Kayak Fishing Basics: How to Choose a Kayak

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Ron Lee - 6 years ago

buy a BOAT and don't endanger your life with a small piece of floating plastic

At Rossouw - 6 years ago

Have to say looking at random websites on the interwebs https://www.naturerated.com/best-fishing-kayak-inflatables-reviews/ your video helped me allot deciding what kayak to choose thank you very much

SAGOTOM - 6 years ago

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top watersports - 6 years ago

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ShiftingParadigm - 7 years ago

Great vids keep it up

Small Water TV - 7 years ago

You need a Twin Troller https://youtu.be/BtIGPYtmAhI?t=12m45s

BIGMOJO 21 - 7 years ago

For a beginner I disagree with this whole video.

Drackkor - 7 years ago

Can anyone give the real truth about the weight. No one mentions lugging a heavy F'ing kayak around is a royal pain in the ass compared to a light one you can throw on your roof and just go. There are pedal kayaks now that are under 50 pounds. Don't forget the trailer for heavy Kayak. Anyone have a link to a good review heavy vs light?

marco polo - 7 years ago

Great video, very helpful...

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US36477 - 7 years ago

One of the more helpful videos, good overview, thanks...

fr3aky0u - 7 years ago

have to register boats around here over 14'. just wondering how that works with a kayak over 14'. I'd have to register it, yes?

Yak Motley - 7 years ago

Great video! Simply explained !

D c - 7 years ago

what one was that tan one . the on a he said is a good mix of speed and agility

josh bentley83 - 7 years ago

I'm 6ft 5'' tall and weigh 260lbs what should I use?

Gerardo Arias - 7 years ago

Is the Tarpon 100 stable enough to stand in?

Konstantin vekser - 7 years ago

How about a color of kayak. Is it visible bright color for fish ?

Addicted Angler - 7 years ago

real informative

Matt Chan - 7 years ago

Would be great if you had a mic on that we can hear your descriptions clearly.
Just a thought

309 FISHING - 7 years ago

asend fishing yaks are the way to go the fs10 is a very good starter sit in fishing vessel

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D.Nasty Fishing - 7 years ago

I found the yak for me . And what I target. please subscribe and show some love

Charles Rablin - 7 years ago

Furthermore you have to ask yourself. "Are there any crocodiles"

maverickford79 - 7 years ago

friend one question can i use daylite daytime kayak for fishing on ocean

Zyzyzx Zyzer - 8 years ago

more then six poles on a kayak? Really?

TheDiamondDopeKing - 7 years ago

Zyzyzx Zyzer for survival purposes lol

Model RC - 8 years ago

I need help when I was 8 I decided to save up for a kayak ( I had been in one a lot of times so far and I know how to use one) now I'm 10 and I have 300 I am 4 feet 10 inches what is a good kayak

EAST-END JUSTICE - 7 years ago

Paintball SKILLZ depending on your preference and also what vendors you have in your area, you could easily get a basic 10ft of several brands and styles, even an 8ft SOT. however being that your finances are quite limited and also have limitations being at the will of whoever will transport you id say to just get a cheap 10ft as a starter, with your size nearly any of the more budget kayaks will suit you well. I will say with absolute certainty that none of the kayaks displayed in tbis video will be in your price range and that even applies to the luckiest finds of a used one. These kayaks for the most part are closer to $1000 but a future beach, sundolphin, pelican, etc will have a perfect yak for you in your price range and thats including tax. If you have a dunhams discount sports near you, id say that your best bet will be there. If you're crafty and possibly have an adult or older person willing to assist you with a project you could be like me and build the ultimate sit on top fishing kayak that can possibly weigh anywhere from 23lbs to 40lbs out of xps foam and an small variety of other products. Im currently building my second kayak and they are so perfect. You can build 2 with your budget or build one and splurge on tackle, and gear to have an exciting experience with a kayak you can carry for only $150- $200 depending on your personal preferences of what to add on. Its a genius free boat plan, with incredibly detailed instructions and is possible with zero power tools. The creator is "Rowerwet" and names the sawfish kayak, on instructables.com. My first kayak buildd the "golden sawfish" can be found in the comments with a few pictures and best of all the inventor who provides these free plans is incredibly helpful if you need any questions answered, he really knows his stuff and always got back to me in fast time. If you are interested in building possibly tbe best kayak ever in my opinion, with everything you need able to be gotten from a lowes or home depot for less than $200 then simply google search "sawfish kayak" and click the instructables link and voila prepared to feel very accomplished, and thrifty with spending as well as impress everyone you encounter while bobbing the water it your ultra light SOT fishing kayak that is unsinkable and incredibly durable. Good luck in your kayak endeavors regardless of the route you choose and if you fish, tight lines my young yaker.

R&R Technologies LLC - 8 years ago

#XAVIER NETTO Folks, great video, I fish fresh and salt out of a Field and Stream / aka Old town Kay-noe which was made for Dicks sporting goods under the F&S label - It's basically the Discover 119 solo. Awesome little boat if you can get your hands on one. high pack cap, lower seat for balance and plenty of room for gear/movement. I even use it during duck season. @valuelessfawn6

NWforager - 8 years ago

Pedals ?

bmarsh4444 - 8 years ago

Are you guys local to MD? Where would you recommend buying a kayak in MD?

luis valdez - 8 years ago

which one of these is well suited for like a lake??

nealkinevil - 8 years ago

good video!

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Myk o - 8 years ago

Is Callie single and ready to mingle?

miamiwax - 7 years ago

Uhhh shes 12

R&R Technologies LLC - 8 years ago

#Holland Hollywood Are you guys local to MD? Where would you recommend buying a kayak in MD? @TheNumber23

TheNumber23 - 8 years ago

lol

Jon New - 8 years ago

Folks, great video, I fish fresh and salt out of a Field and Stream / aka Old town Kay-noe which was made for Dicks sporting goods under the F&S label - It's basically the Discover 119 solo. Awesome little boat if you can get your hands on one. high pack cap, lower seat for balance and plenty of room for gear/movement. I even use it during duck season.

fishing with northern snipesher - 8 years ago

love it

xxxmwxxx - 8 years ago

standing in a kayak is bullshit, i dont know why you promote it

Will Pellerin - 8 years ago

xxxmwxxx then don't stand!!!!

Jon New - 8 years ago

Been stand up fishing in canoes and kayaks for years. yup I have gone right in the drink a couple times too..

Dan San - 8 years ago

Sight casting for fish works better the higher you are above the water line.

thudson99 - 8 years ago

Jeff is a cutie

Mike Williams - 8 years ago

can you help me out i am a fist time kayaker and i would like to get one for doing wildlife photography can you recommend one for that thank you

J. Wesley Stevenson - 7 years ago

You should check out Expandacraft modular boats, as a photographer, you can sit up in a swivel chair spin around to get the shot and fit it in the back of a small hatchback car.

Curt James - 8 years ago

Hi mike, I am an avid kayak angler and I also enjoy wildlife photography. I use a Ride 115 which is a sit on top it is very stable and carries a lot of weight. I also have a Pungo 140 which is a sit inside that I use for cruising. I will say on calm water the Ride seems to have a lot less movement and works well as a platform for photography. I can also sit sideways on the Ride which may be conducive to getting the right angle on certain shots.The Pungo has a lot of movement even on calm water even if it is self induced body rocking that translates to boat movement. Both have great storage for dry bags etc. I can speak for both of these Wilderness Systems models. Hope this helps.

VF6 - 8 years ago

bro like half of the kayaks were sit on top, but if you really want speed then you definitely should use a sit in kayak, u wont get as wet and there shaped for speed, personally my customized sea kayak that has dry boxes and and stuff that the sit on top kayaks has but mine are in the kayak and are protected by water without using a dry box so i say go with a sit in kayak for speed and sit on top kayak for ok speed but more stability....

leonidas manos - 8 years ago

Is a 2.90 meters (9.5 feet) and 80 cm (31.5 inches) width kayak a decent choice for a saltwater beginner angler?

Feiz Glencross - 8 years ago

i have a Tarpon 100 the older model, its 10 ft and ive been up to 10 miles off the coast in England,,,, it was fine very stable even in heavy swell and waves, i think its not so much the length, but more the design of the hull that matters,,,,,go out and test it, but go with another kayaker who could help if you need it, start by staying close in to shore, then see how comfortable you feel.
The aim is enjoyment :)

Adolfo Fullo - 8 years ago

i subbed

Eddie Sommath - 8 years ago

I like the blue one she is sitting on.it fits me.because I'm small guy.how much it that?

Holland Hollywood - 8 years ago

Nice vid, good info, thanks

crapfield500 - 8 years ago

Wilderness is garbage for fishing, anyone if you want quality gotta go with a hobie mirage.

Brian Ortiz - 7 years ago

No credit to jackson? The coosa hd looks like a solid choice, compared to these that are hundreds of dollars more expensive

YOU DONT KNOW JACK - 7 years ago

I have a 2017 pro angler and I am switching to a wilderness the hobie is just to damn heavy

SKS Mosin - 8 years ago

+crapfield500 If you go to 0:47 you can see he works for wilderness so obviously he will promote their yaks

crapfield500 - 8 years ago

+nz rockdj This is true, but all im trying to point out is if you're serious about kayak fishing you need a hands free boat and hobie is the top of the line. Very expensive, very stable and quality. Made in America. I think this guy is trying to endorse wilderness because he does not feature a single other brand. Also a base Mirage is only 200-300 more than the wilderness.

nz rockdj - 8 years ago

+crapfield500 - Not everyone can afford a Hobie Mirage they can cost several thousand dollars, but hey knock yourself.

FISH4KAYAK - 8 years ago

Good report

J.D. Dibbs - 8 years ago

I fish on the Tampa bay mostly in open water but sometimes near mangroves and rocks. I occasionally fish lakes and I would like to be able to stand. Any recommendations?

Curt James - 8 years ago

I use a wilderness systems ride 115. I fish on the Chesapeake Bay and the only down side is it is slower than a longer boat 14 foot for example. You can stand in it and it takes boat wakes well. Its also around $1100 depending on model.

J.D. Dibbs - 8 years ago

+crapfield500 Anything that isnt 3,000 dollars?

crapfield500 - 8 years ago

+J.D. Dibbs Hobie pro angler...

Stubbs Kayak Fishing - 9 years ago

Good info. Wish I would have watched before i bought mine.

Freddy J - 9 years ago

What can you recommend for beginner who would be using it mostly in Lake Michigan? Some river use but mostly lake.

Feiz Glencross - 8 years ago

Tarpon 100 will handle max capacity of 145 kgs and id very stable, fairly fast and awsome to handle,,,

bajabilly2004 - 9 years ago

bought a wilderness ride 115 brand new two weeks ago, didn't like it, slow and heavy, traded it back in for a pungo 140 and I love it, tracks really nice and is fast, was easier to learn to fish out of the 140 than it would be to make the 115 faster I guess..

Sarge's Adventures - 9 years ago

River and lake fishing, tandem kayak under $1000.... What do you recommend?

quest 34470 - 9 years ago

thanks for the video.

bbcasting - 9 years ago

Nucanoe Frontier 12.

Best by far in my opinion.

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Joseph Saeteurn - 9 years ago

I'm looking to get a lighter 12 footer single person. At the moment I have 13+ ocean Malibu two XL which can be solo or tandem and I've used it in rough condition down at Big Sur. handles with no problems but is bulky and heavy for one person to haul. Any recommendation?

nyinfamous2k2 - 9 years ago

This was great , I refereed back to this video a few times. just purchased my first kayak used on Clist a 12 ft. 30" wide sit on top. I think it will be a great overall kayak. thanks for this video.

Garrett Gross - 9 years ago

Got in the water for the first time today with my Wilderness Systems 120. Very nice yak!

Yazz Shopovich - 9 years ago

very nice girl!!! ))))

seanfishingtexas - 9 years ago

does a higher seat take the strain off your lower,Being that i have lower back issues but i want a fishing kayak.Was looking at the ride 115x,any help thanks

Cam Weaver - 9 years ago

what was that 2nd gray one

Ohio Outlaw - 9 years ago

Wilderness systems ride 115

David Aguiar - 9 years ago

Well done. One thing worth expanding on though is that "capacity" doe not refer just to th amount of gear brought along. It especially relates to paddler size/weight. . A 250# paddler that goes with a 10' yak is a common mistake and recipe for disappointment ( or at least a VERY wet ride.)

michael therrien - 9 years ago

I range from 250 - 270 lbs. and a saleswoman sold me an 8 foot. Terribly disappointing with water coming over the bow.

Broke Yakin - 9 years ago

+David Aguiar Allegedly.

Charsept - 9 years ago

I went with an 8' SOT kayak

alan30189 - 9 years ago

Nice review. Thanks!
Are fish in the Chesapeake Bay edible? :-O

Ricky Knox - 9 years ago

What would you say would be best for pike fishing ?

dalyoyos - 10 years ago

Would you recommend a predator 13 by old town. I am 13 and about 130lbs and 5'3. I would like to have alot of storage on it for at least 4 rods. And maybe 2 full tackle boxes. Also I would like to stand up in it and fish without worrying about it flipping. Thanks for any help...

MrBlister1972 - 10 years ago

Well, I thought I wanted a "sit in", but most kayak fishing vids show "sit on." I don't know which now...

spacecoastoutdoors - 10 years ago

If you plan on ever getting out of the Kayak to wade, snorkel, or whatever, you definitely want a Sit On Top. Much easier to get in and out of.

rsaathoff - 10 years ago

What do you recommend for an angler kayak for a 210 lb 6' man? Day fishing on a lake, camping with hauling gear,& tackle and also going down a river with light rapids?

Sgt. Rock - 10 years ago

I enjoy my Predator MX, but if you're hauling a lot of gear, take a look at the Nucanoe Frontier boats... I almost got one, its a canoe/kayak combo with tons of add ons to suit your needs.