I have Fly fished for most of my life,mostly for freshwater game.About 18 years ago I went bonefishing--that was it -flyfishing the flats.At 63 years young,it is like starting over for me now with a Jet ski.I'll give you alittle history:
For years I’ve owned many boats for flats fishing in Texas and Florida, mostly fly fishing in the flats. About 16 years ago a friend and I were fishing the flats north of Padre Island.We heard a sound about half mile away and closing. It didn’t sound like a boat and we really couldn’t see what it was. Well, it was a jetski, man and woman and a small little pontoon towed behind it with tent ,dog and a lot of camping gear..Friend and I laughed and had a few jokes for awhile,then we looked at each other and said “WOW THAT WAS COOL”. Never thought about it much since then,until a few months ago.
I’m going to get a PWC for fishing. Runs pretty shallow, plenty fast, cheaper than a flats boat, less gas. PERFECT! I found A 2007 Yamaha Waverunner with low hours. Googled PWC fishing, Jetski fishing, etc. Got a few ideas plus I had a few of my own. I like building stuff, drilling, welding etc Makes me happy. So here is my rig. I think it’s going to be OK, What do you think?
* Dash has-VHF Radio ,Fishfinder, powerful spotlight by Ram,Bildge pump control panel
* Saddlebags
* Adjustable rope for drift sock on both sides
* Zinc Anodes below the jet
* I modified a cooler carrier(a lot of mods)
* Trolling rod holder between the seat and the hand rail,(rocket launcher)
* Holds 3 Fly rods-5 conventional rods
* A few engine Mods
* 45* jet spout-get the spray away from everything-works great
* non-skid tape front to back on rails
* rope cleats on front top rail
* 750 gpm auto bilge pump--In case you forgot to screw in the plugs
I tried to mount a thru the hull transducer—did not work for me. Here is a picture of it.

welcome. Your ski soounds like its gonna kick ass. Cant wait to see some pics.. Im new to this stuff myself so i really couldnt offer any suggestions but the big kahuna's like torpedo, hawiian shorts, the fishing sho, rigstoreefs,aquaman,majorpain, etc etc should be chimming in soon. and they'll give u lots of feedback. In the meantime browse through the garage section it gives lots off DIY's and such.

Finally got a picture in the message.Thanks psycoclown.The salt is calling.may 10---gone for 3 weeks to the Texas gulf.

Very Nice VX Cruiser you have there. I have the same ski also but no mods..YET...

Im thinking of a new anchor windless on my SHO though..I like your drift set up.

Dude that cruzier is set up for some serious fishing..Nice rig!!Too bad ur not in cali with us you'd fit in like a glove..Tight lines and more speeeed!!!!!!

this is a very nice setup! only thing i can think of modifying is re-route the water sprout to the cooler. this way, your bait will have nice freshwater while it is in transit.


looking forward to your reports!

after admiring your jetski for a while, just realize there's a drift setup on the side. that's a BIIIGGG plus!! i'm not a big fan of setting anchors. i'm actually working on a detachable drift sock mechanism, much like our bait tanks where it requires no drilling on the hull.


thanks for sharing!

I'm impressed. Please post more pics on how you did the drift sock setup!

I have never used bait,but maybe in the future? I'm not a purest by any means,But I do like topwater poppers with a flyrod---very very additive.Thanks for the comments.
Someone is looking over my shoulder--saying--DO NOT INCOURAGE HIM!!!-I have alot pictures of some fishing mods if anyone is interested..I'm just having a bad time posting them The URL thing.Can't find a good image hosting site?

So...no live bait means that the cooler is filled with beer? Now that's a concept!