FeelFree Lure 10 Kayak Review ~ Top To Bottom
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Took a break from making a cooking video, and instead I did a top to bottom review of my FeelFree Lure 10 kayak by request from subscribers. See ya next week with another cooking video!
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Awesome review of your kayak Rus! I love the upgrades you did and I can see why you would want this in more shallow areas. I hope you share more fishing videos.
Thanks Matt! I'm sure I will be doing more fishing videos as I go. Wish Spring would hurry up and get here
Holy cow. I have a great set up as well with a trolling motor, but my friend you are on a whole different level! Amazing!
Great video! You sold me on this Kayak just ordered mine, can’t wait!
One of the BEST setups i have seen. SO COOL. just amazing. Thank you so much,for doing thi video. God Bless and stay safe.
Very impressive! I can see a lot of years of "boating experience" wrapped up in many of your upgrades. Pretty salty my friend, congrats on a job well done and a very well done video.
great video, you have a really nice setup. definitely gonna take some of your ideas for my own setup
I believe this is the best kayak review/walk through video I have seen.
I've had a half way decent sit in fishing kayak for a few years. Because of some health issues I'm no longer able to sit in it for more than 30 minutes. So I'm researching for my upgrade. Comfort is the most important thing for me. I was already considering a lure 11.5 because it can be retrofitted with the new overdrive pedal system. Freshwater during the day and saltwater at night!
Thanks for doing this video, it's very helpful.
I'm glad the review has helped you! I wish I would have went with the 11.5 as well, but this is all they had when I purchased it. I probably wouldn't have needed the outriggers with a longer boat that would handle my weight better, but either way it works great!
Now that's a fantastic setup you've got there. A lot of thought went into all your upgrades.
+SKiM0510 Thanks! Every time I went out on the yak, I could instantly tell what I needed to do next. It is almost where I want it. Thanks for watching, I sure appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing. Really like the enhancements. And the cooking.
An absolutely excellent video! I have the same model and you've given me lots of ideas! Thanks from up in Canada!!
Reminded me of fishing for brook trout out of a kayak in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec 35 yrs ago.Fishing trip of a lifetime,every two weeks.Every cast man! Every cast! My friends Dad owned two cabins up there on Lake William.The cabins were originally owned by the Rockafellers! Great vid Russ thanks again buddy!
Sounds like some great memories Greg! I appreciate you watching
Man I thought that yak was set up nice from your fishing vid but after seeing all the details WOW! You have given me so many ideas man. That would for sure be a fun little vessel to fish from. Thanks so much for your time to make this vid. Much appreciated.
+Jay Smooth Your welcome Jay! It's a lot of fun rigging kayaks out and making them just like you want them and I really enjoy fishing from them
What an excellent review. Thank you. I'm sold.
Awesome vid Ive been looking to buy my 1st kayak and been doing a lot of research and watching lots of videos this was the 1st video that meantion that you need to register your kayak here in Texas you have to do it as well. Cheers
Excellent detailed review. I spent a summer in the 80s at Pgula shipyard. spent our free time catching reds and trout and running up and down the river chasing bass and women.. lol
That my friend its a hell of a kayak !!
First thing is that the fishing is for peaceful and to stress out the day.
And what a way that alone in a kayak thats just awesome !!
And all the gadgets that you add up are great.
Nice job !!
Thanks, I'm really enjoying it and love fishing out of it. I pretty much have it just like I wanted it
Wow what a beautiful setup !
Hello from Greece! Great review dude , I am about to get the lure 10 with a lovely desert camo for sea fishing(not way far from the coast though). I went to a local shop today and took a close look on both lure and moken series , sadly lure 11.5 was way out of my budget , so i was between the faster moken 12.5 and lure 10 but after i sat on both of them, my heart went for lure. The seat , the cockpit and the comfort that brought this kayak was from another galaxy and i feel that i wont get disappointed even if i need to paddle a little more to reach my destination!
The comfort is what sold me on it as well.
Best set up rig i have seen yet. You spent a bit more money than a lot of folks but it shows in ease of use.
Great little bass boat , perfect for getting in close and tight to shore , I especially like the assist rope , that would come in handy for me lmao ....!!! the anchor rope was a nice rig too , well all the up grades were great , im drooling to get back out on the water , nice boat...!!!
+bowhunter2439 Thanks, it has it's advantages over a boat, but a nice boat sure has it's advantages over a kayak. I love fishing from both of them depending where I'm going fishing at
Brilliant mods. Very impressive!
I just ordered my Feel Free Lure 10........I can’t wait!
If your bbq is half as good as your kayak, you must be one helluva chef!! Sweet Rig
Awesome boat, sir. Great workmanship. Love how the pontoons work. Glad I'm not a flounder. I know what you mean about registration. In California I had to pay $8/year to register a inflatable pontoon boat because I had a .25hp trolling motor.
Thanks, I'm pretty happy with it as for as Kayaks go. I plan on using it quite a bit in the next few months. The speckled trout will be moving into the inshore marshes soon, and that's primarily what I bought it for. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it!
ive been subscribed to you for a while now and researching this kayak and here you are! lol (:
Whoop whoop brother glad i found ya, love cooking and kayaking the same in North Carolina.
Awesome! Glad you found my channel! Hope you hang around :)
Wow, Thank You for making this video. Awesome video
Been looking at this model! Thanks for sharing!
Man that's an awesome set up
I just moved to Ocean Springs. I'm new to the area, new to kayaking, and new to fishing. I recently bought a fishing kayak and found your channel while doing research. Really been enjoying your videos. I'd love to learn more about your pontoon system, it's one of the better versions I've seen.
Welcome to Ocean Springs! I had this one outfitted just right for my needs. I actually sold it and all my other kayaks a few years ago and bought a 30 foot sailboat. I still have it, but if you have ever owned a boat like that, then you already know it can be a endless money pit LOL. Sometimes I really wish I would have kept the kayak in this video. Perfect for fishing our inshore bayous and such.
Rus, your little kayak is loaded with so many handy amenities that I wouldn't be able to remember half of them. I would certainly remember the strap to help me out of the seat though. The LED lights are too cool for words! What I'm most envious of are your two GoPro mounts which make your kayak unbeatable for videography! Thanks for the very well done review my friend! I sure enjoyed this!
+Juanelo1946 Lol John, I always have my eye on that lift assist ;) I hope to get some floundering footage coming up this spring when the flounder really start piling back up into the inshore areas. There's a few around now, but most have moved offshore through the winter months. Yeah, we are still working on perfecting a way to combine all the cameras for good fishing video. I just wish I had more time away from work so I could really get something done, but I'll do what I can when I can. Thanks for watching John, I appreciate it
Good looking set up!
great set up, In NH if you don't have a motor then you don't need to register, but once you add an electric motor then it must be registered, thinking about a sit on kayak because mine kills my lower back and so far the price and set up of the feelfree lure seems the best
Awesome job!
Pretty badass kayak man!
That is one hell of a kayak Rus, looks like you have all bases covered.
Yeah, I pretty much have it like I want it now. Thanks Tom
beautiful rig. I love the flounder gig, rig. I have to check on the barb for FL. I never thought of a spear, great idea!
Wow you make the best kayak I ever seen. I love your video
Between cooking some great food and kayaking, you're having way too much fun.
+Anthony White Got to enjoy it while we can Anthony. Thanks for watching, I sure appreciate it
Cool Tricked Out Kayak!!!! Love The Videos!!!! Keep Em Coming!!!!
+Grey Jedi Thanks! Glad you like the videos :)
Great boat and great set up. Good job.
+Marko Stevanovic Thanks, I'm enjoying it
Russ, Besides the paddle, I carry a 8’ banister pole with or without a duckbill depending on the bottom I am fishing. Paddles and motors make noise with spooky Reds. I have glided right over and near Redfish with that push pole. If the bottom is real soft and anchor not holding, shove that push pole straight down and secure to a short leash.
Harry
nice boat you go bro ima try kayaking for the first time in a couple weeks it looks like a blast
I love your rig!!!! Awesome
thanks for the video...enjoyed watching and picking up some tips...smoke on...!!!
Good job nice set up.
Great video, nice tips, Thanks
Really enjoy the video, any chance you could tell me wheere to find the improvements you made to the kayak?
Thank you sir.
That’s the first time I’ve seen that motor setup. I’m gonna have to get me one of them bad boys!!!
that thing is awesome!
I believe you covered just about everything on your Kayak..it's really awesome' all the up-grades and added features done by you, are off the hook...it's really so cool.. good job. Three thumbs-up.... :)
+Rubén Disla Thanks, I sure appreciate it! I think I enjoyed upgrading it as much as I do fishing out of it. :)
no doubt.. but I would like to see you out there fishing with it. just to see it's performance. if you get a chance. it would be fun. thankyou for your videos and your grilling... I really love it... :)
Nice review!
Russ, that's a ton of features on a tiny little kayak. I am impressed. Too bad I live in land locked Texas.
+The806Traveler Thanks for watching, I pretty much have it like I want it. Just a few more details
God bless ya man from down under!
Great ideas very nice professional presentation ...thx
Great video!! pete.
very nice set up sir!!
Thanks!
Nice setup!
Excellent review, Rus!
~Sam
+Smokin' Low Carb Thanks Sam, I appreciate you watching
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Man you can tell you've done a lit of fishing in your life. So may little things that people don't realize they can do or use to make the trip that much better.
Yeah I've been fishing since I was wearing diapers lol! My mom and dad both loved to fish, and they would drag us kids along on every trip. It's in your blood when your raised up on it.
This was an enjoyable video. Very professional and a good pace to follow in detail. Can you make some videos of flounder fishing? Specifically gigging? I'd love to see your technique in a kayak
Thank you I appreciate it! I was hoping to have already got a video or two of floundering because they have been slaughtering them lately around here, but haven't had a chance to go. Hopefully soon. I'm just gonna have to make time. Thanks again!
Nice rig!
Lovely rig, very envious :)
I like the modifications you have made! Very nice!
+John Kraemer Thanks, I'm sure having fun with it
I have a Lure 11.5..... I've had it for abut three months and haven't done any mods to it. I have some ideas for it! Keep up the great work. I love your channel!
I love my 10 footer, but I do wish I would have went with the 11.5. Thanks I appreciate it!
FreeFree designs, develops and builds some nice boats! I'm looking forward to seeing additional fishing videos from you! Have a great day!
all you like is cooking as you catch lol looks great !!!
I actually enjoy fishing more than cooking, but I enjoy eating more than fishing lol :D
I have the 13.5 in blue. Love your kayak in red!
Thanks! I'm really enjoying it! I like the extra options that come with the 13.5
This is such a great video with perfect camera angles and great explanation
👍 Excellent job! Hopes our still enjoying it!
Always!
Rus that is one nice kayak!
+Kim Mozingo Thanks Kim, I appreciate you watching :)
Smoky ribs how much and where can I order pontoons for the side of my kayak ? And what size motor and where can I get one
I like yours vs my Scottys but they are lighter. What lbs of additional float would u say u have with those? I finally got my wife some Scottys n hope she loves them.
Maaaaan. That's a sweet boat!
Fishing from a Kayak is a lot of fun, but I still like the big boats too :)
Great video, thanks!
Can you purchase the outrigger system or did you make that yourself?
How comfy is the seat on your back after a long trip?
great upgrades
Really nice kayak I want to set mine up like that
Good job 👍
Greetings from South Africa. I watch your video with great interest. Our saltwater kayaks are very different. 15ft kayaks are common, they are smooth and fast. And designed to tip over with no problems. Rods and gear are stored inside. It is designed to launch through 10ft waves. Flatwater only exists in harbours. But it does require strength and skill. The biggest fish we target are sailfish. Your catch is also stored inside when returning through the waves. What fish do USA saltwater kayak fisherman target?
Nice Kayak! The seat looks so comfortable but I would want one with arm rest!
Que hermoso kayak y los estabilizadores espectacular yo soy pesado y eso me vendría bien ustedes están a otro nivel ja en Argentina por más que trabajemos toda la vida estamos igual siempre saludos y buenos asados y buenas pescas
thats one bad ass lil boat man !
+BigMeat Sunday Lot of fun fishing out of a kayak John! Thanks man!
i love fishing, as well as Greg and that would be a blast i bet !!!
+BigMeat Sunday Kayak fishing has really gotten popular John. You should watch some TH-cam videos of the guys that go offshore and catch the really big fish that takes them for a ride.
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I'm glad you did this video, been wanting to ask a few questions about it. I have 2 kayaks now I'd like to sell and get one really good one like yours. With the seat all the way up i would guess like you said it becomes more unstable, probably can't paddle it properly from that height? And can you adjust the seat up and down while on it, or do you have to be off the boat? Finally what's the weight limit on that, normally a 10 footer would not be enough for my size.
+Food Porn Network Gary, the seat is easy to raise and lower from the kayak. You just pull on the red strap and it collapses all the way down (for paddling), then just grab the seat and pull it back up to the desired height. I like mine all the way up. The weight capacity on the Lure 10 is 375 pounds. The Lure 11.5 is 425 pounds, and the Lure 13.5 is 500 pounds. I am short, but not light at all, and it handles me and all my gear with no problem and easy to load on a truck only being 10 feet long, but I am sure the longer versions would be even that much more stable and they hold more weight for sure
I'll have to do a video, I got rigging most haven't seen with my 2016 Hobies pa14s. At 60s I don't care if folks laugh at my floaters nor our ages. I laugh at them wait for hrs at the boat ramp in n out n I pull my Yak loaded up on fat sand tires n launch under 10 mins from when I wheel my Yak to the side of most boat ramps. I have a 2000 21' JetCraft jet boat n it rarely gets wet since kids left home.
Awsome setup brother you made my decision easy
+Bentley Quirin Good deal Bentley! Glad you found the video
Soooooooooooo Jealous!!! Nice rig buddy!
Thanks Gary! It's a lot of fun
That's a pretty cool set-up! It must be pretty stable if you can stand up in it.
Thanks Jim, and yes very stable
greetings from greece.thats a perfect fishing kayak.i am talking with the distributor here to buy the 11.5.
perfect video
Hello to Greece. I've been very happy with it. I wish I would have went with the 11.5 as well because of my size, but the 10 footer was all I could get at the time, but it's all good
Thanks for the great video! Question... I know that you have a trolling motor, but do you paddle at all, and if so, does the pontoon setup interfere with paddling? I am looking at pontoons for my wife's Lure 10' but we won't have a motor. Thanks!
No I never need to paddle, and yes the pontoons will get in the way some. Enough to where you won't like it. I only carry the paddle as a back up
What a fun toy! envy!!
+29render It is a lot of fun Matt, especially when I'm catching fish ;)
Do you prefer the shorter boat verses the longer? I'm looking to buy a 11.5 Lure and I just don't know if there is a benefit in the longer kayak.
The longer kayak has a higher weight capacity for one, and being longer it will track better in the water if your using a paddle. Personally I would have went with the 11.5 or better yet the 13.5 mainly over the weight capacity that it can hold, and I would have not had to buy outriggers. I weigh in at 235 pounds, and the 10 is actually a little small for me, but that is all they had at the time I bought it, but regardless it does exactly what I want it to do after the modifications
How expensive was that with all of the upgrades?
How do I get my tx numbers on my kayak if I do not have them
I have a Sun Dolphin Journey 10, and after three hours fishing in it, I can hardly get out of it, because the seat is level with the floor of the kayak. I want to raise my seat. I need to make some outriggers first, because I know just raising the seat a few inches makes the kayak unstable!
Timing of this review is perfect. We have been shopping for new kayaks and just learned of the Feel Free brand this weekend. The only negative I have read on-line is some folks say it doesn't track well. What is your experience? BTW, we have the same law here in Florida. I have a 10 foot plastic boat with a trolling motor and it has to be registered.
It tracks just fine, but I'm using a trolling motor. I've never had to paddle it, so I can't really say, but does great with a motor.
Also, I'm pretty sure the longer Feel Free Kayaks like the 13.5 would track much better than the 10 footer I have because of the length
love your intro
Would you recommend that kayak to anyone? Thinking about getting one.
First that's a nice setup! Got the exact same Feel Free 10' kayak. Looking at adding the trolling motor. With the way the rear of kayak is made, did you have to modify the mounting plate?
No, but I did have to tell them I wanted the Whales Tail mount. It covered enough area to work out just fine.
That kayak is boss bro! :)
+August Cooking Thanks August! I'm having a lot of fun with it