Miles Offshore With the Shearwater 125 and MotorGuide Xi3. Walleye Kayak Fishing on Lake Erie

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Welcome back to another kayak fishing adventure on Lake Erie! In this session, I started out on Friday evening 2.5 miles offshore hunting any fish that would bite my lure. After almost an hour with no bites, I moved back to a familiar spot in 20 feet of water and caught a few walleye, with one being 25". The next morning, I met my friend Josh at the ramp and we launched bright an early in search of more walleye. I caught a hefty one but since he was snagged in the body, I let him go. We proceeded to catch only sheephead (freshwater drum) for the rest of the session before I called it a day.
This video is the first one with the new MotorGuide Xi3 GPS trolling motor, which replaced the Bixpy Jet. I am very impressed with it's capabilities, including GPS anchor (spot lock), heading hold, and cruise control. I will make another video to detail the setup, but for now, please enjoy a glass calm evening, and beautifully sunny morning kayak fishing on Lake Erie! Thanks for joining me.
Kayak Info:
Kayak: Vibe Shearwater 125: vibekayaks.com...
Motor: MotorGuide Xi3: www.basspro.co...
Anchor Wizard
Ketch Carbonate measuring board
Yak Attack Omega rod holders
Yak Attack Blackpack
Ego net
Electronics:
Humminbird Helix 7 Mega Si+: humminbird.joh...
6aH LiFe battery
Tackle:
Rapala Jigging Rap: www.rapala.com...
Cabelas Mean Eye Blade :www.cabelas.co...
Thundermist Stingnose: thundermistlur...
St Croix Bass X: stcroixrods.co...
Shimano SLX DC 150HG: www.cabelas.co...
Daiwa Tatula SV TW: www.tackleware...

[@hkr670]

Nice kayak!

[@gunnrunnerfishing]

Thanks! Do you fish a kayak?

[@Tader6977]

Love to see a walk through with the kayak. I just bought a shearwater. Love it so far

[@williamevan3737]

Cool video man!

[@jamesmuro9286]

Love the video. Do you find that the trolling motor on the bow caused any balance issues? Too heavy up front? I know the Old Town canoe has the motor in the middle, but the darn thing is SO expensive.

[@gunnrunnerfishing]

No balance issues with the battery in the rear. All in, the trolling motor and battery add about 65lb to the total weight onboard.

[@mesa620]

What mount or bracket are you using to mount the XI3 to your shearwater?

[@gunnrunnerfishing]

Snipe Air Industries

[@mesa620]

@@gunnrunnerfishing thanks.

[@jwebb4659]

How fast does your set up go?

[@gunnrunnerfishing]

Approximately 4.5 to 5mph