I'm a big guy and the more I see of these NuCanoe setups the more I like them. I could into one, they are fairly expensive, and just paddle initially. I could get a pedal drive to get a little more fishing done or make the trip home faster. I could set it up tandem for the girls. I could spring for an Xi3 (not really that expensive it seems for what you get) and have a nice little one man bass boat. It just seems so flexible and easy to transport. Super accessible and handy. MIght have change my mind from a Sea Ghost or Shearwater to one of these. That river is so pretty I might just paddle and forget to fish.
Hey man, here's a video I put on my Instagram explaining that. It's the same process for all NuCanoes. Hope this helps! instagram.com/reel/CQw6CpYgDKx/
This video focused more on fish than trolling motor. I am going to install a Motorguide Xi3 with pinpoint gps on a sun dolphin 12' jon boat. The boat choice is for room and stability. The trolling motor because of the GPS features like anchor lock, cruise control, route recording. I fish mostly for crappie. They tend to be in bunches at certain times of the year, so when found, I can stay on a school. When they are scattered, I can troll for them and focus on fishing, and let the motor manage the boats movement. I have owned 14 boats and have learned what helps catch fish and what catches fishermen. I caught the most fish in my life wading the barrier islands along the Texas Gulf coast. Its not the boat its being able to focus on the fishing.
Good morning..how did the front mount work in the river? Can you adjust the height for clearing rocks concerned about hitting the trolling motor..thanks for sharing..I would like to get the frontier with the trolling g moter
Hey Man! You'll love it! The shaft height is adjustable (Get the 36" Shaft). I place it just enough in the water to work without cavitation so it's only about 4-6" below the nose. Like always, us river rats gotta keep an eye downstream for danger and occasionally pull it completely up and paddle through. You'll notice in this video at 5:52 I decided to drift backwards in about a foot of water, troll motor did slightly touch, but not catch. I can also shift my weight the the back of the F12 to raise the nose even higher when passing shallow water. Let me know if this helps!
So I'm coming from a boat, and have a question about trolling motor placement. Like you, I would think the trolling motor in the front makes most sense, but notice some guys have them in the back. What advantages would that give you? I would think you can hold a better position with it in the front.
You're 100% correct. Having control from your bow is much better than the transom. I used a transom troll motor for over a year and it did the job but in wind and current the bow was alway swinging. The bow mount keeps the front of the boat faced in the right direction. Fish more, correct less.
@@oakgarage3834 Normally a day and a 1/2. Typically it's still over 1/2 way full after a day of fishing however I use it mainly anchor and navigate within a mile or two drive of the ramp. I've actually only run the battery to dead one time on a 2 day weekend fishing trip that I didn't charge it.
Sweet setup, I could see myself trolling the Cumberland River for stripers while sipping a tasty Bourbon ...🤔😁🤙 That setup deserves 5 Bourbon Shots🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
At first I put it in the front storage but with the troll motor i've moved it inside my Black Pack at the stern. I working on putting together a new walk-thru video.
I'm about to have the same set-up. Looking into best battery options. What amp hour for your trolling motor do you recommend if I were to fish at most 12 hours?
I've been using a 55AH and i've not yet run the thing dead. This size was recommended to me as well. I think this is a good size for your everyday trip.
@@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor I had to look at the label. Says "Energized Outdoors" it was a gift from a buddy. I'm looking to switch to Lithium Pros batteries.
@@SJOutdoors energized outdoor is an older model of Amped outdoor. Why do you want to switch? Everyone i know has Amped outdoor battery 55ah. I m shopping for a battery too, i will get my motor at the end of this month
@@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor Ah gotcha, Lithium Pros is just a brand I recognize more. I also plan to do 2 batteries. a 33AH and 70AH to split up troller and accessories.
Nice video man 💪💪Not sure how long you have had the frontier 12. How do you like the kayak when fishing as far as standing and sitting as far as stability? And when using spot lock on the trolling motor I'm looking at getting the same exact set up at the end of this month
Hey man! Still love my F12 however I did put in order in for the new NuCanoe Unlimited that just released. Both are super stable boats both paddling and with trolling motors.
I'm a big guy and the more I see of these NuCanoe setups the more I like them. I could into one, they are fairly expensive, and just paddle initially. I could get a pedal drive to get a little more fishing done or make the trip home faster. I could set it up tandem for the girls. I could spring for an Xi3 (not really that expensive it seems for what you get) and have a nice little one man bass boat. It just seems so flexible and easy to transport. Super accessible and handy. MIght have change my mind from a Sea Ghost or Shearwater to one of these. That river is so pretty I might just paddle and forget to fish.
All good points! I think you'll love the versatility of the NuCanoe.
Nice video would of liked to see how you mounted the trolling motor
Hey man, here's a video I put on my Instagram explaining that. It's the same process for all NuCanoes. Hope this helps!
instagram.com/reel/CQw6CpYgDKx/
Wow that setup looks perfect bro! Way to haul some in too.
Appreciate it!
Im digging this setup. Looking forward to a follow up video brother
It's coming! Things have only gotten better!
are you able to motor up the river during decent flows with that xi3
This video focused more on fish than trolling motor. I am going to install a Motorguide Xi3 with pinpoint gps on a sun dolphin 12' jon boat. The boat choice is for room and stability. The trolling motor because of the GPS features like anchor lock, cruise control, route recording. I fish mostly for crappie. They tend to be in bunches at certain times of the year, so when found, I can stay on a school. When they are scattered, I can troll for them and focus on fishing, and let the motor manage the boats movement. I have owned 14 boats and have learned what helps catch fish and what catches fishermen. I caught the most fish in my life wading the barrier islands along the Texas Gulf coast. Its not the boat its being able to focus on the fishing.
Nice rig! It looks like that trolling motor is a game changer.but I didn't see where you mounted the GPS for your trolling motor
Rex Saye luckily it built into it.
@@SJOutdoors I should have got another guy instead of a Minn Kota
Good morning..how did the front mount work in the river? Can you adjust the height for clearing rocks concerned about hitting the trolling motor..thanks for sharing..I would like to get the frontier with the trolling g moter
Hey Man! You'll love it! The shaft height is adjustable (Get the 36" Shaft). I place it just enough in the water to work without cavitation so it's only about 4-6" below the nose. Like always, us river rats gotta keep an eye downstream for danger and occasionally pull it completely up and paddle through. You'll notice in this video at 5:52 I decided to drift backwards in about a foot of water, troll motor did slightly touch, but not catch. I can also shift my weight the the back of the F12 to raise the nose even higher when passing shallow water. Let me know if this helps!
How about the jog feature?
So I'm coming from a boat, and have a question about trolling motor placement. Like you, I would think the trolling motor in the front makes most sense, but notice some guys have them in the back. What advantages would that give you? I would think you can hold a better position with it in the front.
You're 100% correct. Having control from your bow is much better than the transom. I used a transom troll motor for over a year and it did the job but in wind and current the bow was alway swinging. The bow mount keeps the front of the boat faced in the right direction. Fish more, correct less.
@@SJOutdoors do you think a 12v 100 amp hr lithium would fit in a black pack?
@@Boilermakers_92 Hey man! Id check the dimensions of that battery and compare to your black pack. There's a variety of sizes.
What battery are you using for the trolling motor?
It's a 55AH lithium pretty sure it's an old brand called Energized.
@@SJOutdoors how long does it last out on the water on a full of fishing?
@@oakgarage3834 Normally a day and a 1/2. Typically it's still over 1/2 way full after a day of fishing however I use it mainly anchor and navigate within a mile or two drive of the ramp. I've actually only run the battery to dead one time on a 2 day weekend fishing trip that I didn't charge it.
@@SJOutdoors ok thanks for information and replying
Sweet setup, I could see myself trolling the Cumberland River for stripers while sipping a tasty Bourbon ...🤔😁🤙 That setup deserves 5 Bourbon Shots🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Haha! Maybe even find a Musky!
What the size and model of your trolling motor?
Hey Berto! This is the Xi3 48" Shaft 55LB. They just released a 36" shaft designed specifically for yaks.
How do you store the battery on your kayak
At first I put it in the front storage but with the troll motor i've moved it inside my Black Pack at the stern. I working on putting together a new walk-thru video.
Hi
Can you tell me the lenght of the casting rod that you have laying on your left side of the kayak please?
Hey Man! You could place just about anything there. I use a lot of 7.6' rods. I can place up to a 9ft fly rod beside me. Same goes for the right side.
Cool@@SJOutdoors . Just needed to know the lenght of the rod so I can do some upgrades on my future yak....
@@ruifernandes1792 Awesome, just let me know if you have any other questions!
I'm about to have the same set-up. Looking into best battery options. What amp hour for your trolling motor do you recommend if I were to fish at most 12 hours?
I've been using a 55AH and i've not yet run the thing dead. This size was recommended to me as well. I think this is a good size for your everyday trip.
Love the setup. Any issues getting line snagged on trolling motor when landing fish on the bow?
You know I keep thinking it's gonna happen one day but it hasn't yet. I also run the troller as shallow as I can with the prop fully submerged.
Hat battery you use? Thank you!
Currently using a generic 55ah lithium. Last all day for me.
@@SJOutdoors which one?
@@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor I had to look at the label. Says "Energized Outdoors" it was a gift from a buddy. I'm looking to switch to Lithium Pros batteries.
@@SJOutdoors energized outdoor is an older model of Amped outdoor. Why do you want to switch? Everyone i know has Amped outdoor battery 55ah. I m shopping for a battery too, i will get my motor at the end of this month
@@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor Ah gotcha, Lithium Pros is just a brand I recognize more. I also plan to do 2 batteries. a 33AH and 70AH to split up troller and accessories.
What battery you using?
55AH Lithium Energized seems to do the job all day.
Nice video man 💪💪Not sure how long you have had the frontier 12. How do you like the kayak when fishing as far as standing and sitting as far as stability? And when using spot lock on the trolling motor I'm looking at getting the same exact set up at the end of this month
Hey man! Still love my F12 however I did put in order in for the new NuCanoe Unlimited that just released. Both are super stable boats both paddling and with trolling motors.
@@SJOutdoors yea I was looking at that one to just have not made my mind up yet thanks man 👊👊
@@smashinthatbass Tight lines brotha!
@@SJOutdoors That’s what I’m saving up for. The unlimited. Some very good upgrades 👍
Those panty hose uv protectant?
Yup! Keeps my knees from getting roasted!
@@SJOutdoors what brand?
@@fishingtherapy4565 man I got them on amazon. they were just something generic.