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Summer Nicole - 5 years ago

Lests go g vid

blackboot28 - 5 years ago

Is a sit in more or less stable then sit on?

Matthew J - 5 years ago

You nailed it!

Brandon Johnson - 5 years ago

I have one set on kayak and it feels like it's going to dump you out is that with all sit on kayaks?

Steven Brown - 5 years ago

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NeverEnuf Gaming - 5 years ago

What about the Lifetime Tamarak 10' seems to have more features and only costs $250?

P. Sutton - 5 years ago

Hello,I’m wanting to get into kayak fishing and I have around 1500 to spend on a kayak. What would you recommend around that price range. I’ve been to a couple of stores and they’ve shown me a few Jackson models what’s your opinion?

JW Rhyne Jr. - 5 years ago

Very good information and comparison based on your experience! Thanks!

Michael Edmund - 5 years ago

Very good video Chad its just well covered.

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Jacob G - 5 years ago

Thank you for the great video. Im in the market for a kayak and this video was VERY informative.

big Nate - 5 years ago

I need a boat that will haul my 300 pound ass takle box that weighs nuthing 8 pounds at the most . And a winter survival kit change of clothes and what I call a fire in a bag about 15 pounds. Within 800 to 900 dollars

Thomas Moorman - 6 years ago

I wish the guys started earlier with Hook1 on Drakes Creek. I lived in H'ville on the lake for many years. Moved back to Virginia and got into the Kayak fishing thing and love it. When I visit Hendersonville I always stop in. Great staff and inventory.

Christian Harnisch - 6 years ago

What would you suggest for a 6'4" 240lb. Fisherman? Don't mind starting with the paddle but, it would be nice to upgrade to a trolling motor down the road. I would like to stay around 700 to 1,000 if at all possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Raider Power - 6 years ago

would the pescador be good for salt water/ launching in the surf?

Tech - 6 years ago

Great video, Chad. You did a nice job explaining the features of the yaks.

Chad Hoover - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Alfie Fallejo - 6 years ago

wal mart and kmart brand has lasted

freestyle yaaj - 6 years ago

What about the Pelican Catch 100 or Vibe Yellowfin 100?

Brian Morales - 6 years ago

Well said test ride before you buy

Jake Farrell - 6 years ago

Great video

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David Smith - 6 years ago

Thanks for the information.

Chris Stewart - 6 years ago

Chad, I’m going to be purchasing my first ever kayak to fish from. I think I have narrowed my choices between either the Perception Pescador pro 12.0 and the pelican catch 120 NXT. What are your thoughts between those two yaks. Keep in mind I’m 6ft 300lbs so need a stable platform for a big boy to ride in. The pelican has a 25lb higher weight limit at 400lbs and I think is 2.5” wider. Going to be fishing rivers also so maneuvering will be important too. Any help on choosing one of these two would be much appreciated. Thanks

Joseph Brant - 6 years ago

If your 5 9 what size bolt do you need

Jim L - 6 years ago

Chad, this is a great help. I have the fishing fever and am excited to begin kayak fishing. I’m a big guy at 6’3” 320 and well into my 50’s. I’m saving for the Titan because of the room, stability and low cost to eventually motorized. I’m eating up your videos and Fluke Master. Thank you and keep them coming. Oh, and I will be joining KBFA.

Garrett Pazey - 6 years ago

What are your thoughts on the lifetime tamarack?

hogbelly fishing - 6 years ago

I'm a bigger guy 270lb what would be a good first kayak for around 500$

git_tha_net - 6 years ago

Where can u buy a replacement seat for the Pescador pro

Chad Hoover - 6 years ago

From a Perception dealer or by calling them direct.

feellnfroggy - 6 years ago

So this will sound really stupid. But on those HDPE boats, if you have one of those wax burner incense things at the house, those puddles of wax eventually lose their smell and we throw them away right? Well, I save them. That wax comes out of the burner in a little half round block and is perfect size shape and consistency for waxing a plastic boat hull. Just rub it in. It makes loading and unloading on top of a car a snap due to reduced friction, and reduced drag in the water, and if you have to drag on concrete, it allows a longer life span on both the cheap keels and the replaceable keels. Thank your wife for the best mod ever. Using this on my Sun Dolphin Pro boat, while putting it on top of my car, the first time i did this, I used enough force to get it up there like I normally did.....but it was so easy I shoved it clear off the other side of the car. Its cheap ( essentially free) and always more supply than demand, and not very time consuming. (We wax surfboard, why not kayaks?)

Magic Johnson - 6 years ago

What do you think about the Ascend 128T, 12T, & 10T models? I seen them at Bass Pro and thought about going with either the 128T or the 12T

Alejandro Larios Mora - 6 years ago

Chad, great video. I'm currently in the market for a new kayak. Im looking for a kayak that I could easily stand on. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks in advance

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Paul Karch - 6 years ago

I have a small car, 2011 Toyota Carolla, so I would have to use a roof carrier. Would a roof carrier be suitable for an intermediate or advanced kayak? Also what about the weight; are there assists in getting the kayak up there (I'm sure I couldn't lift 50-60 lbs up there)? Also I've seen "frameworks" that you hold onto when standing can these be put on most kayaks? You can tell I'm a real newbie but I would like to get into kayak fishing. In fact I've never had a boat.

micheal smith - 6 years ago

I started with a heritage 10’ and saved 3years and bought a wilderness 135 pedal. It was fast but I did have to buy rod holders and other stuff but it did not work good in salt water flats and oyster beds. I had to raise the prop and paddle, also the grass would get around the prop. I sold it and bought a hobie outback for what I sold it and did not have to upgrade or change anything with it. It is a great kayak in shallow salt water and in flats where there is a lot of grass. I have no regrets. I had as much in the wilderness money wise as what the hobie was but it the best when in water on lakes it was probably better suited for it but not in the shallow oyster beds or flats. I was glad I started with a paddle and learned with it first.

Edgar Q-O - 6 years ago

Thanks for the video and sharing your knowledge

Nick DeFalco - 6 years ago

I’m thinking about buying a kayak and I was looking at the pelican catch 100 or the 120 and I was wondering what kayak would be an all around fishing kayak?for instance something I could go to a decent sized lake all the way down to a farm pond? I don’t have the storage or a garage to fit a pelican bass raider or a v hull boat although o would like to get a v hull boat and do the conversion to a bass boat! Any advice or tips or things to consider?

waveali P - 6 years ago

Great video. I was looking at the Perception Pescador Pro for my first and this pretty much confirmed my choice. Now just need to find a place that gives military/veterans discounts.

FlyFishingTexan - 6 years ago

Great video man I'm always wanting to educate myself further on kayak fishing

Pete Ramirez - 6 years ago

Whats the advantages of 12 foot compared to a 10 foot kayak

Chad Hoover - 6 years ago

Speed, tracking and capacity

Nathan Peterson - 6 years ago

Great video!

Anthony Davila - 6 years ago

what do you think about the Feelfree Lure 13.5 ???

Chad Hoover - 6 years ago

I think there are quite a few more options That are better in the same price range

MySuburbanHomestead - 6 years ago

I just got a Perception Pescador Pilot at the beginning of the year (2018) and am loving it and the future fun it promises.

Michael Edmund - 6 years ago

Good information Chad.

Michael Edmund - 6 years ago

Great.

Jon Thomas - 6 years ago

Chad, what do you think about the Malibu Stealth 12? There are a couple used for sale in my area and I was thinking about picking one up. Love your videos! Extremely informative and helpful. Thanks!

Chad Hoover - 6 years ago

Thanks Jon. I don’t have a lot of experience in it, but I have paddled it. It’s really slow, but it is stable and definitely floats pretty shallow. If you get a good deal on one, you really can’t go wrong. It’s not the most user friendly for standing and sitting back down if that is important to you.

Chef Bruening - 6 years ago

Are you still paddling your Bona fide? Fluke mentioned you were using it? Upgrading my kayak in the near future, and I'm not a small guy either! Seriously considering the wilderness systems. But still doing research. Thanks for the video!!

Krys Dodson - 6 years ago

Is wilderness systems doing something new or bring back the Commander series of kayaks in the future?

James Mathews - 6 years ago

Awesome video Chad. Best walkthrough on youtube.

Bantham Nobilis - 6 years ago

Let me guess Perception sponsors you?

Robert Tavone Jr. - 6 years ago

Nucanoe Frontier 12

Troy Blackwell - 6 years ago

I’m not too sure but the Pescador 10.0 that I’ve seen has gear tracks, foot pegs and an actual sealed hatch. For the same price as the first one you showed in the video

Todd Howard - 6 years ago

this is a good vid, pescador pro 120 sounds good to start

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Breakline Outdoors - 6 years ago

I feel like the little rainbow needed to come over the screen and text that says, "Now You Know." Thanks Chad

Joseph Bejnarowicz - 6 years ago

Strongly recommend that folks also consider the Feelfree Lure series. I had an ATAK 140, which was no slouch and a fishing machine, but for the money, and what you get (Gravity seat, wheel in the keel, solid handles, electronics pod, etc etc etc) they are DEFINITELY worth a look!

Braeden Moening - 6 years ago

A.T.A.K. 120 or SS127?

JDFISHING JDfishing - 6 years ago

I bought the Perception Pescador Pro 100 my Question is Will I need a ram mount in order to mount my fish finder on top of the battery holder that’s built into my kayak? It’s got a screw on top of the plastic latch door that covers the battery.

GirlCanFish - 6 years ago

I did 2 weeks of research before I made my final choice: FeelFree Lure 11.5. The wheel in the keel, the seat and the future release of the overdrive sold me. Great standing kayak. I am coming from a very sedentary computer job with back issues but physical therapy has cured my ills. I really love my choice and it fits what I wanted. No one kayak fills the bill for everyone and I respect all kayak builders. Go to a local dealer and try your choices on a paddle day, I did and then made my purchase. Happy Fishing! Thanks Chad for your informative info.

Larry Moffatt - 6 years ago

Hey Chad: As I watched/listened to you progressively showing/explaining the four levels in this one video, I have to say you are doing a REAL SERVICE for about-to-be first time buyers. There was not one word of misleading or controversial information. I say this with the benefit of hindsight, as I have been kayak fishing for 8 years already and absorbing everything possible about the sport.

Jimmy Celtic - 6 years ago

Kayaks are so overpriced

Larry McMakin - 6 years ago

Good information. Appreciate you and your channel.

Bill's Catch 22 - 6 years ago

Once you weed out the "disposable" kayaks, the rest are pretty much all good kayaks. Just depends on your preference. Research and check out as many as you can.

Johnny Wolfe - 6 years ago

Good video... Thanks

Travis Myers - 6 years ago

Great advice. What do you think of the 2017 kayak of the year Vibe Sea Ghost 130. Bought mine in September and I lobe that thing. Just wondering how you would rate it.

EatnLunch Fishing - 6 years ago

Great timing on this video for me, thanks. I really want a kayak next spring, but haven't even really known how to start shopping.

Eric Miniard - 6 years ago

Thanks for this Chad!

Mat Kel - 6 years ago

I like this guy and all but u don’t need to spend a bunch of money to kayak and fish, I got a simple sit on kayak made adjustable outriggers for stability that double as rod holders and added a actual seat so I sit taller and can stand easier, I spent a total of 240 bucks and I fish with it multiple times a week, people go about this all wrong if ur not competitive I don’t get and can’t justify 600+ just for a kayak when I can spend 200 and do the same job

JayDiz Fishing - 6 years ago

Another thing to add is buy after the season is over, (like right now). We have several 2017 models at reduced prices to make room for the 2018 models coming in the spring. Hit me up or your local shop for what's available.

dckelley64 - 5 years ago

JayDiz Fishing a

Drty Brd - 6 years ago

Awesome info as always! Your videos are really informative. Got an Ascend 10t. Pretty solid kayak with some good features.

Comissar Cap - 6 years ago

Thank you ! Looked with interest!

Billy S - 6 years ago

Great stuff Chad! great examples showing why the price difference I there for the newbies. Have you done a video on the install process for some of the after market accessories like the power pole micro or the torquedo? What about adding lights for night fishing?

Dan Soderlund - 6 years ago

Great review Chad!

Greg Jackson - 6 years ago

Bought my Feel Free Lure 11.5 at Hook1 Hendersonville. Great staff and support team! Buy a Railblaza C-tug to get the rigs to and from the water. It's saving wear and tear on my old back. :)

Cape Ambassador Cape Cod - 6 years ago

Great info I started with a Lifetime SOT 8' for about $200 and loved everything about kayak fishing except the painful back that had me suffering every night. I tried all kinds of pillows and seat modifications with no real success, so about 3 months ago I saved up a grand and got the Feel Free Lure 10 with the Gravity seat. Needless to say I can spend a full day on it and want more. Thank you Chad for being a huge influence with my new found love. Sorry wife. But she is understanding. I am well blessed.

Matthew J - 6 years ago

Great Thanks!

off the hook kayak bass fishing - 6 years ago

Hey Chad iv been looking at the radar 115 for awhile I want that paddle option with good stand stability is that a good choice I don't have any kayak dealers anywhere close to me

xOPER8Rx - 6 years ago

Titan FTW!!

William Ferris - 6 years ago

Hook 1 Hendersonviile, good people, great store....nice vid too Chad

Barry McDonald - 6 years ago

Good vid bro

Sean Gilliam - 6 years ago

My first kayak is a Emotion Stealth. it beats that basic pescador at the price point. at the end of the winter, im moving to a Nucanoe Flint. I demoed one a couple months ago. really nice boat at $999

Miller Reid - 6 years ago

Diablo paddlesports is the way to go.

Danny T - 6 years ago

First yak I bought was a used Perception Pescador Pro 10. Super good purchase for around 500.

acnjshink - 6 years ago

Chad,

Great rundown with all three categories, and you added that beast at the end, the #Titan is almost like a push skiff

SoCal Outdoors73 - 6 years ago

I went thru this scenario years ago. Bought an Ocean Kayak fishing kayak. Bottom line, Do Not Buy a kayak under 12'...mine was 13'. The short ones track terrible! You'll constantly be making correction paddles if you go with a short one. Hobie, overpriced! I researched extensively before buying mine. Actually a shop was doing a demo days so I was lucky and got to paddle it before buying.

Brandon Lipscomb - 6 years ago

This may be a dumb question but...when properly loading the kayak in your truck, which end of the yak should hang off the back?

Braydon Merrill - 6 years ago

Old town predator 13 has treated me very well for my first kayak

Walker Mcintosh - 6 years ago

Is there any other way of rigging a kayak to protect a keel? Just wondering really never thought of that on my kayak just when I’m hitting on rocks and dragging it through the river when i have to walk it

Walker Mcintosh - 6 years ago

Sounds like a good cheap way to keep it protracted thank you

Shadow - 6 years ago

Maybe more expensive, but you could just get a standard boat keel guard. Depending on how much you want to spend you could cover more of the boat. Don't know how it effects performance. Pretty sure there are some Kayak/Canoe peel and stick keel guards as well. Just a quick search and one guy used gorilla tape.

Kevin Sandells - 6 years ago

Going to be buying 2 of the bonafide kayaks. And they will be the first for me and the wife. Hope I am making the right decision. Oh boy

Kori McFly - 6 years ago

They look amazing and they aren’t ridiculously expensive. Chad endorsed them, so you’re making a good purchase. I️ would purchase one, but I️ want something I can pedal. I’m saving my money to get the hobie compass.

Kevin Sandells - 6 years ago

Yes they will be the #127 .

Sean Gilliam - 6 years ago

i think thats a good choice.

acnjshink - 6 years ago

If it's the #SS127 , I think your decision is sound I haven't paddled it yet but for all I've seen it will get the job done

Karma Clanton - 6 years ago

thanks that was awsome information

Gene Bohannon - 6 years ago

Great info

John Bolton - 6 years ago

Chad, did you have any problems standing in the pescador pro?

Christopher Trimble - 6 years ago

Nucanoe frontier would be cool purely based off how versatile it is

michael forbis - 6 years ago

I love going to hook 1

beandip man - 6 years ago

I know its a pelican, and that name doesn't always have the best reputation, but what do you think about the catch 120 chad?

Don Juan - 6 years ago

beandip man hey man I know I'm not chad but I do own a catch 120 its a pretty good kayak its not the fastest but it is stable its not the greatest when comes to tracking but I fixed that by buying a skeg for it on Amazon for 15 bucks its pretty durable mine doesn't have tracks on it so I would have to screw my stuff down they did come out with a new catch 120 with tracks I thinks its the catch 120 NXT don't quote me on that lol but hope I could help

Paul Busse Fishing - 6 years ago

Good vid chad!

Cody Phillips - 6 years ago

Have u reviewed the vibe sea ghost

Jimmy Celtic - 6 years ago

Josey4u The 130 is a really good yak definitely a good buy in my opinion

Josey4u - 6 years ago

I would love to hear more on this. I am leaning toward the sea ghost 130 and for the money I would like to know what someone else thought

WanderingFromKansas - 6 years ago

How would you, Chad, compare the Vibe SeaGhost to the Pescador Pro? Vibe looks like a nicer seat and a rudder for near the same price.

Brandon Johnson - 6 years ago

Research and check out vibe love the company and my sea ghost 130

Midwest Mike - 6 years ago

Great video! I'm happy with my first kayak which is the Ascend D10T. A little heavy but very sturdy and extremely stable!

Fishing Channel - 6 years ago

the first kayak was very basic but for a starter is great, fishing in kayak is for me the best and I try alot of plataforms

WILKINS' OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - 6 years ago

I think me and my Coosa can outfish u....boom.... that's a challenge. Lol

SupremeHoggin - 6 years ago

Great video. Just bought a pescador pro 12 foot and was wondering if it was a good purchase

Patrick Callahan - 6 years ago

SupremeHoggin If you like than it is.

YAKMAN ONT - 6 years ago

Great info Chad ...Liked that video..

Bassquatch Hunter TV - 6 years ago

First. Boom. As I always say.. DEMO DEMO DEMO!!! every brand makes a decent kayak now, it’s just a matter of what fits a persons needs and style the most. “Buy your second kayak first”. That way it is not going to restrict you from enjoying the sport in all capacities

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