Great video and Rick is a great guy! I was on the road to Pickwick on the Mississippi side and had a low oil light come on so I pulled over with the basscat in tow and took my wife’s vehicle (she was following me to lake with the kids) to an auto parts store. When I got back with the oil, my wife and kids said the President of basscat boats stopped to see if he could help and stayed with us to make sure we were ok until you called and said you were on your way back. He autographed a basscat hat also and gave it to the boys. They were stunned and I was in shock not believing it until they described him and showed me the hat. Wow!
Really interesting just listening to Rick talk about boats and construction difference between manufacturers. BassCat in my photo is 2001 model, I won't ever get rid of it. Still has original seats and carpet. It's all in the care and maintenance keeping one up. Thanks for sharing the time you spent there with talking to Rick and the BassCat folks. Owners are definitely part of their family.
Two great videos with Rick Pierce. And I just “cut onions” through a bunch of the “who took you fishing” videos. Liked Kelly Jordan’s message about recognizing what kind of impression you can make on kids.
Hey Ken my name is Reggie a Fan and follower of yours from Northern Germany. I am a Veteran and from Arkansas, when you said Gurdon I had to laugh because my Family is from Gurdon and Vaden, raised on the Ouachita River in the 60-70, keep up the good work Man.👍
Hey Ken, no the Germans only dream about being able to enjoy the fishing Sport as we do in America. First they do not have the Rivers and Lakes as we do and Most of the Waters you are not allowed to use Motor Boats and there is not a Industry here for boats. The people who have Motor Boats goes with them to other European Countrys where they can use them and thats why I must travel often back to the US to enjoy this great priveledge. Take care Brother!!
Great video! Granny was an amazing woman, I am glad that you have such precious memories to cherish. There also was a lot of history, design theory, fluid dynamics, engineering and common sense all wrapped up in a friendly chat. I am amazed at how much I learned listening to y'all chat. Have a great day!
Give you a sense of the Smith family branch I come from, my Granny married my Grandad in 1919, she had just turned 15, he was a much older man, he was 16 (turned 17 a month later). Can you even imagine...
I feel like I could go build a boat after listening to Rick talk lol and he actually replied to one of my comments on this channel so now I’m a fan of his his for life
Ken, I bought my 1995 Pantera Classic was delivered Sept 1994. In 2018 I repowered and updated electronics. Still has the original carpet and seats, gelcoat still looks great. I did have to replace the transom in 2019.
Rick the first brand new boat I ever fished out of was my buddy Bill Johnson bought a Pantera somewhere in that era, I couldn't believe (a) how BIG that boat was, and (b) how fast it was.
Rick is a freaking genius. It make me more proud to own my second Bass Cat. I had a used 2008 cougar elite for about 5 years and sold it for a 2018 Lynx. This Cat will follow me to my grave because it will out last me for sure.
Great video Ken I really appreciate how much detail you get in information on your topics. Now that said this video is better than your previous multi part videos this year,some of them end at the middle of a topic and leave the viewer with a void in context. I hope this helps and not offend you because that is not my intention and thank you
My story of who took me fishing is the same as rick's, my grandpa was a crappie fisherman and took me just barely out of diapers and every year after that up until my memory recalls around 4or5 year's old. My mom told me we went up to lake ouachita every year while mama & papa was camped at little fir and I got to cast out a minnow! So my first fish was a crappie.
I remember when DeGray filled up, we had a swimming hole that had a great rope swing in the river, as a kid I was very upset that they flooded over that swimming hole!
The lake being high is a great thing. That lake needs a break and it's great for the fry and stocking survival. The grass can grow in high water, last time it was this high we had the best grass I've seen in years
There's a little bit of difference between what Ballistic does with their process vs the Bass Cat process. From what I understand Ballistic pulls the resin in with a vacuum and Bass Cat draws air and excess resin out with a vacuum.
@@KenSmithFishing somebody made a comment on a Ballistic post and they said their process was different because it was vacuum infused. That's all they said about it so I looked it up and from what I found it sounds like they pull a vacuum on dry glass and that pulls in a predetermined amount of resin. That seems like a more difficult process to get right.
@@DRich0088 in general I believe they are the same process to put the resin in and then they suck out the excess resin and it presses the resin down into the fibers, but the fibers on the Bass Cat are all fiberglass and Ballistic has Kevlar and carbon fiber plus Rick said he only does this on the stringers, the entire hull on the Ballistic is vacuum infusion and the top cap is vacuum infusion as well.
@@55mlapoint the resin process is totally different. With vacuum bagging your glass, CF or kevlar has the resin applied before the "bag" is installed or a vacuum is pulled. The infusion process your glass, CF or kevlar is dry when the vacuum is pulled and that draws the resin into the fiber.
@@DRich0088 I visited ballistic boats last year I do know that the process they are using is Vacuum Infusion..pulls the resin into the fibers and pulls the remaining out at 30000 PSI that's all I know, which results in a stronger and lighter structure www.ballisticboats.org/vacuum-infusion.html
Kind of misrepresented the Ballistic. They are in fact the only boat manufacturer that vaccum infused the entire boat. Top to bottom. Having said that, I’d proudly own a Basscat too
@@KenSmithFishing I was told that Millwood made the BassCat. The folks that fished all the time said it was the only boat that held up to the stumps. That was back in the day of the original Ranger shape boats. Enjoy your channel.
Ranger like a European sports car?!? I've owned several Z520"S and I know people compared the Z520 to a sports car compared to the 521 and until I drove different brands I realized this isn't a very accurate comparison, I would say a 520 and 521 drives more like a suburban with the quality of a Cadillac but certainly not European, c'mon Ken :)
Mike maybe I should have been more specific, it was just so much tighter than my prior boat (back then was a Skeeter), your boat is like a scary fast sports car! But I was referring to the feel of the boat...certainly not the speed.
@@KenSmithFishing gotcha, grabs more and more responsive? I liked how the 520 would grab and turn, but it leaned to much. The Ballistic does a flat u-turn, I saw the Vexus VX20 do an impressive one as well!
Ken with resins as a bonding tool ok ok better this way in ink like copy paper ink.. toner will run off paper if not having resins infused.. ok now to blow your mind There is resins that used in powder coating that stronger than steel but to put it in a bass boat cost way way to much for NOW BUT 5 years MAYBE LONGER COST WILL GO DOWN... THEN WHO EVER BUILDS A BASS BOAT USING THAT OOOOOO MY LORD... HINT 70% LIGHTER AND U CAN ADD COLOR ( GLOSS OR FLAT OR WHAT EVER) THEN THE. COLOR IS NOT JUST ON TOP.... OK U GET A STRATCH ON BOAT U WANT SEE IT UNLESS U FEEL FOR IT OR GET INCHES FROM IT.. OK OK ENOUGH OF THAT GREAT VIDEOS BY THE WAY .
@@KenSmithFishing yup soon if they can get their act together best paint job is a BMW and ken im a ford f250guy but them Germans or 10 years ahead of us sad but true
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Great video and Rick is a great guy! I was on the road to Pickwick on the Mississippi side and had a low oil light come on so I pulled over with the basscat in tow and took my wife’s vehicle (she was following me to lake with the kids) to an auto parts store. When I got back with the oil, my wife and kids said the President of basscat boats stopped to see if he could help and stayed with us to make sure we were ok until you called and said you were on your way back. He autographed a basscat hat also and gave it to the boys. They were stunned and I was in shock not believing it until they described him and showed me the hat. Wow!
I can absolutely see him doing that, thanks for sharing. So who got the hat, the boys or you???
I had the privilege of meeting Rick Pierce a few years ago and this man is A Class Act!
Roger that
Really interesting just listening to Rick talk about boats and construction difference between manufacturers. BassCat in my photo is 2001 model, I won't ever get rid of it. Still has original seats and carpet. It's all in the care and maintenance keeping one up. Thanks for sharing the time you spent there with talking to Rick and the BassCat folks. Owners are definitely part of their family.
Thanks for watching
Two great videos with Rick Pierce. And I just “cut onions” through a bunch of the “who took you fishing” videos. Liked Kelly Jordan’s message about recognizing what kind of impression you can make on kids.
I should have mentioned my brother in law Charles as well, he’s the one that suggested I start tournament fishing again when we got to texas
Great stuff Ken.......... Love your interview with Rick Pierce....... A ton of knowledge in that man....... I could listen to him all day...!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey Ken my name is Reggie a Fan and follower of yours from Northern Germany. I am a Veteran and from Arkansas, when you said Gurdon I had to laugh because my Family is from Gurdon and Vaden, raised on the Ouachita River in the 60-70, keep up the good work Man.👍
hey Reggie, talk about a small world, is there any bass fishing anywhere around Germany? Also thanks for your service keeping us all safe!
Hey Ken, no the Germans only dream about being able to enjoy the fishing Sport as we do in America. First they do not have the Rivers and Lakes as we do and Most of the Waters you are not allowed to use Motor Boats and there is not a Industry here for boats. The people who have Motor Boats goes with them to other European Countrys where they can use them and thats why I must travel often back to the US to enjoy this great priveledge. Take care Brother!!
Great video! Granny was an amazing woman, I am glad that you have such precious memories to cherish. There also was a lot of history, design theory, fluid dynamics, engineering and common sense all wrapped up in a friendly chat. I am amazed at how much I learned listening to y'all chat. Have a great day!
Thank you so much!
My Grandma was my first fishing partner. She loved fishing more than anything else and passed it on to me. Sure do miss her!
ok....Johnny you have me thinking I've got to start asking all my guests the same question.
I love listening to Rick and all the research and reasoning. I wonder what his favorite model boat is.
I'll ask but I think he's partial to that Jag with the 450R!!!!
OUTSTANDING Series!! Appreciate you doing these. You've made me a believer in Bass Cat Boats!!
Rich was not my intent when I started but it led me there
Just talked to Rick today and was excited to see this interview. He is just top shelf guy.
Agreed
More I hear from Rick, and see online about bass cat the more I want one. Appreciate the vids Ken 👍
Thanks Steve
Loved the story about your Granny. Good stuff.
Give you a sense of the Smith family branch I come from, my Granny married my Grandad in 1919, she had just turned 15, he was a much older man, he was 16 (turned 17 a month later). Can you even imagine...
Great video Ken and some of us DO know where Gurdon, AR is. My dad took me fishing, many, many, times.
That's awesome, my uncles owned the gas station at the exit for years and the Soutfork truck stop sits on the land my mother grew up on
I feel like I could go build a boat after listening to Rick talk lol and he actually replied to one of my comments on this channel so now I’m a fan of his his for life
He is listening
1st time comments. -- Ken watched your channels a long time , great job ,!! Rick and you made mr won’t a bass cat ,
Thanks for the comment Danny!
Ken, I bought my 1995 Pantera Classic was delivered Sept 1994. In 2018 I repowered and updated electronics. Still has the original carpet and seats, gelcoat still looks great. I did have to replace the transom in 2019.
Rick the first brand new boat I ever fished out of was my buddy Bill Johnson bought a Pantera somewhere in that era, I couldn't believe (a) how BIG that boat was, and (b) how fast it was.
I’m truly enjoying all the shop talk, confidence you’ve got to have it to be successful!
Agreed
Great info and great boats mine is is 29 years old and I've owned it 21 years and about ready for a new one 😁
Wow
Rick is a freaking genius. It make me more proud to own my second Bass Cat. I had a used 2008 cougar elite for about 5 years and sold it for a 2018 Lynx. This Cat will follow me to my grave because it will out last me for sure.
Nice
Man, this is great KEN!!!
Thanks Len
Great video Ken I really appreciate how much detail you get in information on your topics. Now that said this video is better than your previous multi part videos this year,some of them end at the middle of a topic and leave the viewer with a void in context. I hope this helps and not offend you because that is not my intention and thank you
Tim never any offense in good constructive criticism, if it hadn't been for you guys my audio would still stink!
dads P3 is still rock solid and looks good as new when cleaned up. unreal good quality glass in these BCB boats!
Love hearing that!
This is good stuff. Rick is amazing.
glad you are enjoying!
Really enjoying this discussion. 👍
Thanks Tom.
My grandma took me fishing in Hilo Arkansas. Between Moro bay and Hermitage
I actually know where Hilo is (bump in the road as I recall) I have a HS buddy that once lived in Hermitage up the road
@@KenSmithFishing My Grandma was a Smith. Lots of them in that area.
Great convo....kind of reminds of "How it's made" show where you get details on production of products. I could listen all day. Thanks for posting!!!
some good stuff coming from the factory tour where you actually see it happening.
Good stuff, keep it coming!
Thanks Alan
My story of who took me fishing is the same as rick's, my grandpa was a crappie fisherman and took me just barely out of diapers and every year after that up until my memory recalls around 4or5 year's old. My mom told me we went up to lake ouachita every year while mama & papa was camped at little fir and I got to cast out a minnow! So my first fish was a crappie.
I remember when DeGray filled up, we had a swimming hole that had a great rope swing in the river, as a kid I was very upset that they flooded over that swimming hole!
Excellent
Thanks
I bet Mr. Pierce and Darris Allison could really have our wheels turning during a good tech talk!!
I'd love to be in on that!
Great stuff!
Thanks chuck
It’s been over a year since Rick has posted a video of Who took you fishing on the Bass Cat Channel. We want more and we want them now!!! Lol.
I think we will see more soon.
@@KenSmithFishing Great!
I want more!!!
Next week!
The lake being high is a great thing. That lake needs a break and it's great for the fry and stocking survival. The grass can grow in high water, last time it was this high we had the best grass I've seen in years
Keith I fear the grass is dying more everyday with 10+ feet of water over it.
When we gonna see the next part of prop video
Monday
@@KenSmithFishing awesome
Like I said last week. Ken, move to Arkansas and interview Rick everyday for a year...
Wish I could make a living up there!
There's a little bit of difference between what Ballistic does with their process vs the Bass Cat process. From what I understand Ballistic pulls the resin in with a vacuum and Bass Cat draws air and excess resin out with a vacuum.
Daniel I may be wrong but I think it’s the same process
@@KenSmithFishing somebody made a comment on a Ballistic post and they said their process was different because it was vacuum infused. That's all they said about it so I looked it up and from what I found it sounds like they pull a vacuum on dry glass and that pulls in a predetermined amount of resin. That seems like a more difficult process to get right.
@@DRich0088 in general I believe they are the same process to put the resin in and then they suck out the excess resin and it presses the resin down into the fibers, but the fibers on the Bass Cat are all fiberglass and Ballistic has Kevlar and carbon fiber plus Rick said he only does this on the stringers, the entire hull on the Ballistic is vacuum infusion and the top cap is vacuum infusion as well.
@@55mlapoint the resin process is totally different. With vacuum bagging your glass, CF or kevlar has the resin applied before the "bag" is installed or a vacuum is pulled. The infusion process your glass, CF or kevlar is dry when the vacuum is pulled and that draws the resin into the fiber.
@@DRich0088 I visited ballistic boats last year I do know that the process they are using is Vacuum Infusion..pulls the resin into the fibers and pulls the remaining out at 30000 PSI that's all I know, which results in a stronger and lighter structure
www.ballisticboats.org/vacuum-infusion.html
I’m from Gurdon!
Kind of misrepresented the Ballistic. They are in fact the only boat manufacturer that vaccum infused the entire boat. Top to bottom. Having said that, I’d proudly own a Basscat too
Kevin Vexus says they are the only boat to do that...
@@KenSmithFishing I’m not sure what Vexus does. All I know is for a fact is Ballistic does. Vexus may do it as well.
@@KenSmithFishing Ballistic does both for sure, maybe they should release their hull weights, that may give some insight 🤔
video doesnt play on any of my devices....
Hmmm, not sure why
@@KenSmithFishing got it sorted out, changed quality settings to 720p, it’s a TH-cam thing.
I would love to know what Rick ideas are on those triangle live wells that I dislike the look of. Why does he do them that way.??
The water sloshes less, it folds in on itself, and your fish don't get as beat up in rough water.
Thanks
I think there is also a thought that less water movement inside the boat gives less movement in the boat, it's not jostling the boat around as much.
Ask him about Lake Millwood.
I know lake Millwood fished there as a kid and have duck hunted below it with a buddy
@@KenSmithFishing I was told that Millwood made the BassCat. The folks that fished all the time said it was the only boat that held up to the stumps. That was back in the day of the original Ranger shape boats. Enjoy your channel.
How much did he discount that boat so he can use you for free advertising
Well if he discounted then it wouldn’t be free!
@@KenSmithFishing my point. Only reason why you went that route.
Ranger like a European sports car?!? I've owned several Z520"S and I know people compared the Z520 to a sports car compared to the 521 and until I drove different brands I realized this isn't a very accurate comparison, I would say a 520 and 521 drives more like a suburban with the quality of a Cadillac but certainly not European, c'mon Ken :)
Mike maybe I should have been more specific, it was just so much tighter than my prior boat (back then was a Skeeter), your boat is like a scary fast sports car! But I was referring to the feel of the boat...certainly not the speed.
@@KenSmithFishing gotcha, grabs more and more responsive? I liked how the 520 would grab and turn, but it leaned to much. The Ballistic does a flat u-turn, I saw the Vexus VX20 do an impressive one as well!
Ken with resins as a bonding tool ok ok better this way in ink like copy paper ink.. toner will run off paper if not having resins infused.. ok now to blow your mind
There is resins that used in powder coating that stronger than steel but to put it in a bass boat cost way way to much for NOW BUT 5 years MAYBE LONGER COST WILL GO DOWN... THEN WHO EVER BUILDS A BASS BOAT USING THAT OOOOOO MY LORD... HINT 70% LIGHTER AND U CAN ADD COLOR ( GLOSS OR FLAT OR WHAT EVER) THEN THE. COLOR IS NOT JUST ON TOP.... OK U GET A STRATCH ON BOAT U WANT SEE IT UNLESS U FEEL FOR IT OR GET INCHES FROM IT.. OK OK ENOUGH OF THAT GREAT VIDEOS BY THE WAY .
So you are saying more cool things to come in how boats are built???
@@KenSmithFishing yup soon if they can get their act together best paint job is a BMW and ken im a ford f250guy but them Germans or 10 years ahead of us sad but true