Jet Ski Brian truly has a passion for life on the water! He is one of the most conscientious persons you’ll ever know. He’s dedicated to conservation, preservation and recreation. Safety is his top priority while enjoying his sport. As noticeable as he is out on the water he sets an example to all boaters – big and small – of what a good sportsman should be. He adds so much to each report he writes including fabulous photos of our beautiful Chesapeake Bay and vicinity. He has even won an honorable mention award from Scenic Virginia for one of his photos http://www.scenicvirginia.org/photocontest_2009_coastal.html
Jet Ski Fishing with JSB is the “wave” of the future!!

It was interesting to read the replies about JSB. You can tell who likes to fish the lakes and streams, and who likes to fish the big water. I would put Brian in the latter category. You see, the wake from a PWC doesn't bother you too much when the waves around you are taller than you and your boat.

Brian has been doing the Jet Ski Fishing thing for quite awhile now. He has been responsible, safe and a true sportsman. He shares his knowledge freely and his passion for the water is contagious. I have had the privilege to fish with him on boats and on jet skis and I can tell you this much for sure - HE IS THE REAL DEAL. Most people could not handle the physical demands of riding a PWC on the open ocean for several hours; let alone catch some fish in the process. I have seen him ride for hours and spend a couple of hours in the water with a spear gun. If you think it's easy - try it some day.

You would be surprised how many people contact Brian for pictures. I know of at least a couple of times that Brian's pictures are the only record some people have of a fishing trip with their child. I also know of dozens of requests from other people for pictures of their boats on the water. If you can't see the beauty in his photos, you might want to get those glasses checked.

He is promoting a relatively new sport, not himself. He just happens to be the guy with enough vision and passion to get out there and take it to a new level. People all over the world have viewed his posts and his sight. They keep viewing because he has done it with class.

I will end with this - Keep up the good work Brian! Most of us are proud to know you and look forward to your future success.

JSBB (Jet Ski Brian's Brother)

Thanks for blog on jet ski fishing, I have been doing it for a number of years and have taken my modified yamaha up to 60 miles offshore. Most of my fishing is in the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia and North Carolina. I do not feel that all jet skiers are obnoxious. There are bad apples in every crowd including boaters. Here is a video that was shot of me for World Fishing Network TV this last summer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPfQDyvnDp0

Jet SKI Brian does a lot of fishing from his modified
Ski. Anytime I have been in the area he has been courteous in handling his craft, that more than I can say
about some boaters. I think it is a great idea for some oof the younger generation.

BTW Brian is in the Poquoson area. Pretty long haul from VVA Beach, although from his post I know he fishes out of VA Beach also.

I just do not understand how ppl can write such ignorant things about Brian and jet ski fishing when first of all most of these ppl have never heard of Brian before now and jet ski fishing as a sport. And to see all this hatred toward jet ski's is a joke, there are a$$ holes in every aspect of life, I know boater who do the same thing to other boaters, fisherman who do things to other fisherman, so to single out jet ski's is a joke to me. And to say that jet ski fishing a not a sport is......how do you figure that? Just because your not allowed to fish from anything other then a boat? so if thats the case kayak fishing is not a sport, ppl who hunt for ducks from a boat are not really hunthing then because your only supposed to fish from a boat. Come on ppl get real and be smart about things, just because someone is doing something out of the norm for most, do not put it down because you do not understsnd fully of whats going on. And to all you Haters out there your just mad because Brian made it, just that plain and simple. Go Brian keep doing what you love to do.

Jackasses come in all sizes and they drive jetski's, center consoles, sportfishermen and anything else that floats. Yes they are annoying when they are flying around.
JSB has taken it to a new level. He has posted in great detail why and how he does what he does. If there is an authority on jetski fishing, I believe it to be Brian. He willing shares information and tips with anyone interested. To bash him because he does it on a jetski is silly. If I were a younger man I'd be doing it to. WTG JSB!!

a jet ski is great for fishing you can hit the shallow waters and the deep waters plenty of power to get you out of jam if need be

I managed to get out "Honey!" before the wife looked at the screen and shot me down.

I never like jet ski's. Being hit in my kayak fishing in Raritan Bay by a jet ski put the last nail in the coffin. Don't you want to be with a buddy anyway?

look real close this is a serious fishing machine,run by a serious fisherman with safty as his #1 rule I have seen it out in the bay and it is quite impresive in person, I think we will start seeing alot more of these fishing in the future.

I've seen this jet ski in action and it is hard to appreciate the size of it from the photo. This 4-man jet ski is more stable than most boats under 17ft. in length. Dealing with a boat is like going to a second job and paying to do it. The jet ski allows quicker and easier handling for towing and launching. Let us not forget the cost of fuel which at one time was in excess of $4/gallon. Even a half day fishing trip could cost $200-$300 (as opposed to $20-$30 with the jet ski) in fuel; and don't forget the fun of cleaning the boat, maneuvering it on a trailer and having a vehicle big enough to pull your boat. If I ever get back into saltwater fishing again the jet ski is the way I'm heading.

Oh, and to give you an idea of how efficient the jetski must be. Brian lives on the water in Poquoson, has a nice Grady White, and still uses the jetski most of the time.:)

I can tell you first how odd it is to be off VA Beach striper fishing on a cold January day and see this guy out fishing amongs all the sportfishing, walkaround and canvas covered center console boats. Jetskibrian does some amazing photography while he's out as well. Check his site out, its well worth your time.

Great set-up for someone with a passion for fishing. However can be dangerous traveling alone 60 miles from shore no matter how well prepared you are,even more so in the winter! This is a great machine for along the shore,coves rivers and lakes.For getting to the spots others can't go. Think of it as a fishing canoe on steriods!

I hate jet skis but this seems like a very practical use for them. Now figure out how to put a trolling motor on them and they might just make a sweet bass rig.

I wonder if he gets pissed when the big boats drive by fast making a wake? Justice?

That little thing is pretty sweet, I guess that is a custom towing tower. Now, all I need to do is to figure out how to turn it into a duck blind. I would love to have a duck boat that does 70mph, I would never get shined off a spot. Maybe someone can make me a Johnski

I can just see a Blue Marlin pulling it backwards and then sinking it.

How many barrels did that one Great White have and still pulled them under?

I'll stick with my Sportyak III, thanks. Oars never run out of gas and if you hit something you won't hurt it. Besides I can put a SAIL on the Sportyak, try that with a jetski!

Brian is absolutely a pioneer for the up and coming sport of jetski fishing. His promotion of the sport is not ego driven or narcissistic(the correct spelling just to help the uneducated and misguided). Reading his posts inspired me to get involved in the sport, and I have not been disappointed. Like everything jetski fishing has its pros and cons, but it is not obnoxious to those whom are open minded, only the narrow closed minded. I recommend before judging the sport you try it. Also before classifying somebody something that you shoot him an email or give him a call and talk to him, if your man enough.

Brian definetly takes thousands of pictures, 2% of which are of himself and his ski, not to be obnoxious but to promote a new sport. The guy takes amazing pictures most of which are of other boaters, wildlife, nature, surfers, sunsets, fish caught, and other various interesting things, and I know many have become peoples computer background. He also brings a part of the outside world to those who may be shut in for one reason or another. It is obvious by some of the replys in this forum some people are just jealous and narrow. NOTE: I dont believe the jetski is any more annoying and loud then a 2 stroke outboard. Also 90% of my time on the water is time fishing with engine off.

I have known Brian for about year now. It hasn't taken me very long to realize that he is a great guy. More than willing on many occasions to offer advice to anyone who may need it. I to at first thought he was a little psycho for fishing off of that thing until I met him at the boat ramp one day and realized that his ski is the absolute biggest one I have ever seen. He also has a variety of saftey equipment that accompanies him on every outing. From survival suits in the winter to several GPS units including an e-pirb. He has certainly not gone into this venture half hearted. So before anyone passes judgement you should take a step back and maybe even take a page out of his book!

Brian, I think you are a pioneer. You have gone to the extreme think outside of the "boat" and it is admirable.
I say GO FOR IT (and save gas too)!

I also have been caught up in the Jet Ski fishing craze and its fun!! Nothing like it. Thanks to JSB for giving me the idea and all the help to make it work. I've been fishing just a short time on the PWC and love it!! I have been fishing a couple of times too and really enjoyed it. My boat will be sitting a lot this year. Talk about obnoxious, its the jackass with the big boat who roars by you WHILE YOU ARE FISHING at maximum speed. Sure love those jerks!! Keep up the good work Brian. I hope you catch a world record, whatever species!!

I always wondered if you could do this to a machine this small. Pretty cool lookin.

What I understand about the four stroke Jet Skis, they are very quiet compared to the two stroke. I can actually see using a two seater even pulling a small flat bottom boat for hunting. With a GPS, you can sure get back into the swamps and I even thought of the use in Alaska

I had a jetski in my younger days, and I have a fish-and-ski boat today. I can tell you, launching one of these is much easier than a boat if you're by yourself. I'd hop on it and go for a ride, wet a line. I used a buddy's for checking jug lines last summer, worked awesome. If I had one, I'd rig a couple poles on it, wouldn't go "all-out' like this guy. What gets me is, if I do the slightest thing wrong on the water, it seems like water patrol is RIGHT THERE! I mean, ImMEDIATELY! But every year, I see d**chebags on jetski's acting like, well, dou#%bags, and you can't find a water patrol boat anywhere! This is on a piss-ant sized lake no less!

Lots of angry anglers out there. I personally slow down and keep distance when I go around fishermen I see on the lake... I guess those who have jet-skiers get too close forget the fact that they are armed with hooks that can "accidentally" get caught on the jerks that get too close.

I would definately go for a jet-ski rig like that.

I'd say pulling the motors would work. Honestly, I can see why the things are so much fun. It's just one of those activities that you can't seem to do in most freshwater locations without putting a damper on the day of several hundred other people. In locations like busy bays and the ocean where there is either a lot of room or a lot of power boats, I don't think they cause much of an issue and are just part of the background. If you're ever on a normally quiet stretch of river and they're around that day it's easy to come to dislike the things. They just cover too much water too quickly to be able to really observe the rules of etiquette and still be worth taking on the water. I'm sure there are some really conscientous operators out there, but most I've seen treat the river like it's their personal aquatic motocross track.

Very interesting idea of combining the jet ski and fishing. Last summer I stayed at some hotels on the beach in Hawaii that offered jet ski rides. Next time I will go there I will try to persuade them to implement the idea of "Jet-ski fishing" because it is a very appealing idea for a fishing lover. If in New Zealand this type of fishing is very popular why not here.

Problem I have with jet skis is the racket and noise of the things, rather see what type of muffler the thing has on it.

How does this make jet skis any less obnoxious?

Yeah, nothing like trolling for mac at 30 mph. No, the best way to make PWCs less obnoxious is to put about a teaspoon of beach sand under the sparkplug when the operator returns to the beach for a joint and more beer.