Is the Pond Prowler Stable Enough for Big Lakes? ~Pond Prowler/Bass Raider/Sun Dolphin~
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The Pond Prowler has been great for small lakes and ponds, but how well does it hold on the BIG water? Find out in todays video! Grant's Channel: / fireflyfishing
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I regularly take my 8ft pond prowler on the largest lake in Massachusetts. It can get pretty sketchy, if the wind is over 7mph there’s almost ocean like waves but what’s even worse is speed boats, I’ve been waked out a few times and one time in particular the wake over took the entire boat, but even with all that it hasn’t even come close to flipping or sinking. After the big wake I had to bale out the boat but that’s it. I think the pond prowler is full of styrofoam so even if you literally filled it with water I don’t think it would actually sink. Haven’t had the fortune of actually testing that theory yet lol but yea the pond prowler is an excellent little boat I love mine.
My local lake gets pretty rough..I went out in a 8ft bass buster with my friend..it was like riding a fishing bobber..not good...however in calm water it's nice..I'm going to buy a 10 footer...I'll hope for the best
Selling my kayak and getting one of these bad boys!
i've had two pond boats both 10 foot the first one i took on a state park lake 10 hp or less and even though it seemed safe because of the twin pontoons it felt like i was in a bathtub when boats past by. now all electric motor lakes and little wind or wake it's awesom
Yah I love the small lakes that big boats can’t get on! Fishing on glass is so much fun
Looks like you turned that into a fun day of fishing.
When life gives you lemons...catch big trout :)
How do you think it would do going down smaller rivers with shoals? I'm sure you'd have to walk it occasionally but do you think it would move ok through the rapids?
I’ve taken it on big rivers with slow current just fine, but haven’t done a small river yet. I have an idea for a trip this year in small water to see what it can do
You allowed Firefly in your Boat? 😅. Your both Great fisherman
Is there any difference between the pond prowler and the bass raider. There must be some difference because of the price. Just wondering it you knew? Thank you . I like you channel a lot.
The internal mold is different, from what I’ve heard most people like the bass raider over the pond prowler. For me the pond prowler was locally available and cheaper which is why I went with it. It’s been awesome for me!
@@humbugvideos Very cool. I think the raider might be a little higher end and it's like 250 dollars more. I do like the new type seats on the raider. I am zeroing in on what I'll get. Have you had any problem with taking on water in any way with you Prowler. I have watched a 100 reviews and some people have mentioned taking on water in one way or another. No sure what they were saying but is was not good. LOL. Please let me know.
@@sutv6754 no problems yet! I have to take it out of storage soon so I’ll test it out and see how it did after being outside under a tarp for a whole winter
@@humbugvideos what is your view on a quest angler 10 I just picked one up today from Dick's sporting goods
@@kevinf4606 I haven’t heard much about that one, honestly they all have the same build so it can’t be much different
you cannot tip one of these rectangular jon style boats. 2 of us tried to swamp an 8 footer one day... both standing in ONE corner... could not tip it. safe as it gets.
Nice video guys!
Dude had a blast!
Always!
I guess it is plenty stable…good job
I'm planning on getting bass pro pond 8 soon. Can you use a kayak cart to move it around?
I’m not sure it would work, it would have to be really wide. Watch my top 5 tiny boat/kayak hacks video and I provide a solution to that problem!
Was that a stud😄
Hey what battery do you recommend? Just picked up one of these boats and haven’t decided on a battery but would like something with optimal life. Thanks!
I bought the 24 group everstart from Walmart! Works great so far, but will eventually upgrade to a lithium cause of the weight
@@humbugvideos, by "lithium", I hope you mean LiFePo4 lithium, because not all lithium batteries are recommended for, or compatible with trolling motors.
Not sure if I missed it but which trolling motor are you using
All gear linked below!
Do you think it can handle a litter rougher water??
I think so, just don’t push it!
@@humbugvideos great im thinking about getting one but where I fish it’s a big lake and the with just a little wind it can get real choppy so I want a boat that can withstand it.
@@Willie.20 from what I’ve heard it’s more stable than a small jon boat because of the pontoon style build
@@humbugvideos your video definitely helped I think I’m going to get one this month but ine more question how much weight did you have on it
@@Willie.20 my guess is around 500 lbs, with me, Grant, the battery, gear, and everything else!
What’s the pound thrust on that trolling motor?
I believe 34 lb👍🏽if I could go back I’d get the stronger one though
What rapala lure was that to catch the trout?
Should be the standard countdown in firetiger!
thanks! do you have a link for the thing that holds your transducer for your fish finder? also do you just screw in all the mounts onto your boat?
@@humbugvideos
@@warrenyan6681 all links should be in the description! If u can’t find it lemme know and I’ll send it
got it thank you sick boat! i just picked up a sun dolphin all the links definitely helps! @@humbugvideos
@@warrenyan6681 those links help me out too, so thank you!
You will fall off the boat before you flip that thing over. I have a Bass Raider 10E and I have been through wakes and big waves no problems.
is it 8' or 10'
8
Trolling motor shaft length dp you recommend for the prowler 8-10?
I believe mine is just one standard size, the endura c2. It’s a 36 lb thrust
@Humbug Videos thanks I appreciate your answer. I bought a Newport 46lbs thurst but shaft is only 30" do you think that would work? Is my 1st time buying a boat and I'm completely lost
@@edgarmartinez699 that should be fine! I wish I got a more powerful motor like yours so I could get out to the spot faster. Keep me updated, I wanna see the rig when your done!
@Humbug Videos for sure I'll let you know! I'm just worried about the shaft length not being long enough
@@edgarmartinez699 don’t we all🤣
You should do a trout fishing video with fishing fool He is the best fisherman in Idaho
I couldn''t find his channel! What's his name?
I agree! He’s be an excellent guest!
@@humbugvideosenjoy your baits
@@OLDHATOUTDOORSonly for brown trout or Whitefish
Yea… you got a small boat. I have the same one. However, the amount of enthusiasm you have for yours is a bit much… calm down bro - it’s just a cheap boat.
Definitely a hater 😂🤦🏽♂️