I am very excited about my new 36 Yellowfin that I just built. This boat is great for offshore and some inshore like getting into the channels and the sandbar. There are some key features that I wanted on my boat:
I wanted twin Mercury Verado motors. A lot of people are used to having 3 motors on a 36 due to having to cover a lot of millage for offshore fishing. There is plenty of power and strength with 2 motors, and in the Keys I don’t have to run as far to get to the fish. This is why I chose to go with 2 350 Verados rather than 3.
This boat is built with 3 live wells, we have a back transom well that is very easy to open the latch to grab a few baits where you don’t have to lean over to get them out. The other well is a floor well. The reason we like this is because when we throw the net we can easily transfer the bait into the floor well. Lastly we have the leaning-post-well which we use mostly as a drink cooler but it can be filled easily.
I updated with all the new Simrad NSS Evo3. I couldn’t be happier with all of the Simrad functions and abilities it has to put us on the fish. This technology is by far the best Simrad product to date.
I have a dual station that opens like a sunroof. I can drive from there or simply get a better vantage point and look down onto the fish.
I installed SeaDek all over the entire boat. As we age we started wearing shoes because our backs and knees couldn’t handle being barefoot like we used to when we were kids. I have noticed that since putting on SeaDek I have not been as tired at the end of a day of fishing and as a plus the SeaDek is super easy to clean.
I installed the new bait well system from Hooker Electric - there is a lot involved in keeping different types of bait healthy and the pump has a dial to adjust the flow rate.
The rest is pretty standard. All Yellowfin Yachts have the most incredible rigging and attention to detail. Now all we need to do is get her bloody and dirty. Stay tuned!
Until next time,
Steve Rodger
S12:E9 - “Hawks Cay Wrecks” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger explore the fertile waters around Hawk's Cay
S12:E8 - “Tuna Time” (2020)
Capts Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger go out in search of Big Tuna!
S12:E7 - “Sails And Cudas” (2020)
Sailfish is what they are after, but Capt Scott and Capt Steve run across some aggressive Barracudas
S12:E6 - “Key West Bottom Fishing” (2020)
Scott and Steve get on some productive spots near Key West for good eating bottom fish.
S12:E5 - “Marquesas Sharks” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger adventure to the Marquesas for some exciting Shark action.
S12:E4 - “Key West Muttons And Sails” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger get on a productive mutton spot near Key West.
S12:E3 - “Key West - Box Full Of Silver” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger head West & fish for Kingfish.
This episode picks up where the last one left off, following the duo as they zero in on their target species: permit. It’s a challenging, yet rewarding day for both captains as they utilize the technology at their disposal to work around some of the less-than-favorable conditions and bring in a good permit catch. Read more on Waypoint HERE.
S12:E2 - “Gulf Wreck Permit Part 2” (2020)
Capts Scott Walker & Steve Rodger continue their search for Permit on wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.
S12:E1 - “Gulf Wreck Permit Part 1” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger search for Permit on wrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.
There are some key features that I wanted on my boat:
I wanted twin Mercury Verado motors. A lot of people are used to having 3 motors on a 36 due to having to cover a lot of millage for offshore fishing. There is plenty of power and strength with 2 motors, and in the Keys I don’t have to run as far to get to the fish. This is why I chose to go with 2 350 Verados rather than 3.
This boat is built with 3 live wells, we have a back transom well that is very easy to open the latch to grab a few baits where you don’t have to lean over to get them out. The other well is a floor well. The reason we like this is because when we throw the net we can easily transfer the bait into the floor well. Lastly we have the leaning-post-well which we use mostly as a drink cooler but it can be filled easily.
I updated with all the new Simrad NSS Ev 3. I couldn’t be happier with all of the Simrad functions and abilities it has to put us on the fish. This technology is by far the best Simrad product to date…
Into the Blue was the CHAMPION of the Waypoint series showdown, meaning that we will be having a 24 hour marathon of the show on Friday, July 10th! You can view the marathon on Samsung TV Plus and Stirr TV ALL DAY Friday!
Once the fish is done you can just pull the meat off the bones and start building your tacos. Add some lime juice and bring the pulled meat back to the grill while you wait on the corn to finish. Once this is all done, you can add your street corn sauce, and build your tacos with your preferred toppings.
S12:E10 - “Great Bait! I’m Hooked” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger break down the best-kept secret bait spots in the Keys.
S12:E9 - “Hawks Cay Wrecks” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger explore the fertile waters around Hawk's Cay
S12:E8 - “Tuna Time” (2020)
Capts Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger go out in search of Big Tuna!
S12:E7 - “Sails And Cudas” (2020)
Sailfish is what they are after, but Capt Scott and Capt Steve run across some aggressive Barracudas
S12:E6 - “Key West Bottom Fishing” (2020)
Scott and Steve get on some productive spots near Key West for good eating bottom fish.
S12:E5 - “Marquesas Sharks” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger adventure to the Marquesas for some exciting Shark action.
S12:E4 - “Key West Muttons And Sails” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger get on a productive mutton spot near Key West.
S12:E3 - “Key West - Box Full Of Silver” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger head West & fish for Kingfish.
S12:E10 - “Great Bait! I’m Hooked” (2020)
Capt Scott Walker and Capt Steve Rodger break down the best-kept secret bait spots in the Keys.