@@deadly1246some ugly ass boat needing a lot of maintenance and not to mention you have to invest in a trailer and a hitch. Kayaks imo are more fun and way cheaper to maintain.
Not only does this check off all your boxes but you can also have an attachment instead of the pedal drive You can put a motor in it You don't need a boat anymore You did the right thing my man keep it going and while you're at it check out natural selection lures if you have nothing better going on we've made the world's first alligator fishing lure and I keep trying to partner with somebody that makes TH-cam videos let's make this happen🎉
I think about having a motor every time I decide to cut across to the other side of the lake 😆 I just added my business email to my description in the channel, feel free to send over some info!
I absolutely agree with you, only downside is good luck fishing lakes like the ozarks in a kayak, youre gonna have to put in at every cove you fish you wouldn’t be able to go into open water at all there its so dang choppy. Ab died yesterday on my buddies bass boat out there with all the tubers and giant wake boats😂 but im at the decision myself of boat or kayak and i am slightly leaning kayak rn, the largest downside is i cant take my lady or any buddies with me unless i or them also buy another kayak
@gavinmiller1486 If you know what you're doing kayaks can handle some rough stuff. Launched mine off the beach on multiple occasions and as long as the waves don't break right on you that thing sails right over, and the best part is if you do flip as long as you have your gear secured you just roll it right back over, kinda tough in a boat.😂
I can’t afford a decent enough kayak but a friend of mine loaned me his extra paddle board and I have never enjoyed myself more. It’s quiet and peaceful and although we didn’t catch any fish, he introduced me to something that helped me find peace. I appreciate that moment in life so much
I've seen a few people out there with custom paddle boards decked out with like a chair and cooler. Seems like it would be an awesome way to get out on the water. I've seen a few out on some windy days handling it like a champ too, not sure how they are pulling that off
If you're out there having a good time that's all that matters. I've been skunked many a time, but a day on the water with no fish is still a good day!
>I can’t afford a decent enough kayak I disagree with this sentiment. There's a lot of options out there that're perfectly functional angling kayaks for under $800. There's multiple options out there that I'd absolutely call 'decent' for under $500.
@@FraserFir-sb4lkheck, I have a fully rigged out tournament yak that I fish in the bassmaster kayak series at both the national and state level and I still fish out of my $300 Walmart lifetime kayak when I’m at home. It’s a 10’ paddle yak with zero electronics and a milk crate on the back. Guess what, they both catch fish 😂
So... this story is almost spot on. The only difference is, I knew what kayak I wanted and saved. So none of the 3 times my budget. I WILL SAY I screwed up and got a paddle kayak first, then had to sell it at a loss. In the end, I got a hobbie PA12. Love the thing, Spent so much money on fishing gear since!
I'm definitely glad I went straight to the peddle kayak. Knew it was a little roll of the dice, but what an experience taking it out the first time... never gonna forget that. I looked at the hobbies for so long lol. My oldtown was already waaay outta my budget haha. Do the fins really never get caught up in weeds and what not? I'm happy with my prob drive, but when I gotta roll through some pads and get the paddle out I always wonder if the hobbie could just roll straight through
I would 100% recommend a kayak to anyone that has a boat too, kayak can be launched without a ramp. If you ever get a truck or suv, I would say the next $3k spent should be on a used flat bottom Jon boat or skiff. They’re a blast!
A truck will happen someday! Hopefully soon. I wanna be able to take some friends fishin. And the kayak and car combo doesn't make that possible lol. So a lil jon boat would probably be the best route to go next for sure
My 200 hp boat motor slung a rod. $5000 to rebuild it or buy another used bass boat, I couldn’t get much for $5k used. So I bought an Old town autopilot 120. Not sure if I regret it, yet.
As someone who’s had both, I love them both. Bass boats are great for storage, getting out to places you’re less likely to take a kayak, and to take multiple people. A kayak will get you on bodies of water bass boats aren’t allowed or can’t access, it’s more portable and honestly, fighting a slab from a kayak is more fun imo than fighting one from a bass boat. They both are great!
I have a simple $300 Pelican fishing yak. Still the best $300 I've ever spent. I can put in anywhere, go where boats can't and it does what I need it to. Hold rods and float.
Just recently got a foot peddle kayak and omg I agree with it being my favorite purchase. It's comfy, makes me able to fish longer without getting tired, don't have to deal with my paddles while fishing, gives me more time to fish and less stress on the body less clutter in the kayak, it's fricken awesome.
Damn! $3500 got me a 16' Alumacraft, 50hrs Eveinrude, foot pedal trolling motor, 2 fish finders, 2 downriggers, 4 trolling rods, 3 tackleboxes FULL, livewell, bilge(auto) and all the accessories! $200 kayak...easily carried anywhere, gets me anywhere the boat can't...I gotta paddle, but still catch plenty!
I bought a pelican catchmode 110 this year myself. I love that damn thing. Gets me into all kinds of places, easy to store and transport by myself, stable, comfortable and a good budget option for people waiting to get a proper fishing boat. Would definitely recommend a kayak before anything else. Im 6’ and 240 and its a great investment. Only downside is you probably shouldnt take it out if its windy since you’ll get blown across the lake very easily
A kayak is just a better solution for getting to where the fish are. Also it's light, it doesn't pollute the water or the air, it doesn't make a lot of racket, it doesn't kill turtles and its a lot cheaper.
That’s how I fish too. It cost me less than $1,000. I put a fish finder on it as well as a couple of anchor cleats and a paddle cleat. I get a little exercise paddling around and lifting it on and off my car top. It may not be as fast as a power boat, but I can get into some places a boat can’t.
Thank you. This is my current struggle… trying to talk myself into spending $3k on a pedal kayak. Yikes! Plus another $1k for the extras. I know I will love it, but that’s a big chunk of change to spend.
That is always a good investment. You are not restricted by the price of gas and overhead expenditures a boat requires….. I have a pelican catch 100 PWR…. I run a 55 Endura edge With a 120 lithium battery I have two additional small batteries that runs the fishfinder and the control panel, that gives me six hours of fishing….. before the battery indicator light comes on…. You can never go wrong with a kayak never…. Congratulations enjoy your kayak and have the best time of your life.!❤
I've had big boats and little ones. Had fun in both but there is some very special times spent in the small ones. You have some options in a small boat that others just can't get to. Like small Mt. lakes that hold trophies.
The only reason I have a boat is because my great uncle sold me his fully rigged out 2008 Startcraft 14 footer and trailer for $300. He and my grandpa decided they were getting too old to launch and recover it. I have never regretted dropping a grand on Bigfish 120 for even a second. I started with a $400 Lifetime 10 footer in 2019 just to get my feet wet in and committed to buying a 12 footer in 2020. The only regret I have is not shelling out an extra $800 for a pedal drive model. Now that I have the little bass boat i need to work out a way to rig up a cradle for my 10 foot kayak on the side of it. It would be awesome to power around the lake and then anchor up and drop the 'yak to paddle back into the spots that are too shallow for the boat.
I have a lot of respect for people who are good at fishing from kayaks. I don't have a boat or a kayak but I do a fair amount of river fishing in a borrowed kayak and it can get difficult and frustrating, especially if the water is really moving. You only get one cast at the prime spots. The advantage is that you can go a lot of places a boat simply can't.
first of all, you can buy a great decent boat for about $5000 kayaks have their place fishing kayaks have a place but they really have no place in big water where there’s big boats at. Unfortunately people like to take these and go on main waters, if I’m cruising through a bayou and I come around the curve and you’re there even if I pull off the throttle I’m gonna swap you, so it’s better to stay on plane when I pass you but even then you’re still gonna get rocked. my boat is only 17 foot long it’s made out of the same stuff that car batteries are made out of which put it in the same category as pulling a golf cart which even a Yaris could do so his only real complaint is he has no place to store it and if that’s the case, work harder get you a bigger home or rent you a place that has more than one parking spot kayaks belong in creeks, small pond and shallow rivers. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should word of advice never go fishing where the fish may possibly be bigger than your boat.
Based on my experience comparing fishing out of a motorized kayak to a 14 ft aluminum boat, ill take the aluminum boat all day long. Any vehicle can tow a small aluminum boat. plus, it's way more safe. You get room to actually move around a little bit, you aren't getting wet etc. small aluminum boats are also the same price if not cheaper depending on what you're looking at, when you get more bang for buck in a small boat..You can actually have a decent motor (20-30hp), anchor up for bait fishing etc. i could understand using kayaks if it was your only option because of price, but it's not even an argument, these kayaks are stupidily expensive.
Once I went yak, I never looked back. I too have boat issues but it's not vehicle but I live in an apartment. Once spring hits until the cold of winter is here in Wisconsin (which could be October!) it's in the bed of my truck. Otherwise it sits in my dinning room. Try night fishing; it's pretty awesome being quiet in the quiet night.
Lol I'd definitely have it sitting in my apartment if I had to. All my local lakes "close" the surrounding parks at night. I definitely wanna try night fishing, guess I just gotta venture further off from town, or sneak in all stealth like on the kayak. Guess no one would be able to see me lol
Just depends on what sort of water your looking to fish. If you fish smaller lakes and rivers and dont go out in poor weather conditions a kayak will work fine. If you fish bigger water and go out no matter what the weather is a kayak is not the best option. Ive owned boats and fishing kayaks and have had my fun in both. I fish out of a Lund now and wouldnt trade it for anything. All that matters is your fishing and enjoying your time on the water.
I'm hoping a boat is in my future in the next two years! So it looks like we'll follow a similar timeline. I dunno if I'll ever not have a kayak though. What boat ya end up with?
nothing in the world like it. i guided in touring kayaks for about seven years. got into surfcasting and started fishing every day and pushing that end of the sport to some of its limits. kicking myself for going so long without fishing in a kayak. it's not for everyone and that's fine. most guys would rather have a boat. me, money isn't an issue and i've owned boats and i fish from shore anyway. now i do a half a day every few days in my kayak. happy as a a cla,
dude same here i started fishing 3 months ago..surfcasting i am to the point that everytime i go surf casting my body is beat from all the walking & casting i think kayak is the answer
I was shocked after going fishing my first time just last year. Went with my brother and we were both like.. What the hell.. why haven't we done this before. Went back the next day, then every day off... Then like 2 months later, kayaks entered the story. It's funny to go so long not knowing, amd once ya find it, it feels like some sorta secret to happiness. I've seen fishing in movies, shows, and in and around my whole life.. yet I never knew what it was like to hit the lake at sunrise. Nice to know there are others out there who know exactly what the feeling is, because it doesn't feel like it's explainable. I feel like a kayak keeps that feeling the best
I did the same thing and put a trolling motor on my nucanoe unlimited. I can go everywhere with it. Rivers, small or big lakes, it doesn't matter I'm fishing it. Added a lowrance too. I can get into places boats can't go whether it's because of size or motor restrictions. Best purchase I've ever made as well my friend.
I had a boat but I had to keep it in storage once we moved the new place. It changed how I used the boat. I ended up going out less and less due to the hassle of going to the storage, then charging and packing up the boat. I'm looking at a kayak to alleviate this issue. Oh and the added cost of storage was a bummer. Thanks for the video.
How much time & effort does it cost to transport/winterize/maintain a boat vs a kayak? There's more than sticker cost. Kayaks are very low maintenance.
Have a nice bass boat but love my Jackson fishing kayak. Just something different about getting into hard to reach areas in the kayak just can’t get enough of it. Love fishing both large bodies and small bodies of water.
I ended up with a small inflatable. It's 12ft, I have a 9.9hp combustion engine and some type of electric motor for these ponds in Kitsap It is a major pain in the ass, setting it up and taking it down approximates near an hour. But it fits in my 2dr sports car, so I won't complain.
I sold my jon boat for a Native Watercraft Titan and have never looked back. For me it was the boat traffic at public launches that was driving me nuts. Nobody understands boat launch etiquette nor how to back up a trailer. I now avoid all that with the kayak. To anyone serious about kayak fishing I would highly suggest you go for the pedal drive. It's like having manual spot lock and you're not reaching for your paddle every 2 seconds. Yes, they are way overpriced, but you can't take that money with you when you leave this world!
The Native titans look so awesome! Definitely was considering one. Love not having to deal with a trailer and all the extra work those take. Just made a video yesterday showing how to load and unload my kayak on the car. When I was done editing it, I was pretty shocked how short the video was. Someone pulled up with a boat when I started filming, and I was out on the water fishing like 10 minutes before they were. I still want a boat someday tho 😀 Would be nice to bring some buddies fishin sometime, but I do love going out solo (or with my brother) he's got the same kayak I do
I have both. Some of the waters around me are electric only, so the kayak is best for that. Also, whenever I am near a lake without an established boat ramp, kayak is best again. Love my bass boat though for most other things.
My parents have a boat, and my god does that thing consume money. Just the gas alone is crazy, then repairs, mooring, maintenance.. I still want one some day, but dunno if I'm ready for all that quite yet lol
When the lagoons where I live by gets overflowed, you can go where all the trees are that wouldn’t be accessible with a bass boat. Something right out of a fantasy book. Real good fishing. And wayyyy cheaper.
I rather fish on my old town rather than my boat almost any day. There are rougher days on the water that my boat or pontoon that I rather be on so it all depends on where you plan to go with you kayak with.
You have a stellar kayak! 👍 You really went all out on it and you should. We live once here on Earth. You treated yourself with what you wanted. You deserve to enjoy having fun. Hope you catch many fish 🐟 🙏
I started off with a $360 lifetime tamarack for a year and stumbled on a kayak deal I couldn't pass up but the payment plan was what sealed the deal😅. They're awesome kayaks, tight lines!
I dunno. Having no room for error in standing just doesn't work for me. I like my inflatable boat with wooden floor and trolling motor/outboard. Goes 10mph+ and I can take wakes like nothing. so no issues when a boat goes by fast. I like not having to register because pedal, but if you wanna explore bigger lakes I would suggest getting an inflatable with an outboard.
As somebody with a 30,000$+ bass boat sitting in my yard yes it’s so much better you can fish more spots farther off and in the wind and everything else, but when it breaks down like mine currently is you better hope you have tons of extra cash to fix it. My lower unit is locked up and it’s about 4 grand for an oem one or 1500 for a knockoff that might not last on a 250 pro xs. So if money is no issue bass boats are amazing but kayaks are super fun too. I’ve caught probably as many out of kayaks as I have in my 3 bass boats over the last 6 or 7 years.
I was torn between a native or old town. Question for ya though! To get my kayak on and off my car, I move my kayak with the cart and set the butt of the kayak like ~3ft from the car between my roof racks. Once the butt of the kayak is there, I lift the front end and place it on the side of my car. Walk to the butt of the kayak and pick it up to slide the whole kayak onto the car. (Hopefully you're able to picture this?) The rudder on the old town is folded up onto the top of the kayak, which allows me to pivot the kayak onto my car without damaging anything. I've perfected this method, and getting my kayak off and on the car is super easy by myself. Looking at the rudder on a native, it looks like I couldn't use this method. Is the rudder retractable, or able to hide in some way?
@NWTrailSeries no so what I do is I also have a car with yakima bare roof roof racks and an easy loader. I also flip my boat over on the ground and load it upside down so the rutter is up. And the top of the kayak faces down towards the roof. The easy loader slides out about 3 feet, so I just pick the nose straight up onto that and slide the butt over as you described as well. But the bottom of my boat faces the sky during this process. Besides that, the process sounds about the same. The only thing I don't like mine is I have the nk180 motor so the mount sticks out the back so when I pick the nose up it stands up on the mount which puts pressure that I don't like on the boat. So I'm probably gonna switch to the motor guide bow mounted motor instead but besides that the method works great!
I get it. I'm new to fishing and I've been bank fishing for a few weeks now, but I've only gone to this little lake thats 5 minutes from my house. The main reason is because every other fishing spot around me is either private or is mostly used by kayak/boat anglers since that's where all the good fishing's at. I wish I could get a kayak, I've been wanting one for weeks now. I just can't afford one. It's kind of upsetting, but I make do.
I actually found my kayak (I had a Hobie Outback) to be more of a hassle to take fishing. Loading/unloading is a pain and it has such limited space for gear
A boat doesn't get you into more than half the lakes around me. A kayak opens up hundreds of lakes that most people don't fish. The only downside, is that with a kayak, you have to deal with boats on the other half. *shrug.
Lol yeah, definitely not ready to drop 100k. Ones I were looking at were far from that, but im hoping to be able to make that happen here soon! I just gotta figure out how to get this youtube to make some money lol
I have 2 recreational kayaks, 1 fishing kayak that was $3K, and a much larger and much pricier outboard fishing boat. I use the fishing kayak more than anything else
Some of the best fishing I’ve ever experienced was in a daily rental kayak. Fishing on a boat is great, but a lot of inflatables and kayaks on the market today basically do the same thing with a lot less headache (storage, insurance, the cost of both the boat AND a trailer, etc). Considering getting an inflatable dinghy and putting a trolling motor on it.
The simplicity can't be beat. Almost went the inflatable route myself! Was a bit too worried a out fishing hooks though, a nice inflatable is tough enough you wouldn't have anything to worry about, but the price of those gets up there real quick
I’d do this if it weren’t for my dog. He goes everywhere I go, and I couldn’t get him on that little kayak and expect him to chill for long. He’s getting a flat bottom boat. It’ll go good with his Pioneer.
I bought a PDL 120 for fishing here in the PNW. I go into the Pacific, the bays, rivers , and lakes. I can go places boats can’t I’ve added a Newport NK 180 pro motor for trolling the rivers and bays for salmon, rivers for sturgeon, and lakes for Kokanee. I love having multiple forms of propulsion especially when I’m miles offshore. I catch just as many many fish if not more than all the boats around me. There are a lot us using yaks here, and we weave in and out of the combat fisheries turning heads as we net the salmon. Best part is now it’s all paid for. You made the right choice!🎣
Absolutely cannot wait for adding a motor someday. I feel like everything I go out fishing the day is over before it started. One blink and I look down to see it's about time to head home. Maybe a motor would help, or maybe I just need to go fishing more. You went fishing for sturgeon!? That I gotta see!
I was originally going to buy a kayak but I wound up doing something rather odd instead... bought a steel framed, single man, fishing pontoon, the kind with 2 giant inflatable banana bladders that strap to the frame which breaks down (so the whole thing can go in the trunk of a car of you need) but I didn't like my feet dangling in the water (they're all built that way), so I got creative and strapped the top 1/2 piece of a cartop carrier to the bottom of it which instantly made it into a little sealed hull tiny pontoon type of boat! Put a little 3-speed trolling motor on it, wired up a 12v cigarette lighter outlet, a headlight with a seat mounted switch as well as a switch operated 12v micro electric fuel pump set up as a mini bilge pump just in case I ever take on any water in the thing! Love it! Works great!
Heck yea dude. that setup looks soooo sweet. Got me thinking ... But then my fishing buddy would need one. Shouldn't be hard begging mom if my fishing buddy is her daughter 😂
got our first kayaks a few years back we have a bass boat but around here alot of lakes are 10hp maximum and my dads motor is much bigger than that so instead of us using his trolling motor to get around we got some kayaks for the first time 2 years later we loved them so much we got upgrades
I have the same kayak. Definitely spent more than I thought I would but it’s been a blast, and honestly has helped my channel out too, which has been a fun journey as well. Also, Old Town customer service is outstanding.
The only people that say why didnt you just get a bass boat have never owned a bass boat. They have no clue what it takes to own a legit bass boat!!! I love my 3 fishing kayaks and my family loves them as well😂
im about to buy a pond prowler 8 next week, thought about getting a kayak as well but id like something more leg room, love the amount of choices these days
I was suuuper close to getting one of those. My bro n I were out fishing just last week and we saw a couple guys go by on one of those... looked like a damn good time
I loved my kayaks, until I got older. I started having back issues and just not being able to get comfortable sitting like that for long periods of time. But it was awesome while it lasted- you can toss it in the back of the truck and go wherever you want on a few minutes notice; you can get back into swamps and puddles no one else can, and there's nothing in this world as relaxing and cool as being on the water's surface at day break, silently gliding along, watching the steam come up off the water and the dragon flies skipping off the surface of the lake. There is very little between you and the water, you're very low to the surface- it feels like being part of it all. Boats are great to- but they're different. You feel less a part of it and more like "Make way, coming through..." and going is such a production- you don't want to do it unless you can stay on the water for a long time. If you live on or near the water and can leave your boat there docked and ready to go- that makes thing much easier. But having to haul it around, store it when not in use, maintain it and a trailer, keep everything licensed and ready for inspection, etc.- it's a pain.
Ooo yup been there my friend lol I picked mine up July 10th last year.. You're name is also Josh (same) Pretty sure you know what ya gotta do tomorrow 😀
Just out of curiosity. Why not an inflatable? I have a SeaEagle 285 with a 65lb trolling motor and love that thing. I can stand on it just like a regular boat or kayak. Biggest pro is that it's compact after deflated. I feel it would have been perfect for your vehicle.
I had the boat and a Ridgeline that easily pulled it but it was no fun so I sold it and bought a kayak and I've been having way more fun and I've been catching some of my biggest bass ever. So relaxing and fun
Anyone can drive a speed boat but with a kayak you have to master it and adapt your muscles to be able to travel to the same places you’d go with a motor
Good choice it can fit in a garage with your vehicle. No fuel, no insurance, and your the motor. I don’t kayak fish but dang it has blown up compared to 15 years ago.
You buy a kayak to explore where most boats cannot go. You buy a fishing kayak to fish where most boats cannot go. So you got both in one...congratulations.
It's a fun way to fish and it's good to see more people getting into it. You mentioned inflatable boats, did you happen to see the sea eagle 285 inflatable pontoon boat? I'm currently looking at that to replace my old kayak. It's a bit too wide to fit into some of the spots a kayak can get into but has it's own advantages.
I'd seen a couple similar, but not that exact one. Looks pretty sweet! If I didn't have a spot to put my kayak, I'd definitely have considered going that route. I had a pretty big worry of the hooks and the inflatable aspect, but I'm pretty sure one at that price would would have to be pretty tough.
I was at island lake today lmaooo… I’m currently saving up for a kayak. I’m new to western Washington and a majority of these lakes have horrible bank access or surrounded by homes.
That was me last year. Showed up just a few too many times to the lake with all the spots taken up. I got mine at the olympic outdoor center up in Port Gamble. They had a nice payment plan online. I remember shopping like every night for months, I wish ya luck!
Can you really stand in bass kayaks comfortably though? I know they all say you can stand up in them, but when I see videos of people fishing they’re always sitting. Is it really stable enough to stand and cast and catch fish?
Ive been looking into kayaks myself, but where i live in the rockies hauling and launching it in some of these creeks can be quite troublesome in terms of access to the creeks. Thats not to say there arent boat launches in many places, just not near where i wanna fish lol. Ive found my mountian bike to be a semi decent alternative for the most part. I can get to my spots quicker than walking akin to a kayak, and worse case scenario i get to work on my casting skills trying to fish spots i cant get to on foot lol. Id love to hit some lakes on a kayak, but rivers and streams are a bit more problematic if i wanna drift for a while. Eventually im gonna have to go back upstream, or somehow arrange rides to and from pull out spots and risk leaving it unattended.
My friend gave me his sun dolphin Aruba 8 and it’s gotten me hooked. It’s fine for now, with some mods that I added but I’ll be getting an actual fishing kayak soon.
My friend who was basically born on the water said to get a pedal drive kayak and not a jon boat or anything just because there’s so much more maintenance and repairs with the boat and trailer and all that
$3000 vs. $30,000.
Seems rather simple an answer
you can buy a boat for cheaper than both prices you just mentioned
@@deadly1246some ugly ass boat needing a lot of maintenance and not to mention you have to invest in a trailer and a hitch. Kayaks imo are more fun and way cheaper to maintain.
@@232memowhat are you smoking? 30k is wild you can get a decent small boat for fishing for under 10
@@deadly1246bro living in fantasy land
you can get a nice aluminum bass boat for like 5k and an almost new one for 10k
Not only does this check off all your boxes but you can also have an attachment instead of the pedal drive You can put a motor in it You don't need a boat anymore You did the right thing my man keep it going and while you're at it check out natural selection lures if you have nothing better going on we've made the world's first alligator fishing lure and I keep trying to partner with somebody that makes TH-cam videos let's make this happen🎉
I think about having a motor every time I decide to cut across to the other side of the lake 😆
I just added my business email to my description in the channel, feel free to send over some info!
I absolutely agree with you, only downside is good luck fishing lakes like the ozarks in a kayak, youre gonna have to put in at every cove you fish you wouldn’t be able to go into open water at all there its so dang choppy. Ab died yesterday on my buddies bass boat out there with all the tubers and giant wake boats😂 but im at the decision myself of boat or kayak and i am slightly leaning kayak rn, the largest downside is i cant take my lady or any buddies with me unless i or them also buy another kayak
@gavinmiller1486 If you know what you're doing kayaks can handle some rough stuff. Launched mine off the beach on multiple occasions and as long as the waves don't break right on you that thing sails right over, and the best part is if you do flip as long as you have your gear secured you just roll it right back over, kinda tough in a boat.😂
@@chrisnorman1430
🤣. I love kayak fishing all the pillings in NC, but I've lost enough gear that could've went to a nice down payment on a boat.
@joshballou8432 I fish NC around Ocean Isle and Holden a lot, whereabouts do you fish at?
I can’t afford a decent enough kayak but a friend of mine loaned me his extra paddle board and I have never enjoyed myself more. It’s quiet and peaceful and although we didn’t catch any fish, he introduced me to something that helped me find peace. I appreciate that moment in life so much
I've seen a few people out there with custom paddle boards decked out with like a chair and cooler. Seems like it would be an awesome way to get out on the water. I've seen a few out on some windy days handling it like a champ too, not sure how they are pulling that off
If you're out there having a good time that's all that matters. I've been skunked many a time, but a day on the water with no fish is still a good day!
>I can’t afford a decent enough kayak
I disagree with this sentiment. There's a lot of options out there that're perfectly functional angling kayaks for under $800. There's multiple options out there that I'd absolutely call 'decent' for under $500.
@@FraserFir-sb4lkheck, I have a fully rigged out tournament yak that I fish in the bassmaster kayak series at both the national and state level and I still fish out of my $300 Walmart lifetime kayak when I’m at home. It’s a 10’ paddle yak with zero electronics and a milk crate on the back. Guess what, they both catch fish 😂
@@MyChaoticFishing Exactly.
Kayaks are like the 4x4 of boats you can take them almost anywhere and if you spend the money you can get some sweet rigs
Lol, yeah, I've done some major off roading in my kayak. Some places no boat could ever get to
Wrong you just can't handle a boat..kayaks are fucking trash no room, go stand on one in a small chop n go over board
@@Yourebeingtrolledyour comment is quite ignorant, have you ever used a kayak that wasn’t just a cheap one from Walmart?
@@thegreatoutdoors3366 owned a hobie it's the truth they're all trash
I rode 40 miles in a hour how long would it take to paddle that?
Right there with you. Got my first kayaks close to 15 years ago IIRC. Once you go yak you never go back.
Wish I woulda found this hobby sooner! Here's to another 15 with ya my friend!
So... this story is almost spot on. The only difference is, I knew what kayak I wanted and saved. So none of the 3 times my budget. I WILL SAY I screwed up and got a paddle kayak first, then had to sell it at a loss. In the end, I got a hobbie PA12. Love the thing, Spent so much money on fishing gear since!
I'm definitely glad I went straight to the peddle kayak. Knew it was a little roll of the dice, but what an experience taking it out the first time... never gonna forget that.
I looked at the hobbies for so long lol. My oldtown was already waaay outta my budget haha. Do the fins really never get caught up in weeds and what not?
I'm happy with my prob drive, but when I gotta roll through some pads and get the paddle out I always wonder if the hobbie could just roll straight through
I would 100% recommend a kayak to anyone that has a boat too, kayak can be launched without a ramp. If you ever get a truck or suv, I would say the next $3k spent should be on a used flat bottom Jon boat or skiff. They’re a blast!
A truck will happen someday! Hopefully soon.
I wanna be able to take some friends fishin. And the kayak and car combo doesn't make that possible lol.
So a lil jon boat would probably be the best route to go next for sure
@@NWTrailSeries It’s 100% worth it!
My 200 hp boat motor slung a rod. $5000 to rebuild it or buy another used bass boat, I couldn’t get much for $5k used. So I bought an Old town autopilot 120. Not sure if I regret it, yet.
As someone who’s had both, I love them both. Bass boats are great for storage, getting out to places you’re less likely to take a kayak, and to take multiple people. A kayak will get you on bodies of water bass boats aren’t allowed or can’t access, it’s more portable and honestly, fighting a slab from a kayak is more fun imo than fighting one from a bass boat.
They both are great!
I'll hopefully have both someday!
Would be cool to take some buddies out fishin, but I'm plenty happy for now
@@NWTrailSeries that’s the most important thing is enjoying yourself man.
I have a simple $300 Pelican fishing yak. Still the best $300 I've ever spent. I can put in anywhere, go where boats can't and it does what I need it to. Hold rods and float.
Just recently got a foot peddle kayak and omg I agree with it being my favorite purchase. It's comfy, makes me able to fish longer without getting tired, don't have to deal with my paddles while fishing, gives me more time to fish and less stress on the body less clutter in the kayak, it's fricken awesome.
Damn! $3500 got me a 16' Alumacraft, 50hrs Eveinrude, foot pedal trolling motor, 2 fish finders, 2 downriggers, 4 trolling rods, 3 tackleboxes FULL, livewell, bilge(auto) and all the accessories!
$200 kayak...easily carried anywhere, gets me anywhere the boat can't...I gotta paddle, but still catch plenty!
I bought a pelican catchmode 110 this year myself. I love that damn thing. Gets me into all kinds of places, easy to store and transport by myself, stable, comfortable and a good budget option for people waiting to get a proper fishing boat. Would definitely recommend a kayak before anything else. Im 6’ and 240 and its a great investment. Only downside is you probably shouldnt take it out if its windy since you’ll get blown across the lake very easily
A kayak is just a better solution for getting to where the fish are. Also it's light, it doesn't pollute the water or the air, it doesn't make a lot of racket, it doesn't kill turtles and its a lot cheaper.
And that is how you reach your goal without draining your bank account,great job
That’s how I fish too. It cost me less than $1,000. I put a fish finder on it as well as a couple of anchor cleats and a paddle cleat. I get a little exercise paddling around and lifting it on and off my car top. It may not be as fast as a power boat, but I can get into some places a boat can’t.
Thank you. This is my current struggle… trying to talk myself into spending $3k on a pedal kayak. Yikes! Plus another $1k for the extras. I know I will love it, but that’s a big chunk of change to spend.
I have the same one and I’ve added an additional 2-3k in modifications. Absolutely no regrets. Brings me so much joy
I agree. I have a super amount of fun in my fishing Kayak. I wouldn't give it up ever!
That is always a good investment. You are not restricted by the price of gas and overhead expenditures a boat requires…..
I have a pelican catch 100 PWR….
I run a 55 Endura edge With a 120 lithium battery I have two additional small batteries that runs the fishfinder and the control panel, that gives me six hours of fishing….. before the battery indicator light comes on…. You can never go wrong with a kayak never…. Congratulations enjoy your kayak and have the best time of your life.!❤
I've had big boats and little ones. Had fun in both but there is some very special times spent in the small ones. You have some options in a small boat that others just can't get to. Like small Mt. lakes that hold trophies.
You’re fishing for 6 months worth of boat payments without all the maintenance cost. You are the real winner here sir.
Usually when I stop to get water I see guys filling up their boats with gas, filling up one tank is enough pain for me lol
The only reason I have a boat is because my great uncle sold me his fully rigged out 2008 Startcraft 14 footer and trailer for $300. He and my grandpa decided they were getting too old to launch and recover it. I have never regretted dropping a grand on Bigfish 120 for even a second. I started with a $400 Lifetime 10 footer in 2019 just to get my feet wet in and committed to buying a 12 footer in 2020. The only regret I have is not shelling out an extra $800 for a pedal drive model.
Now that I have the little bass boat i need to work out a way to rig up a cradle for my 10 foot kayak on the side of it. It would be awesome to power around the lake and then anchor up and drop the 'yak to paddle back into the spots that are too shallow for the boat.
I have a lot of respect for people who are good at fishing from kayaks. I don't have a boat or a kayak but I do a fair amount of river fishing in a borrowed kayak and it can get difficult and frustrating, especially if the water is really moving. You only get one cast at the prime spots. The advantage is that you can go a lot of places a boat simply can't.
Depends on where you are fishing. On quieter, no wake lakes kayaks are great but when there are a bunch of wake making boats around they’re not ideal.
first of all, you can buy a great decent boat for about $5000 kayaks have their place fishing kayaks have a place but they really have no place in big water where there’s big boats at. Unfortunately people like to take these and go on main waters, if I’m cruising through a bayou and I come around the curve and you’re there even if I pull off the throttle I’m gonna swap you, so it’s better to stay on plane when I pass you but even then you’re still gonna get rocked. my boat is only 17 foot long it’s made out of the same stuff that car batteries are made out of which put it in the same category as pulling a golf cart which even a Yaris could do so his only real complaint is he has no place to store it and if that’s the case, work harder get you a bigger home or rent you a place that has more than one parking spot kayaks belong in creeks, small pond and shallow rivers. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should word of advice never go fishing where the fish may possibly be bigger than your boat.
Based on my experience comparing fishing out of a motorized kayak to a 14 ft aluminum boat, ill take the aluminum boat all day long. Any vehicle can tow a small aluminum boat. plus, it's way more safe. You get room to actually move around a little bit, you aren't getting wet etc. small aluminum boats are also the same price if not cheaper depending on what you're looking at, when you get more bang for buck in a small boat..You can actually have a decent motor (20-30hp), anchor up for bait fishing etc. i could understand using kayaks if it was your only option because of price, but it's not even an argument, these kayaks are stupidily expensive.
Once I went yak, I never looked back. I too have boat issues but it's not vehicle but I live in an apartment. Once spring hits until the cold of winter is here in Wisconsin (which could be October!) it's in the bed of my truck. Otherwise it sits in my dinning room. Try night fishing; it's pretty awesome being quiet in the quiet night.
Lol I'd definitely have it sitting in my apartment if I had to.
All my local lakes "close" the surrounding parks at night. I definitely wanna try night fishing, guess I just gotta venture further off from town, or sneak in all stealth like on the kayak. Guess no one would be able to see me lol
Just put a 180 pro on my OB outback the Hobie outback was my favorite purchase of all time now it’s even better!
No Dock or slip fees, and you can fish anywhere you want not like your stuff to a certain body of water with larger boats
Just depends on what sort of water your looking to fish. If you fish smaller lakes and rivers and dont go out in poor weather conditions a kayak will work fine. If you fish bigger water and go out no matter what the weather is a kayak is not the best option. Ive owned boats and fishing kayaks and have had my fun in both. I fish out of a Lund now and wouldnt trade it for anything. All that matters is your fishing and enjoying your time on the water.
Started with his and hers old Town pedal drive. Upgraded to two old Town trolling kayaks. Sold them and now we have a boat 2 years later 😊
I'm hoping a boat is in my future in the next two years! So it looks like we'll follow a similar timeline. I dunno if I'll ever not have a kayak though. What boat ya end up with?
nothing in the world like it. i guided in touring kayaks for about seven years. got into surfcasting and started fishing every day and pushing that end of the sport to some of its limits. kicking myself for going so long without fishing in a kayak. it's not for everyone and that's fine. most guys would rather have a boat. me, money isn't an issue and i've owned boats and i fish from shore anyway. now i do a half a day every few days in my kayak. happy as a a cla,
dude same here i started fishing 3 months ago..surfcasting i am to the point that everytime i go surf casting my body is beat from all the walking & casting i think kayak is the answer
I was shocked after going fishing my first time just last year. Went with my brother and we were both like.. What the hell.. why haven't we done this before.
Went back the next day, then every day off...
Then like 2 months later, kayaks entered the story.
It's funny to go so long not knowing, amd once ya find it, it feels like some sorta secret to happiness. I've seen fishing in movies, shows, and in and around my whole life.. yet I never knew what it was like to hit the lake at sunrise.
Nice to know there are others out there who know exactly what the feeling is, because it doesn't feel like it's explainable.
I feel like a kayak keeps that feeling the best
I did the same thing and put a trolling motor on my nucanoe unlimited. I can go everywhere with it. Rivers, small or big lakes, it doesn't matter I'm fishing it. Added a lowrance too. I can get into places boats can't go whether it's because of size or motor restrictions. Best purchase I've ever made as well my friend.
I had a boat but I had to keep it in storage once we moved the new place. It changed how I used the boat. I ended up going out less and less due to the hassle of going to the storage, then charging and packing up the boat. I'm looking at a kayak to alleviate this issue. Oh and the added cost of storage was a bummer.
Thanks for the video.
How much time & effort does it cost to transport/winterize/maintain a boat vs a kayak? There's more than sticker cost. Kayaks are very low maintenance.
I do love the simplicity
Have a nice bass boat but love my Jackson fishing kayak. Just something different about getting into hard to reach areas in the kayak just can’t get enough of it. Love fishing both large bodies and small bodies of water.
My 5 favourite purchases i ever made are 1.fishing kayak 2.cargo bike 3.gravel bike 4.canoe 5.paddleboard 😀
I ended up with a small inflatable. It's 12ft, I have a 9.9hp combustion engine and some type of electric motor for these ponds in Kitsap
It is a major pain in the ass, setting it up and taking it down approximates near an hour.
But it fits in my 2dr sports car, so I won't complain.
I sold my jon boat for a Native Watercraft Titan and have never looked back. For me it was the boat traffic at public launches that was driving me nuts. Nobody understands boat launch etiquette nor how to back up a trailer. I now avoid all that with the kayak. To anyone serious about kayak fishing I would highly suggest you go for the pedal drive. It's like having manual spot lock and you're not reaching for your paddle every 2 seconds. Yes, they are way overpriced, but you can't take that money with you when you leave this world!
The Native titans look so awesome! Definitely was considering one.
Love not having to deal with a trailer and all the extra work those take. Just made a video yesterday showing how to load and unload my kayak on the car. When I was done editing it, I was pretty shocked how short the video was.
Someone pulled up with a boat when I started filming, and I was out on the water fishing like 10 minutes before they were.
I still want a boat someday tho 😀
Would be nice to bring some buddies fishin sometime, but I do love going out solo (or with my brother) he's got the same kayak I do
I have both. Some of the waters around me are electric only, so the kayak is best for that. Also, whenever I am near a lake without an established boat ramp, kayak is best again. Love my bass boat though for most other things.
Boats are a lot of work. Kayaks are a hose down maybe brush it every once in awhile and she’s looking good as new.
My parents have a boat, and my god does that thing consume money. Just the gas alone is crazy, then repairs, mooring, maintenance.. I still want one some day, but dunno if I'm ready for all that quite yet lol
If you go between bodies of water you should always scrub the hell out to prevent transferring invasives
@@NWTrailSeries Yep, I've heard of them refered to as "a hole in the water you throw money into". Lol😅
When the lagoons where I live by gets overflowed, you can go where all the trees are that wouldn’t be accessible with a bass boat. Something right out of a fantasy book. Real good fishing. And wayyyy cheaper.
I rather fish on my old town rather than my boat almost any day. There are rougher days on the water that my boat or pontoon that I rather be on so it all depends on where you plan to go with you kayak with.
You have a stellar kayak! 👍 You really went all out on it and you should. We live once here on Earth. You treated yourself with what you wanted. You deserve to enjoy having fun. Hope you catch many fish 🐟 🙏
I’m a rec kayaker, welcome to the Kayak world. I call fishing yaks “aircraft carriers”. Hope you enjoy your time on the water.
you gotta be an absolute unit to toss an old town on top of a car lol
I actually just made a video about it!
With the right technique its pretty easy.
I'm definitely no "absolute unit"
I started off with a $360 lifetime tamarack for a year and stumbled on a kayak deal I couldn't pass up but the payment plan was what sealed the deal😅.
They're awesome kayaks, tight lines!
I dunno. Having no room for error in standing just doesn't work for me. I like my inflatable boat with wooden floor and trolling motor/outboard. Goes 10mph+ and I can take wakes like nothing. so no issues when a boat goes by fast. I like not having to register because pedal, but if you wanna explore bigger lakes I would suggest getting an inflatable with an outboard.
As somebody with a 30,000$+ bass boat sitting in my yard yes it’s so much better you can fish more spots farther off and in the wind and everything else, but when it breaks down like mine currently is you better hope you have tons of extra cash to fix it. My lower unit is locked up and it’s about 4 grand for an oem one or 1500 for a knockoff that might not last on a 250 pro xs. So if money is no issue bass boats are amazing but kayaks are super fun too. I’ve caught probably as many out of kayaks as I have in my 3 bass boats over the last 6 or 7 years.
I did the same process, but i got the native slayer max 12.5, and it's definitely my favorite purchase ever!
I was torn between a native or old town. Question for ya though! To get my kayak on and off my car, I move my kayak with the cart and set the butt of the kayak like ~3ft from the car between my roof racks. Once the butt of the kayak is there, I lift the front end and place it on the side of my car. Walk to the butt of the kayak and pick it up to slide the whole kayak onto the car. (Hopefully you're able to picture this?) The rudder on the old town is folded up onto the top of the kayak, which allows me to pivot the kayak onto my car without damaging anything. I've perfected this method, and getting my kayak off and on the car is super easy by myself. Looking at the rudder on a native, it looks like I couldn't use this method. Is the rudder retractable, or able to hide in some way?
@NWTrailSeries no so what I do is I also have a car with yakima bare roof roof racks and an easy loader. I also flip my boat over on the ground and load it upside down so the rutter is up. And the top of the kayak faces down towards the roof. The easy loader slides out about 3 feet, so I just pick the nose straight up onto that and slide the butt over as you described as well. But the bottom of my boat faces the sky during this process. Besides that, the process sounds about the same. The only thing I don't like mine is I have the nk180 motor so the mount sticks out the back so when I pick the nose up it stands up on the mount which puts pressure that I don't like on the boat. So I'm probably gonna switch to the motor guide bow mounted motor instead but besides that the method works great!
I get it. I'm new to fishing and I've been bank fishing for a few weeks now, but I've only gone to this little lake thats 5 minutes from my house. The main reason is because every other fishing spot around me is either private or is mostly used by kayak/boat anglers since that's where all the good fishing's at. I wish I could get a kayak, I've been wanting one for weeks now. I just can't afford one. It's kind of upsetting, but I make do.
I got rid of my boat because it sat in the yard while I took my kayaks instead. So much less headache and you never worry about breaking down .
I actually found my kayak (I had a Hobie Outback) to be more of a hassle to take fishing. Loading/unloading is a pain and it has such limited space for gear
Iv been kayak fishing for almost 20 years nothing beats it
A boat doesn't get you into more than half the lakes around me. A kayak opens up hundreds of lakes that most people don't fish. The only downside, is that with a kayak, you have to deal with boats on the other half. *shrug.
That is a very good purchase considering the prices on newer bass boats these days. Mine was almost $100k, which is absurd
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Lol yeah, definitely not ready to drop 100k. Ones I were looking at were far from that, but im hoping to be able to make that happen here soon! I just gotta figure out how to get this youtube to make some money lol
I have 2 recreational kayaks, 1 fishing kayak that was $3K, and a much larger and much pricier outboard fishing boat.
I use the fishing kayak more than anything else
YES! I 100% agree. But I am kinda looking at the Sun Dolphin American 12.
Some of the best fishing I’ve ever experienced was in a daily rental kayak. Fishing on a boat is great, but a lot of inflatables and kayaks on the market today basically do the same thing with a lot less headache (storage, insurance, the cost of both the boat AND a trailer, etc). Considering getting an inflatable dinghy and putting a trolling motor on it.
The simplicity can't be beat.
Almost went the inflatable route myself! Was a bit too worried a out fishing hooks though, a nice inflatable is tough enough you wouldn't have anything to worry about, but the price of those gets up there real quick
I’d do this if it weren’t for my dog. He goes everywhere I go, and I couldn’t get him on that little kayak and expect him to chill for long.
He’s getting a flat bottom boat. It’ll go good with his Pioneer.
I bought a PDL 120 for fishing here in the PNW. I go into the Pacific, the bays, rivers , and lakes. I can go places boats can’t I’ve added a Newport NK 180 pro motor for trolling the rivers and bays for salmon, rivers for sturgeon, and lakes for Kokanee. I love having multiple forms of propulsion especially when I’m miles offshore. I catch just as many many fish if not more than all the boats around me. There are a lot us using yaks here, and we weave in and out of the combat fisheries turning heads as we net the salmon. Best part is now it’s all paid for. You made the right choice!🎣
Absolutely cannot wait for adding a motor someday. I feel like everything I go out fishing the day is over before it started. One blink and I look down to see it's about time to head home. Maybe a motor would help, or maybe I just need to go fishing more.
You went fishing for sturgeon!? That I gotta see!
I was originally going to buy a kayak but I wound up doing something rather odd instead... bought a steel framed, single man, fishing pontoon, the kind with 2 giant inflatable banana bladders that strap to the frame which breaks down (so the whole thing can go in the trunk of a car of you need) but I didn't like my feet dangling in the water (they're all built that way), so I got creative and strapped the top 1/2 piece of a cartop carrier to the bottom of it which instantly made it into a little sealed hull tiny pontoon type of boat! Put a little 3-speed trolling motor on it, wired up a 12v cigarette lighter outlet, a headlight with a seat mounted switch as well as a switch operated 12v micro electric fuel pump set up as a mini bilge pump just in case I ever take on any water in the thing! Love it! Works great!
My brain tried to build this in my head lol I wanna see it!
Heck yea dude. that setup looks soooo sweet. Got me thinking ... But then my fishing buddy would need one. Shouldn't be hard begging mom if my fishing buddy is her daughter 😂
got our first kayaks a few years back we have a bass boat but around here alot of lakes are 10hp maximum and my dads motor is much bigger than that so instead of us using his trolling motor to get around we got some kayaks for the first time 2 years later we loved them so much we got upgrades
I have the same kayak. Definitely spent more than I thought I would but it’s been a blast, and honestly has helped my channel out too, which has been a fun journey as well.
Also, Old Town customer service is outstanding.
Haha nice!
We living a very similar life right now! I'm hoping to get into tournament fishing down the road.
Just enjoying the fishing for now though.
The only people that say why didnt you just get a bass boat have never owned a bass boat. They have no clue what it takes to own a legit bass boat!!! I love my 3 fishing kayaks and my family loves them as well😂
im about to buy a pond prowler 8 next week, thought about getting a kayak as well but id like something more leg room, love the amount of choices these days
I was suuuper close to getting one of those.
My bro n I were out fishing just last week and we saw a couple guys go by on one of those... looked like a damn good time
A marina, stores your boat and allows you easy access. Check it out sometime.
This guy took out a loan to buy a $3000 kayak and you're telling him to look at a boat and a marina fee? Wild
I loved my kayaks, until I got older. I started having back issues and just not being able to get comfortable sitting like that for long periods of time. But it was awesome while it lasted- you can toss it in the back of the truck and go wherever you want on a few minutes notice; you can get back into swamps and puddles no one else can, and there's nothing in this world as relaxing and cool as being on the water's surface at day break, silently gliding along, watching the steam come up off the water and the dragon flies skipping off the surface of the lake. There is very little between you and the water, you're very low to the surface- it feels like being part of it all. Boats are great to- but they're different. You feel less a part of it and more like "Make way, coming through..." and going is such a production- you don't want to do it unless you can stay on the water for a long time. If you live on or near the water and can leave your boat there docked and ready to go- that makes thing much easier. But having to haul it around, store it when not in use, maintain it and a trailer, keep everything licensed and ready for inspection, etc.- it's a pain.
“But there was a payment plan so it’s fine” wow. This mentality is something else
I’ve been drooling over one of these for months now
Ooo yup been there my friend lol
I picked mine up July 10th last year..
You're name is also Josh (same)
Pretty sure you know what ya gotta do tomorrow 😀
@@NWTrailSeries I wish tomorrow! But yes SOON !
I pulled a 14 foot deep v with a 9.9 Johnson for 2 years with a 1984 Ford escort
you made the right choice buddy i got the Native watercraft slayer max 12.5 and i love it. Had it since 2020.
Just out of curiosity. Why not an inflatable? I have a SeaEagle 285 with a 65lb trolling motor and love that thing. I can stand on it just like a regular boat or kayak. Biggest pro is that it's compact after deflated. I feel it would have been perfect for your vehicle.
I love my fishing kayak....i don't have a $3000 dollar model but it works awesome for me...i love it
Cheaper.Kayaks much easier to load and unload, skip lines at launch, draw zero water. Win
I had the boat and a Ridgeline that easily pulled it but it was no fun so I sold it and bought a kayak and I've been having way more fun and I've been catching some of my biggest bass ever. So relaxing and fun
It’s all about your happiness my friend. You do you.
Anyone can drive a speed boat but with a kayak you have to master it and adapt your muscles to be able to travel to the same places you’d go with a motor
Good choice it can fit in a garage with your vehicle. No fuel, no insurance, and your the motor. I don’t kayak fish but dang it has blown up compared to 15 years ago.
I ended up with a free fishing kayak that all I had to do was go pick up. It has been the best free thing I ever received.
I'm sure ur 3 times happier a year later, even spending 3 times as much. 👏
You buy a kayak to explore where most boats cannot go. You buy a fishing kayak to fish where most boats cannot go. So you got both in one...congratulations.
river fishing is AWESOME with a yak. You can get in those hard to reach spots and get in and out so easy, plus way more affordable.
Love watching videos of people on rivers. I don't have one near me that I'm aware of, well.. one that isnt sketchy that is
I can get a kayak with all the accessories for around $700, a bass boat is another $10,000 for a used one …. That’s why a kayak
It's a fun way to fish and it's good to see more people getting into it.
You mentioned inflatable boats, did you happen to see the sea eagle 285 inflatable pontoon boat?
I'm currently looking at that to replace my old kayak.
It's a bit too wide to fit into some of the spots a kayak can get into but has it's own advantages.
I'd seen a couple similar, but not that exact one. Looks pretty sweet! If I didn't have a spot to put my kayak, I'd definitely have considered going that route. I had a pretty big worry of the hooks and the inflatable aspect, but I'm pretty sure one at that price would would have to be pretty tough.
As long as your happy is all that matters
I was at island lake today lmaooo… I’m currently saving up for a kayak. I’m new to western Washington and a majority of these lakes have horrible bank access or surrounded by homes.
That was me last year. Showed up just a few too many times to the lake with all the spots taken up. I got mine at the olympic outdoor center up in Port Gamble. They had a nice payment plan online.
I remember shopping like every night for months, I wish ya luck!
Hy bro you didn’t settle for less cause you know what it’s intended purpose is 💯 well deserved
Can you really stand in bass kayaks comfortably though? I know they all say you can stand up in them, but when I see videos of people fishing they’re always sitting. Is it really stable enough to stand and cast and catch fish?
Ive been looking into kayaks myself, but where i live in the rockies hauling and launching it in some of these creeks can be quite troublesome in terms of access to the creeks.
Thats not to say there arent boat launches in many places, just not near where i wanna fish lol.
Ive found my mountian bike to be a semi decent alternative for the most part. I can get to my spots quicker than walking akin to a kayak, and worse case scenario i get to work on my casting skills trying to fish spots i cant get to on foot lol.
Id love to hit some lakes on a kayak, but rivers and streams are a bit more problematic if i wanna drift for a while. Eventually im gonna have to go back upstream, or somehow arrange rides to and from pull out spots and risk leaving it unattended.
My friend gave me his sun dolphin Aruba 8 and it’s gotten me hooked. It’s fine for now, with some mods that I added but I’ll be getting an actual fishing kayak soon.
16 foot canoe 200 bucks. This, waaaaay more. another no brainer.
fiberglass John Boats works great
It's funny bank fishers want a boat to get further out. Only to float up to bank brush and structure to fish lol
My friend who was basically born on the water said to get a pedal drive kayak and not a jon boat or anything just because there’s so much more maintenance and repairs with the boat and trailer and all that
This dude wonders why the manufacturers have leaks in the doors weather strips 😂
Who told you about my leaky doors!?
Would you recommend getting a pedal one or a paddle one cause I’m looking to get one
Always think of storage first