Bonafide RVR119 Fishing kayak | Is RVR119 the best value for you?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- I revisit the first fishing kayak that I uploaded to TH-cam. The Bonafide Kayak RVR119. I go over why I still think this is one the best fishing kayaks for river and creek fishing. I go over all the features that make it the top river kayak and go over things to avoid when considering this purchase. I also bring up customer feedback on the RVR119 and discuss if these issues should be a concern when looking at you first (or next) fishing kayak from Bonafide. Fishing adventures are always made better when you have the right gear and a proper fishing kayak should always be near the top of the list. Bonafide Kayaks really hit one out of the park in the RVR119. #bonafidekayaks #kayakfishing #fishingkayak #rvr119 #riverfishing #creekfishing #smallmouthbassfishing #fishing #adventure
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In this video, I'm going to share with you my thoughts on the Bonafide RVR119 kayak. I've been using this kayak for a few years now and it still remains my favourite fishing kayak on the market.
If you're looking for a good creek fishing adventure or fishing kayak for general use, then I recommend you check out the Bonafide RVR119. It's still one of the best fishing kayaks on the market and it's sure to help you catch some serious fish! - กีฬา
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Did Bonafide hit this one out of the park? Is it the undisputed river fishing kayak? Or is it just another fishing kayak?
Love to hear your feedback
Great review of a great kayak for river/creek fishing. Lots of usable features. Good job Andy 👊😎
Appreciate that!
Having used the rvr all season, my biggest gripes are only 2.
1: the anchor wizard system was THE major advertising gimmick. So the seat clearance issue never should have made it to production.
2: every nut and bolt on my seat came loose and required thread locker to keep them tight.
That's it. I've put it through everything from class 3 rapids to big lakes and i absolutely love it.
I agree on both points. We use a longer bolts for our models
John Dalton had the same seat problem (met him & Larry Milton JR while @ HD where they were buying bolts). I had the same problem right away, putting on thread locker today. Working on my DIY answer for the Anchor Wizard knuckle problem today also. Have a novel idea to fix it.
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Thanks for watching!
Hey Andy do you have the Bonafide SKF 117 yet to look at? Im bringing you a potential customer Saturday and this is one of yaks hes considering.
I don't yet as they haven't shipped but Chad Hoover will be at the store Saturday and he is THE GUY to talk about this kayak
Traded my 3 month old SS107 for this. Best Out of the Box River, Stream & Creek YAK.
It's been a great one for year one. Excited to see what the future holds
Better than the Crescent Shoalie?
@@benfisher7855 in my opinion yes. It's only $50 more than the Shoalie but has a lot more features and an overall better value
Of the kayaks you sell what would you recommend with a really shallow draft for skinny Missouri creeks? A fun to paddle, maneuverable kayak. A fishable boat, but it doesn’t have to be as feature laden as an RVR 119.
Honestly the new liquidlogic versa board would be good for that. It's exactly like the SKF117 but with a different frame seat. It will allow you to float on some really shallow water
So I’ve been using a bigwater 132 as my all around kayak and I like it for shoals and just about any water condition and a wilderness commander 120 ad my grab and go.They both paddle really well, but because of the length of the big water I’m considering selling it and replacing with a nucanoe or this rvr, skf, or a Yupik. What are the differences between this and the skf? I have back problems so being able to paddle with minimal effort and being able to stand and stretch is key. I had to sell my crescent because of the seat being painful after a few hours. I like having two boats, so a friend can borrow one if needed. Considering the flint and a pursuit but this has got me thinking. I likely won’t have a motor ever, because of the shoals here. I’m 5.5 and about 200lb. Thanks.
Tricky question on the SKF. they haven't hit the floor yet so its tough to say. I would go with RVR119 for the best all around paddle and throw and go. I love the Yupik and own one but I like the RVR119 paddle a lot better.
Thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback!
I’m looking at the RVR 119 or the SS127. Looking for two kayaks for me and my son to fish local lakes here in Georgia. I use to have a Hobie PA14 but sold it to downgrade in weight to a Hobie Outback. But due to financial reasons had to sell the Outback. I don’t think a Hobie is good because I don’t want to be replacing mirage drive parts that bend from a kid running the fins up in shallow water. Wanting something that is stable, comfortable, and easy to paddle.
I've done a few videos on both. It really depends on what kind of water you are on primarily. If it's lake you will prefer the SS127 and if its rivers you will prefer the RVR119
@@thebeardedpaddler I’ve read in forums that the SS127 paddles like a barge. I’m mostly in larger lakes.
Have you checked out the Crescent Shoalie?
I have. We dont carry Crescent but I have some limited experience with them. Its a decent minimalist design that handles very well on the water. I only feel that the RVR119 gives a lot more value since its only $50 above the Shoalie and has a lot more usable features. I am not a fan of the rod storage that Crescent uses in the front hatch. Just not a big fan of having to bend my rods that much to use it.
Isn’t the Shoalie more versatile in the types of waters it’s good in?
@@theovstheo it's a tad lighter and does well on the water. I would classify it as more of a rec kayak and the RVR119 as more of a pure fishing kayak
Man that yak was created in collaboration with DREW GREGORY. How can you say its more of a rec kayak?
@@theovstheo Because of its minimalist design. it paddles well and has some decent features on it. But i wouldnt consider it a high end fishing kayak because it has a measuring board printed into the deck padding. Not a lot of usable rod storage. Its a lot like the Falcon 11 from Native but the Shoalie is almost $600 more expensive. Doesnt mean its a bad kayak though. Comparing both of them you just get much more value out of the RVR
What do you recommend the RVR or the U10 Sir?
I like them both for different reasons. The U10 is more versatile, and you can do a lot more with it.