I like the way you finished everything you installed with carpet. Gives it a professional look

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! A person could really get creative on fixing one of these up if they wanted to. They are a ton of fun! Appreciate your support, @whiteperch

That is so timely as I literally just got back from fishing using the prowler! I love it and use the trolling motor. The seat is super comfortable. Has the 30lb thrust!😊

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

How’d you do? Catch any? Yes, these boats are really comfortable. Thank you for watching!

Your tiny boat is awesome. I'm thinking about getting one too. I love your set up you have done too. Thanks for sharing!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! They are definitely fun. Give you plenty of room to store gear and you are able to access it easily.

A fish catching machine! 👍 Great set up with some nice mods. I like watching the many different mods people have done to those little plastic boats.

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Stacee! Some other folks I have seen have really done some nice mods to these. I’ve seen a couple on KZread where the guys converted them into full-blown bass boats with casting decks and foot-controlled trolling motors.

@BankFishingAdventures

11 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek I know my figuring in buying one was going through the roof. Plus it would cut into my fishing time. All kinds of great ideas out there. I enjoy watching hacks and mods to make something even better. 🤣

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Yessir! Me too.

Great 1-year review and complete overview of your experience and your personal setup, with this awesome fishing vessel! Your wooden platforms are brilliant. Those 3M mounts for your rods are cool, along with those LED lights you picked up. Thanks for sharing all of these details, Chris!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m really enjoying this little thing. It’s been a joy to fish with.

That boat is really sweet I like my yak nut its so small and that boat looks a lot roomier than my yak, Nice review!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Mike! Yessir! It does have a good amount of room for a one-man boat.

I have one also and I just love the way it handles on Lake Mead.

@pistolcreek

9 ай бұрын

Great little boats! So much fun.

Cool little boat. You have it decked out pretty nice.

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really cool! Definitely a plus being stable for when you need to take a leak lol Those broom holders are genius

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks so much!

Another great video of the Pond Prowler! Chris, thank you for putting in the detail and effort of making us all better by watching your content! Love the videos brother! Thanks for sharing!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

Super cool setup, much better than any fishing kayak. The only thing preventing me from getting one of these is that a boat ramp is needed.

@pistolcreek

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, the Pond Prowler is awesome, but a ramp is ideal. I use a kayak for other spots when launching this boat isn’t an option.

that is definitely one awesome boat. those diy mods looked awesome and I can see how they are helping your fishing experience better.

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s a lot of fun to fish with.

Great info. Love the way you set everything up. Looks very comfortable.

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s a perfect fit for one man to do some panfishing out of.

I have the same set up almost identical just did 12 mile float on the river with it i have a 4hp on mine and it moves it pretty well

@pistolcreek

16 күн бұрын

That’s awesome. These are great little boats, for sure.

Nice vid, well composed and edited. Thanks for sharing! Don

@pistolcreek

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I live on a small river and wanted a small boat but then I saw a pond prowler and this video! I just wanted to say thanks to you for this amazing video

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s nice to hear when someone finds value in the videos. That’s what I’m hoping for. From personal, experience… I love this little boat. If you plan to do river fishing with it, please just be safe and avoid hitting any big rocks with it. Otherwise, I think you will love it. Perfect little setup for one man. The 10-footer would be good for two people. Please stop back by and let me know if you end up getting one. Always love to hear and see other anglers experiences with this boat. Thanks again!

Outstanding review and setup. Thank you!

@pistolcreek

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice boat!!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mike!

Nice 🚢 🚣‍♀️ 👍 boat

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Well done sir 👏

@pistolcreek

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The only thing I do dislike about the pond prowler is the seat. I use a premium folding chair from the shore that would probably sit inside the boat. We can’t use gas motors on our local lake but it would be a nice emergency backup even there. I love small one person boats. Great video!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

I am planning to swap the factory seat out with a nice thick bass boat seat eventually. Just haven’t been in a hurry about it because this one is pretty darn decent. Especially after coming from a hard plastic kayak. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment!

I moved on to full fishing kayaks but not a day goes by where I don’t miss my little bass boat 😢❤

@pistolcreek

2 ай бұрын

They sure are fun! Thank you for watching.

@dabneyoffermein595

Ай бұрын

are they multi-seaters or single? Did you get the Old Town 120?

Would love to see a dock and load with and without the trailer. I’m always worried about scraping the bottom on some of the cement ramps.

Nice setup 👍

@pistolcreek

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

This is setup real nice! I am slowly adding a few things to my flat bottom. This is giving me some good ideas

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Willy! Looking forward to seeing your boat in action soon. Appreciate you stopping by!

Bad shhh crazy my guy👌🏾

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Haha! Finally caught a few!

@panfishin-fool8057

10 ай бұрын

Good stuff bro lol

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, brother. I’m loving this little boat.

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Gonna do a lot more crappie fishing with it this Fall and Winter.

Man that’s a great little rig, I actually considered buying one myself before I bought my Kayak. Although I still have yet to get my kayak on the water for the first time and often wondered if I should have went this route considering I’m a big dude lol.. my first kayak was a little small and didn’t work out to well🤣 Great job setting up all the mods, hope you have a great New Year brother!

@pistolcreek

6 ай бұрын

It’s very stable. I’m not a small fella, either. Really enjoy the prowler.

I have the same trailer with the exact same orange rod mounted the same way at the rear of the trailer. I have the pond prowler 8 foot.

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Too cool! Great minds think alike!😊👍🐟

Very nice boat. I have a 8' Walker Bay 2hp. Honda Minn Kota 28lb. Maximiser and Barkley Sound Oars set up for trolling a fly. Oh ya The Droug for slowing the boat downwind down the lake. Wow so much control without any effort. Makes for a wonderful drift. I made mine with a dollar store heavy duty bag some gangen and a karibeaner with some bubble wrap glued to the top of the bag. I don't think it matters much but it works. Anyways Ninn Kota makes one it it is a little slower than mine. Then I rip back up wind with motor and oars then repeat. I motor troll sometimes and that's how I got the big one's. But when it's really windy a Droug makes it easy to fish when everyone else is blown ashore. Great Channel well done 👍

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That sound fun! I love DIY and that drag sail you described sound super clever. Would one of those work in shallow water? Thinking it would be a great way to slow my kayak down on the river. Those Honda engines are the ticket, I think.

@bobjohnson7207

10 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek Not sure about a Kayak and a draug but with the bubble wrap shallow water no problem. I could see problems with a kayak in a river. When things go bad they go bad but on the water things really go bad.

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, might get tricky if it were to get hung up on a rock or something.

My fishing buddy and I have been looking at the pond prowler 10 for a while now but we are trying to find the right trailer for it. I was wondering why you picked the one you have. I really like some of the things you put on it.

@pistolcreek

7 күн бұрын

Mine is just an old 5x8 lawn mower trailer with a mesh bottom. I added a couple of carpeted 2x6 boards to the bottom so the boat slides on and off very easily.

What a great set uo! I was gonna get those seats for older different model but heard they don’t fit some

@pistolcreek

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve yet to try 2 people in mine. I’m a fat boy, so not sure how it would go.😂

Its a prowling fishing machine!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Yessir! If only I could do it justice by catching a few more fish!😂🐟

I have the Bass Hunter Bass Baby 8ft and I love it, especially the wheels on the back but what brand is the anchor pulley you bought from Walmart?

@pistolcreek

3 ай бұрын

The boat you have is super cool! I was looking for one of those when I bought the Pond Prowler. The built in wheels is the best feature they could have went with. Wish my boat had those. The anchor pulley is an Ozark Trail one, I think. You can find it near the rope and buoys area of sporting goods.

just got one today!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Did you get the 8 or the 10?

@laillahilaallah001

11 ай бұрын

I got the 8 foot at cabelas, complete with the Minnkota 36 lb thrust and Bass Pro Shops Starting Series 12V Marine Battery - 1000. $930 out the gate. I have a chevy avalanche and was able to fit the ENTIRE boat plus motor battery INSIDE my truck with the tailgate up. if it was parked on the road, you woulnt even have know there was a 8 foot boat in the vehicle lol

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! You are going to love it. I would share that one absolute must item to take out with you is an anchor. A 5-10 one will do fine. The one and only issue I have ever had with my pond prowler was when I forgot my anchor at home and the wind moved me out of position all day.

@laillahilaallah001

11 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek yeah im super exicted to hit the waters in my new prawler, i haven't caught a fish all summer! its been so hot and the water levels are lower then usual, so all the fish went deeper. shore fishing is a bust!

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Well good luck to you, my friend! I’m excited for you, as well. Definitely opens up some new opportunities and fishing spots. Heck..on a slow day, you can alway anchor down near a shade tree and catch little bluegill with a trout magnet or some worms. If you think of it, stop back by and let me know how your first trip goes. Always appreciate hearing other people’s experiences with these pond prowlers. Hope you catch a bunch!

How you think that thing would do on some of the smaller rivers? I'm really considering something like this for the clinch, Holston, and little river.

@pistolcreek

Ай бұрын

They do fine in calmer stretches of water and deeper pools I would not try running one through super shallow water where it could get busted by a rock. Because of their shape, they are not great for speed or paddling against current. I have taken mine on the little river, but I made sure to hop out and wade through really shallow spots to protect the boat.

@chevyemert5655

Ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek I would be hoping out as well but I’m sure it would hit several rocks hiding right below the surface. We usually take a canoe but was hoping for something a little bit bigger and more roomy. So you think these guys just aren’t tough enough for the shoals?

@pistolcreek

Ай бұрын

They are somewhat durable, but a hard crash into a sharp rock might crack the hull. I have a friend who floats the Holston in a 10ft version of this boat when the water is up. He doesn’t have any issues, but also steers clear of super shallow spots. When it gets sketchy, hopping out and walking it through will do fine. I have to do that in the Little River. If you have two people, should be real easy to keep it out of rough spots. Look at both the Bass Pro Pond Prowler and the Pelican Bass Raider. Both are excellent boats. If you are able, visit Bass Pro and look at one in person to see the material up close. You may be able to find a used one for a couple hundred bucks. You may be aware, but if you add a trolling or gas motor, you will need to register the boat.

Great video. I have a 8’ sun dolphin and want mine set up like yours. How is it with 2 people in it like a teenage kid or adult.

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

I’ve not had 2 people in mine yet…but it should do fine as long as you stay under the weight capacity limit for your boat. Thanks so much for watching!

Can you give the reason and purpose of the shelf you added below the seat?

@pistolcreek

6 ай бұрын

Yessir. I added that to store a folding net and some pliers. I don’t always use it, but do sometimes.

How does this thing handle with just an ore and no motor. I want to take it out with just my paddle before I put a motor on it so I don't have to worry about registration right away but I'm worried about how realistic it is to use with just a paddle.

@pistolcreek

4 ай бұрын

It’s manageable in calm conditions. You will want a long ore to make it easier to reach the water from the seat. They don’t cut through the water very well, due to the shape. Wouldn’t recommend trying to paddle it up river or on a very windy day.

What model # or model name is the one that allows two people to board? (two seats)?

@pistolcreek

Ай бұрын

The Pond Prowler 10 or the Pelican Bass Raider 10 both have 2 seats.

Is your motor a 4-stroke? Looks like your extra fuel cannister is 2-stroke fuel. Is that correct?

@pistolcreek

7 ай бұрын

Good eye! Yes… the Honda is a 4-stroke. That canister originally held pre-mixed 2-stroke fuel for my weed trimmer. It was the perfect size (1-liter) so I rinsed it out and re-purposed it as a spare fuel container for the boat. I use 87 octane 100% gasoline in the engine. Thank you for watching.

Just curious if you have had any water inside your prowler... I've heard so many people having water inside after fishing...

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Nope. The only way that I know of for water to get in, is if there is a crack in the hull or you leave it outside to get filled with rain and condensation. I have had mine on the water dozens of times now without issue. I keep it stored in my garage, though.

@joegrace6024

11 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek okay thanks that's what I was thinking also... I plan on keeping mine covered and under the carport also...

@pistolcreek

11 ай бұрын

Should do just fine! Just try not to run it into any sharp rocks or tree stumps and you should be good to go! Good luck out there and be safe!

Hello..what is the max. Horse power on your boat ? Thank you sir😊

@pistolcreek

4 ай бұрын

It’s a 2hp. I will be posting an updated video on this boat and motor later today.

Do u have to get this registered for lakes from Texas

@pistolcreek

13 күн бұрын

If you add a motor, yes, you would need to register it.

How is the transom flex with the outboard motor?

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

None that I can tell from this 2hp Honda. Now… that might be different for a larger motor, but I haven’t noticed it flexing at all with my current setup. The transom is pretty sturdy for a plastic boat.

@ralphnash2517

10 ай бұрын

@pistolcreek thank you so much! I'm currently working on getting the exact same set up as you. Trailer and all.. I want a 10 foot boat and trailer with maybe a 2.5 horse power outboard... any suggestions? Ans thank you so much... definitely going to subscribe to your channel

@pistolcreek

10 ай бұрын

@ralphnash2517 Thank you! I appreciate that. You might try watching some other folks videos to see different motors. I personally went with the Honda for peace of mind. It’s not the most powerful or least expensive motor out there, but it’s quiet, light as a feather, and very dependable. Since I have owned it, it almost always starts on the first crank. It also runs for about an hour on 1 liter of fuel. I believe Mercury and Yamaha make 2.5 or 3hp motors as well. I first saw the Honda by watching the KZreadr Nora JP Fishing. He has one on his little boat. Also check out a channel called Humbug Fishing. That fella has a Pond Prowler, too. He’s done some cool upgrades to his. Good luck. I think you will enjoy the boat. It’s so fun! If you have any other questions on gear, feel free to email me. My contact info is on the About page on this channel. Take care!

@ralphnash2517

10 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek thank you sir

Is it hard to get it licensed

@pistolcreek

3 ай бұрын

Not here in my state. You just need the serial number from the back of the boat.

@clayboren5557

3 ай бұрын

@@pistolcreek okay thanks

@shanester8712

3 ай бұрын

What part of TN? I'm in East TN just got a pond prowler this week. Just curious how I'd do on area lakes/rivers

@pistolcreek

3 ай бұрын

@shanester8712 East Tennessee. It does great on any of the area lakes. Tennessee River is great too. I’d just avoid anything with swift current or shallow rocky areas that might bust the bottom.