Don't forget to wear that kill switch , it's different falling out of that boat vs your kayak, stay safe and have fun

Always wear your PFD with kill switch attached! Get in the habit. Its a must do when you in a derby,

We all had our first day, week, month of boating. You will make mistakes, but that's how you learn. Don't be afraid or embarrassed. Once you get a system down, it will become a whole lot easier and less stressful. One tip, don't talk to others while doing your boat prep or while launching. It gets you out of your routine and that's when mistakes tend to happen. We look forward to following you on your journey. Best of luck

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

So true!

40 years owning a boat and I still make rookie mistakes. My FAVORITE part of the video is seeing you take your hat off when running on plane. One of your previous videos you were holding the hat on your head with your hand. Congrats on the boat . Tight lines.

@bassingaround3233

3 ай бұрын

Doesn't matter how much experience we have there is all way that bad days 😂

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Hearing that so many of yall still mess up, eases my mind and makes me feel so much better. Cannot say enough how much I appreciate you guys!

Love hearing you giggle with your new boat! I’m having so much fun watching you learn as it’s helping me tremendously. The most I get to do on our boat is back it off of the trailer and put it back on. The trolling motor is a beast for me as well! These videos are helping me too and making me want to jump in!

It’s all in the process learning now getting better and watching you on your new boat just makes me smile. It’s great to see you each day growing in your bass boat experience. Keep smiling cause I can’t wait to see you during your first boat tournament rocking it!!! Take care and God bless you and your journey!!!!❤❤❤❤

Gosh, I think your absolutely amazing. Watching your videos makes me more confident in fishing from my kayak and also running the boat. My husband and I went to the lake for the week and I ran the trolling motor alot more. Not so intimated by it now. I ook forward to more of your videos and THANK YOU so much for being a GREAT role model for us women in fishing. God Bless You.

Great video, thanks for taking us along! You got this!

Awesome to see you in your new boat. YES a Drotto latch is awesome. I have one and absolutely love it - makes launching & loading way easier.

Awesome!! Great seeing you go solo with the boat! Having someone with you for this trip was a great idea too. Keep it going!! Just wear that life jacket with the Killswitch attached anytime that big motor starts (it's a tournament rule). As to FFS, I believe they have a way so both work independently. Keep learning and growing!! See you soon on the big stage!!

I’m so excited about this and can’t wait to follow your journey! Congrats on the boat 🎉

You’re doing great Kristine. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks fort bringing us with y’all

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

More to come! thanks so much john!

omg - you are helping me so much learning boating solo. thank you!!

You are doing great. Thanks for taking us along.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice ride you have there. Love your enthusiasm. I just found a used Active Target I could afford. After watching lots of folks and doing a bit of research on You Tube University, I knew for sure I would be using a separate pole for the transducer. I found a good mount from GG Fishing that uses a painters pole and a Ram mount. I will be able to spot lock and scan.

What fun!! You seem so energized by learning brand new challenges.

When I was a kid, My dad got a new boat, we took it to a local lake to do the break in period and like you mentioned, I was In the boat, he backed up the trailer, the boat came off, and wouldn't start, the wind kicked up and trying to paddle a heavy fiberglass boat, especially for a kid it dang near impossible hahaha, finally had someone trying to leave help push us back up to the ramp and winched it back on the trailer. Fun times and to this day, I wont unclip that latch on the front of the boat until the boat is running. Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone and I hope you both have a blessed week my friend. Dale

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

OH my goodness yes I bet after an experience like that.. you will NOT forget to do that!! Haha, I got lucky this time!

Love the videos. One tip and I’m sure some will debate it but when you put your rods on the deck put the reels at the bow and the rod tips at the console. That way your reels will catch on your rod strap while running. Less chance of one or multiple’s flying off the deck in rough water. Also they are right at your fingertips when you need to pick one up.

You’re great with your boat! Congratulations!! It’s a pain to transfer tackle and rods back and forth!!

Plug in always and welcome to boat life ! Thanks for the video Kristine !

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Started following you with you and your kayak in the beginning it's been a great adventure and I can't wait to go on this adventure and see how you do you're going to do great girl

Good video, and no biggie on the switch. One thing I didn't see, and sorry if I missed where the connection was made; Texas has a Kill Switch Law... It must be connected to the driver when the boat is above headway speed (idle).

Thanks for taking us all along your journey to fishing the Bassmaster Opens as a woman I am getting so much out of your channel and now this part of your journey. Keep up the great work you are definitely inspiring so many of us women 💜🎣

Best feeling in the world! Own boat and making your first casts off of it. I still don’t take it for granted. Great content 👍🏼 go catch em

You should have been there for my first time fishing out of a kayak! Absolute disaster and it doesn't even have a battery LOL! Congrats - I'm excited for you and looking forward to following along your journey.

Kristine anyone who boats and says they have never left the power on is either perfect or not telling the truth. Loving the journey with you. Cant wait for the tournaments

Glad you remembered to put the plug in--I have seen people sink the boat at the dock-not a pretty sight.

Congratulations, Kristine, just hang in there. You will figure it out, only takes time in the water to learn your boat... 🍺🎣

I just switched from kayak fishing with totally loaded kayaks and custom trailer to G3 Sportsman 1810 with power poles and all the electronics also. I had some anxiety for loading and launching alone and the process but got way easy after only a couple time.. still have my checklists. Hardest part for me is figuring out big bodies of water and narrowing down the 90 10 rule.We are exactly in same phase. I have only been out 4 times, 3 alone. We will get it down. I already feel ten times more confident on basics.

Put your checklist on a small piece of paper and attach to the sun visor in the truck! Pull it down and go over it as a reminder/double check before leaving where you are! Great series for a lot of people not just the young aspiring lady anglers.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Great tip!

Great video! I too am a kayak fisherman who bought a boat last year. The speed is nice to cover water, but I do miss the "intimacy" you get on a kayak. Be careful with that big 250! Been seeing WAY too many fishing boat accidents lately, so only take her out in what you feel comfortable doing and when in doubt.... slow down. You will be handling your boat like it's second nature very soon, boat control is key, especially if you are scoping. I look forward to seeing your adventures on the water!

You're doing good there. Getting past the first few times and getting more comfortable with your boat will make it all easier and more fun.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

That's the plan!

Kristine, I’ve enjoyed watching you channel for several years and it will be great to watch this new phase of your career. Please, please, don’t start your engine without wearing your life jacket and having the kill cord securely attached to you and in the clip in the kill switch. I watch a lot of people take off with out either the life jacket or kill switch on and I guarantee they would never take off without them if they had ever seen how fast and how easy you can be throne out of the boat and if they have seen what if left of a person after they have been run over by an outboard motor that is running out of control because the drive had not attached a kill switch properly. I would suggest also that you take not only a safe boating course but also ask a seasoned friend who has run their boat in the worst of conditions and go out on the windiest day you can get to learn from them how to handle both the boat and the water so your ready for that day when it’s just you and the life of you could-angler on board and can return to fish another day. Looking forward to more videos and a great new safe and successful adventure to the Bassmaster Classic.😊

@ZZ430T56

3 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. Get used to it or you will be DQed in a big tourney.

@bassingaround3233

2 ай бұрын

Great advice 😜😁

Kristine, that's how you do it, before you know it, it will all be second nature to you! You're looking good in that Ranger bass boat, you go girl!!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Thanks lady!!!

I leave my power on all the time. Never have an issue. You’re doing great. Welcome to the Ranger Club

You are doing great. It takes time.

Great Job on your first trip out. Don't worry about the switches being on. I just did that in my last club tourney. Only criticism is I didn't see you wearing your Kill switch. That is a requirement any time the main motor is on and in gear, especially during tournaments. The more you get out, the better you will get most of all, enjoy the experience!

Great video. You might want to put your rods on the deck with the reels to the front. Looks like it won’t be long and you will have that boat figured out. Can’t wait to see more of your boating adventures.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

That I will for sure do! You guys are so dang helpful!!!

Congrats on the new boat and wishing you continued success! I couldn't tell from the video, but I'm betting you had the killswitch connected to your PFD. Super important safety measure.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

I clipped it to myself... but What I NEED to make a habit of doing, is clip to PFD, leave PFD in the seat so its automatic! Appreciate yall

Remember your never had someone in your kayak but you so boat positioning is everything in a big Boat...from your rod tip to water is the biggest change am sure you already see it ..Great content .Never give up journey just begun..Always look up and give Thanks Kristen ,Never to much to ask Gl ahead Gal

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Very true!! I am learning the boat positioning is so crucial!

Every day is a school day on a boat how ever many times you head out ! Weather is tge main learning curve 😊

👍✌️ young lady you were a big part of that commercial during thet bass tournament ✌️👍

I am new boat owner too. Learn from your mistakes. There is only one type of person not making mistakes but that person is not doing anything. Keep going.

Need a turret for your live scope. Great for when you are spot locked. Also may want to go with a hot foot for your throttle.

Congratulations it'll come with time. Nothing beats experience. You're smart so you'll figure it out

Good to see you out in the big boat! You havn't really lived until you forget the plug-park the truck and come back to see the front of the boat sticking up 2 feet. I've done it twice about 30 years apart haha.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Haha! I bet thats me here soon!

Very cool. You’ll figure it out!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

I hope so!

@toddbrauselling

3 ай бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 what your are you fishing? I’m a Minnesota guy. If you’re up this way, I’d like to attend. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of attention! Keep working hard!!

Keep a big cup or small bucket for bailing the cover handy.

Put the time on the boat. you will always learn something. keep it up , congrats

You would love the Drotto, I fish by myself a lot and it is a game changer. Highly recommend. Love the new boat

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

DROTTO. yes that is it!! my friend jessie up in canada sent me the link to get that! I will be doing so!

@bigdawgbassin9001

2 ай бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 It is very easy to install and easy to use, would not have a boat without it, I live on Chickamauga, Look forward to seeing you on the water when your are down this way

Okay, here we go am having my own little tournament, Kristen your down by 2😊

That's a nice rig and setup. With the kayak tournaments being catch and release another good thing to check would be filling the livewells and seeing how the aerator's work. Maybe throw a few fish in there while out on the water.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

That’s a great point- I still haven’t done that!! Thank you!!!

@johnemrey9877

3 ай бұрын

Also your boat will drive very differently with your livewells full. First thing to check is always the plug, unless you enjoy skinny dipping😂

Gonna take a lot of hrs in the boat before you’ll be efficient in tournaments. It’s crazy jumping from boat to kayak how different everything is, even though it’s the same gear and techniques. You’re biggest handicap for now will be boat control and getting all that dialed in, like you said even the electronics will take time.

Strange how "forgetting" a step is sometimes the best way to forever know that step thereafter. lol. I'm that way with the drain plug. I remember when I was a kid, my dad and I almost sunk in our old John boat because we forgot to put the plug in. Now, it's forever engraved in my memory as a vital check point.

Really like the new boat.

Did you have kill switch on ? Be sure to turn trolling motor off so you wont accidentally hit the switch while you're up on the trailer etc so it won't turn on and getcha

Just realized I fished with James Niggemeyer on Fork! Great guide and great guy. (I think it’s the same guy) Love the boat! Congrats.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

He is a GREAT dude!

You go Girl !!!!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

You need a livescanner, rite hite turret or something of that nature to resolve your scope/spotlock issue.

Might I suggest hooking up your kill switch to your life vest while running. Congratulations on your new boat. 🎉

Wind is just as much a factor for a big boat as it is a kayak. Always try to go against the wind with the nose pointed straight into it. It might also be helpful to get a butt seat for the front of the boat until you get good and comfortable using the trolling motor and balancing on one foot. Keep going!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Oh i have one!! I STILL feel off balanced

We all have those kind of days where we forget to charge the boat , but you need a life jacket on when the big motor is on and the kill switch hooked to it.

A hot foot is a must, allows you to keep two hands on the wheel when operating trim and jackplate. Safety first.

Kristine, Buy yourself a 1600 amp Lithium Battery jump box .charge it and leave it in the boat. it will save your butt more than once.after a long day with the front trolling motor you sometimes need a jump on your starting battery. always check your bilge pumps before leaving.if they don't work you will sink. the real. meaning of the word boat is Bring Out Another Thousand. God Bless

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Ugh yall are amazing! Thank you I will be looking at doing that!

@johnemrey9877

3 ай бұрын

What?? Trolling motor and starting battery are on separate systems. Run your ultrex til your leg cramps won't effect your big motor starting.

@kathyg4906

3 ай бұрын

I bought my first fishing boat last summer. Drotto and jump pack will help with solo loading and power issues. I sometimes miss the stealth of my kayak but I love my boat. I went to the first BassMastether event. I know you touch and inspire many women anglers

@dan776

3 ай бұрын

Being on the trolling motor has nothing to do with a starting battery

@Nicktaylorfishing

3 ай бұрын

100% should be in different batterys if not make that happen asap

go check out the new Toyota tundra imax ,you will love every bit of it and you can score a good payment setup.everything you will need and more!

The issue with FFS on trolling motor shaft can be solve with a separate shaft for your FFS and Panoptics.. good luck rooting for you..

You’ll do great!

Pro tip: when you put the plug in with that switch, reach down there and give it (the plug) a good push with your hand and make sure it’s seated in there good.

been there many times myself. Best thing I do now is keep a little notebook with a checklist of things to do when launching and when bring boat back in. But you will make mistakes for sure.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

NOTEBOOK is a great idea! Ive seen several folks comment that

Just a tip: Drotto’s are easy to find used and are really only needed for roller trailers. With bunks you won’t need it.

Don’t forget when your loading the boat to always make sure it’s all the way butted up on the roller, any amount of play even small can be a very costly mistake. I think it’s a lot easier wrenching an Aluminum boat compared to a heavier fiberglass rig.

Not sure if this will help but fish as many tournaments you can before the opens start as the boater so you'll be less nervous when you get in them. Good luck!

That is really a super nice boat. Sure has a lot of room.

It's so weird seeing you cast from a boat deck. You'll get the hang of everything and it will become second nature. Very sweet boat Kristine.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

than you so much

Ok let's have some fun with this one. Am keeping taps on both of you, Kristen you a down 1; no inches and no weight just numbers 👍

Yay…..this is gonna be fun

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Cant believe I skunked on my first time out solo haha

Two tips always let ur motor warm up properly before ripping and use nothing but non ethanol 91 fuel. My mechican 10 or so years ago said the number one reason why most boats blow a head etc is not warming em up properly and not using right fuel.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Oh shoot no kidding!I was told 87 is fine... yikes!!!

@northernbassalliance1442

3 ай бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 it is "fine" but ethanol gums up if sits, eats o rings and hoese etc. Even with treatment. For peace of mind just pay the extra 50 cents and get 91non ethanol.

Your a quick learner. It gets easier.

Besides the drain plug being in....the next most important thing is ALWAYS have the kill switch cord attached to you when running the boat.

awesome!!

Outstanding

Love it!!!

Using the baby whale part of the time? I ordered 6 and got 6 packages! I really need to use my glasses 😂

Before long you'll be fine. Like you said back the boat in and start the motor. If it doesn't start your don't have to crank back on the trailer.

I’m not sure but wear that PFD when running that big motor

Hot Foot. Highly recommeded.

@jimoconnor8597

3 ай бұрын

First thing I thought!!!!!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

I wish I had ordered one, I just didnt know that was something to add! I do now!

easy when the wind is not blowing into the dock at 30 MPH 😁

you need to put some kind of pole under that trap to keep water from pooling

Three important thing you have to keep in mind , batteries , drain plug and never forget lifter your motor up when get ready to leave the ramps in way home , even before is better , experience boater has fallen on those mistakes 😂

Don't worry you will be good girl you will look back and laugh at all the funny mistakes 😊

Kill switch and Life jackets, I'm gona keep on you about this because it's important especially for a new boat owner. Not picking, just reminding!

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

Yes appreciate that!! I have got to make that a habit.

@wildbillwassmann6593

2 ай бұрын

I clip my kill switch to my life jacket and set my life jacket on the seat while I fish. It's always connected to me once I put my life jacket on for a run.

Awesome boat! Don't let it change your style of fishing, make it work for you and please turn those Rods around so you don't step on the Tips.

Leaving your main switch on does nothing to the batteries unless you leave something in the on position, you were good 👍

I would love to fish with you if you come to Texas. Lake Fork or Toledo Bend I have my own boat

Don’t feel bad about not turning power off, I forget all the time. If it’s plugged in to battery charger you will not have any issues anyway, I haven’t

I heard you mention getting a bigger truck you may want to consider a Toyota Tundra, I've had 2 and they have been great and Toyota also has a great contingency program. Good luck

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

That’s what I’m looking at!

@stevecriss5915

3 ай бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 I would second the Toyota Tundra for a haul vehicle. I am on my third one now and its pulls a heavy bass boat with no problems ever

So when are you selling the kayak?

You need to get a Tundra at least. You can tow the boat with a Tacoma but is will bog down on a hill. One of my buddies went to a Tundra and it has no problem with his bass boat. You take advise from James? I know him too and he schooled us in a flipping contest! Haven't seen him in a while. You two are so good together while fishing! Another great video.

@kristinefischer2289

3 ай бұрын

I love Tundras but dang they are pricey! Wes and I have fun!!

@sg-mx4ii

2 ай бұрын

@@kristinefischer2289 Yes they are but when you win the bassmasters, it shouldn't hurt the finances too bad! Yes we are all rooting for you and pray for your success.

I hate to pick on you Kristine, but I got to check on the guys watching this video. Did you guy’s see how Kristine has her rods turned on the front of the boat? We have been doing it the wrong way for years guys!!!!!!!😁 Whoa Twinkle Toes, don’t shoot me, I’m just picking 😁👍💯

No problems we all had to learn you will get the hang of it it just takes time and repetitiveness