First Fishing Trip On My New Motorized Paddleboard [Slam + Cobia]
- By: Luke Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Inshore Fishing, Fishing Reports
The first trip on a new fishing setup is always a little different.
You’re learning how everything handles, working through the little adjustments, and hoping it all comes together.
This trip had an extra challenge because we were fishing unfamiliar water, full of unmarked rocks that can do some serious damage to a lower unit.
Here’s how the first day on the new motorized paddleboard turned out.
FEATURED EQUIPMENT/LINKS
My New SUP
- Board: L4 Expedition
- Motor: Tohatsu 6HP
- Mounts: Custom-built by SUP Customs
Fishing Gear
- Rod: Slot Machine 7’6″ Medium
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Line: 8 lb Daiwa J-Braid 8 Grand
- Leader: 15 lb Ande Mono
- Bite Tippet: 30 lb Ande Mono
- Lure: Mulligan – Terd Ferguson rigged on 3/0 Hoss Weedless Round Eye 1/4oz
Other Links
Here are the links that were mentioned in this video:
FINAL THOUGHTS
For those of us who love shallow water fishing, having a vessel like this that can go into shallow water without hitting bottom is extremely fun.
This board is light, making it easy to launch and travel with, so I’ll be fishing from it often… especially when exploring areas along the Nature Coast like this, where there are many shallow hazards that a normal boat is much more likely to hit.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
The 2 core benefits we promise to Insider Club members is to be able to find and catch fish easier than ever before while saving money on fishing equipment.
So I am including links to the quickest ways to achieve each:
1) Finding Fish System
2) Insider Club’s Group Discounts
Related categories:
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Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Very cool new ride Luke! Thanks for sharing your maiden voyage on her.
Cool setup, and cool results!
Yeah, I expect you’ll have a trolling motor on there the next time we see it…
Although that is tempting, I’ll likely stick without a trolling motor so that I can justify more trips on this board out on the water since it’s great exercise (much more fun than the gym).
Sweet setup! Looks like so much fun. Is it more stable than a kayak?
These boards are more stable than kayaks because they are just as wide while having the floatation zones at the outside edges.
How FUN! Great fishing, beautiful weather and breaking in your new ride. Thanks for sharing. Always appreciate each and every quality, informative video that Salt Strong provides. Enjoy!
Thanks for making time to post the nice comment!
Those cost a fortune ,
One can go old school for way less.
14’ Jon , with small tiller and push pole . . Leaning post w tiller extension .
Not a fad so less dough
My 16’ jon floats in 2”
That’s a very nice setup you have there . The paddle is why I like it
Great workout !
The motor keeps you out of trouble!
Love it if one can afford
!great salesmanship !
Thanks for sharing the helpful insights. The cost comparison I had in mind was about the kayak anglers who are spending $5k+ on a kayak that are so heavy it requires a trailer to transport (which then costs even more money).
This L4 board weighs in at only 65 lbs, so it’s light enough for a non-body builder to launch without much trouble. Also, it has much less hull slap compared to a kayak making it better at sneaking up on fish.
Even with a jon boat comparison, a new 14′ will cost roughly $2k on average. Then it likely will need a trailer and definitely an electric motor since paddling it is not efficient… plus a gas motor on top of that for anyone who wants to cover longer distances.
Thanks for sharing your 1st trip on the Live4 SUP Customs board Luke, they are pure fun & they get REALLY SHALLOW !!!!!!!!!
I’m glad to see that you enjoyed this video George.