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Sorry I fell in love with Kayak Fishing the first time I went in 2014. I bought a used Hobie Outback and have since purchased a Hobie Pro Angler. I alway tell people to start slow, do research, don’t buy all the fancy accessories as soon as you start out. You will figure out what you need as you go. Thanks for the great videos Alex! They are always informative and entertaining!
I started kayak fishing three years ago. At first I wasn't so sure because I was fishing out of my daughters little pelican kayak. Once I purchased a fishing kayak I can't get enough of being out on the water. Spending the money on a pedal drive or having a trolling motor sure does help. I have a pedal drive and with that I can spend much more time fishing than navigating with a paddle. Great video Aliex, good luck out there!
I have a cheap life time I’ve had fun fishing off of for years. But I picked up a big fish 103 this year and it’s a game changer. Best fishing investment I’ve ever made!
You are 100% correct Alex! I got me an ultimate Old Town leg pedal fishing kayak. At the end of the day I end up catching 8-10 fish feeling happy was worth it
I’ve never owned or been in a fishing kayak but think it’s time I get started. I might not even start with an actual “fishing” kayak. I need something really light weight and for now I’ll be fishing really small water with foot access. If it works out I’ll probably get another one and step up to bigger water. Thanks for your efforts to keep you audio clear. So many people put out content with no regard for sound quality. 👍👍
Great video man!! I recently got into the sport and my coworker gave me a wilderness systems pamlico tandem kayak and at first I wasn’t a big fan of it just bc it was really unstable but I out a set of outriggers in it and I am loving it! Granted it may not be the best kayak for fishing but I think it’s a good kayak to jet into the sport and the best thing is that it was FREE, I am planning on getting a fishing yak down the road
I am a new subscriber. I am just starting out kayak fishing in Montana. So am totally new. Never been in a kayak. You have the best first timers videos I have watched so far. We are heading out on a fishing camping trip. Should be fun
I have an 18' flats boat with trolling motor but I actually like fishing in my kayak better for certain things. Seriously it is a blast, I have an Old Town sportsman 120 pedal drive. Its super comfortable. My back never hurts after 4 hours of fishing.
Great video Alex! I think a lot of people don't understand the complexity of some kayaks. A lot of kayak fisherman don't take enough time to learn how to paddle correctly.
@@AliexFolgueira Lean slightly forward, blade tip in by your toes, out before your knees, is how I was taught. I am not going to say I don't fall back on bad habits if I need a quick couple of strokes to move out of somethings way.
Great video as always Aliex, like the tip to not over complicate, half the stuff I bought for my kayaks has only been mounted once and never again, trial and error but got a great system now. With rising fuel costs and the cost to maintain a fishing boat, kayak fishing is the future!
I stopped Kayak fishing because of this one time. I was in the middle of the water at our cottage in Muskoka, Ontario Canada. I had just had a bite and I set the hook. I looked back at my girlfriend on the dock and I flipped in the water. I was losing most of my stuff while fighting a fish. (it was a Nothern Pike). It ruined my (kayak) experience. The Kayak also was not stable at all which is another reason. I watched your video and now I see that they have super sturdy and stable kayaks now. I really want to buy one and try again. Thanks man!
I sold my old kayak cause i was in the military and never got to use it… im home now, and i just got a great deal on a sit in kayak that im gonna fix up and make it simple to use while i heal up from my knee surgery… once i get the all clear, its game on!
My wife and I shared a 14’ canoe for a year. I called it the divorce boat. You can’t have two captains at once. Kayaks are one man boats. One captain! Now she’s got a Lifetime Tamarack 100 that she likes. I think she’d prefer the 11’ version better but she’s happy. I have the Ascend 128x. I’m more comfortable in it. We don’t fight anymore about where we go!
I will be down in that area and just won my first kayak. Nothing fancy but I'm gonna deck it out for my buddies and a few videos. We should do some fishing this spring
I've had alot of brands over pass 5 years and they have gotten better . I've had s big fish 120 . Bonafides RS and SS . Currently I'm on a flint with a pivot drive and I really like it because I can take it on an off and the kayak is lightweight and paddles great. Nucanoes are easy to add motors to as well
A kayak control problem also applies row boats with oars or standard trolling and gas motors. An anchor or trolling is the only way to deal with the wind or current in these cases. ( no auto pilot) The lack of space on my 11' sit on top fin drive kayak can be trying at times. All boats have pros and cons. Portability, simplicity, exercise, shallow draft and wind resistance make this type of boat enjoyable.
One other piece of advice. In my case, trying a sit inside kayak, after 30 minutes of paddling, my lower back was killing me. Go with a seat that sits up higher and peddle drive. Paddle for exercise. The Hunks Maui Maui paddles nicely.
Thank you for this video. I've been contemplating on getting into this hobby of kayak fishing and I have a hefty budget for it. I Don't want a boat and I've never done any water recreation in my life so it might be a good starting point. However, I've been watching those seadoo fishing jet skis and leaning towards it instead.
Mine was wrong kayak choice. It was nice (Jackson Mayfly) but it was way too heavy for me to manage and I hated taking it out. I ended up moving to an inflatable (Hobie iTrek 11) that had their pedal system and now I’m loving it.
High end kayaks and power systems have gotten so expensive and heavy when fully rigged, to the point you may as well get a full size boat. Only caveat is being able to fish slightly skinnier water. If you have to trailer your yak due to size and weight ,you defeat the purpose.
Just buy a moken. 12 ft long about 75 lbs and less than a grand. Sure you gotta paddle but who cares? I wouldn't have bought a kayak if I was opposed to paddling. Some of these folks want to load up there boat to do everything and it becomes cumbersome. Kind of like the folks who put 12lbs of attachments on an AR15.
Kayaks are much cheaper. You don't have to have a motor, so they don't have to have fuel, which is good right now with the very high gas prices. Kayaks are much easier to transport. You don't have to have a trailer. You can even carry a kayak on top of a small car, which also saves gas. In my home state of Georgia, you don't even have to register a kayak unless you put a motor on it. Kayaks are very personal too, since it's only for one person, for you. Kayaks can also go in very shallow water or narrow rivers or streams.
All I know is that new Hobies here in Australia cost way more than an entry level new Aluminium boat. Quintrex sell new Aluminium hulls for around the $4,000 mark and a new hobie is $6,000 plus.
That’s true but where I live in Canada it’s easy to drop your yak anywhere and go fishing if you have a truck like myself. With a boat I would need a trailer and a boat drop off which is more of a pain for me. Some of the best fishing here too is done in little creeks attached to the lake where it isn’t possible for a boat to get into.
Aliex, I spent my 1st season fishing on a local lake. The same lake I bank fished off. I've learned so much from you're vids. I know what my boat can do, and what I can do. And whenever I go out, i always have emergency equipment for the boat, and for myself. Great info bro 🙏 😎 🎣
@@AliexFolgueira Aliex, I love the filler vids. Even if you're not on the water. Because you alway's educate myself, or maybe others who are just starting. I was that person who didn't know how awsome this sport is. Keep them coming bro.. 😎 👍 🎣
Hey Aliex. I wonder if they'll come out with a Bixpy J3, someday. That does about 1.5 mph faster. Even if the motor weighs an extra one lb. The totall setup would still be under 15 lbs total with everything. I wonder if they're working on designing that? Because they're already extremely popular..🤔 😎
I absolutely hate bank and dock fishing so I started off with float tubes, then to an 8' jon boat (the most unstable boat I've ever been in) and bought my Vibe SeaGhost in 2017 and love it and use it to fish lakes, rivers and the Puget Sound! BTW, great video.
@@AliexFolgueira Sure 1st of all, IMHO, they are the most unsafe boats you can buy, mine was 8' and a death trap! I was on the river fishing when I moved a little too far to the left and next thing I knew I was in 40 degree water. That was the 3rd time I went into the drink, the other 2 were in a lake, after that I traded it for a fly fishing pontoon and now a kayak. Save your money and buy something stable, unless you don't care about safety or possibly your life, I was lucky someone heard my emergency horn.
You need a 12 foot Jon boat,not a 8 foot. I never tipped one over, rivers,fishing,duck hunting,etc,many years back in the day. Same thing,would you get in a 8 foot kayak??
Great advice Aliex. Thanks for your passion on this subject. Sharing your knowledge I know will help many people. I used to do overnight kayaking trips . Had to sell all my kayaks because of mobility issues. Keep up the good work Aliex. Thanks
I had a beautiful fishing canoe Clipper with 4hp outboard. By the time you load it, secure it, load all that fishing stuff, Unload it than transfer all that crap back and forth. Set everything up…. Try a boat my friend: you hook your trailer to a truck (all my fishing stuff with two down-riggers ,fish finder tackle box etc. live in that boat and the boat lives in a garage) truck does all the heavy work for you. Nothing to lift nothing to set up. You come to a boat slip undo TWO straps at the back Put the boat on the water. You are ready to go fishing and your back tells you thank you. Sometimes I look at the pictures of that beautiful canoe and think I would never fish so much and enjoy it if I still had you. But you were really beautiful.
@@AliexFolgueira Ha, my friend that’s how I thought when I was just a beginner. Having lived with fishing canoe now I know the trailer is a blessing!! And the fact that you do not get stuck in a fetal posit hours at a time just a bonus!
@@AliexFolgueira What if your lady discovers a taste for fishing and would like to join you? buy her an other kayak and all the accessories to it. Now you have to deal with two kayaks and all that jazz. And we do not get younger. Sooner or later you either fall out of love with fishing or get yourself a boat and start saving both your back and your time. Been there done that! Life is the best teacher. As for a trailer get a good one (EZ Loader) balance it right and you would hardly notice it’s there.
My only reason is... price. Kayaks with all the bells and whistles are well over 1500k not including trailers, accessories and equipment that goes with high end Kayaks
If you live in Florida, I'm curious why you didn't pick a Hobie Mirage Tandem Island kayak? I'm finally considering buying a kayak and thought this would be the best kayak for big water fishing. Plus, I thought when future grandchildren arrive they would get a kick out of sailing. New here so will spend some time looking at your past videos. Need to do some research before deciding on which kayak to purchase.
Youre the one that convinced me to go with the Old Town brand. I'm getting a Old Town 106 paddle only soon and I'm SUPER excited for it! Everyone says that its going be super heavy for paddle only, what do you think Aliex? I figure that it'll be a good workout and I know for certain I couldnt use the peddle drive in the majority of places I plan to fish. Too Marshy/Weedy.
i pulled the trigger on friday and bought one- first thing my husband says - what are you going to do when you flip it- i said " GET WET" he was not amused. needless to say, i have not tried it yet- i am a bit afraid - never been on or in one. but i do have a life jacket - so i should be safe. Thank you for your video.
Hey Alex, I am still thinking to buy one, however the lakes where I olive have high winds and waves, so bit concern on safety, other reason is storage, I live in a flat, and last is price!,
Mucho gusto, thank you for your narrative on kayak fishing. I'm searching for my first fishing kayak. If you could make a recommendation on the size and features would be best for an entry level kayak. I'm an active 75+ yr old.
There are better and cheaper options. I have a few thousand into a brand new 1542 Jon boat with trailer and remote control trolling motor. I can walk around in it and have a fishing platform with a livewell underneath. I can also bring a friend!
@@AliexFolgueira your video is called "why some people don't like kayak fishing" I'm simply giving you a reason from a different perspective. Those kayaks are ridiculously expensive for what you get.
Great videos…..you should also make a Spanish channel you’ll get more followers. I have friends that want to get into kayaks but also don’t understand English very well
I considered it and did a fair amount of research. For me, NO. In the Raritan Bay area, the water is cold most of the year. Throw in the almost daily small craft advisories we get up here. Throw in that my house doesn't have a proper garage and driveway. I'd have to hump 85 - 110 lb of hull up a flight stairs using two sets of ramps, then navigate it through a 2-ft walkway between houses. By the time you get a GOOD kayak with pedal drive and even some minimal accessories (two rod holders, an anchor, a fish finder and mount), you're $3K to $4K in. To use it what? Two days a year? I can go on a party boat for less than $100 / trip and not have to deal with all the logistics of humping a 'yak up and down flights of stairs and through a stupid walkway.
.... and I know about inflatables ... and considered those. I don't think inflatable craft mix well with toothy fish and sharp fishing tackle. I'm not sure running around what is basically the Atlantic Ocean in an inflatable is such a good idea unless you have a rare perfectly calm day.
I wish you guys were local to me. I have so many questions as I research and look to getting my first and last kayak before retirement, but it would be quite a drive to reach you from Pennsylvania, lol. I'm pretty set on the Big Fish 120, but I bounce back and forth between that one, the Vibe Shearwater 125 and the Feel free Lure 115. It's a lot of money and I'm natured, with every large purchase I make, to research and educate myself in order to make the best choice the first time, rather than having to do it all over again to spend even more money the second time around to get what I should have gotten in the first place. These three kayaks are at the top of my list, and it's difficult to decide.
Before you put a motor on your Kayak check your state law I have two fishing Kayaks and love them in Missouri small rivers are great hand free mine have pole holders
Bro, Thank you for this video!!! You HIT THE MARK EVERYTIME , as we learn from you upon earth!!! Nonetheless, always remember that your SON & FAMILY are your God-given PATIENT, UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORTIVE ASSETS! The rest is about your success, that will pass & desist. YOU PROVIDE WELL, AS YOUR RELIANCE UPON GOD'S RELATIONSHIP ABOUNDS.
Love this style of fishing! Practice makes perfect man, your right. You got to come check out how I made my own hands free fishing kayak on my channel!
I'm in the market for a fishing kayak, was going to get a Jon boat but holy cow the price.... But seeing what's on the market has me bewildered. I really want one of them bonafide kayaks...
Can't go through the weeds wants to go over the top, legs straight out front, can't reach much and pretty much at water level. So no barrier between you and limbs, gators, bug filled growth. The only people that like them are the ones that spent good money on one and gotta modify and justify it.
I bought a 650$ kayak and loved it so much I sold my bass tracker. The only thing I've added to it is 2 extra rod holders. Way to many people think they have to spend 3000$ on a kayak then start adding motors,batteries, anchor systems and peddles. Just my opinion it would be better for those people just to buy a second hand bass boat.
I DON'T LIKE KAYAKS ... Because you have to SIT on the Floor ... It's a One Person craft ! ... You have NO Space ... A wake can Swamp you ... Rough water can capsize you ... Standing up is difficult ... It's easy to Lose stuff ... Standing up is Iffy ... You have to Lift it In and Out ... Water gets inside ... It's Plastic ... a Boat is more Stable and Versatile ! ... You can't go Fast ! ... Don't fall off ! ... Used Boats are Cheap and Safer ! ... Two to four people can enjoy and move around a Boat with Comfort !
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Your videos were one of the reasons that I pulled the trigger on getting a fishing kayak. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
That’s the same with me
Sorry I fell in love with Kayak Fishing the first time I went in 2014. I bought a used Hobie Outback and have since purchased a Hobie Pro Angler. I alway tell people to start slow, do research, don’t buy all the fancy accessories as soon as you start out. You will figure out what you need as you go. Thanks for the great videos Alex! They are always informative and entertaining!
I started kayak fishing three years ago. At first I wasn't so sure because I was fishing out of my daughters little pelican kayak. Once I purchased a fishing kayak I can't get enough of being out on the water. Spending the money on a pedal drive or having a trolling motor sure does help. I have a pedal drive and with that I can spend much more time fishing than navigating with a paddle. Great video Aliex, good luck out there!
We are all very lucky to have you as our "Kayak Ambassador"
I have a cheap life time I’ve had fun fishing off of for years. But I picked up a big fish 103 this year and it’s a game changer. Best fishing investment I’ve ever made!
It does make a difference brother, enjoy
You are 100% correct Alex! I got me an ultimate Old Town leg pedal fishing kayak. At the end of the day I end up catching 8-10 fish feeling happy was worth it
Boom 💥 you got the right boat!
I’ve never owned or been in a fishing kayak but think it’s time I get started.
I might not even start with an actual “fishing” kayak. I need something really light weight and for now I’ll be fishing really small water with foot access.
If it works out I’ll probably get another one and step up to bigger water.
Thanks for your efforts to keep you audio clear. So many people put out content with no regard for sound quality. 👍👍
Great video man!! I recently got into the sport and my coworker gave me a wilderness systems pamlico tandem kayak and at first I wasn’t a big fan of it just bc it was really unstable but I out a set of outriggers in it and I am loving it! Granted it may not be the best kayak for fishing but I think it’s a good kayak to jet into the sport and the best thing is that it was FREE, I am planning on getting a fishing yak down the road
Hey Alex, watching you from central Michigan. Thank you for your time, and the sharing of your experiences. Much appreciated. 👍🏼👍🏼
best way to start the day! thanks for the excellent comment Terry :)
I just bought 2 kayaks Friday and I'm going to buy a 3rd one this weekend for, those of us that fish, absolutely love it.
I am a new subscriber. I am just starting out kayak fishing in Montana. So am totally new. Never been in a kayak. You have the best first timers videos I have watched so far. We are heading out on a fishing camping trip. Should be fun
I know how good it is! Love my Hobie, it gets great snapper.
I have an 18' flats boat with trolling motor but I actually like fishing in my kayak better for certain things. Seriously it is a blast, I have an Old Town sportsman 120 pedal drive. Its super comfortable. My back never hurts after 4 hours of fishing.
Awesome video man.
Great video Alex! I think a lot of people don't understand the complexity of some kayaks. A lot of kayak fisherman don't take enough time to learn how to paddle correctly.
True, I'm guilty of that myself lol I should try to paddle better 😅
@@AliexFolgueira Lean slightly forward, blade tip in by your toes, out before your knees, is how I was taught. I am not going to say I don't fall back on bad habits if I need a quick couple of strokes to move out of somethings way.
Love kayak fishing.
Us too!
Great video as always Aliex, like the tip to not over complicate, half the stuff I bought for my kayaks has only been mounted once and never again, trial and error but got a great system now. With rising fuel costs and the cost to maintain a fishing boat, kayak fishing is the future!
i know! we get everything we need we need then we realized we got too much stuff
I stopped Kayak fishing because of this one time.
I was in the middle of the water at our cottage in Muskoka, Ontario Canada.
I had just had a bite and I set the hook. I looked back at my girlfriend on the dock and I flipped in the water. I was losing most of my stuff while fighting a fish. (it was a Nothern Pike). It ruined my (kayak) experience. The Kayak also was not stable at all which is another reason. I watched your video and now I see that they have super sturdy and stable kayaks now. I really want to buy one and try again. Thanks man!
I sold my old kayak cause i was in the military and never got to use it… im home now, and i just got a great deal on a sit in kayak that im gonna fix up and make it simple to use while i heal up from my knee surgery… once i get the all clear, its game on!
My wife and I shared a 14’ canoe for a year. I called it the divorce boat. You can’t have two captains at once. Kayaks are one man boats. One captain! Now she’s got a Lifetime Tamarack 100 that she likes. I think she’d prefer the 11’ version better but she’s happy. I have the Ascend 128x. I’m more comfortable in it. We don’t fight anymore about where we go!
Watch this and read the comments you will have fun lol
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@@AliexFolgueira BWAHAHAHA! Oh man! My cheeks are cramping!
@@dr.froghopper6711 lol 😆
I will be down in that area and just won my first kayak. Nothing fancy but I'm gonna deck it out for my buddies and a few videos. We should do some fishing this spring
I've had alot of brands over pass 5 years and they have gotten better . I've had s big fish 120 . Bonafides RS and SS . Currently I'm on a flint with a pivot drive and I really like it because I can take it on an off and the kayak is lightweight and paddles great. Nucanoes are easy to add motors to as well
A kayak control problem also applies row boats with oars or standard trolling and gas motors. An anchor or trolling is the only way to deal with the wind or current in these cases. ( no auto pilot)
The lack of space on my 11' sit on top fin drive kayak can be trying at times. All boats have pros and cons. Portability, simplicity, exercise, shallow draft and wind resistance make this type of boat enjoyable.
Agreed everything has their pros and cons
I forgot to mention my age, 72. Lower back pain is the same using a kayak or a boat. Don 't let age decide. Just get a stable kayak.
One other piece of advice. In my case, trying a sit inside kayak, after 30 minutes of paddling, my lower back was killing me. Go with a seat that sits up higher and peddle drive. Paddle for exercise. The Hunks Maui Maui paddles nicely.
Thank you for this video. I've been contemplating on getting into this hobby of kayak fishing and I have a hefty budget for it. I Don't want a boat and I've never done any water recreation in my life so it might be a good starting point. However, I've been watching those seadoo fishing jet skis and leaning towards it instead.
Mine was wrong kayak choice. It was nice (Jackson Mayfly) but it was way too heavy for me to manage and I hated taking it out. I ended up moving to an inflatable (Hobie iTrek 11) that had their pedal system and now I’m loving it.
Took my Recon 120 out and can echo what you're saying. People don't know they exist, but they're blown away when they see em.
100% did you try to flip the recon already?
@@AliexFolgueira that's impossible 😂
High end kayaks and power systems have gotten so expensive and heavy when fully rigged, to the point you may as well get a full size boat. Only caveat is being able to fish slightly skinnier water. If you have to trailer your yak due to size and weight ,you defeat the purpose.
Just buy a moken. 12 ft long about 75 lbs and less than a grand. Sure you gotta paddle but who cares? I wouldn't have bought a kayak if I was opposed to paddling. Some of these folks want to load up there boat to do everything and it becomes cumbersome.
Kind of like the folks who put 12lbs of attachments on an AR15.
I've never heard of people not liking kayak fishing.
there plenty
"Smell the wind and flip over" hahahaha good one !
Great work video.
Aliex I would love to see a list of all the kayaks that you reviewed and stability rating .
I hope you can do it.
🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Awesome stuff dude
People need to listen to this man he knows what he’s talking about
Boom 💥
Lmao the tandem one one had me laughing 😂 I still have it but I had to get my own !!! 🤣
Hahaha
I have a tarpon 120 and I'd love to see one rigged out. I like it shallow but I don't love it. I haven't done anything to it.
Every boat is different you gotta see what your are lacking, wish you had a front rodholder, and one, lacking space for storage get a blackpak
Awesome information. Thank you Aliex.
Kayaks are much cheaper. You don't have to have a motor, so they don't have to have fuel, which is good right now with the very high gas prices. Kayaks are much easier to transport. You don't have to have a trailer. You can even carry a kayak on top of a small car, which also saves gas. In my home state of Georgia, you don't even have to register a kayak unless you put a motor on it. Kayaks are very personal too, since it's only for one person, for you. Kayaks can also go in very shallow water or narrow rivers or streams.
Bingo
great stuff like always 👏
Glad you think so!
Kayak fishing is awesome. Nuff said
All I know is that new Hobies here in Australia cost way more than an entry level new Aluminium boat. Quintrex sell new Aluminium hulls for around the $4,000 mark and a new hobie is $6,000 plus.
That’s true but where I live in Canada it’s easy to drop your yak anywhere and go fishing if you have a truck like myself. With a boat I would need a trailer and a boat drop off which is more of a pain for me. Some of the best fishing here too is done in little creeks attached to the lake where it isn’t possible for a boat to get into.
Aliex, I spent my 1st season fishing on a local lake. The same lake I bank fished off. I've learned so much from you're vids. I know what my boat can do, and what I can do. And whenever I go out, i always have emergency equipment for the boat, and for myself. Great info bro 🙏 😎 🎣
I wanna do some land fishing soon! Hey Anthony are you enjoying the content lately ?
@@AliexFolgueira Aliex, I love the filler vids. Even if you're not on the water. Because you alway's educate myself, or maybe others who are just starting. I was that person who didn't know how awsome this sport is. Keep them coming bro.. 😎 👍 🎣
@@anthonyvespia6662 yeah, sad part Anthony, filler videos get more views lol 😆 😂 🤣 😄
Hey Aliex. I wonder if they'll come out with a Bixpy J3, someday. That does about 1.5 mph faster. Even if the motor weighs an extra one lb. The totall setup would still be under 15 lbs total with everything. I wonder if they're working on designing that? Because they're already extremely popular..🤔 😎
@@anthonyvespia6662 I hope they keep j2 and then add a more powerful j3
I love the feelfree lure 10 v2. Just waiting to receive it.
When will you get it ?
You are in Florida,,,am in London.....you are lucky dude....good job 👍
Florida is epic
I absolutely hate bank and dock fishing so I started off with float tubes, then to an 8' jon boat (the most unstable boat I've ever been in) and bought my Vibe SeaGhost in 2017 and love it and use it to fish lakes, rivers and the Puget Sound! BTW, great video.
Can you speak to the people about your jon boat experience? I keep getting comments "for that money just buy a Jon boat "
@@AliexFolgueira Sure 1st of all, IMHO, they are the most unsafe boats you can buy, mine was 8' and a death trap! I was on the river fishing when I moved a little too far to the left and next thing I knew I was in 40 degree water. That was the 3rd time I went into the drink, the other 2 were in a lake, after that I traded it for a fly fishing pontoon and now a kayak. Save your money and buy something stable, unless you don't care about safety or possibly your life, I was lucky someone heard my emergency horn.
You need a 12 foot Jon boat,not a 8 foot.
I never tipped one over, rivers,fishing,duck hunting,etc,many years back in the day.
Same thing,would you get in a 8 foot kayak??
Nice one pal, great vid.
Great advice Aliex. Thanks for your passion on this subject. Sharing your knowledge I know will help many people. I used to do overnight kayaking trips . Had to sell all my kayaks because of mobility issues. Keep up the good work Aliex. Thanks
Have you thought about getting an inflatable?
@@AliexFolgueira Not really. I had been Kayaking since a teenager. I have a Boston whaler and a small dingy for shallows
I had a beautiful fishing canoe Clipper with 4hp outboard. By the time you load it, secure it, load all that fishing stuff, Unload it than transfer all that crap back and forth. Set everything up…. Try a boat my friend: you hook your trailer to a truck (all my fishing stuff with two down-riggers ,fish finder tackle box etc. live in that boat and the boat lives in a garage) truck does all the heavy work for you. Nothing to lift nothing to set up. You come to a boat slip undo TWO straps at the back Put the boat on the water. You are ready to go fishing and your back tells you thank you. Sometimes I look at the pictures of that beautiful canoe and think I would never fish so much and enjoy it if I still had you. But you were really beautiful.
you know you can just put a kayak on a trailer and have the same thing? but here is the problem the trailer! lol
@@AliexFolgueira Ha, my friend that’s how I thought when I was just a beginner. Having lived with fishing canoe now I know the trailer is a blessing!! And the fact that you do not get stuck in a fetal posit hours at a time just a bonus!
@@AliexFolgueira What if your lady discovers a taste for fishing and would like to join you? buy her an other kayak and all the accessories to it. Now you have to deal with two kayaks and all that jazz. And we do not get younger. Sooner or later you either fall out of love with fishing or get yourself a boat and start saving both your back and your time. Been there done that! Life is the best teacher. As for a trailer get a good one (EZ Loader) balance it right and you would hardly notice it’s there.
Can you give some recommendations what are the best kayaks for gorditos
Goo big brother titan 12 or 13 hobie pa, autopilots Jackson knarr
Nucanoe unlimited
How about the pelican catch power 100. Do you still like that for a fishing kayak?
Another great video my friend!
Thank you! Cheers!
My only reason is... price.
Kayaks with all the bells and whistles are well over 1500k not including trailers, accessories and equipment that goes with high end Kayaks
I fish in saltwater all the time, so which old town you recommend between the top water, sportsman or the salty all 120 pdl?
The 120 offers way more stability, can carry more stuff too. The salty is faster and lighter
@@AliexFolgueira thanks alot man 👍somehow I knew I had to get the topwater 120 tight lines bro 🙏
@@zcezar2914 awesome
Kayak fishing hits different. I appreciate you brother!
That's right, fighting a fish off a kayak has no equal
@@AliexFolgueira facts
Check out pelican, 1 and 2 man boats . Mine is the 8 footer much taller seat height. 40 thrust trolling motor. And for only $619 for the boat.
I been wanting one for ages
If you live in Florida, I'm curious why you didn't pick a Hobie Mirage Tandem Island kayak? I'm finally considering buying a kayak and thought this would be the best kayak for big water fishing. Plus, I thought when future grandchildren arrive they would get a kick out of sailing. New here so will spend some time looking at your past videos. Need to do some research before deciding on which kayak to purchase.
Youre the one that convinced me to go with the Old Town brand. I'm getting a Old Town 106 paddle only soon and I'm SUPER excited for it! Everyone says that its going be super heavy for paddle only, what do you think Aliex? I figure that it'll be a good workout and I know for certain I couldnt use the peddle drive in the majority of places I plan to fish. Too Marshy/Weedy.
It is a nice little boat! It Paddles well for the its size, you will enjoy it, you can always add a motor 😉
@@AliexFolgueira thanks man!
i pulled the trigger on friday and bought one- first thing my husband says - what are you going to do when you flip it- i said " GET WET" he was not amused. needless to say, i have not tried it yet- i am a bit afraid - never been on or in one. but i do have a life jacket - so i should be safe. Thank you for your video.
Congratulations! I have you have a great time on the water 😃 check my flipping kayak videos they are fun 😀
Can you do a revue of the pélican catch mode 110 plz
I love your set up on your Native. Which model is it? I have the Titan 10.5. Bought it from Dave at Action Watersports.
Hey Alex, I am still thinking to buy one, however the lakes where I olive have high winds and waves, so bit concern on safety, other reason is storage, I live in a flat, and last is price!,
Get one of the inflatable go on protected waters I bet you can find some
Great video! Thank you
Thank you
Mucho gusto, thank you for your narrative on kayak fishing. I'm searching for my first fishing kayak. If you could make a recommendation on the size and features would be best for an entry level kayak. I'm an active 75+ yr old.
Have you taken a look at the hobie lynx? Light and FAST and stable
There are better and cheaper options. I have a few thousand into a brand new 1542 Jon boat with trailer and remote control trolling motor. I can walk around in it and have a fishing platform with a livewell underneath. I can also bring a friend!
How is that better offshore?
@@AliexFolgueira I just stated why...in the conditions you are kayaking at least.
@@TheCheezynutz still don't see how a Jon boat is better can't even paddle or properly
@@AliexFolgueira your video is called "why some people don't like kayak fishing" I'm simply giving you a reason from a different perspective. Those kayaks are ridiculously expensive for what you get.
Do you need to know how to swim in order to use kayak for fishing?
Well it helps but always wear your pfd
@@AliexFolgueira You actually know how to swim?
@@vsonic86 yes
How did you like the big fish 108.
Here my full review th-cam.com/video/XdHCd4FN-Zc/w-d-xo.html
Good video, good info.
Problem = solution 🤔
Thanks Aliex, great video 😎👍
Glad you liked it!
Another great informational video! Now, when you fishing with Alfred Montaner? LOL
Soon I hope lol
@@AliexFolgueira love both of your guys' content. ♥
@@Sabrina_D. we have like 10 crazy videos together did you watch them? th-cam.com/play/PLfXm-PtTlrvxCqD3sOncxMXE-rzilbs5A.html
Great videos…..you should also make a Spanish channel you’ll get more followers. I have friends that want to get into kayaks but also don’t understand English very well
I considered it and did a fair amount of research. For me, NO. In the Raritan Bay area, the water is cold most of the year. Throw in the almost daily small craft advisories we get up here. Throw in that my house doesn't have a proper garage and driveway. I'd have to hump 85 - 110 lb of hull up a flight stairs using two sets of ramps, then navigate it through a 2-ft walkway between houses. By the time you get a GOOD kayak with pedal drive and even some minimal accessories (two rod holders, an anchor, a fish finder and mount), you're $3K to $4K in. To use it what? Two days a year? I can go on a party boat for less than $100 / trip and not have to deal with all the logistics of humping a 'yak up and down flights of stairs and through a stupid walkway.
.... and I know about inflatables ... and considered those. I don't think inflatable craft mix well with toothy fish and sharp fishing tackle. I'm not sure running around what is basically the Atlantic Ocean in an inflatable is such a good idea unless you have a rare perfectly calm day.
You ever ran into any crocodile while fishing from kayak thas my fear why I don't fish down in Florida lol from kayak
I seem them like half the time at flamingo
@@AliexFolgueira ohh damm y todavía saca el kayak lol im thinking getting the ascent 133 but not sure with them crocodiles eso pájaro no son vasi 🤔lol
Hell of a lot cheaper than a bass boat
I love fishing Kayaks. I love your honest reviews. It helped me to add my Lure for my fishing TH-cam channel YakAngling Thanks Aliex!
Can a bigger person use the old town I-pilot kayak as easily?
How big? 120 holds 400 pounds 136 500# of people and things
@@AliexFolgueira I’m 300 lbs plus fishing gear
@@Adrian-tx4hn yeah either can work I would do 136 though
@@AliexFolgueira thank you for replying and keep up the great videos
@@Adrian-tx4hn thanks Adrian, I'm planning to cut back to 2 a week for June but make them Greater haha
Jet ski fishing 😘
I wish you guys were local to me. I have so many questions as I research and look to getting my first and last kayak before retirement, but it would be quite a drive to reach you from Pennsylvania, lol.
I'm pretty set on the Big Fish 120, but I bounce back and forth between that one, the Vibe Shearwater 125 and the Feel free Lure 115. It's a lot of money and I'm natured, with every large purchase I make, to research and educate myself in order to make the best choice the first time, rather than having to do it all over again to spend even more money the second time around to get what I should have gotten in the first place. These three kayaks are at the top of my list, and it's difficult to decide.
Before you put a motor on your Kayak check your state law I have two fishing Kayaks and love them in Missouri small rivers are great hand free mine have pole holders
Hi my name is lobo negro!!!🐺 and I'm a kayak-alcoholic 😍😍😍 safety first...
boom 💥
I'll stick with my 74lb Mad River Adventure 16 flat back.
lol i saw a cheap af boat where 3 doods rode into chernobyl on a Walmart motor, no problem
Bro, Thank you for this video!!! You HIT THE MARK EVERYTIME , as we learn from you upon earth!!!
Nonetheless, always remember that your SON & FAMILY are your God-given PATIENT, UNDERSTANDING & SUPPORTIVE ASSETS! The rest is about your success, that will pass & desist. YOU PROVIDE WELL, AS YOUR RELIANCE UPON GOD'S RELATIONSHIP ABOUNDS.
Just spoke with a guy about this. And he said he was afraid of alligators.
A real concern on the south
One thing I don't like Kayak is when I need to pee lol
Love this style of fishing! Practice makes perfect man, your right. You got to come check out how I made my own hands free fishing kayak on my channel!
My reason is that my back gets fatigued far too quickly.
Motorize it 😃
@@AliexFolgueira its the position and inability to get up and stretch. I know...I have 3 kayaks, none of which get used anymore.
They don't like it because they never saw me do it in my Nucanoe.
That's right
Kayaks are great but just too confining for long periods.
Luckily my trips are like 4 hours lol 😆 I wanna do multi day trips soon
I gave up kayak fishing because my buddy moved away so I could t use his anymore and I’m too poor to buy my own. 😂
Get a new friend 😛
I had a fully rigged Frontier 12... sold that shit. I'd rather have a boat.
I like kayaks , just not blow up ones
No inflatables or thermophormed ?
I'm in the market for a fishing kayak, was going to get a Jon boat but holy cow the price.... But seeing what's on the market has me bewildered.
I really want one of them bonafide kayaks...
Jon boats expensive?
@@AliexFolgueira in my area they are few and far, just a flat bottom hull will run 7-10k depending on make.
@@Crazy-Chicken-Media wow yet I get comments here saying how they cost less than kayaks
@@AliexFolgueira not here in Idaho
that I can find
Yak+ocean= sharks……100%nope nope nope for me. Inland waters without crocs n gators👍🏻
they are everywhere in florida
@@AliexFolgueira
No yaks for me in FL. Boats only😆
Can't go through the weeds wants to go over the top, legs straight out front, can't reach much and pretty much at water level. So no barrier between you and limbs, gators, bug filled growth. The only people that like them are the ones that spent good money on one and gotta modify and justify it.
I bought a 650$ kayak and loved it so much I sold my bass tracker. The only thing I've added to it is 2 extra rod holders. Way to many people think they have to spend 3000$ on a kayak then start adding motors,batteries, anchor systems and peddles. Just my opinion it would be better for those people just to buy a second hand bass boat.
nahhh..stop promoting it. more peace and quiet, open water and fish for me.
Lolllll true
Why people don’t like kayak fishing ridiculous theory
you be surprised
@@AliexFolgueira I gather if they don’t like kayak fishing they don’t like fishing full stop
@@pitchkapizda8355 or they have never tried it👍
Funny only positive comments are kept here.
what???? so shock that most people agreed? lol i only delete stupid comments or hate comments
Hay aliex you didnt answer my last question.
I DON'T LIKE KAYAKS ... Because you have to SIT on the Floor ... It's a One Person craft ! ... You have NO Space ... A wake can Swamp you ... Rough water can capsize you ... Standing up is difficult ... It's easy to Lose stuff ... Standing up is Iffy ... You have to Lift it In and Out ... Water gets inside ... It's Plastic ... a Boat is more Stable and Versatile ! ... You can't go Fast ! ... Don't fall off ! ... Used Boats are Cheap and Safer ! ... Two to four people can enjoy and move around a Boat with Comfort !
You are wrong on all of these! Lol
Well I don't like it because i get sea sick. 😕 pills don't work for me.
For me if I'm going offshore I take one the night before and 30 mins before getting in the boat
💯😁👍
boom!
I don’t like people use kayak fishing because they are so successful that causes the whole entire sea no more fishes in Singapore!