I used to see that little red kayak going down the road in the back of a green truck every so often . Then i started to see the green truck at a park just on the south side of the skyway. I used to think to myself , man how lucky this guy was to be on the water every day. Then just recently i stumbled upon that same little red kayak on you tube . Marty there is no doubt that you are trully living the dream.
You got this...adult stuff is kinda a strain on our more playful nature, but you have obviously got a vision and that matched with your intense creative skills and work ethic will go a long way. Your polite way of conducting yourself is also gonna be a key ingredient, I'm excited for you and encouraged to see you going for it!
Great analogy - building your business yourself, just like fitting out your kayaks and restoring your boat. There's nothing like a grass-roots origin and growing your business organically. Looking forward to patronizing your new business venture.
Marty, just been watching zoffinger TH-cam channel a short while and really enjoy it. I moved to FL from N.E. four years ago and am in a rut at work and life. Your sincerity, testicular fortitude and gumption are an inspiration. I took a 23' power boat round trip from Danversport, MA to Key West via the ICW up the west coast across the Okeechobee waterway some thirty years ago . I called the small boat, "Teal Seal" home for six months.
Amazing how life works. With all my military experience, years of education both graduate school and undergraduate school, I'm still trying to figure it out. I have learned one thing though, along the way. Stay positive, and hang around people that are positive as well (your buddies Richie, and Todd.) Good luck Marty, the new place looks so much better to kayak than your last place. I can now see why your so excited. See you hopefully soon at your new place.
Marty..been a fan for quite a few years and a supporter. You're going to be successful..you've got a down to earth way about you and people need that! Sorry to hear you've had to shift gears and relocate but things happen for a reason. Looking forward to visiting you one day and getting to see your new home. Fellow Long Islander here looking to get off this crowded Island soon ...and Fla is where I'm headed.
Keep working hard. It'll all be worth it! Very nostalgic seeing the 'poor mans kayak', you actually inspired me to buy the same exact spitfire 8 years ago and modify it lol. Excited to see what's to come, you've got my full support!
Keep at it Marty! Its not like I'm saying anything you don't already know, but sometimes the river forks in a direction we didn't see coming but leads to a place better than we imagined. Documenting the trials of starting your business is just as interesting as the recreational ones. As long as you keep faith in yourself, things will always keep getting better. Its a great story to tell.
Marty, Glad to you keep on keeping on, I'm sure you will succeed. Your video's (especially the Big Boat) got me thinking. I fell on hard times over the last 3 years and have lost everything. But I did decide to head East and restart my life but I found out going back to the family is hard. I left for the Left Coast again but circumstances beyond my control has me thinking going back East to live out the rest of my days on the water. You have been an inspiration, keep up with the videos (all types) love the puppies show them more!
I'm excited for you, Marty! Congrats on the new place. This may be a new beginning for you, but you have the benefit of the experience of trying to make the old place work. I'm sure you've got a much clearer vision of what needs to be done. Good luck to you. This is definitely one of my favorite TH-cam channels! God Bless!
Sorry to hear that the city/county/state made it so difficult for you to open your business there. Working from a "blank slate" like that property makes it so much fun to "make it your own" ! Keep working. Hopefully you can open the doors to the public soon !
Good luck to you sir. More fishing videos for sure. Check in to canoe rentals also, guided tours and drop off/pickup service. I caught my personal best catfish yesterday and it was huge! Delicious too. Your videos help inspire folks to get out and do such, so thank you!
I’m sorry to hear that your property didn’t work out Marty! But even though you have to move, you still have the best attitude. Best of luck Marty ,Drew
Great vid bud. Hope it all works out. If you need some extra hands to help I will make a drive up. Basically just don’t hesitate to ask. I accept pay in beer. 😁
Love watching your channel and you are the one that helped me make the decision to purchase the Pelican Catch 120 and this year I have purchase the Catch 100 from Pelican. We are both new to kayaking and say "thanks" and wish you the best!!
Good luck with the new location and the start of your business Zoff. Hope to pass by your new place in the future and give you some business. All the best.
Just a bump in the road, you will see, there is always a reason. I would love to kayak in that area up river. Keep on, it will be worth it! Stay safe and stay happy. Peace.
Youre living the dream. Its awesome youre able to keep a friendship after a failed business partnership. Eitherway, looking forward to your business, ill make plans to visit your shop when i travel to florida during my daughter's cheer comp. Much love from deep south texas
Well have to say a was a bit saddened when I heard the news. But seeing the opportunity that has come forward, I'm very happy for you! Just a little bump in the road like my wife said when she was diagnosed with cancer. 6 years cancer free, so plug forward my friend you'll be fine!!
Sorry to hear you had to move, Marty. On the other hand, we need more of your kayak fishing adventures to keep the fires burning. Those in themselves are advertisements without being "advertisements". You might want to add an address/phone for us to make contact or to simply arrive in case we want to do business with you. Good luck.
Hi, Marty 👍🏻👊🏻 I’m glad to see back out on the water in your kayak. I have been wondering what you’ve been up too lately, life is not all business and stressing out you need to have more time on the water doing what you love best. I miss seeing you in your kayak and going to places hoping to catch an awesome fish, and doing adventures on your boat. I wish you well in your business.
The long delay since the last business update had some of us concerned. Now we know why. Sometimes it's best to eject and trust the parachute, Marty. Glad there's a Plan B.
Sorry the place on Shell Point didn't work out. I know a lot of work went into that place. I've paddled by the new location when I was there last winter, I think that will be a good spot also. Glad your still in Ruskin. Get some fishing time in, it's good for the soul. You'll get the business stuff figured out. Tight lines brother.
looks like a great location for fishing and kayaking . Best of luck moving forward and love your videos/you . just need more videos and updates more often ! Peace be on you my friend
Marty, Ive been watching your channel for a while now. I cant even remember the earliest video of yours I watched. All of the customization to this yak and definitely pre-hobie. Anywho, I think the pinnacle of achievements I will have witnessed you accomplish is when you land a bud light sponsorship. I am attracting it for you Marty. "Adventures with Marty, sponsored by Pelican and Bud Light, Drink Responsibly". 🤣🤣🤣 wish you the best always, and i cant wait to see the Bud Light sponsorship video :)
Some time when come to conflict then have to try again and my favorite quote is patient will payoff. Some time slow some time fast but time wil tell. Stay cool and you will get what you deserve and timely matter. Keep up what you are doing. Good job with Vlog.
Marty!! It is you and with this Kayak who gaved me the taste of kayaking and I'm 65 years old TKS. And I love it . Don't worry it will go fine at your new place (it suck's but that what it is.) take it like having a new girlfriend. HA HA HA, GOOD LUCK
Red Kon-Tiki have made a comeback, sweeeeet. Your new location and business will work out just fine, everything happened for a reason. The man upstair work in mysterious ways.
Wow, i remember when that boat was red, Not sun bleached pink! Lol. Sorry to hear about all this hassle. I've been there. It can be hell to have good simple ideas that turn out to be complicated. I hope all this turns out for the best. Good luck friend.
Good to see ya back on the little red yak those were the good ole days. Back then you were just a guy getting by the best way you knew how .i know it’s hard but don’t lose the old Marty
Glad to hear you still moving forward with your business man, cant wait to check it out. Have a kid thats due this week so it might be a while but you better believe ill be there, blessings from SC :)
That kayak is legendary! It should be on display in a museum.
Keep up the great work, Marty! Building a business from scratch is all about pivots and failing forward. Let us know how we can help you in any way!
Keep hustling.... Just don't let it overwhelm ya or effect your well being my man.
I used to see that little red kayak going down the road in the back of a green truck every so often . Then i started to see the green truck at a park just on the south side of the skyway. I used to think to myself , man how lucky this guy was to be on the water every day. Then just recently i stumbled upon that same little red kayak on you tube . Marty there is no doubt that you are trully living the dream.
You got this...adult stuff is kinda a strain on our more playful nature, but you have obviously got a vision and that matched with your intense creative skills and work ethic will go a long way. Your polite way of conducting yourself is also gonna be a key ingredient, I'm excited for you and encouraged to see you going for it!
Great analogy - building your business yourself, just like fitting out your kayaks and restoring your boat. There's nothing like a grass-roots origin and growing your business organically. Looking forward to patronizing your new business venture.
I absolutely love that kayak and all the videos on the building of it!! It really shows who you are
Leave old red the way she is! Like to see all the battle scars
Marty, just been watching zoffinger TH-cam channel a short while and really enjoy it. I moved to FL from N.E. four years ago and am in a rut at work and life. Your sincerity, testicular fortitude and gumption are an inspiration. I took a 23' power boat round trip from Danversport, MA to Key West via the ICW up the west coast across the Okeechobee waterway some thirty years ago . I called the small boat, "Teal Seal" home for six months.
Thank you for the update. Your new place sounds much better for starting your business. Looking forward to visiting once you open.
Awesome news! Can't wait to check out the new digs! You rock Marty!!!
Amazing how life works. With all my military experience, years of education both graduate school and undergraduate school, I'm still trying to figure it out. I have learned one thing though, along the way. Stay positive, and hang around people that are positive as well (your buddies Richie, and Todd.) Good luck Marty, the new place looks so much better to kayak than your last place. I can now see why your so excited. See you hopefully soon at your new place.
Love the shifter knob on the truck.
Good luck going forward! 100% support from me!
Marty..been a fan for quite a few years and a supporter. You're going to be successful..you've got a down to earth way about you and people need that! Sorry to hear you've had to shift gears and relocate but things happen for a reason. Looking forward to visiting you one day and getting to see your new home. Fellow Long Islander here looking to get off this crowded Island soon ...and Fla is where I'm headed.
Keep working hard. It'll all be worth it! Very nostalgic seeing the 'poor mans kayak', you actually inspired me to buy the same exact spitfire 8 years ago and modify it lol. Excited to see what's to come, you've got my full support!
FirstStateFishing hell yeah, good to see you here FSF, i enjoy your channel especially your fishing on a budget challenges!!!
So weird he had his biz and blew it off. Living on the water and renting yaks and said f it. Yt $?
Sorry to hear that. I hope your new plans work out for you. never give up
thank you todd for all u do
Been following you more recently but it’s fun catching up on activities in your life that led you where you are now.
Great idea! Lower overheads will up your odds of business success. All the best!
Glad you found a way to get past some of the expensive red tape. Good luck on the new location
Good Luck in the new location Marty, I hope everything works out this time.
Sorry to hear it man!! Hope you get the new place up and running!!!
I remember thinking that other place looked expensive. Maybe this fallback position will make a more solid bed for your venture to grow on.
Keep at it Marty! Its not like I'm saying anything you don't already know, but sometimes the river forks in a direction we didn't see coming but leads to a place better than we imagined. Documenting the trials of starting your business is just as interesting as the recreational ones. As long as you keep faith in yourself, things will always keep getting better. Its a great story to tell.
Good luck on your new venture! Ever forward.
Great to see you and the pups again :-) Can't wait to see the new place. Sounds like an excellent case of regrouping!
Marty, Glad to you keep on keeping on, I'm sure you will succeed. Your video's (especially the Big Boat) got me thinking. I fell on hard times over the last 3 years and have lost everything. But I did decide to head East and restart my life but I found out going back to the family is hard. I left for the Left Coast again but circumstances beyond my control has me thinking going back East to live out the rest of my days on the water. You have been an inspiration, keep up with the videos (all types) love the puppies show them more!
Really sorry you've had to move man you've done so much work there. I trust all goes well.
Man when I first saw that kayak I was amazed it had everything! Gave me ideas for my first kayak glad you still have that
I'm excited for you, Marty! Congrats on the new place. This may be a new beginning for you, but you have the benefit of the experience of trying to make the old place work. I'm sure you've got a much clearer vision of what needs to be done. Good luck to you. This is definitely one of my favorite TH-cam channels! God Bless!
Good for you brother
Sorry to hear that the city/county/state made it so difficult for you to open your business there. Working from a "blank slate" like that property makes it so much fun to "make it your own" ! Keep working. Hopefully you can open the doors to the public soon !
Never give up Marty, best of luck to the new place
Go for it Marty....we are with you 100 percent all of the time...you will get where you want to be i am sure of that !!
Good luck to you sir. More fishing videos for sure. Check in to canoe rentals also, guided tours and drop off/pickup service. I caught my personal best catfish yesterday and it was huge! Delicious too. Your videos help inspire folks to get out and do such, so thank you!
One door closes and another opens.... best of luck on this new location...
Good luck in the new place Marti! And please, put this little fishing trip on video and show it to us!! We miss you doing fun stuff also!
I’m sorry to hear that your property didn’t work out Marty!
But even though you have to move, you still have the best attitude.
Best of luck Marty
,Drew
Great vid bud. Hope it all works out. If you need some extra hands to help I will make a drive up. Basically just don’t hesitate to ask. I accept pay in beer. 😁
Oh Snap! Good luck in the new location...
I think I missed a part why you are relocating..any way lots of luck in the new place
We got your back Marty. All will work out brother.
Good luck Marty!!! Wishing you all the best at the new place!
Good luck, Marty! Looking forward to coming to fish with you someday! Keep the dream!
Your still my Hero! I am rooting for you and I agree adulting sucks!
Love watching your channel and you are the one that helped me make the decision to purchase the Pelican Catch 120 and this year I have purchase the Catch 100 from Pelican. We are both new to kayaking and say "thanks" and wish you the best!!
Good luck with the new location and the start of your business Zoff. Hope to pass by your new place in the future and give you some business. All the best.
Just a bump in the road, you will see, there is always a reason. I would love to kayak in that area up river. Keep on, it will be worth it!
Stay safe and stay happy. Peace.
Sorry to hear it didn't work out, keep pushing forward, you'll make it happen.
keep pushing and never stop until it's done
Youre living the dream. Its awesome youre able to keep a friendship after a failed business partnership. Eitherway, looking forward to your business, ill make plans to visit your shop when i travel to florida during my daughter's cheer comp. Much love from deep south texas
Every successful business owner struggles trying to get started... Tight lines to your future success!
👏🏼👏🏼 i’v been follow you and remember every modification that you made on this kayak
Great job during these years!
Thank you for sharing your life and journey with us! Iv'e been following you for a few years now & I'm huge a fan. Salute from San Diego brother..
Good luck,Marty! U know I'm rooting for you. Glad you went 🐟.
Keep the dream alive Marty. It will all fall into place with some hard work.
Good luck Marty. Make it happen!
Well have to say a was a bit saddened when I heard the news. But seeing the opportunity that has come forward, I'm very happy for you! Just a little bump in the road like my wife said when she was diagnosed with cancer. 6 years cancer free, so plug forward my friend you'll be fine!!
Sorry to hear you had to move, Marty. On the other hand, we need more of your kayak fishing adventures to keep the fires burning. Those in themselves are advertisements without being "advertisements". You might want to add an address/phone for us to make contact or to simply arrive in case we want to do business with you. Good luck.
Hi, Marty 👍🏻👊🏻 I’m glad to see back out on the water in your kayak. I have been wondering what you’ve been up too lately, life is not all business and stressing out you need to have more time on the water doing what you love best. I miss seeing you in your kayak and going to places hoping to catch an awesome fish, and doing adventures on your boat. I wish you well in your business.
The long delay since the last business update had some of us concerned. Now we know why. Sometimes it's best to eject and trust the parachute, Marty. Glad there's a Plan B.
Sorry the place on Shell Point didn't work out. I know a lot of work went into that place. I've paddled by the new location when I was there last winter, I think that will be a good spot also. Glad your still in Ruskin. Get some fishing time in, it's good for the soul. You'll get the business stuff figured out. Tight lines brother.
Good luck on the new business, you have a lot of support behind you.
Best of luck to you! Would love to check out your business once your up and running.
So original! Nice to see people like that
Good luck, I'm from sarasota so maybe one day I can stop by you new place once it's open to the public
looks like a great location for fishing and kayaking . Best of luck moving forward and love your videos/you . just need more videos and updates more often ! Peace be on you my friend
Best of luck to ya Marty! Keep chasing your dream. It will happen!
Good to see you Marty. Too bad that things did'nt work at at the girst place. Best of luck getting going here again.
Marty, Ive been watching your channel for a while now. I cant even remember the earliest video of yours I watched. All of the customization to this yak and definitely pre-hobie. Anywho, I think the pinnacle of achievements I will have witnessed you accomplish is when you land a bud light sponsorship. I am attracting it for you Marty. "Adventures with Marty, sponsored by Pelican and Bud Light, Drink Responsibly". 🤣🤣🤣 wish you the best always, and i cant wait to see the Bud Light sponsorship video :)
Stay strong. I know one day I’ll get to meet you at your business spot
Wow love the new place looking forward too it
Hey Marty! We are ready to come down and go out whenever you get up and running!
Marty, you have been an inspiration buddy! Look forward to the new location to be released! Maybe see ya out there on the water eventually!
~Seminole~
It would also be cool if you set up an on site tackle shop later down the line with snacks, ice, and drinks!
i've been down shell point road in ruskin too. nice area
Some time when come to conflict then have to try again and my favorite quote is patient will payoff. Some time slow some time fast but time wil tell. Stay cool and you will get what you deserve and timely matter. Keep up what you are doing. Good job with Vlog.
Well, that site was a lesson in how to deal with the gubbermint. Now is time for a bit more fishing.
Big thumbs up, Marty!
Marty!! It is you and with this Kayak who gaved me the taste of kayaking and I'm 65 years old TKS. And I love it . Don't worry it will go fine at your new place (it suck's but that what it is.) take it like having a new girlfriend. HA HA HA, GOOD LUCK
Great video! Nice ultra skiff on the dock at the new place. Best of luck!
It's actually a Roundabout Watercraft. :)
Sir, I take my hat off to you! You WILL succeed !!!!
One door closes - another one opens. Good luck.
Best of luck to you Marty.
Red Kon-Tiki have made a comeback, sweeeeet. Your new location and business will work out just fine, everything happened for a reason. The man upstair work in mysterious ways.
I really wish you the best of luck at the new place.
Wow, i remember when that boat was red, Not sun bleached pink! Lol. Sorry to hear about all this hassle. I've been there. It can be hell to have good simple ideas that turn out to be complicated. I hope all this turns out for the best. Good luck friend.
Jump a year and a half later to present and you've moved forward a long ways!
Hey the good old red kayak (aka poorman fishing kayak). Best of luck Marty, wish you well👍🏻
Keep on keepin on brotha you'll get it done
GOOD LUCK MARTY !!
Good to see ya back on the little red yak those were the good ole days. Back then you were just a guy getting by the best way you knew how .i know it’s hard but don’t lose the old Marty
Glad to hear you still moving forward with your business man, cant wait to check it out. Have a kid thats due this week so it might be a while but you better believe ill be there, blessings from SC :)
Good luck on the new place a nothing but good times in the future!
Thanks for the update, Marty. Was wondering what was going on! Don't worry, things will work out!
Congratulations! Good luck in your new business!!.... Y buena Pesca....
Best wishes, and love the update videos!
All the best to you, you deserve it!
I like marty's videos before even watching the entire video. I know it is always good :)
Miss the fishing videos! When are you going to do some more?