over there. Thats a good stroke buddy.
Having constant break downs on the water makes it a 'miserable' day. That is why many of us repair and maintain our equipment to KEEP from being "miserable".
Down here in Toledo Bend country Louisiana, don’t think you are going to identify the “sticks” by expensive boats. Lots of new and shiny’s get their feelings hurt! 😢
I think it’s hilarious that you was kickin’ ass in an old boat enough that people were doggin’ other pro’s in brand new boats with spot lights on them telling them they suck!
If the boat made you happy, that’s all that matters. Don’t worry about what everyone else says. Lots of KARENS out there. can’t wait to see your new boat. I am sure someone will bitch about the the boat.
The fish don't know what kind of boat you are in. I fished a tournament one time, and these 2 dudes in a 16 foot jon boat clobbered everyone. They used a cooler with a fish tank aerator as a live well.
I’ve had my a$$ kicked by jon boats, 100k boats, 12k $ boats, and duck hunting boats. We have some good fisherman in my area that are old school like their boats. I bought a newer bass cat in 2022 but I think I caught more fish out my old 198 Champion
I just watched a video of some young guys that dive to recover snagged tackle and lost rods or whatever else they can find. Damn they get some hauls. Anybody know a spot on their water that has some big snags? I’m sure we all have some we know 😂 I know a spot on my favorite lake where I’ve personally lost dozens of jigs!
Why does a weekend angler need a 20-21ft 60-100k boat with 5-10k electronics? My home lakes have turned into nothing but Debt lol. I still fish some of the Saturday tournaments out of a 700LX nitro with a 115 and it will amaze you at the people in a 80k boat that can’t even weigh in a fish it’s so funny. Idc what you fish out of a boat don’t make you a better angler.
The fish don't know what kind of boat you are in. $90,000 boats and $50,000 electronics are for show. It makes some guys feel better about themselves. It's not like their out catching 20# limits every time they go out just because they have a new boat. They are more concerned about looking like a proand going fast🤣😂🤣
Who the hell is buying 50000 in electronics? I need proof of this statement. If no proof you should lose your ability to haggle for cars. A starter Livescope kit can be had for around 1500 used. If you get fancy you go in the 3000s where does this 50000 come from?
@adaptedphysicaleducation9613 yeah your only talking about 1 12 " graph!! What about the extra 2, 16 " graphs on the console and th1 16"" and 22"" graphs up front with your 1 12""?? Not to mention all the extra transducers for your lives cope so you can see everywhere around the boat?? Look into it if you think I'm full of shit. You're right, a guy should do his own research before hagling. It's funny how you went right to livescope when I said electronics?? By the way, none of those guys buy used electronics 😂🤣😂
When that old Ranger was new, bass fishing had class, integrity, and an anglers ability to find and catch bass relied heavily on his skills to observe nature. They also had courtesy towards other fishermen. These punks now are arrogant, narcissistic, and couldn’t catch their dinner if you took their $$$ electronics away!
#1I did not hate on you. I simply stated that as a professional, you should have addressed the issues with the boat before you took it out. I don't take my Bass Tracker out unless I have taken care of the problems with it, at least the problems that I would have with the trolling motor and other major issues. #2, as a long time subscriber of your channel, I resent being called a name like smart ass. Maybe you could have more subscribers if you would not address us by derogatory names when we simply made suggestions. Nobody called you stupid or irresponsible for what happened, but I think you were reminded of the responsiblity of your position and a leader in the fishing industry. I feel a public apology is warranted.
I am like you Randy I only have 1 or 2 close friends that I would use their boats comfortably l would let them use mine too. But I’ve seen too many things happen to guys in borrowed boats. Ha
Yeah RANDY, why didn't you spend a couple grand and really fix the boat so these guys would be happy. Don't you care what these experts on here think? Don't you know they are all professional boat mechanics and anglers? Don't you feel bad that you hurt their feelings again and again? You sure know how to trigger these Karens....🤣 Anyway, good luck in your next tourney with the new boat. 🙌
Randy says "The sky is blue"..... People reply: "But what shade Randy, you as a pro angler should know to be more specific on comments like that. Try to be more specific sir if you really want to make a point... good grief!"
Nobody cares that it was an old boat. They are just pointing out the obvious, that it is a shitty move to co-anglers to take out a boat that has known reliability issues. At the very least you should have taken the boat out, shaken it down, and done some repairs to get it running right before hopping into a toyota.
To call us smart@@## shows where you are. It was not haters, you presented the boat as a problem. I saw old vids when you were fishing out of Ranger boats. Some of the pros you fished against years ago are still fishing out of Rangers and other well know rigs,i.e Skeeter, Nitro, ect. I guess you are no longer a viable asset to any of these companies or you would be fishing and sponsored by them. Now you want to backtrack on how you made the presentation. What happened to the boats you used to fish out of, guess you had to have a new one every year. Mine is working on 12 years old and still runs great.
The question is *** Why in the HELL ,would you attempt to fish in any boat that IS NOT WATER READY. ESPECIALLY in money paid out and chance of winning. Your chances of winning were slim to none.
This type of elitist snobbish behavior seems to be almost exclusively among tournament bass anglers.. (For example) I go to my local lake, and bass anglers are flying 80mph in super expensive boats with a 250hp on the back with at least 15 high dollar rods on the boat. Meanwhile, in saltwater, I'll see an old man standing on a jetty catching a 30lb bull redfish on an old spincast with a zebco 808 on it like its no big deal.. 😅
This is the new Randy, folks. Clickbait, everyone is "haters", old is good new is bad. You taking that boat out was a goofball move and dangerous. Making that run was pointless. Whatever gets you clicks, bud. People were laughing at you at the weigh in, not laughing with you.
It was awful nice of your friend to loan you his boat to fish out of. That said, you opened yourself up to the comments, negative or not, when you started bringing up or in this case kinda complaining about the issues with the boat. I think you are really into click bait topics/headlines in your videos in order to get viewers/comments. If you're really concerned with nasty comments, simply change your titles or content targeting these results. Otherwise, be ready for what you get.
35 years old Ranger and still better than 99% of the haters boats. Plus the owner isn't in debt for a 100k. Ghessh folks its fishing.... What happened to the times were we all met at the ramp enjoying fishing stories, a few beers and everyone left with a smile and a few new fishing tips the next time we met up. These haters, hate themselves so much I'm surprised they have time to fish.
Randy
You’re 100 percent right.
Take your Boat out of the picture and it would be something else they would be bitching about.
Complaining over nothing is senseless.
Always hilarious to hear Randy say that OTHERS will always find something to b1tch about. Half his videos are Randy whining about something or someone else. Surprised he didn't find a way to mention FFS in this video.
Good luck in the championship, Randy. Hope you really like your new boat. I respect what you dud with that old Ranger. Class act for sure and you made it work.
I never complained about the boat, just the fact that as a professional fisherman, you were unprepared and didn’t even check the battery or give yourself a fair shot to compete. It just seems like you’re not taking Professional fishing serious anymore if you were, you would’ve never spent Most of the season without a boat, a real competition boat like the one you’re getting.
Thank God for friends like that
From what I read, most negative / questionable comments we’re questioning your lack of due diligence in making sure everything worked . Why spend money and not insure that the issues were addressed. Go back and listen to your videos and tell me you weren’t complaining about the boat
I agree. The AGE of the boat is irrelevant. Respecting it enough to maintain it is kind of the issue.
Plus, you kept complaining about its slow speed, while all summer you were complaining about the hi-speed 250 hp boats others were using. Seemed a little disingenuous. Just sayin
Exactly this
That’s exactly what everyone was saying , nothing about the boat , the question mark was why didn’t he have his shit together knowing he had an important tournament
A boat 35 yrs old unless you rebuild everything due diligence doesn't even come into the picture, if the person you borrowed it from took care of it that's different but obviously it wasn't
Love this… I don’t know another angler out there that would’ve taken a boat that old and yet made the most of it and enjoyed it! Great Stuff, we’re still rolling with our ‘98 Champion w Merc 150 EFI… runs as good as the day we got it!!!
There are A LOT of boats that age still running perfectly fine and are tournament reliable rigs. Age is secondary to maintenance and being cared for.
You should offer your Co-Angler from that tournament a free on the water lesson in your new boat. I and most of the others responding were just pointing out the obvious. An angler with your experience and resources should have been better prepared. No hate here! Just expressing a view.
Loved the story of your last tournament in the old boat. That's bass fishin'! Don't need to lay down 6 figures to have a good time and catch some fish!
Hell I’d feel great if I had even a 45 year old boat. It’s like when other kids would make fun of my raggedy old 53 Chevy and I’d reply it’ll outrun their schwinn bicycle.
Excellent - very well explained !!!
About 8 yrs back. I decided to get an old car. So while my wife & are test driving this car - she sees this big grin on my face.
It was the rough ride - noises - rattles - sound of the exhaust.
Took me back to my youth. That car is gone now - now I have a 57 beetle I built myself. Same deal.
Good for you !¡!!!!
The only thing I take issue with is the co-angler. Doesn't the boat owner owe it to the co-angler who is paying an entry fee to have a sea-worthy craft that doesn't break down 6x times during a tournament? It doesn't seem fair, and you didn't mention what your co-angler thought. I think they deserve a refund.
He considers co-anglers "goobers" anyway. I wouldn't be happy if I was in that boat, that's for sure!
Well, it was great that so many folks offered the use of their boats. But I get it. He was your lifelong friend, if something had gone wrong you’d have taken care of it with no drama, plus you were used to the quirks in the old gal. A no brainer to use it. It worked out. Can’t wait to see the new one!
That's really cool that your best friend let you use his old boat and I figured that there must have been some sort of connection like that. It is a cool old boat no doubt!! Thanks for explaining this and hope to see your new rig soon!!
Good for you Randy ! Another reason I like your channel !
SIR RANDALL ITS ALL GOOD LIFE GOES ON WISHING YOU THE BEST IN YOUR NEXT FEW TOURNAMENTS
I've got a new Skeeter but I love seeing old boats on the water. Knowing what it takes to maintain boats in general it's great to see that someone maintained the boat decades longer than the fairy wand spotlight kids were even born.
Hateful and vitriol comments is of course never the right path. There was a lot more comments that were more from a place of confusion or being dumbfounded. As someone who was excited about trying to end the year well on points and is a professional angler, it’s hard to imagine that boat being your best choice to be as competitive as possible. That does not mean you had to fish out of a $100k boat either, a reliable and safe boat would have done. I think people see someone who has sponsors and is getting a wrapped boat as someone who is trying to do the best they can, and using a boat like you did doesn’t align with that. Perception on the role you have versus what you actually need to do in that role is the key missing link it seems.
Thanks for the explanation!
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I respect your decision. You made the best of the situation!
Randy , just because equipment is old is no reason to let it go without proper repairs. Old batteries and fuel line issues are all manageable issues that should have been addressed if you are going to compete with that boat. I’m sure your new boat will at least have GPS. So why not buy your buddy a small working GPS for the dash , a couple batteries and a new fuel tank in appreciation for getting to use the boat. No hate, just seems you didn’t put full effort into the situation
Randy always deflects critiques onto some other irrelevant subject or situation.
No one I know has a problem with fishing out of a 35 year old boat-I fished out of a 1989 Ranger quite a bit- (my brother's boat with fish together in sometimes. The issue is with it having so many problems accumulating on it without it being maintained and fixed and letting it be the best it can be. Being 35 years old is totally separate from having 6 things simultaneously wrong with it-some of which could be safety hazards.
I was in the opposite situation. In 1989 I was running an old 1970’s Ebbtide Dynatrak and qualified for the clubs year end classic. The old 140 Evinrude finally bit the dust after the last tournament of the year. Buddy let me use his new Stratus for the championship and I was scared to death I was going to scratch it in a tree filled Smithville lake. Everybody went up river but me so I wouldn’t have to deal with trees. I won the dang thing!
Smithville treated me pretty well Saturday up above the W bridge- fun fishing though. I fish Twain AND Smithville, so my aluminum rig's painthas a lot of "rubs".
Love the old Ranger. It has character. I think fishing out of a boat like that is way cooler than these new 100 grand show boats. Reminds me of the bass boats of the legendary anglers I grew up watching. I enjoy watching your videos on how you rig and when and where you use the lures you are discussing. I have been fishing all my life but it is always good to hear from an Old Pro that will share his experience and perspective.
For the use of his boat, I'm sure he could use a good inexpensive fish finder. Good luck going forward.
The haters could care less how old your boat is. People were questioning why you ran 1 1-2 hours away from take off in a 35 year old boat. You misconstrued the comments sir.
That's the question they've asked ME. If you need to ask it you probably never fished LOZ this time of year. The man did the best thing. Or TRIED to, anyway.
Q: What's better than owning a boat?
A: A friend who has one.
I enjoyed _using_ my boat. Owning it, not so much.
I don't fish tournaments, but any time I'm worried about my boat not getting to and from a spot or the trolling motor batteries giving me problems, it completely spins me out even as a recreational angler. My boat is 20yrs old and has a bunch of random issues and it's always in the back if not front of my head.
That being said. Borrowing a boat from a friend you have so much history with is the right thing to do. Regardless of the issues with the boat. You did the right thing regardless of the results.
Why does it matter to anyone what boat you use? That’s nuts. The fish don’t care about what you use why should people. That’s flat ass rediculous. I’m with ya on this brother. Love your site.
2004 Ranger 185 VS with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke. I have a condo down there and I fish the Lake all the time. It’s small but I’m careful about not being out when the 50 foot cruisers are throwing 3 foot rollers
That’s cool Randy! Respect to you, sir! That’s like showing up on an XR200 in the open class MX race
Any good Ranger 487’s still being upgraded with modern outboards, and modern electronics? Good ole hull if ya can find a 1999-2000 model in good condition. I like those classic years
I have a 32 year old Ranger. I seldom have any issues. With that said, every spring I spend an entire weekend on maintenance and address any issues. It looks and performs pretty much as new. It takes money and effort, but that’s what it takes.
Thing is, that's real bass fishing, not be dependent on $30k in electronics to watch fish on a screen to jig up. Go fishing and get back to the dock safely is all that matters.
If that was the case, Randy would buy a kayak and go totally native and nature-boy. And he wouldn't have to worry about co-anglers either. Plus, he wouldn't hurt the spawning fish with CPR used in their tournaments.
Makes sense to me. I hope you will continue to fix his boat where appropriate. Obviously he needs new fuel cells with ventilation lol. The boat broke down near a few keepers in the fog. Smart boat, name it “ Lucky”
Non of them would have even attempted what you did knowing the situation u were in.Let em say what they want,u got more balls than all of them put together.
I love the old boat and the fact that you used it. there was just some things within the power of control that should have been sorted out. Your series and teaching is about dealing with variables in fishing. Some of these was within your control and if fished and did what you did DISPITE the boat you would have gained great support in your anti FFS views
Love you channel Randy and love your views on technology but that bass fishing is to a large degree about preparation. Preparation of tackle, water, equipment, body and mind. This is what you teach, and in this case we kinda believe you let down the race against technology due to lack of preparation.
You buddy is a good buddy and his boat is a great boat.
Randy. You probably should tell your haters that you're not being unappreciative when you talk about the issues you are having with your buddies old boat. You are simply talking about the challenges fishing out of a 35yr old boat presents. It's awesome your buddy let you borrow it but it is still an old boat with issues. Talking about those issues and how it affects your tournament performance is just telling how it all unfolded.
Thanks Randy.
The Japanese fishermen on Lake Biwa are riding around on Old Rangers* Titan Nitros and Skeeters and Champions- only they don't have Johnson's and Mercs on the back* Yamahas and Suzuki's!!
People who hate for something like that are small minded to say the least. Your buddy was nice enough to let you use the rig so props to him. Alot of folks cannot afford a new rig so disregard the idiots who are talking crap!
That’s a good friend for sure.
Randy you should get yourself an old boat like that so you have something when you’re between promo boats. I just about bought a 1979 Ranger Classic boat a couple years ago and I’m know sorry I past on it. It would be really cool to have one of those old Classic addition Rangers, anybody selling a 1991?
Yall better stop talking logical or Randy’s gonna give you a lecture and call you a smart ass.
87 Glastron. Bought it off of Facebook. Fixed It. Use it. Have fun. You might want an old Boat ready to go. Tried true and ready. The new stuff is not all it's cracked up to be.
Make sure we get to see the new boat when you get it .
Soooo that’s why you couldn’t catch a limit either day on your home lake 👍. Waiting for an excuse to come out.
My first tournament was out of a tracker17’ with a 40 horse mercury . I won that one and two more. Most guys with the 200 horse like to hear the engine. I don’t. I fished all my water throughly. I missed the first two tournaments. I won 3 out of ten and finished and the top 5 the rest of the season and tied for third place over all. Not bad for the underdog. I like the fact you practice what you preach. Good luck
It’s not the boat buddy, it’s the fact you knew it had tournament ending problems and you continued to use it knowing at any moment your motor would die. Killing you and your partners success.
The countless excuses knowing the problems and the long run with a unreliable boat is rookie mistakes.
I am about to run a 32 year old boat in the Womens Bass Tour championship soooo
Randy...many of the comments on this including mine were not hateful or vitriol. They were straight out confusion over why you would jeopardize your chances of making the championships in an unreliable boat. Many of us are rooting for you. I really think you could have come up with a better option with minimal risk given some effort. No hate here...just being real. I think the right way to have handled this with your decision to run this boat would have been just not to comment on the problems. You made the decision to run it knowing the boat's issues. Good luck in the Toyota series championship.
You have a good friend. Got to love fishing out of good ol shit boxes
My issue wasn’t that you jeopardized your chances in a crusty boat. It’s that you took down your coangler with you. And I’m guessing it wasn’t just this tournament as you’ve been using that boat for a while. If you’re fishing solo, then have at it. It’s your time and money.
Hey if it gets you on the water (and well preferably off it) it's a win! Me and my fishing buddy don't have fancy stuff but we fish! Sure we've taken some laughs but we jus laugh back and go catch some fish. 😂
I fish out of a 86 bass cat with 150 merc. So I understand the problems you have had
Bless their hearts, they must have miserable lives. I thought it was cool that you were using an old Ranger. Its good to have friends like that. I have a few myself. Hate that you had to deal with the problems, but it is an old boat so that just comes with the territory. .Those folks are just jealous because they dont have friends like that Randy. Very happy for you making the top 20 in the BFL and Toyota over there. Thats a good stroke buddy.
Having constant break downs on the water makes it a 'miserable' day. That is why many of us repair and maintain our equipment to KEEP from being "miserable".
Randy, can you answer the question if vexus fixed the crack haul issues? I know from 18 thru 22 there been a bunch of haul replacement going on.
Down here in Toledo Bend country Louisiana, don’t think you are going to identify the “sticks” by expensive boats. Lots of new and shiny’s get their feelings hurt! 😢
I have a 1983 Cajun that I fish with and it does great.
I would have gladly loaned you my boat a 2012 21i Skeeter with 250 SHO YAMAHA Limited Electronics
I think it’s hilarious that you was kickin’ ass in an old boat enough that people were doggin’ other pro’s in brand new boats with spot lights on them telling them they suck!
I've had three "3" series Rangers, probably the most popular bass boat ever.
I repeat myself. I run an 18ft lowe with a 60 in the bfls. A boat an angler does not make. Live your dream.
But if you spend half your tournament hours working on the boat, it doesn't make you an angler. It makes you a mechanic on a broken down boat.
If the boat made you happy, that’s all that matters. Don’t worry about what everyone else says. Lots of KARENS out there. can’t wait to see your new boat. I am sure someone will bitch about the the boat.
35 year old Ranger boat, well Mr Wood believed in quality end of story
The fish don't know what kind of boat you are in. I fished a tournament one time, and these 2 dudes in a 16 foot jon boat clobbered everyone. They used a cooler with a fish tank aerator as a live well.
I’ve had my a$$ kicked by jon boats, 100k boats, 12k $ boats, and duck hunting boats. We have some good fisherman in my area that are old school like their boats. I bought a newer bass cat in 2022 but I think I caught more fish out my old 198 Champion
I wish I had a bass boat. One day maybe
People keep your opinions to yourself. Keep in mind, you are far from perfect.
having a great friend is better than any new boat anyway..........
I just watched a video of some young guys that dive to recover snagged tackle and lost rods or whatever else they can find. Damn they get some hauls. Anybody know a spot on their water that has some big snags? I’m sure we all have some we know 😂 I know a spot on my favorite lake where I’ve personally lost dozens of jigs!
Just goes to prove that you don’t have to have all the latest and greatest if your a true bass angler
Why does a weekend angler need a 20-21ft 60-100k boat with 5-10k electronics? My home lakes have turned into nothing but Debt lol. I still fish some of the Saturday tournaments out of a 700LX nitro with a 115 and it will amaze you at the people in a 80k boat that can’t even weigh in a fish it’s so funny. Idc what you fish out of a boat don’t make you a better angler.
The fish don't know what kind of boat you are in. $90,000 boats and $50,000 electronics are for show. It makes some guys feel better about themselves. It's not like their out catching 20# limits every time they go out just because they have a new boat. They are more concerned about looking like a proand going fast🤣😂🤣
Who the hell is buying 50000 in electronics? I need proof of this statement. If no proof you should lose your ability to haggle for cars. A starter Livescope kit can be had for around 1500 used. If you get fancy you go in the 3000s where does this 50000 come from?
@adaptedphysicaleducation9613 Chris Zaldain did a video on people's set ups
@@adaptedphysicaleducation9613Zaldain did a show on it.
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@adaptedphysicaleducation9613 yeah your only talking about 1 12 " graph!! What about the extra 2, 16 " graphs on the console and th1 16"" and 22"" graphs up front with your 1 12""?? Not to mention all the extra transducers for your lives cope so you can see everywhere around the boat?? Look into it if you think I'm full of shit. You're right, a guy should do his own research before hagling. It's funny how you went right to livescope when I said electronics?? By the way, none of those guys buy used electronics 😂🤣😂
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I was just concerned about you doing well in your tournaments, and it was problematic to do it with your friend's boat.
When that old Ranger was new, bass fishing had class, integrity, and an anglers ability to find and catch bass relied heavily on his skills to observe nature. They also had courtesy towards other fishermen. These punks now are arrogant, narcissistic, and couldn’t catch their dinner if you took their $$$ electronics away!
Couldn't have said it better myself. Amen brother Tim.
#1I did not hate on you. I simply stated that as a professional, you should have addressed the issues with the boat before you took it out. I don't take my Bass Tracker out unless I have taken care of the problems with it, at least the problems that I would have with the trolling motor and other major issues. #2, as a long time subscriber of your channel, I resent being called a name like smart ass. Maybe you could have more subscribers if you would not address us by derogatory names when we simply made suggestions. Nobody called you stupid or irresponsible for what happened, but I think you were reminded of the responsiblity of your position and a leader in the fishing industry. I feel a public apology is warranted.
The fish don’t care what boat or electronics you have.
I am like you Randy I only have 1 or 2 close friends that I would use their boats comfortably l would let them use mine too. But I’ve seen too many things happen to guys in borrowed boats. Ha
Yeah RANDY, why didn't you spend a couple grand and really fix the boat so these guys would be happy. Don't you care what these experts on here think? Don't you know they are all professional boat mechanics and anglers? Don't you feel bad that you hurt their feelings again and again? You sure know how to trigger these Karens....🤣 Anyway, good luck in your next tourney with the new boat. 🙌
So many hateful unhappy people in this world.
Yep and Randy is definitely one!
I notice he has not responded to even one comment on this thread. Constructive criticism is not hate.@@davecurtis408
Randy says "The sky is blue"..... People reply: "But what shade Randy, you as a pro angler should know to be more specific on comments like that. Try to be more specific sir if you really want to make a point... good grief!"
Nobody cares that it was an old boat. They are just pointing out the obvious, that it is a shitty move to co-anglers to take out a boat that has known reliability issues. At the very least you should have taken the boat out, shaken it down, and done some repairs to get it running right before hopping into a toyota.
Wow.
Still a good boat....👍
A boat is just a hole in the water a man tries to fill with money.
To call us smart@@## shows where you are. It was not haters, you presented the boat as a problem. I saw old vids when you were fishing out of Ranger boats. Some of the pros you fished against years ago are still fishing out of Rangers and other well know rigs,i.e Skeeter, Nitro, ect. I guess you are no longer a viable asset to any of these companies or you would be fishing and sponsored by them. Now you want to backtrack on how you made the presentation. What happened to the boats you used to fish out of, guess you had to have a new one every year. Mine is working on 12 years old and still runs great.
The question is *** Why in the HELL ,would you attempt to fish in any boat that IS NOT WATER READY. ESPECIALLY in money paid out and chance of winning. Your chances of winning were slim to none.
This type of elitist snobbish behavior seems to be almost exclusively among tournament bass anglers..
(For example)
I go to my local lake, and bass anglers are flying 80mph in super expensive boats with a 250hp on the back with at least 15 high dollar rods on the boat.
Meanwhile, in saltwater, I'll see an old man standing on a jetty catching a 30lb bull redfish on an old spincast with a zebco 808 on it like its no big deal.. 😅
Man dude, you got ME fighting them... If you have to explain it, they probably won't listen anyway. Old School is COOL.
YEAH MAN! Entering a tournament, not finishing in the money and losing a couple thousand. That's OLD SCHOOL COOL!
Boat doesn't make the fisherman
This is the new Randy, folks. Clickbait, everyone is "haters", old is good new is bad. You taking that boat out was a goofball move and dangerous. Making that run was pointless. Whatever gets you clicks, bud. People were laughing at you at the weigh in, not laughing with you.
The Porta-Bote is a great option if you don't have a garage and don't want to pay a 3-figure amount every month for storage...
Did you just say there are guys that will bitch about anything?
It was awful nice of your friend to loan you his boat to fish out of.
That said, you opened yourself up to the comments, negative or not, when you started bringing up or in this case kinda complaining about the issues with the boat. I think you are really into click bait topics/headlines in your videos in order to get viewers/comments. If you're really concerned with nasty comments, simply change your titles or content targeting these results. Otherwise, be ready for what you get.
Sounds like you drove you're buddy's boat to China to fish the tournament. With the miles you put on his boat I hope you plan to buy him a new one.
F all u Haters 💯😆👍
Doosh
People call you a professional. Your an amateur at best. A bad one!
You misspelled “you’re”…🙄
35 years old Ranger and still better than 99% of the haters boats. Plus the owner isn't in debt for a 100k. Ghessh folks its fishing.... What happened to the times were we all met at the ramp enjoying fishing stories, a few beers and everyone left with a smile and a few new fishing tips the next time we met up. These haters, hate themselves so much I'm surprised they have time to fish.
Yeah Randy I said something to 1 of those 😢