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PAriverangler |
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| Hi everyone, I started muskie fishing the rivers of western PA and WV three years ago. As my first muskie boat I bought a G3 1656 center console tunnel jet. Since then I have been on a mission to create the ultimate shallow river fishing boat. I was wondering if anyone else out there is fishing for muskies from a jet and what modifications you have made to your boat? Pictures would be great! Current modifications/upgrades: 6hp kicker and bracket Custom track system and rod holders (made by Fat A.Z.) Project for this winter: rewire for 24v 80# trolling motor Edited by PAriverangler 11/22/2017 10:03 AM Attachments ----------------  IMG_1641.JPG (125KB - 607 downloads) | |||
| Espy |
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Posts: 323 Location: Elk River, MN | |||
| wisriverrat |
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| lennyg3 |
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Posts: 483 Location: NE PA | i'm on the other side of the state, but i have a jet. run the susky and delaware. love river fishing. have fished the allegheny several times as well as some of the lakes out that way. great fisheries you have over there. Attachments ---------------- G3jet.jpg (130KB - 529 downloads) | ||
| Coondog |
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| I've been fishing the New River in Va with my G3 1860 jet for 8 years now. The G3 gator tough boats are great for the money, but certainly not bulletproof in shallow water. A couple of the mods I've done to my boat which really have helped out are: 1. Got rid of the dang drivers seat...it got in the way constantly and seriously, who drives a jet through shallow water sitting down? Once I removed the seat I covered the live well lid with Hydroturf so it could function as a bench seat that was functional and also as a mid-boat casting deck if needed. 2. Covered all casting deck surfaces with Hydroturf ...the stuff is awesome. It takes a beating, cleans up easily, doesn't get hot while fishing in the summer, and doesn't freeze up during winter fishing. 3. Applied Tuff-coat in the belly of the boat, vertical surfaces, and gunwhales. I love the look and anti-skid properties of the product, but it was extremely labor intensive to prep the aluminum so that it would adhere correctly. 4. Re-wired the entire trailer made by Bear. There were way too many crappy splices in the wiring that were causing problems. Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (35KB - 527 downloads) | |||
| Triplethreat |
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| Also a PA guy here. I run a 2006 SeaArk Outlaw skimmer 1860 powered by a 1999 Mercury 45 jet. The boat came fully carpeted with a large rod locker. Last year I completely stripped the carpet and removed that locker. I repainted the hull with 3 coats of interlux brightside one part poly. The interior has 2 coats of poly and is topped with Kiwigrip. I usually see 28-31 mph depending on direction of travel and wind. This year I added a splash plate to the transom. The rockproof intake throws a lot of water. The homemade plate seems to help direct water into the jet and decrease on plane time.
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| ToddM |
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Posts: 20220 Location: oswego, il | |||
| PAriverangler |
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| Big Rock |
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| wallygator |
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Posts: 319 Location: Tomahawk,Wis | |||
| GFishes |
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| 1860 with a 90/65 Yamaha 2stroke. Its big, wide and slow. However, it jumps on plane and drifts very shallow. Western PA here as well. Edited by GFishes 12/18/2017 8:41 AM Attachments ---------------- IMG_1906.JPG (92KB - 558 downloads) IMG_1903.JPG (84KB - 528 downloads) | |||
| Smell_Esox |
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| MMO |
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| This is my Jet boat I use it on the upper Mississippi. Has a Johnson 50/35 Jet on it. Works good on some pretty low water. Got a good deal on it a few years back. Attachments ---------------- jet boat.jpg (153KB - 550 downloads) | |||
| CincySkeez |
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Posts: 644 Location: Duluth | 1872 MVT Sea Ark with 90/65 Merc jet with a River Larry. Runs in inches of water, great for the little KY rivers and for hammering trout and stripes on the Cumberland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGnFox2ipl8&t=39s Fast forward to the 3:40 mark, my buddy from MN was blown away we were able to run the Licking without even feeling bottom Attachments ---------------- MVT1.jpg (94KB - 467 downloads) MVT2.jpg (101KB - 552 downloads) MVT3.jpg (128KB - 514 downloads) | ||
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