Alan Bair's fishing adventures (Retired Army Vet)

Alan Bair's fishing adventures (Retired Army Vet)

Born and raised in Mount Morris, Michigan. Settled down with my awesome wife (Dr. Kelly) just south of Nashville, TN. I'm a, 25 year, retired Army Veteran posting fishing trips, how to videos, tricks to catch big ones, around Nashville, TN...mostly Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake. Built, inspected, and flew Cessna aircrafts. Completed my Masters Degree in Business. We downsized our 41 acre horse farm life & property to enjoy more things like fishing, Halloween & Christmas yard displays (for me). My wife enjoys quilting and teaching accounting.

Percy Priest Hybrids

Percy Priest Hybrids

Bluecat & Hybrid Bass

Bluecat & Hybrid Bass

2023 TN Boat & Fishing Expo

2023 TN Boat & Fishing Expo

2022 Christmas Yard Display

2022 Christmas Yard Display

Fishing for Bass

Fishing for Bass

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  • @MsSarahConner
    @MsSarahConnerАй бұрын

    My brothers! I just moved to Nashville from South Louisiana inshore fishing. I love big fish and I cannot lie! What tackle setup? Splitshot and live minnows? Drop shot rig? Deep AF like where the Stones River runs through it? Ledges? Muchos gracias

  • @Kay.Dikhounphiphet
    @Kay.DikhounphiphetАй бұрын

    You two had a blast that day!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriabАй бұрын

    Had lots of fighting and line running. I had 55 minutes of video to shorten down to what you saw here and that can be hard sometimes...lol

  • @stephenbair1568
    @stephenbair1568Ай бұрын

    Glad your posting videos again!

  • @JFoxTN
    @JFoxTNАй бұрын

    Alan, thanks for your service and the good review. I ordered the same boat with a 200hp DTS motor today from BassPro in Nashville. I currently have a 2012 Targa V18 WT with a 115 hp Mercury and it's been a good boat. The comments about any discrepancies to look for is helpful. All the best!

  • @projectrecovery1
    @projectrecovery1Ай бұрын

    ok. I'm ready to go fishing

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriabАй бұрын

    My schedule, it's probably more open than yours, so just let me know😊

  • @Kay.Dikhounphiphet
    @Kay.DikhounphiphetАй бұрын

    Nice catch and video

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriabАй бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @TokyoNightGirl-fk4cn
    @TokyoNightGirl-fk4cnАй бұрын

    💞Wow🧡🤍🤍🤍🤍🧡🤍🤍🤍

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriabАй бұрын

    Had a lot of fun though a second set of hands would have been even better.

  • @eddieinta6232
    @eddieinta62326 ай бұрын

    Nice catch sir. Notice you got thumper on. What area do you catch them at ?

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. There are several places where I can get them. As you well know, they tend to move around quite a bit and they're pretty fast in their schools. My electronics help me find the schools.

  • @samsears9588
    @samsears95887 ай бұрын

    You need to watch your own video you can’t see you throw the net or Harley pick the lines up

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities
    @allkindsofoutdooractivities7 ай бұрын

    Nice unboxing! Great tank

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab7 ай бұрын

    I really like the tank alot. Thank you for your .comment.

  • @scumbub
    @scumbub8 ай бұрын

    I got really excited when I found your video and this product. It could be great... but WHY would they put in all of that work and then not use flush plumbing inside the tank?? Totally dropped the ball there. Hopefully they realize what an easy fix that would be and implement that in the future.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab8 ай бұрын

    This might be a better answered question on their KZread channel. Chiller Bait Tanks

  • @chrisbates4191
    @chrisbates41918 ай бұрын

    Finally after hundreds of videos you have finally given me the ability to throw a cast net. A thousand times thank you!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab8 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you were able to find one technique that works good for you. Thank you for your comment.

  • @nannogram3589
    @nannogram35899 ай бұрын

    That tug is my drug! Sweet striper in the mix! 🎣🐟🐟🐟

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab9 ай бұрын

    We had fun 😁

  • @alancummings5651
    @alancummings565110 ай бұрын

    Have you considered hydraulic trim tabs? We are thinking of getting them for my father-n-laws 2017 Tracker Deep Vee 17. I have them on my 21 foot bay boat and they help minimize bow lift and gets on plane much faster.

  • @andrewwolf832
    @andrewwolf83211 ай бұрын

    Just ordered mine today. Should get next week. Going with the 225

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab11 ай бұрын

    You'll enjoy your selection. Are you going to use it for fishing or recreation? If fishing... what do you normally fish for? End of Sept. 2023 I'll be doing a one year review of pros and cons I've experienced.

  • @andrewwolf832
    @andrewwolf83211 ай бұрын

    @@yzzufriab bass, crappie and gills on the inland lakes. perch out in Lake Michigan, will graduate to some downriggers to chase salmon, will be hitting up the Detroit river and Lake Erie for walleye etc. I got the tournament edition/combo. So will be using it for both recreational and fishing

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab11 ай бұрын

    awesome, I live in TN now but I was born in Michigan. I do miss Northern Pike and Perch.@@andrewwolf832

  • @seldom_seen8713
    @seldom_seen871311 ай бұрын

    I wonder does this tank work well with saltwater? Im really interested in this tank. ..Thanks for the unboxing. Very nice tank.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab11 ай бұрын

    Yes, this tank works just fine in salt water conditions and freshwater conditions.

  • @Kay.Dikhounphiphet
    @Kay.Dikhounphiphet11 ай бұрын

    Love that bait tank!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for pointing me in this direction.

  • @georgenettlesjr1466
    @georgenettlesjr146611 ай бұрын

    What brand live scope?

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab11 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. It's called a Garmin LiveScope. LiveScope shows live sonar under and around the boat. Panoptix is an all-seeing sonar that gives you the ability to see all around your boat in real time and in 3 dimensions.

  • @davidwinebrenner2011
    @davidwinebrenner2011 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @Army4Runner
    @Army4Runner Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this instruction! RLTW!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. (RLTW)

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    I understand I lost over 80 views and several comments by reposting this video but the original video was missing a slide that needed to be in this video.

  • @melanievarela4048
    @melanievarela4048 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan. Hi Dan. Looks like a good day. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your comment and it's great to hear from you.

  • @matthewwarner5050
    @matthewwarner5050 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a sumo spoon bait

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Hi Matthew, Thank you for your comment. Actually, called a Bink's spoon 1/2oz

  • @matthewwarner5050
    @matthewwarner5050 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I saw it in another comment. I use the Sumo spoons here in Clarksville for the Skipjack.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    @@matthewwarner5050 I've never used a Sumo before...might have to try one. We have nice weather this week here in Nashville but I'm helping someone move so not sure if I'll be out on the water for a few days.

  • @matthewwarner5050
    @matthewwarner5050 Жыл бұрын

    I caught 40 skipjack yesterday, but I used a sabiki rig. LoL, it was a lot of fun. Only took an hour to fill a cooler. On one cast I caught 6! I had never caught that many in one cast before.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    @@matthewwarner5050 I'd love to see a picture of that rig and maybe some of those fish. I've never caught that many fish in one cast before. Wow....I've actually never caught a SkipJack before.

  • @matthewwarner5050
    @matthewwarner5050 Жыл бұрын

    Let’s go fishing boss! Stationed at Ft Campbell

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Not quite a fishing boss but thank you for your comment.

  • @matthewwarner5050
    @matthewwarner5050 Жыл бұрын

    Launched out of Seven Points the other day and caught my first hybrid and small mouth

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    @Matthew Warner Thank you for your comment. Awesome, It's exciting to get a good fight out of the fish.

  • @cmartin7851
    @cmartin7851 Жыл бұрын

    Are you using the “thumping method” to draw in the fish? If so can you explain how to perform this method? Also do you have a video on this technique? Enjoyed the video.

  • @allenray7246
    @allenray7246 Жыл бұрын

    What kind of jigs are you using?

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Mostly on this day I was dead sticking with Bink's spoons but two of the Hybrids were caught on 3 in. bluegill (live bait)...I think I was also using Zoom SuperFlukes

  • @willmann81785
    @willmann81785 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2022 V18 but with the 200 ProXS. I scratched mine up pretty good with some dock rash so I need to have it touched up and replace some of the stickers lol. First time boat owner mistake. I also only have the 2 steps on the trailer but as a younger guy (30s) I can still handle it. Good video!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I never special ordered the 3 steps for this trailer. That's just what came from the factory for the V19... I'm so sorry you scratched your motor up ... that sucks. Actually I'm glad it came with the 3 steps because it helps grand kids that have short legs.

  • @alancummings5651
    @alancummings5651 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent boat. And thank you for your service to our country.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. I do love this boat. Can't say enough goods things about it from all the storage to all the elbow room for family and friends. Thank you for your comment.

  • @Califishin292
    @Califishin292 Жыл бұрын

    Would you be able to send me pictures of the inside of your locker?

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    This boat has 3 Rod lockers...specific one?

  • @Califishin292
    @Califishin292 Жыл бұрын

    @@yzzufriab I’m sorry. I’m focused on the center rod locker. I’m looking for pictures inside under the bow area. I’m wanting to put a recessed foot pedal if I buy one, but am curious of the framing underneath the bow deck.

  • @robo5987
    @robo5987 Жыл бұрын

    Ok so I love your boat! So My first question is the basic lowrance does it have gps? And do you have to buy maps for it ?Also I know the minn kota does not have I pilot but can u upgrade to a power drive with I pilot which is what the new ones are?

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. I picked it up at the end of August of 2022, and it's really nice. Yes, it does have GPS and comes with 4000 US lake maps. You haven't needed to upgrade any of the lake maps, but I think that you can if you want to purchase upgrades later. I have the navionics app on my phone, and I use that every time I hit the lake. You can purchase a kit to upgrade the minn kota power drive trolling motor to ipilot. Just so you know, any power drive trolling motor dated 2007 or older is not upgradable to ipilot.

  • @kevinwill8542
    @kevinwill8542 Жыл бұрын

    need a video on installing the cover thanks

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Boat Cover?

  • @crisneames
    @crisneames Жыл бұрын

    Those are all Channel cats.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Oh sorry...I actually thought 2 of them looked blueish...I'll have a 2nd look....thanks.

  • @OntheRealFishing
    @OntheRealFishing Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Had a great time out there on Sunday myself!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I supported many venders and spent way more than I was going too....LOL

  • @THE-FISHERMAN-424
    @THE-FISHERMAN-424 Жыл бұрын

    Great work👍

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @rodolfomanuel8359
    @rodolfomanuel8359 Жыл бұрын

    I want to see the perfect circle ⭕

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @MrExrench
    @MrExrench Жыл бұрын

    Great review Alan, I to got the exact same model but in the 2022 18WT version. # hrs so far then the Cal rains came.. My boat was also in near perfect condition, also no scratches no dents, toggles were reversed for live wells but all else was good. Looking forward to some warmer drier weather for a test of Cal Delta fishing and the great Shasta and Lake Oroville reservoirs. Duped your break-in procedure. Well done

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I'm also very ready for drier and warmer days. We've been getting alot of rain here also.

  • @THE-FISHERMAN-424
    @THE-FISHERMAN-424 Жыл бұрын

    Great work mate👍

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much hope it helped or at least hope you enjoyed.

  • @chrisknappsr6800
    @chrisknappsr6800 Жыл бұрын

    What a terrible narrator talking abiut his own boat why bother dude ur video is worthless also

  • @shotgunwilly4685
    @shotgunwilly4685 Жыл бұрын

    Great walk through. I have a couple bits of advice for you, and any other Targa owners. First, the trailer winch post has some issues. If you get on a steep ramp, and have to winch the boat up on the bunks, it puts too much stress on the welds at the base of the winch post. There have been several complaints where the post has pulled rearward or broken off completely. You can easily make (and there's some guys selling them) a gusset to go forward of the post and attaching to the trailer frame. This gives it enough extra support to remedy the weak point at the base. Second.....do yourself a favor and throw the Hook2 in the lake (I did). Mine was extremely unreliable for reading depth. In fact it was the direct cause of me hitting a rock while navigating a narrow channel. I went with 2 Garmin Map units, one for fish and one for charts and depth, but almost anything is better than that Hook!! Otherwise, my 2020 V18 has been a solid boat that I would recommend to anyone, especially at $11k (ish) cheaper than an equivalent Lund or Starcraft. Have fun!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I'm actually thinking of changing out the crank lift on this brand new trailer also because there are areas when I'm pulling it that I need to drop it and if it is too low or too high it is a problem. I especially have an area that I park it under, and it is a low-level spot. So I can't even Swivel the attached Jack so that it will lock in place and then allow me to start cranking. I need to find a different style that allows me to lock it in place on an uneven ground.

  • @jayb7675
    @jayb7675 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats. Looked hard at the Targas but ended up going a different direction.

  • @thevolunteerfisherman8575
    @thevolunteerfisherman8575 Жыл бұрын

    Nice fat hybrids. Look healthy for sure! Those Drum will fool you every time! Thanks for sharing. Tight Lines.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your comment. yes, those Drums will fool you...lol. I got some NEW Super Flukes that I can't wait to try out.

  • @thevolunteerfisherman8575
    @thevolunteerfisherman8575 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Alan. Keep it up. Tight Lines.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    thank you....you too 🙂

  • @nannogram3589
    @nannogram3589 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect fishing day!!!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. It actually was really nice up until the rain started trying to come in....lol

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Жыл бұрын

    hiya!~ Yeah.you made superb video, Alan!)

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    By the way thank you for subscribing I returned the favor.

  • @mrtrkdrvr
    @mrtrkdrvr Жыл бұрын

    Would really like to know the brand of trailer steps and where to purchase? Thanks Ed

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Let me look into that and I'll let you know. Those steps came with the trailer and boat as a package when I purchase them this year.

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Ed, I've hit a brick wall on the brand of those trailer steps...sorry.

  • @smokster0604
    @smokster0604 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome underwater view….. Fish on

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by...hope this helps :-)

  • @bobdelaney1835
    @bobdelaney1835 Жыл бұрын

    Can you lay the Bimini top down and use the jumper seats. Also what’s the trick to use the cleats

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    I don't have jumper seats that came with this boat. My seats are all on pedestals. As far as the cleats go they sit pretty tightly when they're flush so you just have to use some finger strength to pop them up.

  • @bobdelaney1835
    @bobdelaney1835 Жыл бұрын

    @@yzzufriab 🤙

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    @@bobdelaney1835 I can tell you that the Bimini top does lay down when I have those pedestal seats in any position. I have noticed that if you're trying to get into the back live well with the Bimini top laying down flat it doesn't raise all the way up unless you unfasten either side latch for the Bimini top so that you can raise your lid up.

  • @910Volcomsnow
    @910Volcomsnow Жыл бұрын

    Finally a Targa 19 review video. I thought guys just weren’t buying this boat anymore 😂 great review!

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. Glad you liked it. I've had it out a couple times so far for motor break in and I love it. Very roomy and tons of compartments.

  • @stilltuckered
    @stilltuckered Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the boat! How was the red color underfoot, in the sun. Will it burn you like a black color boat? Thanks

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Not sure if the Red color is as hot as the Black. Luckily I got the Bimini for rain and sun. Thanks for your comment.

  • @clintperry799
    @clintperry799 Жыл бұрын

    Look into a cover for the windshield, so rocks that fly up won't Crack it .

  • @yzzufriab
    @yzzufriab Жыл бұрын

    I definitely will be ....thank you for your input and your comment. 😊