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Drone Share - 6 years ago

Dude!!! We don’t give a shit about you. We want to see the kayak

Matthew Torres - 6 years ago

what do you do with your old kayaks? I'm in the market for a good used one...I'm sure by now you have the 2018 model of this one...willing to sell?

Joey Steadman - 6 years ago

Just curious. How shallow will it paddle?

dewa santika - 6 years ago

bagus aku suka

patrick milhous - 6 years ago

I'm trying to decide between this kayak and the vibe seaghost 130. I like the ideas of standing but seems like both allow you to. Main difference I'm seeing is the weight difference the vide support 550 and this only 350 and I want to add trolling motor and cooler. Which would you suggest?

oceleotocelot - 6 years ago

Great review! Get a new camera man tho

Jesus Zamudio - 6 years ago

Can you bay fish with it??

daddysealtx Jackson - 6 years ago

Which would you say is faster, the FS12T or FS128T?

Alex Ivey - 6 years ago

Great review but ur camera man sucks he has the camera looking at u and not the kayak

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Alabama Woodsman - 7 years ago

I had the same boat for a while. People may want to consider an "extra long" paddle to help out moving the boat with comfort.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

I agree, good point

jaymmm1 - 7 years ago

I am new to kayaking and looking to buy the 128t. what can you do to not bring on water to the kayak ?

stephane paulin - 7 years ago

Hey camera man ! Show the boat not the narrator

Scott Miller - 7 years ago

Nice sunglasses where did you get them, how much did they cost, are they good on the water, do they float, O yeah the kayak next time you do a video "SHOW THE FU--KING BOAT".

CHRIS MARTIN - 7 years ago

Its a very cool boat but the weight capacity is low for a boat of that style. I really wish it would float 400-450

gary james - 7 years ago

How do you mount a depth finder? Don't see any way for the transducer

Braydon Price - 7 years ago

Hey man, Im struggling. I can either get a used 2016 128t for 650 or a new 12t for 700. I was wondering what the paddling difference is between the two. Is the 128t a lot harder? I see you replying to a lot of questions! I appreciate it! very helpful video!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Yeah the 128 is harder to paddle compared to the 12T, but if you want to be able to stand the 128 is the way to go.

Lucas Foxworth - 7 years ago

whata the MSRP on this kayak?

Derp Spoons - 6 years ago

Lucas Foxworth 850

RCMods - 7 years ago

you should do a video of what it takes to flip the boat over.

Rick Rabies - 7 years ago

musky on the river.......

JarHead Fishing - 7 years ago

Thanks for the upload and great job! I was looking at getting a new yak.

nic willingham - 7 years ago

You gotta fire your camera man he/she is boo boo trash

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Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Hunter Johnson you're about the millionth person to say that lol thanks for watching

Chase Spicer - 7 years ago

What paddle would you recommend for this kayak i have trouble with paddling because mine are not long enough also do you ever have trouble paddling against current in the marsh. Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

240cm is what I would normally use. And in the marsh no, but in the wind this thing is difficult to paddle into. A longer paddle will help significantly

Tyreek Hill - 7 years ago

Price?

andy pincince - 7 years ago

guy with the camera sucks....review is about the kayak, not about you!!

Justin Harvis - 7 years ago

Is that red fish logo paddle any good,Im trying to buy a paddle for my old town predator and I really like that paddle?

Dustin Judd - 7 years ago

OK thanks man I'm just gonna get the new one have you had any issues with new one yet

Dustin Judd - 7 years ago

hey Texas is the last year model really bad I can get a used one for 350 just wondering if it's worth it or just dish out the money for the new one

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Dustin Judd mine just took on water every single time I went out because it didn't have raised compartments

Dustin Judd - 7 years ago

hey Texas I'm looking to get one of these my only issue is iam 250 would I be able to stand up in it

Dustin Judd - 7 years ago

thanks man can't wait till get mine

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Well the bigger the harder it is to stand, but once you get used to it and get your balance right you should be able to. Just don't try to stand right away, give it some practice.

Kayak Hacks Fishing - 7 years ago

One of the things I hate on my older Native Ultimate is that the seat has a metal bar running across at the fold. Over time, the fabric stretches and my tailbone rubs against the bar; requiring a cushion. It looks like the seat on the Ascend has the same bar - has that been a rubbing problem for you?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

I appreciate that

Kayak Hacks Fishing - 7 years ago

Thanks. I am looking for a new yak and your review was helpful.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

It was not an issue for me for the year I had this yak

Juan Rodriguez - 7 years ago

what do you think about the 10t?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

I don't like 10 ft kayaks personally

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Shawn D - 7 years ago

I've had the FS128T kayak for a year now. My kayak has the updated version of the side rails for your accessory mounts. I love this kayak. I have yet to try and fish standing up, but I'd like to do that this year. I'd prefer to stand. But it's awkward since I haven't practiced. I will this year though

MemeMuhsheen - 7 years ago

Bass pro shops came out with a new 128t relatively recently, and the FS128t was put on clearance as a result. I'm gonna buy one of the 2 and I'm leaning more towards the FS with the $200 price drop, but I don't really know any performance differences between the two. If anyone knows anything about the new 128t I would love to know, but kinda need to know soon cuz idk how long the clearance lasts before they take the FS off the shelves...

Derek Davis - 7 years ago

i heard the old 10 had stability issues, are the new ones a tri hull, im helping my stepdad find one, he is 6'5 290 and doesn't have the balance i do, the 12 looks wider.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

the 12 is wider than the 10 and the 128 is wider then the 12. I'd recommend the 128 for someone that size at a minimum. Might even look into other yaks besides Ascends

Joaquin Ibarra - 7 years ago

What size paddle are you using?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

240 cm

Detroit home inspectors - 7 years ago

thanks for making a vid where you brag about the stability and then actually show you stand up in it.....in the water. a lot of guys don't do that.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

thanks man

Rob F - 8 years ago

Should spend more time filming the boat as you speak about it rather than filming the speaker. Just sayin.

Dylan McShaffrey - 8 years ago

Why can't I find ascend kayaks online

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

bass pro shops?

Bite Mee - 8 years ago

Paddles like a barge!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

If you get a longer paddle it's really not too bad. But yeah its large and paddles like it lol

Captain_Jack15 - 8 years ago

Where did u get that redfish paddle

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

online, think academy has them still

Walter Rojas - 8 years ago

By any chance have you tried or heard anything on the Ascend H12?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

not a fan personally

seanfishingtexas - 8 years ago

I bought a 2014 ascend and it leaked took it back and still haven't got another one

Dragon Gaming - 8 years ago

Have you ever tried a Malibu Serria 10?

GusTorres21 - 8 years ago

Do you still like the kayak... looking to buy my wife one since she's my fishing buddy.. How much would you pay for a used one..

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I still like it, works great and still no water being taken on. Not sure how much they are used.

Nelson Ortiz - 8 years ago

Dude, spectacular video! I seen one on Craigslist for $600.00 with flotation and paddle. Practically brand new! Your review just made my decision even more solid, thanks!!!! Subscribed as well!

Tyler Wilkinson - 8 years ago

Is it difficult to add a fish finder to this kayak?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

No more difficult then any other kayak

Brian Emery - 8 years ago

could you use the fs128t out in the gulf of Mexico. I'm looking to buy a kayak soon , live in corpus Christi, would like to use it in the bay and sometimes go out to the rigs that are 3 miles offshore when the weather is right. What would be a good kayak to handle both?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I don't recommend the 128T if you want to go offshore, its really just designed for the bays

Liam Vanmanen - 8 years ago

i was just wonderin for kind of a scale, how tall are you

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Yeah played soccer for them for awhile.

Don B - 8 years ago

If you had to choose would it be this yak or the fs12t?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Depends. If you want to be able to stand and fish it would be this yak, and if you want something even more stable it would be this yak. If you don't need to stand and you want to be a little quicker the 12T is probably a bit better for you.

Tony Christianson - 8 years ago

Got me sold! Many thanks! I am new to all of this. Great info!

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Ben Osborne - 8 years ago

I'm looking at getting my first fishing kayak and am having a hard time deciding between the field and stream shadow caster 123 or this one. I'm shooting between the $800 range. I noticed the shadow caster is wider with a much different hull design. between the two what is your opinion? or is there another one I should be considering in my price range? thanks

Chris McFarland - 7 years ago

which one did you end up getting? I am in the same boat. I can get either one of these for the same price used, practically new.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

honestly don't know much about the shadow caster, so I can only provide my opinion on the Ascend which is pretty well represented here. Another one in the price range to maybe look into is the Pelican Catch 120

Matthew Chicoine - 8 years ago

Also, I heard the 2016 version comes with slide rails, any info on that?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

yes, there are actually 2 different 2016 versions. When I got my 2016 it had a rod holder and the paddle holders on the other side. Now the 2016's come with slide rails, no paddle holder, and no rod holder. Not sure why they did that, but the ones in stores now have slide rails. you may still be able to find 2016's without them

Matthew Chicoine - 8 years ago

Great video, very descriptive and helpful. I'm torn between the pelican 120 and the ascend, but leaning more toward the ascend because the catch isn't really designed for the ocean. Have you had a chance to try this yak in the sea?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

This is also not designed for btb ocean fishing, its designed for bays and marshes and lakes, not for rough waters

Conservatism & Bourbon - 8 years ago

I'm debating on the FS12T and FS128T. I'm buying tomorrow. Do you find it hard to load this kayak on the top of a vehicle being almost 100lbs?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

If you want to be able to stand up and fish yes, it is worth the extra money

Conservatism & Bourbon - 8 years ago

For $200 more, is it worth it to get the FS128T over the FS12T?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I mean, it is heavy. I have no problems loading it on the back of my truck, but on top of a vehicle might be a bit tough.

Chris Leger - 8 years ago

Does the seat turn all the the way to the back, like if you wanted to turn to get into your crate or cooler instead of reaching around?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Well, I don't really recommend it in current situations because it is quite large and that makes it difficult to track at certain points. Also paddling against the current would be quite difficult with this yak. It was built for bays and lakes more than rivers

Chris Leger - 8 years ago

Sweet thanks man. Your review answered my questions. I live in Oklahoma and enjoy going out on the Arkansas river with my buddies. Do you think it would be good on a river with a moderate current?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Yes it rotates 360

ISLENO - 8 years ago

Could it hand saltwater?

ISLENO - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter oh okay thank you definitely going to go pick one up

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I'm assuming you mean handle. I pretty much only use this thing in saltwater, just rinse it off when you're done and its all good.

Jeremy DuFour - 8 years ago

On top of the black compartment, and the triangle. Thanks.

Jeremy DuFour - 8 years ago

Great reviews of the Ascend fs128t. What are the dimensions of the two spaces in the back? I don't have a bass pro near me, and I'd like to get an idea of what coolers will fit.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

like on top of the back compartment or behind that?

RS Marett - 8 years ago

I will be getting my first kayak soon. Does color selection spook fish? Was thinking about a yellow one for visibility so some boater won't run over me but would yellow spook fish? Should I go with a grey or green. This is one of the best reviews on YouTube. Great job. Would love to heard your advice on color.

Rick Rabies - 7 years ago

fish dont really see color but color contrast

Eddie - 7 years ago

RS Marett
I have a dull green kayak ,last week at corpus Christi I had a giant sea turtle stalking me ,he was very curious in my kayak ,he did this for about 2 hours while popping his head out of water to get a better view of me,so I don't think color has an effect on fishing lol

Rick Rabies - 8 years ago

could put up an orange flag like an ATV. put it in rod holder or whatever

ww3869 - 8 years ago

How tough is this kayak to load and unload like on top of a vehicle? I noticed it weighs like 96 pounds which is kind of a beast for kayaks. I really want this kayak but this may be an issue cause I'm not a big dude.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I load and unload in the back of my truck no problem, but would probably need some help if I had to put it on top of a vehicle.

MA TT - 8 years ago

how does it handle smaller waves and how have your overall opinions changed since making this video?

ps upload more!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

No problems with smaller waves. My opinions are the same since when I got it, I've had no problems

MA TT - 8 years ago

how does it compare to kayaks like the catch 120 in terms of speed and straight paddling in wind

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I've never done a side by side comparison with the catch 120, I can only give you info on this kayak and you can compare it to the catch 120. In saying that I believe they are very similar yaks and perform similarly.

Will Clowser - 8 years ago

do you recommend it for the river. not white water just other boats and so good flow in spot's. thk u. if not what would you recommend.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Doesn't track well in fast moving currents and would be tough to paddle against the spots with good flow. It's really meant to be more of a bay/calm lake kayak

Jay Caceres - 8 years ago

What size paddle do you use for this kayak ?

4thWardWeebie - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter what size condom does your boyfriend use?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

87"

Zac Conner - 8 years ago

i decided that I am going to get a kayak this weekend. i have owned kayaks before but i want a sit on top. But the problem is i am torn between the fs12t and the fs128t, which would you recommend

Zac Conner - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter ok thanks! thats what i was leaning towards

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

depends what you want to do. If you want to be able to stand get the fs128T

Spencer Myszka - 8 years ago

the guides on your rod were upside down at the end. idk if you do that intentionally or just didnt realize it. but other than that great video. I was looking into the fs 12t or the ghost 130.

Spencer Myszka - 8 years ago

Oh ok. I've never seen that before.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

lol its a spiral wrapped rod. it's a baitcast rod that the guides spiral and finish as though its a spinning rod. Gets added distance on a cast and more sensitivity. Fully intentional lol

Travis Pittman - 8 years ago

hey man I really enjoy all of your videos. thanks for sharing all the info. now to my question. I upgraded from a perception angler 11.5 to this ascend and I'm wondering how it does in rough chop? I fish similarl places you do but in Louisiana. the perception is great in rough water so how does this hold up?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Absolutely man, I'll check it out!

Travis Pittman - 8 years ago

Thanks. I just finished my review and comparison of the ascend and my previous kayak. I dropped your name, thanking you for all your videos and info. hops thats cool

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

well its very stable, so a bit of chop would have a hard time flipping you, but it is heavy and a bit of a pain to paddle through rough chop and higher winds.

scott c - 8 years ago

Thank you for your review online. I am in the market for a fishing kayak and wondered if you were able to compare the FS128T with the Pescador pro 120. Pelican catch 120 and the field and stream shadow caster 12'3" angler kayak. I am a big guy at 6'5" and 240 lbs. I would be taking this out on Lake Huron and River fishing.

Would appreciate your thoughts and opinion.

Thanks...

Scott

Jacob Higgins - 8 years ago

I have the shadow caster 12'3". I'm 6'1" 380lbs, I stand and fish in it with ease. It's heavy ( 90lbs or so) but I can load and unload it by myself. It's a very stable yak with plenty of space for extras. I recommend it.

BBQ Mike's - 8 years ago

nice paddle bro where can I get one

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Mike V. online

mcse9073 rue - 8 years ago

I am an older guy going to get a Kayak for lake fishing.
Is this truly the most stable which means the safest for me?
Don't want to spend 3-4k on a Hobie, at least not yet..
What do you think?
Oh and we are moving from Colorado back to Texas if you know anyone looking for a mountain spot ours is for sale..
:)

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+mcse9073 rue yeah it really is super stable. Its not as stable as a Hobie Pro Angler, but for the money I don't think there's anything better on the market

Larry Talbot - 8 years ago

I could use a little advice from 128T owners! I have been thinking of buying this kayak, simply for the storage capacity. All other kayaks I've look at waste most of the storage space. Some are costly and pathetic (storage wise) they aren't worth a dollar to me! I would use it mostly for camping (and perhaps some fishing on the side). Its big, so I know it can hold all my gear and then some. The problem is no one really talks about how it handles. They only talk about the fishing aspect of it. I know its made for anglers, but I think it can also work for campers, who like to fish when they get the chance. How does it handle? I would be using in type I & type II mostly, perhaps some type III, but I try not to get into it, if I can avoid it. How about BTB? Has anyone ever taken one out for a good long trip? How does it paddle? Is it a monster, or does it move pretty good? I understand there is give and take, as with any kayak, but I'm interested in if this thing can be paddled for 15-20 miles a day.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Larry Talbot honestly man its not a great handling yak. Its big and heavy and moves like its big and heavy. I also don't recommend it for btb, unless its a calm day. This thing was built for lakes and bays and calm water where you can stand up and fish, I don't think its the best yak for what you are looking to do. That's just my opinion. I paddle up to 6 miles in this kayak and I'm pretty beat, and thats in calm water.

John Kraemer - 8 years ago

Great review! Thank you for sharing!

TrickyRickey111 - 8 years ago

Can you please tell me the exact width of this kayak at its widest part. My kayak rack is 33" wide and I want to know if it will fit in that slot. Thank you.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+TrickyRickey111 I've never measured it, but its very close to 33". Go check it out at Bass Pro and measure to see if it will fit. Its got different widths at the top and bottom, so unless you measure every part you won't know if it will properly fit

Brandon Wilson - 8 years ago

How do you feel about this Kayak for river fishing, taking it down some mild Rapids? I'm in the market for something big and stable enough to use on my local lake for striper fishing, but also able to take it down the Chattahoochee river for trout fishing.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Brandon Wilson don't think rapids are a good thing for this kayak. It also has a bit of trouble tracking, so you'd need to add a rudder if you wanted to take it down rapids. I wouldn't recommend it for dealing with rapids though.

chrysagon200 - 8 years ago

I'm 6.2 and 251 lbs.. not fat! juat a big boy... would this be a stable yak for me as my first one?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+chrysagon200 I would say yes, it would be a stable kayak for you. My dad has used this yak and he's around 6ft 220 and has had no problems with it. I don't think you'd have issues with it either

BluegrassBodybuilding&Fitness - 8 years ago

I am looking for a good kayak. How do you think the field and stream shadow caster would compare to this kayak? I ask bec these two kayaks are at the same price point. Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+BluegrassBodybuilding&Fitness Honestly I have never used that kayak and don't know much about it, I apologize. Hopefully there's a good review on that kayak out there and you can weigh the pros and cons. At the end of the day a lot of research should be done before you choose your kayak!

Lou Celestino - 8 years ago

I just bought this kayak. there are NO paddle holders and NO Scotty pole holder.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Louis Celestino Thanks for pointing that out, I made notes in the video to show the changes in the most recent version. Really don't understand why they removed the paddle holders, but the rail system is a pretty cool feature to have

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Louis Celestino interesting, I just looked online at the new version and it does NOT have paddle holders like you said. That's really terrible on their part. I got this kayak right when it came out, and since then they have a newer version that took off the scotty mount and the paddle holders and added the rail system to both sides. My kayak came with a scotty mount and paddle holders, but like I said I got mine right when it first came out.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Louis Celestino if you bought it from bass pro it should have the paddle holder on the left side of the kayak. The newest version does not have the scotty mount like mine, the newest version has rail mounts on both sides.

Jon Morgan - 8 years ago

I'm into Bass Fishing am Ready to Buy My 1st Kayak,I have Kayaked before & Absolutely Loved it..My Question to You is should I go with the Old Town Predator 13 or Ascend FS128? I will probably Stand more than Sit so am Curious as to which Kayak would Suit Me Better.Thanks in Advance for Any Advice or Tips You can give Me. Enjoy Your Videos,God Bless.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jon Morgan I don' t know anything about the Old Town Predator 13, the only advice I can give is that I really like my Ascend FS128T for standing and fishing. If you will probably stand more than sit then the FS128T is a great kayak to have. But again I don't know anything about the other one, so it may be a good kayak too, just keep doing research until you are confident in your decision

Brendan Wilbur - 8 years ago

Awesome Video Man. How well does it do in the saltwater. Will I be able to briefly take it through surf to kayak out shark bait? +texasredfishhunter

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Brendan Wilbur on a calm day it will have no problems, but its slow and hard to track, so its not the best for taking btb

Kyle Nettnin - 8 years ago

can you mount trolling motor to back of the new ascend 2016 kayak

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kyle Nettnin I've never done it but you can

bigCappa - 8 years ago

Thanks to your review video and a six payment split deal Bass Pro had on online orders last week, I picked up one of these to replace my old Prowler 13 Angler. Excited, heading out this weekend, currently thinking about Christmas Bay, any other ideas? Thanks.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+bigCappa awesome, good luck!

bbcasting - 8 years ago

KC K12 kayak all the way.

The K12 is more expensive, but it's definitely worth it.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+bbcasting yeah I agree its a better kayak, but you pay a steeper price.

Pringals - 8 years ago

Not a bad review, but I was a bit frustrated at time because your camera person wasn't putting the Kayak in the frame when you were talking about some features. The Kayak should have been the #1 focus of the view frame, not necessarily you. ... Thanks for the review tho! Tempted to buy this one.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Pringals yeah I apologize for that, all the info is good just wasn't filmed the best ha

Cayleb Albury - 8 years ago

do u recommend this kayak for a beginner? I'm thinking about getting one.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Cayleb Albury yeah i do because its stable. It's not fast, it doesn't track the best, but its stable, and that's very important

bze06FishinBwai - 8 years ago

Im getting One!!!

Israel Martinez - 8 years ago

What do you think of the catch 120?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Israel Martinez I have never used it, BUT i have seen really good stuff about it from other YouTubers, and it definitely deserves consideration if you're looking for a yak in this price range.

luis zarate - 8 years ago

in your opinion how would this handle going btb

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+luis zarate I don't recommend it for btb. Isn't fast enough and probably doesn't track good enough to deal with the waves you'd see

Kyle Spangenberg - 8 years ago

Once againg another great review! im heading over to bass pro tomorrow to pick mine up, thanks a lot!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kyle Spangenberg Thanks! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And still to this day I have not had to drain this new one once...

John Tumolo - 8 years ago

You sold me man deff considering this kayak now

John Tumolo - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter I'll look into those too man just want something quiet to get on the Reds an snook

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+John Tumolo if you're looking for something else to consider as well look into the new pelican catch 120! similar price range to this kayak and there's a couple good reviews on youtube

Cody Prince - 8 years ago

Not a problem dude no biggie! Might end up buying it tomorrow after all anyways :) I'll probably end up hitting you up about some help/advice on some other mods though! But thanks for your help again. See ya around

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Cody Prince yeah email me! RedhunterTX@gmail.com with any questions

Cody Prince - 8 years ago

Hey man I love your videos and you've taught me alot! Thank you so much. But I do wanna ask a favor. I am about to buy this kayak next week and I wanna make a kayak cart out of pvc pipe first. Could you possibly reply with the measurements between the holes on the bottom that I could slide the pvc pipe into? I would really appreciate it :) Thanks again for all your help

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Cody Prince I've got them in storage, I'll try to check them tomorrow for you! I'm working the Houston Fishing Show this week so I've been a bit busy, my apologies.

Don Dominey - 8 years ago

Great review of the new FS128T! I am 98% sure I am getting this one over the FS12T but was wondering how much of a difference is there between the two for tracking? I mostly fish here in the salt flats of Florida so not worried about B2B but would you say the FS12T tracks a lot better than this FS128T to give up the stability for it?

Don Dominey - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter Awesome! thanks for the response and DEFINITELY getting the 128T now! will post video of the flats trip.. thanks again Texas Redfish Hunter!

Don Dominey - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter Awesome! thanks for the response and DEFINITELY getting the 128T now! will post video of the flats trip.. thanks again Texas Redfish Hunter!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Don Dominey no, the FS12T doesn't track that much better, and the additional stability is worth the slightly worse tracking. Great for the flats! And yes after about 2 months on the market they added accessory rails. They are basically rails that you can put mounts (like rod holders) on to that will slide back and forth and allowing you to put them where you want them. Like railblaza products

Don Dominey - 8 years ago

+Don Dominey Also on the BPS website it says the FS128T comes with accessory rails.. what are those?

Buszzbait69 - 8 years ago

Dang it!! No bass Pro Shops here in Montana. I really want this. $95 extra for shipping..Errrr!

Buszzbait69 - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter Thanks! Keep up the good Vids..

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Buszzbait69 dang thats expensive! Look into the Pelican Catch 120. It's a similar kayak and some stores in that area may carry it

Sean Cleary - 8 years ago

How are you gonna slip in those crocs?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+TheFiddler IsReal I've had them for like 3 years lol but that mat is good if you're barefoot or have shoes that don't offer slip support. It's just a good feature to have on a kayak

Cam Conner - 8 years ago

The camera man is tripping!! No offense but he's got you in the picture and cutting off the Yak! The Yak is what this video is all about. C'mon mannnn

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Cam Conner That would be camera woman

Rene Lopez - 8 years ago

SO I just took out my brand new FS128T this weekend to corpus Christi Laguna Madre, was a little rough getting out there , this is a heavy tank on the water, maybe I need a longer paddle or do I need to hit the gym more often. but an enjoyable day, solo fishing.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Rene Lopez yeah its definitely a tank, winds aren't your friend with this thing. Look into adding a rudder, should help with tracking

damarcus dasher - 8 years ago

i havent yet but i will subscribe to your channel i hear you say your from texas im out of austin(manor to be exact) might pick your brain on good places to launch and fish.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+damarcus “lamb” dasher yep, feel free

damarcus dasher - 8 years ago

thabks appreciate it im very much a noob so i want a all around kayak somthing i can def learn and get good experience on.. maybe upgrade years down the road just dont want to get somthing that will turn me off from the idea of kayak fishing just becuase of how much i didnt like the kayak ya know

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+damarcus “lamb” dasher exactly! Have you watched some of my tips for beginners videos? They may help you out. And if you ever have any questions feel free to shoot me an email.

damarcus dasher - 8 years ago

hey man how well does it track... is it good or bad

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+damarcus “lamb” dasher It's decent. Not the best tracking yak out there by any means, but it's not horrible either. Right in the middle I'd say. But it depends on what you want to do with it. Rough waters don't use it, calm waters its great.

Kirk Clugston - 8 years ago

Would it be easy to install electronics on this model or the 12T?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kirk Clugston Thanks!

Kirk Clugston - 8 years ago

Thanks for the reply. Your videos are really helpful.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kirk Clugston easier on the 128T as there's more deck space. But the 12T isn't bad for it either. If you've got a Bass Pro near you I definitely suggest taking a look at them both so you can see them in person

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Macho Yak TV - 8 years ago

I May be getting one now! haha

butros masarweh - 8 years ago

What's the weight capacity

butros masarweh - 8 years ago

Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+butros masarweh 350lbs

Weldingdipper7 - 8 years ago

Can you put a regular size milk crate in the back of it or does the storage get in the way?

Weldingdipper7 - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter thanks ur video really got me thinking about getting one!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kole Reeves Plenty of room. Mine goes behind the storage in the bungie area, fits really well

Rene Lopez - 8 years ago

Just picked up one yesterday ... what's your input on installing fish finder what do you recommend is a good location on the kayak. great review switched from a pescador 12

Mark Kern - 8 years ago

+Rene Lopez I have the 2015 FS12T so its a little bit different layout on where I mounted but I mounted a RAM Transducer Arm Mount and 1" ball on the right side behind the bungee area, then to get the transducer wires through the hull I drilled two 1" holes and put grommets in the holes once the cables were through (Hobie does have a thru the hull wire kit for this as well). If you didn't actually need the front rod holder in the FS128T you could always take over that existing opening for your wires. For the actual finder I mounted a YakAttack Mighty Mount in the middle of the Kayak right in front of my front hatch. Then on the Mighty Mount I use a RAM mount. Installed the Mighty Mount over just mounting the stock finder mount incase I decided I wanted to move the finder around and put something else in that mount, then I could always move the finder to a track somewhere else on the kayak. Hope this helps.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Rene Lopez I don't have one, as I really don't need one for my style of fishing. But I believe I would put it on the right side, away from the side that has the paddle holder. Just make sure it doesn't get in the way of your paddle stroke.

Nick Walters - 8 years ago

would you use this in a river?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Nick Walters depends how fast moving the water is.

Edgar Loredo - 8 years ago

Okay I know you can't go Btb with the Fs128t but how about with the Fs12t? Since it is a lighter kayak and doesn't take much water. What do you think?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Edgar Loredo still think its a bit slow and hard to get through the breakers, but on calm days it would be no problem. And the new 128T doesn't take on water like the old one.

getgoth - 8 years ago

Why does the camera focus on YOU vs showing what you are talking about in the demo? 50 lashes for your photographer.

Scott Miller - 7 years ago

I wanna see the boat NOT YOU--get a new camera man dude.

josh butler - 7 years ago

getgoth amen

This is my busting face - 8 years ago

lol!

budmanc10 - 8 years ago

I love last year model! Is this one more sturdy for standing on? Great video!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+budmanc10 It's got a no slip grip and flatter surface, so it's nicer to stand on

benjamin tietz - 8 years ago

Any thoughts on the new H12?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+benjamin tietz Not a fan, too much of a sit in and not much of a "hybrid" that they claim. I'm sure it has its uses for certain styles of fishing, just not my style

dthao92 - 8 years ago

Best review of this kayak. Just wondering, how is the material quality of this kayak? does it feel like it'll bend in some areas? thanks in advance

dthao92 - 8 years ago

Thanks a lot!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+dthao92 material quality seems better than the old one for sure, but still needs to be taken care of. Store it upside down or vertical to keep bending from occurring while storing. So far I've had no problems like I did with the 2015 version.

RamRod - 8 years ago

Maybe you have a video or comment on this already.......have you mounted a fishfinder on the FS128T? I'm looking to get the new 2016 FS128T. I'm new to Kayak fishing and this will be my first kayak. I was kind of concerned on where to put the transducer. Any suggestions? I've seen the scupper hole transducer mounts but not sure how well they work.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+FlyHog85 perfect! see I told you I wasn't the person to ask. This guy is! Thanks for helping out

FlyHog85 - 8 years ago

+RamRod I placed mine on the right side out of the way of my paddle stroke. for running the wires Hobie makes a kit that allows for thru hull instalation and ram mounts make a transducer mount for hanging off the back. I used lowerance's scupper mount kit though and fish rivers and lakes in Arkansas.

RamRod - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter I live in Central Illinois and will be fishing mainly rivers and streams for smallmouth bass and walleye. I do have a few lakes I plan on getting onto for some crappie.

RamRod - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter Awesome thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Michael Garber I have not. Almost all of my fishing is done in a couple feet of water. I know there is plenty of space for mounting a fishfinder on this thing, but I'm probably not the person to ask where to put the transducer as I've never put one on my kayak. I have seen people build mounts for the back of the kayak that hold the transducer so they don't have to use the scupper holes

Kori Whitchurch - 8 years ago

is this Kayak hard to handle by yourself or hard to load on a SUV

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kori Whitchurch It's a bit of a pain to handle yourself. Its 96lbs. If you add handles to the sides it makes it much easier. I load mine into the back of my truck myself, I've never put it on top of an SUV myself though. Getting wheels makes handling it much easier as well

benjamin tietz - 8 years ago

In your last video you said you would recommend the 12t over the 128t because of the weight difference and the cost as its a better value. I'm looking to buy one of them and money isn't really making my decision. Would you now recommend the 128t with the new upgrades? I'll be loading it on top of an SUV and using it mostly for bass and panfish on smaller no wake lakes in the Midwest. What do you think?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+benjamin tietz The upgrades on the 128T make it a very tough choice, because it doesn't take on water anymore. If you are going to be on small no wake lakes you would probably not need the extra stability of the 128T, but if you want to stand and fish the 128T is definitely your better option. Both are great kayaks and will work for what you are going to be doing

FishOnLuis - 8 years ago

just picked mine up today...good review bro

FishOnLuis - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter yes major upgrade from a dicks sporting goods eagle talon 12

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+demetri rodriguez thanks, you'll like it!

Zach Olson - 8 years ago

How do you transport your fs12t?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Zach Olson back of my truck flipped over

chris reumont - 8 years ago

What do you think about the fs10t? Have you seen the new models? I like that they have the rail on them.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+chris reumont Yes they do have a rail on them, one on both sides actually. It's definitely a good feature to add, and its probably a very stable kayak as well. I just think for saltwater the FS12T and FS128T are better, but it all depends on the style of fishing you do. It's probably a great yak if it's anything like its big brothers.

Arthur - 8 years ago

Looks like a great kayak thanks for bringing it to my attention I will check it out, I'm looking to get a sit-on- top this summer

Arthur - 8 years ago

I wanted to see the kayak but the camera man was filming your face could have been a good video !!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+hunter 2771 didn't get filmed the best I'll admit, but the content is all there and the explanation is solid. Still a lot of good information on the kayak, and all the best parts of the kayak you can see if you watch the whole video

rednecksurvivalist - 8 years ago

do the scupper holes leak?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+rednecksurvivalist not that I can tell

Jordan Hershey - 8 years ago

what size paddle do you reccomend for this and the 12t? I just bought a 12t but I think my paddle could be a bit longer

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jordan Hershey My paddle is 87", but it also depends on how tall you are. Just find something thats comfortable.

Ronald Rodriguez - 8 years ago

Nice video , great kayak , I fish from my 22 ' Blue Wave CC , looking to buy the FS12T / Ronnie Rodriguez

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Ronald Rodriguez Thanks!

Matt Prather - 8 years ago

Thank you so much for this review. I was worried about some of the reviews from last years model. I cannot wait to get one of these. I am actually going to be getting two one for myself and one for my wife. Again thanks for such a great and helpful review.

Jonathan Latham - 8 years ago

So how stable would you say the 12T is? Im a bass fisherman so would i be able to set the hook while standing up?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jonathan Latham For a hard bass hookset the 128T is a better bet. Its got a flat surface and is built for standing and fishing. The 12T is very stable, and you probably could make a big hookset standing up no problem if you have good balance, but if you want to stand and fish comfortable the 128T is better.

Kou Vang - 8 years ago

It doesn't seem to allow much add on to the side. Seem rather small for adding tracks or mounts. Also, it doesn't feel like a full fishing kayak but more of a hybrid style.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Kou Vang The left side has enough space for a rail mount system and the added on anchor trolley. I think its a great fishing platform, especially with the ease of standing on this kayak.

fishaholic Kayak offshore - 8 years ago

why is the camera so hight is cutting off the kayak to much of the sky!!!! stupid camera man!!!!

yakmasters - 8 years ago

so why would I choose this kayak over lets say a wilderness systems or a jackson

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+yakmaster kayak fishing team it depends on the type of fishing you do or what you need out of a kayak. I think this is more stable and has a better stand up platform for standing and fishing

shadowmonkey86 - 8 years ago

all of the new models look amazing. I was there today and saw the new fs10t and wow, that one looks so much better then the last model. they even installed a rail system into the fs10t. It looks like BPS really stepped it up a notch when it comes to quality. the fs 10t, fs 12t and fs128t are well worth the extra 50 dollars for the new models. I'm stuck between the 10t and the 12t models.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+shadowmonkey86 yeah that rail system on the 10t is a great addition. And they are definitely listening to complaints from users and fixing their problems, which is fantastic! They are a brand to be reckoned with now for sure. If you're gonna be bay fishing you might want the 12 more just for the extra space, but that new 10T is definitely a cool looking yak

D R - 8 years ago

Great vid!! Most def getting the fs128t 2016 model.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Breath of Fresh Water thanks! yeah definitely don't get an older model, this one is much better!

Jackin' Around - 8 years ago

What paddle is that

Travis Ahlquist - 8 years ago

Which Ascend would you recommend for diving and spear fishing? Have you tried the H12?

Travis Ahlquist - 8 years ago

+Keith Lapere Thank you, I did decide to go with the Malibu X Factor. Waiting for it to arrive.

Keith Lapere - 8 years ago

+Travis Ahlquist you will be better off with a flat deck from bow to stern if you want to do diving. It will make an excellent diving platform than a sit in anyways. I would go with the fs 128t, but if you want something that is quicker and handle some chop than go with the malibu x with diving package.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Travis Ahlquist it does, and really the 12 T does as well. I've taken them offshore on calm days with low winds with no problems, but if there is a chop they are a little harder to control, you wont flip, but they become slower

Travis Ahlquist - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter thanks for your responses. I headed back to BPS to look in person again. Sales folks not paddlers themselves so they were only able to speculate. The 10T sounds nice based on ease of weight for load, but it may be too slow and has much less room for speargun, and tanks, etc. H12 wouldn't work as it would take on water upon reentry. Now I'm between the 128T and the 12T. I'd like to be able to handle launching from the beach and going off shore, but I've heard the 128T performs poorly in chop.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Travis Ahlquist it's shorter and wider, which will probably make it slower and harder to track straight. However it has a pretty deep V at the back which will help with tracking. I still think the FS12T is a better kayak for only $50 more.

Travis Ahlquist - 8 years ago

What about the FS10T? Too slow?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Travis Ahlquist I have not tried the H12 but I have looked pretty closely at it, and honestly I'm not sure how I feel about it. I really don't like sit in kayaks, and its supposed to be a "hybrid" but it seems more sit in than sit on top. Also I don't dive or spear fish, so I'm not sure what you'd need for those, so I don't know which would be better for that, sorry.

All About The Angle - 8 years ago

Fellow Texan here 81 degrees in SA today!!!
Anyway, I'm looking in to a wider yak and have had my eye on the Diablo amigo and this model you've reviewed. I see that you can stand but do you have the ability to paddle while standing and track decently???

All About The Angle - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter Good to know! Should be making the investment in a 128t very soon!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+All About The Angle What a weird winter...if you have a long enough paddle then paddling while standing is not an issue at all. It does track decently well too, but a bit harder in high winds.

Tracy Gallagher - 8 years ago

Good stuff. Looks like the hull is the same as the previous model. I love mine but those hatches on my 2013 are getting a raised lip. Thought about doing it before but now I'm on it. That will solve it. I'm also adding the foam side sponsors from key west pakddlesports and putting a few smaller car inner -tubes under deck for flotation on those days I hit the ocean. Just make sure the screws from deck hardware won't puncture them. Lots of ways to do that.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Tracy Gallagher yeah raising the hatches will help tremendously! Are you a BTB angler? I usually don't take it out to the surf, but I never thought of adding more flotation

PLANETROCKSTAR - 9 years ago

Great review! I'm really liking the FS128T. I'll have to post a video when I get it and hook a nice red.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

Nice! Thanks

Pamela Girlfish - 9 years ago

Awesome review "Fish On"

Bustin - 9 years ago

Man... glad you did this! I'm in the market and just getting started and I'm 99% sure I'm going this route.

Jonathan Tran - 9 years ago

Quick Question! im looking to pick up the 12T but i don't know where to go to go to get it. I live in the Houston area, and i would prefer to buy new than to wait and buy used online.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

+Jonathan Tran Bass Pro Shops in Pearland or Katy will have them!

Humberto Sandoval Jr - 9 years ago

Nice!! also repping STMU

Humberto Sandoval Jr - 9 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter oh cool I was there from '07 to '11...no sports just fraternity stuff lol

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

+Humberto Sandoval Jr I played soccer for STMU about 5 years ago

30milesOut - 9 years ago

WHAT!!!!

ErnestoSlick - 8 years ago

Ty on the Fly sneakin around haha! #whatnation

Inshore Addicts - 9 years ago

Cool review guys! Did Cora get one too? lol

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

+Inshore Addicts No she's still got her 12T haha no need to upgrade that as the new ones exactly the same. And its still a great yak!

Joe Lopez - 9 years ago

need a kayak sale me your old one. I watch all your videos can't afford a new one

Ernest Monroe - 9 years ago

+Joe Lopez text me at 832 846-4080

Joe Lopez - 9 years ago

+Ernest Monroe how much? Brand?

Ernest Monroe - 9 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter would you give me a shout on the email. ernest.monroe05@gmail.com

Ernest Monroe - 9 years ago

Joe Lopez are you looking for a good used one? email me at ernest.monroe05@gmail.com I have a line on 2 used ones

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

+Joe Lopez I'm sorry its already gone! There are some really good used kayaks out there, shouldn't be too hard to find a decent one at a decent price!

Ernest Monroe - 9 years ago

I watched your newest review of the FS128T well done sir. I will however go with the 12T. I think. keep fishing

ernie

Ernest Monroe - 9 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter what is the name of the lake your at in the video

Texas Redfish Hunter - 9 years ago

+Ernest Monroe Can't go wrong with the 12T especially at the price you'll get it for...haha Thanks again!