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Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks so much for watching; I never expected this many views! I would really appreciate if you subscribe for more fishing and outdoor content!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

That sounds like a gnarly option! I will have to look into those one of these days - thanks for sharing!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks Billy Bob! Sorry I just saw this comment, not sure how I missed it! Awesome to hear you are now a kayak angler :)

John Ganshow - 7 years ago

I use a 13 foot Saturn inflatable canoe/kayak weighs 40 LBS Carries 700 LBS. I can deflate it for easy transportation. Have the seats on top of the tubes so I can cast easier. Works great...

Billy Bob Jones - 7 years ago

Online Outdoorsman your awesome my dude this helped me out so much I just started in the kayak fishing

Martin Spuij - 6 years ago

What is this for silly armchair kayaking comment ... it is raining and it is cold, buy some good equipment to keep you dry and warm ...... lol And get your butt ouside.

Martin Spuij - 6 years ago

Yes true.... no whimping allowed.. haha. If the rain does not pick up we will go kayaking coming weekend for 3 days and camping in the wild, if you can call anything in my country "the wild" it is a nature reserve with tide differences.... There are beavers and birds. The forecast is -4C (25F) at night we will use sit on top Kayaks. The whole trip is about 40 km.

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

Ok Martin you win :) I shouldn't be such a wimp haha

_ Junk721_ - 6 years ago

I have a cheeper lighter kayak its a old town vapor 10 its 45 lbs. Yes it easier pick up an go. But after 2 years its so freaking uncomfortable. Any time over 1 hr and my back starts to hurt. So if any one is going to buy a kayak the 1st thing to look in to is how comfortable it will be. If its not comfortable for get everything else. Knowing what i know now i would be happy spending $2000 on a comfortable kayak i only use 5 time a year.

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

I have heard great things about that kayak - thank you for providing everyone those valuable perspectives. I 100% agree that you should find a comfortable yak. The reason I made this video is to help people think about the things they probably aren't thinking about when buying their first fishing kayak. Again, thanks for watching and the great comments!

_ Junk721_ - 6 years ago

Oh and always always go for a sit on top kayak with a chair not a built in side seat! Its worth it. Just got a vibe sea ghost 130 love it!

Son of a fisherman - 6 years ago

Your video was very helpful thanks for the video I’m going to subscribe

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

Thank you! Glad it helped you - let me know if you ever have any questions or suggestions :)

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

I love living alone :) I had 6 roommates in college and that was way too many. Now I have my own space.

AussieWaterFisherman - 6 years ago

Not meaning to be mean but yeah.... hope you can understand

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

AussieWaterFisherman I am indeed a lone wolf.

Get Off Your Bass And Lets Fish - 6 years ago

Kayak in its natural environment, the living room.

Online Outdoorsman - 6 years ago

Haha - I didn't have anywhere else to film at the time!

Fishing Fever Tv - 7 years ago

Nice video buddy

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thank you!

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PEEYO DAGREAT - 7 years ago

Do you still play Xbox?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Nah not really anymore. Every now and again, I will play a little GTA though :)

Keith Ponchillia - 7 years ago

If your fishing a river or steam a good tip is to fish upstream as far as you like then float and fish your way back to where you parked your car. You should attach a strap to the front of your boat because you may need to get out and walk your way up though the riffles and runs. Also I've looked at this boat you have one of my concerns is that the back support is to low as compared to other kayak brands. For a guy as tall as you seem I think this would be an issue.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Good Tip! I have done that before and honestly paddling upstream is a real pain in the rear unless you have a smaller kayak that cuts through the water quicker. Not bad in gentle currents though... As far as the seat goes, I haven't had issues with it, in fact I actually love it. Yes it could be a bit taller but frankly I am always comfortable on the water!

Marcus Giddens - 7 years ago

Just join up to your channel. Love to hear about the features of your feel free lure 11.5. I am going to be getting one in January. Want to know how you think I should set it up. I fish for large cat fish ( shovel and blue ) in the Ohio river and strippers too. I also fish bass in East Fork Lake ( large mouth hybrid stripper and white bass ) I also fish large creeks depth is not an issue they are pretty deep. I want to put a depth finder and run two GoPros on the kayak and a head mount, but don't really know what I am doing with that. I do know that I want a landing Camara and a Camara facing me so I can talk about what I am doing. If you have any suggestions it would be great. Keep up the good work on the vids and hope to see you on my channel when I get it up and going. Tight lines brother.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Great questions - I will try to incorporate this as a video in my channel at some point in the near future! Until then, I believe you will absolutely love the FeelFree Lure 11.5 for those types of fishing! First thing you will want is to make an anchor trolley system which is very simple - lots of videos and articles about it online. Next, some kind of milk crate or box in the back for all of your gear. Finally, for filming, you could either get a suction cup or a jaws mount for the front GoPro. Then, like you said, a headcam and a bracketed mount on a landing net would be awesome angles. Happy to help with further questions, just let me know!

ibzane1 - 7 years ago

You made a lot of valid points.. I myself am a larger fellow and need a larger boat/kayak to allow for myself and gear. I frequently spend time on my local rivers and streams tubing, floating, and camping and have been wanting a kayak for some time. But I also am an avid fisherman and would like something I could use on the lake as well. I recently stumbled across the smaller sized skiffs witch you can stand on, paddle, and even mount a trolling motor or small outboard engine on. and the price difference is acceptable for me so that I can get more use out of it..Thanks for the video..

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thank you for watching! Best of luck with the skiff and let me know if you ever have any questions about kayaks. I wanted to make sure people thought it through, but they are still super fun!

Isaac Sanchez - 7 years ago

What's going on with the Cowboys RN??

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Isaac Sanchez I am in the car and can't watch but things seem to be going well for the Broncos! Hope our D keeps it up.

Hank Pretz Kayak Fishing - 7 years ago

Nice channel I subscribed, check us out.

mkdzr72 - 7 years ago

What is the likelihood that one can flip? Lakes around me that I'd like to fish at, are nice, but also pretty big and wide open. So wakes from boats will be hitting me. Is it safe to go out in this or any kayak on bigger and deeper lakes? Want peoples opinions. Trying to decide what to do. Thanks!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Hey thanks for watching! Some kayaks are more prone to flipping but I would say the Feelfree Lure 11.5 and other similar fishing kayaks are very stable and shouldn't give you any issues. I generally do not fish in areas with a lot of boat traffic but I have fished incredibly deep waters and I am never nervous.

Some precautionary measures you could take to keep yourself safe on the water are as follows:
1. Get a bright kayak that is easy to see
2. Wear a life jacket
3. Get a tall, bright flag that boaters can see from a distance

Let me know if you have any further questions!

Anthony's Malawi Predators - 7 years ago

Weight, weight, weight! Make sure you can handle the yak alone. I got way too excited when I had the money so I got a 12 footer.. I go out by myself so no crew to help launch/load. Driving a short bed chevy pick-up helps a little bit but dang it's a workout!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Haha basically the same for me! I can lift it on my own but it is brutal. Lifting it after a full day of fishing is even harder! Totally worth it though :) Thanks for watching!

12 Hours of Jesus - 7 years ago

Thank you for the helpful tips. I am looking to buy my first in the next couple of months and it is VERY confusing. I have been a float tube guy up until now but want to move to kayaks. What was the Brand and model you own?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I was born and raised in Kansas - lived in Manhattan. Now I am in Arkansas though! Sounds like a larger kayak like mine would suit you well. I would look at FeelFree, Jackson, Old Town, and I have heard great things about Vibe (a bit better price point). Let me know your thoughts and if you have further questions!

12 Hours of Jesus - 7 years ago

Also are you in Kansas (noticed something on your wall). What part. I have a good friend in Lawrence.

12 Hours of Jesus - 7 years ago

Thanks for the reply. My name is Dennis by the way (part time preacher thus the handle). I am 5'11" and about 250lbs. I am fishing on primarily farm ponds but wanting to move up to larger lakes and some slow moving streams like the Cumberland River Tailwaters. Budget is $400-$1000.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I have a FeelFree Lure 11.5 which absolutely rocks. Tons of great yaks out there - what is your price range? How big are you? And what kind of bodies of water will you predominately fish?

MasterMoose00 - 7 years ago

EMAW baby 4th gen K-State grad here! nice video! Got my sub for the sticker on your cooler alone hahah nice video tho

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks man! I try to show my school spirit in a lot of my videos :)

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LoneWolf Travels - 7 years ago

I hoist a 165 lb Pelican Bass Raider on top of a Chrysler Minivan in the same manner that you do, Im 60 years old with 2 back surgeries under my belt... a 75 lb yak would be a piece of cake!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Sounds like you are a beast! Thanks for watching :)

Pond Froggin - 7 years ago

You hear that ladies!!! He is single!

Thanks for the video man! I was kind of shocked to see this video was published in 2017 and you are still rocking the Xbox 360 haha

Thanks again :)

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Haha, honestly that thing never gets used... I should probably just give it away. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

David Radford - 7 years ago

This may be a silly question, but if a creek is too shallow for a kayak, wouldn't it be easy to wade?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Absolutely! That is what I like to do in that circumstance - wade fishing is wonderful :)

Cam Miller - 7 years ago

I just got a kyack and it was a fishing kyack. I would rather spend 1000 dollars on something that I can use 5-7 times a year and be comfortable. The other thing is there is no matnince fees for it like a real boat. And it will last forever. It's sucks being in a kyack for 6-8 hours and not having the ability to stand and not having leg room and not having a good seat. If you get a fishing kyack get a sit on sit ins sink and will suck you in and probably kill you and they are a pain in the ass if you sink it. I went from sit in to sit on and I sank/ capsized the sit in 4 times and it sucked me down I'm just glad I had a pfd on. The sit in has never sank because I can empty the water out of the boat with my scupper holes

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

That would be sketchy! The FeelFree Lure 11.5 has been very good to me :)

Cam Miller - 7 years ago

Hey no problem I almost sank because my anchor caught the edge of a rapid and water came over the side it sucked I was scared because i was alone

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching and for the insight! Tight lines :)

Logan Slay's OP - 7 years ago

I just bought the Old Town Predator MX... It's amazing! It was about 1200 with a discount but totally worth it! It's about 80 pounds with a tri-haul design so it's very stable. I can go on and on about the features but just know it's great and I thank you for advice

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching. That will be a killer kayak, good luck out there!

Tim Nivens - 7 years ago

I love to feel free but I got a pelican catch 120 which only cost $690 and it's real stable real nice and I love it

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Awesome, that looks like a great kayak! Tight lines to you and thanks for watching!

COAF Field Team - 7 years ago

Online article that aligns with the suggestions on ease of transport, storage, and use. May be of interest to some: https://hubpages.com/sports/KayakBuyingTips

Jim Steele - 7 years ago

Very good video, thank you.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching! Let me know if you would like to see anything else in particular.

The One - 7 years ago

Instead of the cloth to load your yak run a rope through a pool noodle and tie it around the hinge of the back hatch. it works great.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for the idea! Sounds like a great way to load it. I appreciate you watching :)

Tyler Proffitt - 7 years ago

Go cats

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

EMAW - glad a fellow cats fan found this video! Thanks for watching :)

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goofythumb - 7 years ago

Great video. Struggling with the purchase. Looking at the Vibe 110 Angler.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I hear nothing but good things about Vibes. Let me know if you have questions! Thanks :)

Get Off Your Bass And Lets Fish - 7 years ago

I have to carry my kayak so I bought the 10.4 sit-inside kayak from menards. I would liv to upgrade but mine goes into my mini van.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Gotta do what you gotta do to get on the water! Tight lines and thanks for watching!

Clinton Yap - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video. I'm grappling with exactly some of those points you mentioned!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Glad this was helpful! I would highly recommend getting a kayak, just make sure you shop around and pick one that works for you. Let me know if you have any further questions! Thanks for watching!

Alejandro Munoz - 7 years ago

I'm 6'2" 285lbs will that free lure be a good kayak for me I plan to use it on a lagoon as well as in the bay area

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

First off, thanks for watching! Secondly, I believe it would work just fine! It sits high in the water, and is built for larger people. However, I would recommend going to a dealer and testing it out before purchasing. That way, you know it is the kayak for you! There are a lot of great kayaks on the market - make sure you get one you love.

MotoAtheist - 7 years ago

Do you have a receiver hitch?

Here is one option.
http://www.autoanything.com/roof-racks/69A6612A0A0.aspx

Or you can get a bed extender...
http://assets.academy.com/mgen/16/10478816.jpg

Open the back hatch, slide the yak in and rest it on the extender. Put a strap on the hatch door to bring it down and keep it in place.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

You the man! You have all sorts of options - thanks for watching!

Danny Mc - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video. I am 53 and not as athletic now, but still hunt and fish, so weight and stability of a kayak is a big issue. I have been reading and shopping for a one person pontoon or a fishing kayak. I am not sure which may or may not serve me well. I plan on only fishing ponds and small lakes. Standing up is an issue because I would want to reduce sun reflection and stretch. What are your thoughts?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

First off, thanks for watching! Depending on your price range, I would opt for a bigger, wider kayak. I can stand just fine in my FeelFree and I am 6'5 so that speaks to the stability. Honestly, a pedal drive yak would be the best option because you can fish so much easier in them but they are very costly. Let me know what other questions you may have and I will be sure to answer to the best of my ability! Thanks again.

kj4unx Pondo Sinatra - 7 years ago

I would like to hear more about your kayak. I am seriously considering sit on top fishing kayak. And you got me to thinking about the con s of it

SpearRegins - 7 years ago

kj4unx Pondo Sinatra Lifetime tamarack angler is cheap and a decent one for the money

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Nice! Yeah, I would for sure opt for the sit-on-top if you have the budget. Larger kayaks are going to be more stable and roomy for all of your gear. It makes fishing much more comfortable. Let me know if you have any more questions, thanks again!

kj4unx Pondo Sinatra - 7 years ago

Ethan , thanks for replying. I guess I left out the pros of the kayak too. I learned a lot from your videos. I am looking for a good sit on top fishing kayak now. I have run across a couple sit in kayaks that have been modded for fishing but the owners are selling because they are hard to fish out of. So I am saving for a fishing kayak. I have reelfoot lake, several water sheds and ponds around to use one. Planning a trip soon to the current river to do some fly fishing soon I hope.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

That wasn't the intention - my bad! I just wanted to make sure everyone thinks through those things before going out and buying. I certainly recommend getting into it - kayak fishing is incredibly fun!

As far as my kayak goes, it is very comfortable, easy to stand in, spacious so I can fit tons of gear in it, and so much more. I explained the main cons of the kayak, but overall this kayak provides a ton of good times on the water. Any other specific questions I would be happy to answer! Thanks for watching!

Marcus Aggripa - 7 years ago

Good video. All salient points.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching!

vsonic86 - 7 years ago

Man you make me think a lot now. I want to get one for my birth day.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Yeah, sorry I over-analyze everything haha, but I feel like these are good considerations before getting one. You should for sure find a kayak you like and get set up - they are so fun! Thanks for watching!

Karl Schimmel - 7 years ago

Go Kansas!

Gen Tungate - 7 years ago

Your too cute to be single!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

It is definitely an option - just know that it won't be as comfortable or as stable. It would certainly be more affordable and lighter though!

Gen Tungate - 7 years ago

What about buying a plain kayak and installing all the rigging, rod holders, etc. yourself?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Well thank you :)

BassBouzled - 7 years ago

Thanks for the vid. looks like You got some of this pooh weather as well.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Haha, yeah it seems like it likes to rain on the weekends around here! Thanks for watching :)

guitta Dabe - 7 years ago

Really great questions Ethan. I'm sure many people wished they asked themselves those questions b4 buying. A couple of thoughts - why put up a 74 lbs kayak on top of your car when you can put a 60 lbs kayak on top of your car (by taking out the chair and the central console)?
I'm recommending the Vibe 110 to a friend of mine who's considering the Lure. Having a rudder can be very useful...

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I would love the Vibe 110 - I hear they are really nice! Yes, I take the seat off for putting it on my roof as well. Thanks for watching

J M - 7 years ago

great video!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thank you!

Alan Meijer - 7 years ago

Could you build a set of rails out of pvc that you can put together on site, slide up behind the kakak and slide it down?

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Probably an option - lots of ways to get creative with mounting them to the roof. I simply try to horse it, but I may need to start exploring more options. Thanks for the suggestion!

Tim Washington - 7 years ago

That was an excellent video you just need to have a wife go and get a bigger place, She will make you want to use your kayak a helluva lot more! get you a winch set up. and let it pull your kayak up! or your new wife. I'm just kidding about the wife LOL

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching Tim! Yeaaaahhhh a wife might be a few years down the road :)

Mike F - 7 years ago

I fish for bass a lot and am really interested in buying a fishing kayak. I've only kayaked 3 times in my life and never used one for fishing. What fishing kayak would you recommend for around $300-$450

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Mike, please refer to my latest video which is a $400 kayak - https://youtu.be/Hhfvtq9wa9I There are a lot of options like this, but a couple other things to consider would be...

1. How big are you? Get a kayak you are comfortable in.
2. What types of water will you be fishing? If lakes, you will want something more stable. If rivers, you will want something that tracks better. Etc.

Let me know if you have any more questions, I will be happy to help!

Raymond Mccranie - 7 years ago

Comparing your kayak to an ocean trident. Would love to hear some of your thoughts about the features of yours

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Absolutely, I have never sat in a Trident but visually, they look pretty similar. They are both large fishing kayaks (70+ lbs) and comfortable rides. What I can see for differences are the following:
1. FeelFree seems to sit up a bit higher and has less of a keel so it is likely slower than the Trident
2. FeelFree has a nicer seat (comfort is crucial on the water)
3. FeelFree would likely be more stable

Overall, it just depends on what you want to use it for. The Trident would likely be faster and track better, however the FeelFree would likely be better for standing/all day comfort. Let me know if you have any more questions! More Kayak Vids to come!

Alabaster245 - 7 years ago

cool dog!!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thank you - and thanks for watching :)

Kelly Wright - 7 years ago

Thanks Ethan I am looking to buy my first kayak and was looking into the feel free lure 10 did you look into that kayak before you went with the larger model.The seat looks extremely comfortable and the kayak looks very durable.

Kelly Wright - 7 years ago

Thanks for the quick reply and the advice

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Yes Kelly, I would recommend it - I simply went with the 11.5 because I am 6'5! Thanks for watching, let me know if you have any questions.

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Hajdin86 - 7 years ago

Thanks Ethan. I have the same problems. Bought the same model but I can only go a few time a year but i still love it.

Hajdin86 - 7 years ago

Hi, I live in Switzerland but my kayak is in Croatia^. I'm not a river and lake guy...i need the open sea but i only can go a few times a year but then...I'll go every day :) After I bought my Feelfree Lure 11.5...I had the same thoughts like you...it's huge and i don't have enough space but I was lucky that it fit in my appartment.
The other thing is...that's it quite hard to paddle with all the equiptment..so I'm thinking about a trolling motor but that's also a big purchase for a few days on the sea.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching! Where do you fish?

Daily Texan - 7 years ago

I like your name

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Same to you! Thanks for watching!

Aaron Leger - 7 years ago

Good tips. I'm thinking of getting one for duck hunting, as well as fishing along bayous, ponds and small lakes

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Awesome, best of luck! Let me know if you have any questions!

nickersslayer parsons - 7 years ago

how difficult is it to paddle up a medium to strong current

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Not easy with this rig - if that is what you are looking to do, I would think about a lighter kayak with a larger keel on the bottom. The Wilderness Systems Tarpon for example.

Edward st.antoine - 7 years ago

good points. thank you sir

Swampy - 7 years ago

Some good advice. Had a Coosa and now have a Coosa HD. All your comments were good for beginners. AND, I'll try to get my money out of it but that's a lot of trips. Tight lines!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching! I am jealous - those yaks look nice! Go catch a tank and all of the money is worth it.

Shack's Outdoor Adventures - 7 years ago

looking at an ascend 128t. Let me know your thoughts on that? good video by the way!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Be on the lookout, I will be posting a kayak fishing video soon so you can see how stable this style of yak is and how it rides.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching! I have heard they are pretty good for the money, but like my kayak, will be a pretty heavy rig so it will be slower in the water and hard to move. Depends on what you are looking to do, but I would probably opt for a bit lighter yak personally.

Mike Kramer - 7 years ago

I have kayaked in some 20 creeks in Florida and usually see between 5 and 50 gators per trip. Florida gators don't attack kayaks. If you sneek up on a gator you may get splashed while it tries to get to free water.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Ha! Yeah I would be sketched out in a yak too, although I have seen a lot of videos of people kayak fishing alongside gators with no issues. Fortunately I do not have to deal with those toothy critters in Arkansas...

John Stanley - 7 years ago

I own a Feel Free Lure 11.5 and forget about putting up on top of the car. I bought a Harbor Freight boat trailer for it and it works great. I don't know if they sell them anymore but they have some others that might work. Or buy a pickup. $400 vs $25000

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Sounds like a great option - I will keep using the roof solely because I do not have any space for a small trailer at this time. Thanks for watching!

Analog Skies - 7 years ago

Hey Ethan. Nice vid. Looking to purchase same model at end of March. Is that an anchor trolley that you rigged up? No drilling? Looks like you used bungies. I'm about 275lbs. Will the 11.5 be ok for my weight? I know the capacity is 400+ but I'm concerned my weight will make it ride low in the water. Thx!!!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Analog, thanks for watching! I would say the 11.5 should be fine for you but you might consider a test ride - does anywhere in your area carry this particular model or similar kayaks you could sit in and test on water before purchasing?

Yes - I rigged it up with no holes drilled whatsoever - see my instructions here: https://goo.gl/VezpGI

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Float tube plus gear about 25lbs

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Cool video Ethan...I use to float tube fish with the fish cat 4, but after hurricane Katrina I've found alligators have started to show up in areas that haven't had them in over a 100 years.....so float tube fishing is cheaper and you can deflate and fold the tube for storage. A total set-up float tube fishing is under a $800.00 and very fun

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Theft prevention I actually had my new feel free 11.5 stolen at Bass Pro parking lot in Tennessee. Invest in a bicycle chain that is covered with plastic. Secured with a good lock. Or you maybe purchasing a kayak for some backwoods scanvenger.

Tyler Elkins - 6 years ago

I just Bought a Vibe Sea Ghost 130 for under $900 & it came w/ a nice paddle, stadium adjustable seat, & built in rudder system. It's a beautiful Kayak and hands down the absolute best all around offer on a kayak ready for the water. it's a 13' too!

lucas jackson - 7 years ago

Great idea.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I hear you - FeelFree never fails. Honestly, I wish I could just afford two or three kayaks haha

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

+Axel PERI I thought so too be it appears all.feel free kayaks are made in Thailand

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

+Online Outdoorsman that's my second choice

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for watching Axel! Also, great perspectives!

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

A slayer 10 would be awesome! A little pricey, but pedal drive has to be amazing to fish with.

Axel PERI - 7 years ago

+BlackAnvil47 yes, FeelFreeKayaks are pretty populars in Thailand, not sure but I think they are constructed here, so easily available compared to other brands.

Axel PERI - 7 years ago

Oops, answered from my phone and my initial comment went to the wrong place, it was a comment for the video itself not an answer to any other previous comment ;-)

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

+Axel PERI sounds good to me, if you looking for solid color Lure you can special order from Thailand...it will take 90 days

Axel PERI - 7 years ago

You have pointed out the right thing that everyone looking for kayak fishing should consider before buying... too heavy, too much pain for transportation and so, less kayak adventures because lazy to move out this heavy weight ! I am presently on the Move, it is very light and handy for transportation but the small size makes it unstable in windy conditions... As a matter of fact, I am now targeting the Lure 10, better compromise between carry weight and stability in the water I believe ! Also, I am fishing inshore fresh waters only, for offshore fishing no choice, should go for 13 up... but then, always going with friends to help each other and for basic safety at sea.

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

I considered getting one of those, but I seen several of them damaged with holes in the aft end sections...sorry but those kayaks are off my list.

You may want to check ACK Kayak outlet page and maybe Appomattox River Kayak in Virginia on their used kayak section.

I've still haven't gotten my courage up to get another one as of yet.

ou ti - 7 years ago

somebody stole my future beach kayak a few nights ago haha, oh well as soon as my tax check gets here I'm picking up the field and stream talon one for 449 at dicks right now.

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Since the price off the Lure 10 has decreased I may purchase another one or a slayer 10 pedal drive.

Tore tendons in my leg so float tube fishing is out.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

I hear you - they are pricey and a lot of work. Sorry that happened - maybe something a bit lighter and less expensive would be a good short term option? I like the looks of some of the perception kayaks for a more value price.

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Take it from someone it already has happened too.

Just haven't gotten the courage to buy another one yet

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Good idea - would hate for that to happen!

Gimio Chin - 7 years ago

Great advice and consideration but too much thoughts will stress you, life short mate being there is better than not being there.

Neil Southerland - 7 years ago

I just subscribed to your channel ... I see you're just now getting into kayaking. I got my Feelfree 11.5 about a year ago. I also did a review and listed pros and cons of this kayak. take a look at my channel sub if you like. I'm getting ready to add lights and will have a comprehensive video on the installation of LED strips!

Larry Moffatt - 7 years ago

Hey Ethan: Excellent forewarnings: wait: think about weight (and length) AND the loading/storing difficulties associated with increased weight (and length). Solution: WS Tarpon 100 at 55lbs (and 10ft). It is still super fishable with built-in tracks and features.

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Definitely sounds like an easier yak to maintain and utilize! Thanks Larry!

Branimir Bikić - 7 years ago

Excellent arguments to consider before buying.
Perhaps to think about placing the electric motor, which is excellent for slow river.
I use it in a way to go upstream from where I left the car and then get back ... minn kota ENDURA C2 30 LB with short shaft is a great choice and even enough to drag another kayak. It is very easy and inexpensive to create a shaft fore the engine on Feelfree lure 11.5 (cost me about $ 10)... I have video where i use it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1EkysEXtHE&t=10s

Online Outdoorsman - 7 years ago

Thanks for the tip - I will look into it. I doubt if I ever rig up a TM but you never know!