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R&S RC - 7 years ago

Huge respect for Headwaters! They are the best, plain and simple. Zero pressure, you can test anything. They do evening paddles with the public through the good weather months, and I've fished with them at Rancho Seca as well. I was dead set on a Lure 13.5 until I got a great deal on a used Big Game 2 on Craigslist. I will only buy accessories from them however. Great group!

USAW Craig - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak I am curious of the following kayaks as to why they aren't on this list. 1) Pelican catch, 2) Jackson Cruise , and 3) Perception Peacador pro. Just curious why these didn't make the list?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Thank you! We truly value all of our customers and all of us are incredibly passionate about getting people out on the water!

Funny Songs - 6 years ago

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Ying Yang - 6 years ago

Glad I found this video. Planning on getting me a kayak for pond and small lake fishing. Heard about your event coming up in a couple of weeks and I'm planning to drive down and purchasing my first kayak. Hopefully I can find one that I'll like!

Ying Yang - 6 years ago

Yes. Thanks for the quick reply. I'm thinking about coming down there tomorrow when the shop opens or so to get me a good idea on what I want.

Headwaters Kayak - 6 years ago

Ying Yang I’m sure you will. We’ll have so many yaks out that day.

cavasos fishing - 6 years ago

Are there any pedal drive kayaks at around $1000? I feel like $1000 should buy a pedal drive kayak. They dont cost that much to make. Lets be real, lots of plastic. When a company decides to make that move i will be ready to throw down the cash! Great channel. Thanks for all of the information.

Savage Theron - 6 years ago

How much is the feel free lure 10? And where to buy it?!

Jose Ortiz - 6 years ago

Do not send to puerto rico? I'm interested in vibe ghost 130

Christian Gransee - 6 years ago

very good specker

arabarran - 6 years ago

I wish i could buy any of these here in Croatia :/

onewisedre - 6 years ago

I really enjoyed your review.
Thanks!

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George M. - 6 years ago

Honestly bass pro has one and I can’t flip it. You fall off before you flip it and it’s made for fishing

WHUFC71 - 6 years ago

This was great. I will be looking for a kayak for fishing big water and rivers etc. I'd love a Hobie but they are way out of my price range! But this video has helped to let me know what's out there. Thank you.

R T - 6 years ago

If you buy a yak at 1k you will be selling it shortly on line / consignment .
If you fish salt hold off and buy a hobie

flysubcompact - 6 years ago

Your voice sounds amazingly like Tom Hanks.

KFC Warrior - 7 years ago

Can get a good starter yak at Walmart for 250 bucks These are just over priced junk.

Nomad - 7 years ago

Hi, I wonder if you can tell me why these kayaks have bungs for the scupper holes ! I have never used them in all the years I have been kayak fishing . If you leave them in you end up with little swimming pools in your yak' (Great for keeping live bait : ) Leave them out and the boat drains through and leaves you relatively dry . I'm interested to see what they are used for ? Liked looking at the kayaks ,nice video !

Best kayak Labs - 7 years ago

great reviews.
http://www.bestkayaklabs.com/

Zhijia Zhang - 7 years ago

I will be fishing in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland . Would the feel free Moken 12.5 or the vibe seaghost 110 be better suited for the job and why? Thanks!

Jeremy Leonguerrero - 7 years ago

Great video ! Just what I️ needed to see. Your video answered a lot of my questions. I’ll be by to see you guys soon.

River Certified - 7 years ago

I love how you focus on a category that gets more people into the sport!

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plutoplatters - 7 years ago

I've had the emotions stealth pro for a couple of months... my favorite of over 12 previous crafts... extremely stable... ZERO butt ache < most important of all .. Not crazy good tracking I guess ... but works far good enough...

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

i bought the lure 13.5 after watching this!!

marcus soltys - 7 years ago

Which of these kayaks could take on a choppy day at the california delta

marcus soltys - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak thanks

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

marcus soltys nothing wrong with that. Spend time learning to kayak before you go hook into a giant sturgeon. Your skills and boat handling will make a bigger difference than any boat. My buddy just landed a 100lb sail fish on a 24" kayak in rough seas. It's not the boat, it's the boater that makes it safe or unsafe.

marcus soltys - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak thanks for the info but one thing I forgot to put in my question is I want to target sturgeon in these kayaks

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

marcus soltys my choice would be a Moken 12.5. Solid all around yak. Second would be the Seaghost 130. The new flint would make the short list too. I'll be doing a too 10 video for 2018 very soon.

Salvatore Planeta - 7 years ago

Ne pedal drive

Eddy Bryk - 7 years ago

Salvatore Planeta that’s because they are all over $1000 do ya research

Daniel Mccormick - 7 years ago

What is yalls opinion on the pelican catch 120?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Daniel Mccormick if your under 240lbs yes. It's just a much better build quality too.

Daniel Mccormick - 7 years ago

+Headwaters Kayak do you think the sea ghost 130 is as stable as the catch?

Daniel Mccormick - 7 years ago

+Headwaters Kayak thanks for the reply!

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Nice layout and stable, but for the $ there are better options out there. Big Fish 120 is a much better built craft, or the SeaGhost 110. They sell for $829-$999, but its money well spent.

Quagmire88 - 7 years ago

didn't realize there was such a wide range of boats under the $1000 price point. I have been fishing some rivers with the GF in a 16ft kevlar canoe and though its great for stability, I have been having some trouble getting it through the tighter spots as well as through shallower water. I am almost 6' 2", around 190lbs, but pretty much all leg, ~34inseam. She is a lot smaller, so picking out one for her would be easy. What size kayak would you suggest for someone my size? I have rented some before but always ended up with back pain from being too cramped in the boat.

WWJDandWHY - 7 years ago

Would the sea ghost 130 work well getting through surf or is it too heavy of a boat? I'm looking to fish 1-2 NMs off the coast of Florida what would you suggest?

sloppyninja226 - 7 years ago

Tom Hanna did a good job on the narration

Jake Kuhn - 7 years ago

What would be a better option for fishing rivers? The Sea Ghost 110 or the Moken 12.5 or is there another better option?
Thanks in advance.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Jake Kuhn Moken 12.6 is a better all around kayak. It sits lower and handles easier in current. The Native Manta is also a killer river boat.

Eric Lui - 7 years ago

It will be great if you can list all kayak link under your description :)

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squawk7777 - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video, Tom Hanks.

DAVID GUTIERREZ - 7 years ago

Under 1000?? I guess il go watch the under 300$ video lol

Randy Crane - 7 years ago

Just wanted to say thanks for the vid. Bought a moken 12.5

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Randy Crane dude you will love that boat. One of the best all around yaks on the market.

KJ Outdoors - 7 years ago

I'm really looking in to the lure 10

jdar jdar - 7 years ago

Nice lookin yaks but what sold me was the fact tom hanks was commentating the video. I'd buy anything from that guy.

William Galindo - 7 years ago

i bought the same kayak the stealth 11 at Sam's for $349.00

sling shoter - 7 years ago

You would think the kayaks would be cheaper in states that are lower cost of living. People in California make a lot more money than them low cost of living states. The sea ghost 130 looks like a nice one. but for that price i dont see it

jay love - 7 years ago

great video, very informative. wish they were in NY.

Ramiro Escobar - 7 years ago

how much for the manta ray

Dustin Willis - 7 years ago

Sweet! Looking to start kayak fishing! I'm a bigger guy 6"3 over three hundred need something stable and lots of extras for a newbie fishing what model would you recommend?

andy pincince - 7 years ago

Loose weight, big guy!

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Dustin Willis feelfree Lure 13.5 would serve you well.

Gary Jensen - 7 years ago

What's the shortest kayak I could safely take offshore (near central Florida, in the Atlantic)? I'm about 5'9", 180# and paddle/fish freshwater on a 10' that moves like molasses even in calm conditions. I'm not interested in any with "drive" type systems strictly paddling to hopefully stay in the sub $1,000 range. Thanks for sharing!

Vue Her - 7 years ago

My brother and I was just there yesterday, he came home with a Vibe Sea Ghost 110. He's super stoked. Just wanted to say great and friendly staff. Zero pressure to buy, helped answer any question we had. They carry quite an array of kayaks for a rather small shop. Will definitely shop there again :)

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Vue Her stoked to meet you guys. Stoked to earn your business. We'll be seeing you guys around for sure!

R.M. Mathur - 7 years ago

Thank you sir... you are the best...

R.M. Mathur - 7 years ago

Dan, You have been asked this question a hundred times, .. which seat is the most comfy for 4 - 6 hour days on the water ... Feelfree or Nucanoe... for maye.. I am looking for a seat that is higher ....

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Both the FeelFree and Nucanoe seats are very comfortable and arguably two of the best out there. The Feelfree Gravity seat has a lot of bottom support and a smaller back which prevents riding up of your PFD where as the Nucanoe has a larger back for more comfort and the entire seat is mesh allowing it to breathe very well. Hard to declare a winner so I would go sit in both of them!

landsurveyorNC - 7 years ago

Do y'all no longer sell the Vibe's? I don't see them on your website. I've been trying to locate a Sea Ghost 130 but they're currently sold out everywhere!

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

We do! Ill have to take a look at our website but we are well stocked up at the moment! Give us a call at (209) 224-8367.

gc 20 - 7 years ago

250 lbs? or would it be wobbly?

gc 20 - 7 years ago

can u stand up in the vibe sea ghost 110?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

gc 20 yes most average sized people can.

Christian Cullum - 7 years ago

Hey I am a huge bass fisherman who is 17 and I weigh about 140 I'm looking for a good kayak for the price I don't have a huge price range and I am looking to fish rivers ponds and maybe small lakes. I want a good steady kayak I can stand up in. I was looking at the vibe sea ghost 110 would that be a good choice

Austin Needs - 7 years ago

I like the native

kambo209 - 7 years ago

i notice the emotion stealth pro has brass insert in the rear, what are those for? and does it come in any other color?

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Jim McCarthy - 7 years ago

No Prowler/Trident 13 or 15' or Tarpons? Pass

kambo209 - 7 years ago

do you guys sell ascend kayaks?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

kambo209 no send is owned by bass pro shops and they are the only ones that sell them. So that means you're not able to demo or try one before you buy it you basically have to go on other peoples reviews and make a purchase based on that. If it all possible you be much better served to find a local kayak shop that you can build a relationship with. You'll get better advice and be much happier with your investment

big kahona - 7 years ago

which would be a better kayak to put a 3.5 horsepower motor on I live in Florida and I want to take it down the Intercoastal Waterway in which the Atlantic Ocean is divided by a strip of land so which would be a better kayak for me

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

big kahona check out a Frontier 10 or 12 from Nucanoe.

Chad Newberry - 7 years ago

Wish I would have seen this video a week ago lol I just bought a Ascend FS12T From Bass Pro (the only place near me that sells quality boats) Although I really Like the Kayak I bought, I had only paddled two other boats before, I paddled a sit in boat just for Rec reasons and it got me interested in Fishing from one, we have several lakes around my home town that have a 9.9 engine limit on them but are too big and inaccessible to bank fish from so I have had the bug for a couple years now, I purchased a Low end Sit on top from Pelican (300$) and Though i did like the boat (first sit on top I had tried) I regret Paying for a small lower end boat to begin with. I added several accessories and flipped it for 700$ and that led me to the FS12T from ascend, I paid 708$ out the door and I can stand and fish and it has lots of features I wanted, that being said I would have definitely tried to order one of your Feel Free Kayaks or possibly one of the Vibes, I love the Scupper Transducer Feature on those boats, I had to buy a swing arm accessory to use my Fish finder and get accurate readings (thru hull just doesnt work for me) and that adds drag when paddling with the arm in the water.

I know I am long winded but to new paddlers looking to buy, take my advice and listen to the guy in this video. Go ahead and get the boat you know will fulfill everything you are going to want, because you will upgrade if you are paddling with something you dont care for. All of the boats he has shown look to have great workmanship and features witch you will definitely want!!! I now have to buy or make a kayak dolly to help me transport my boat from my truck to the water because dragging it damages it!! So I will be upgrading to the LURE 12.5 next it looks like!! great Video, Thanks!!

RYAN BOTKIN - 7 years ago

I got the Field & Stream eagle run 12 for 549 and I added a 50lb trust trolling motor it was perfect before I did that but at the end of the 8 hour ten miles plus of fishing in a day on a kayak it's nice to have a effortless ride back to the truck

Hugenous - 7 years ago

just saying. this was a great video. but it would've been nice to have the links in decription. but other than that a good video

Nick Adams - 7 years ago

Great overview! I like the Vibes. I've got a Yellowfin 100 that i paddle in rivers and small water (have a different kayak for offshore). I'm 6'2" and 230lbs. I'm displacing a little water in a YF100 but it preforms well for me on rivers here in Georgia.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Thats awesome. Thanks for the review!

HydraYak Outdoors - 7 years ago

Great info!

Robert Waldrep - 7 years ago

do you have a website I could go to ? and can you ship across country I'm in michigan thanks.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

You can check us out at Headwaterskayak.com, if you decide to pull the trigger give us a call and we can arrange shipment! Thanks for your interest!

Robert Waldrep - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak yeah looking at vibe 110 I think it's called

TrailChaser - 7 years ago

I've filmed all my stand up sightcasting videos from the Emotion Stealth Angler 11. That new Emotion looks really good.
Do you know anything about Emotion selling the mold to Lifetime Weber? I found them in Sam's Club, but can't find the story of how they got there.

Blake Pyles - 7 years ago

What kayak should I get for fishing on a lake but is around $400-$500

michael schneider - 7 years ago

Some guy built a stand up yak in garage cheap !

michael schneider - 7 years ago

Hey what do u think of those homemade battle yaks

Ace - 7 years ago

I'm 17, I live in the Middle East, here kayaks are much more expensive, I would buy something with budget $700, which one would you recommend? I want it for fishing, another question, do they come with pedals? Do you ship worldwide? Where can I buy those from online? Thanks for the video!!

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Ace we don't ship worldwide. Have to check somewhere in your country.

Elygod (伊利神) - 7 years ago

Do you guys ship kayaks?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Depends on where you are located but within the continental US we typically do with an added shipping charge. Give us a call at (209) 224-8367 or drop us an email at headwaterskayak@gmail.com.

Lewey8705 - 7 years ago

Newbie here...what does it mean when a yak "tracks...?"

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Lewey8705 moves strait through the water without the added effort of correction strokes.

RW Anglin - 7 years ago

Very nice Kayaks. Just picked up an Emotion Renegade xt, works great for fishing.

Dionicio Arias - 7 years ago

what is your website??

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

http://www.headwaterskayak.com/

bernie lee - 7 years ago

54k veiws... holy shit Dan

Benjamin Leboeuf - 7 years ago

Ha and our local dealer said they stopped carrying feel frees because a wheel broke in shipping and they had problems with the company when really I think they are hobie bias. All the sales reps are always pushing to sell pro anglers because they make commission. Business is business I suppose and I guess Masseys out in New Orleans don't like to make money. Can someone tell Feel Free to remove Masseys as a certified dealer.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Benjamin Leboeuf only seen two broken wheels and we've sold 2500 Feelfree's in the past 3 years.

stylz1 - 7 years ago

Choices, choices. Great video, thanks.

D Kat - 7 years ago

Yes I did, I bought the Moken 12.5 and the same exact color as the one in the video its called the cow color...LOL Let me just say I have 5 kayaks and this is buy far and away the best well made of them. The Moken the minute you see it and check it out you know its well made. This is not that thin plastic like others very solid feel. The best is that the center hatch is sealed off from the inside of the kayak so if it were to flip its "not" going to leak inside the kayak like the RodPod does. That RodPod is a very bad design and leaks like a sieve. I know I own one. Now my only snivel is that because its so well made it is just a tad heavy and I could do without the wheel but other than that you cant go wrong here and the price is so competitive. You want to go in the big pond (ocean) ain't nothing gonna stop this kayak. Big Water = Tight Lines...

Shane Haney - 7 years ago

I own a Seaghost 130 and have had zero regrets. So glad I did my research.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Awesome boat at an awesome price!

Mokujon - 7 years ago

What's your opinion on the ascend fs12t? Is that a good buy for a first kayak for a beginner?

Neonee Senoro - 7 years ago

Mokujon I own an fs128t. Pretty much the same. Great kayak for starting out. Easy to stand and do jumping jacks on.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Mokujon it's a bass pro brand. I don't have a ton of experience with them.

Hook Line & Sinker - 7 years ago

very informative

markymark3075 - 7 years ago

Great video, but you need to get an inflatable in that line-up...

Andrew Lo - 7 years ago

great video. this will definitely help with my first purchase of a kayak

Ramon Flores - 7 years ago

is a Liquid Logic Mantaray 12 just as good in quality/build as a Native Mantaray 12?

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Ramon Flores good question. It's actually the same exact boat just without rod holders and tracks. Native and liquid logic make exceptional kayaks.

Cuivre - 7 years ago

What a coincidence- all the "Top 10 Fishing Kayaks Under $1000" are brands sold in your shop! No mention of Perception models whatsoever, which are widely recognized as being some of the best for the money. I was expecting an unbiased evaluation-not a marketing video for a specific business' inventory. Click baity...

Tommy Madden - 6 years ago

regular Perception pescadors are great for a beginner or just something to cruise down a small river but the Pescador Pro they released honestly sucks and has very little attention to detail for a $750 kayak. The only thing better on the pro than the regular is the seat. The molded in vertical rod holders are the dumbest thing ive ever seen on a kayak, the thing has scupper holes under the seat that are raised up higher than the deck of the boat so is all they do is allow water in but dont allow water out as they are higher than where that water sits. I can go on with other things but dont feel like it. I have owned both, still own the regular pescador because its a great boat for friends i'll take out that arent the biggest kayak fishermen but the pro had to go. I agree with Headwaters that for $650 the Vibe absolutely destroys the Pescador Pro.

Cesar A - 7 years ago

Cuivre unbiased evaluation? Not expecting a marketing video? You must not be american.

AE V - 7 years ago

How in the hell anything could be absolute instead of my opinion :'D Are you simple

Melissa Goff - 7 years ago

I completely agree. When I clicked on this I fully expected Perception to be in there. Emotion? Never.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

We carry the brands that we believe are of the highest value and will keep our customers happy for years to come. For the price the Vibe Seaghost destroys the Pescador in quality and features. What other Perception fishing kayaks are you referring to?

Cuivre - 7 years ago

He can title it anything he wants, as long as it is HONEST and not shaded in marketing prevarications.

paint3ball - 7 years ago

Cuivre make sure to let him know what to title his next video so it suits your needs then

Cuivre - 7 years ago

He should have said "In my opinion and in my shop", instead of making it an absolute, all encompassing statement, twit.

JamesK10turbo - 7 years ago

Of course he's going to promote his business. This is just one mans opinion, now move on to the 1000's of Perception review videos you twat.

calibear189 - 7 years ago

What is the comfort difference between the feel free moken seats and the vibe seats shown in the video? My boyfriend and I have both had issues with seats hurting our backs while fishing 9+ hours at a time. We are looking to get new kayaks this spring and need something with a good, sturdy comfortable seat.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

calibear189 rad! If you need someone to send it out let me know. We are happy to ship assuming you don't have a local dealer. Cheers!

calibear189 - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak thanks for the quick reply! I spoke with him today about the lure. I think he has picked that one out. Thanks for the input!

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

calibear189 the chair is nice. The best is the Lure chair in my option. It's nice to change height and rest your legs and butt. For the money Vibes are great.

G56AG - 7 years ago

Very informative!

Chris Bryson - 7 years ago

new to the yak world..whats the max i can throw in a bed i got 6ft bed

Chris Bryson - 7 years ago

Headwaters Kayak thanks will be stopping by soon

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Chris Bryson 12' with a flag. Tail gate down. If you get a Boon Doc bed extended you can go to 14'

Christopher Lopez - 7 years ago

Do the feel free moken 12.5 have an upgraded seat option?

Terry Paul - 7 years ago

Christopher Lopez i

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Christopher Lopez nothing offered by Feelfree at this time. Lots of people have done one off upgrades. Check the Moken Owners Group on Facebook if you on there b

Sask Yak Fishing - 7 years ago

Nice job, none of those aren't sold where I live and to get them they're much higher in price. I went with the Pelican catch 120 for under $1,000, it's been awesome and is 11' 2" long 34" wide with a great seat rated for 400lbs.

jay love - 7 years ago

Tha Prophet how's the stability in it

RJ Stapert - 7 years ago

are there any sizes for 13 years old boy or girls

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

RJ Stapert the Moken 10 lite by Feelfree is a fantastic boat for them. Something that will fit them and they can grow into.

freshwater fishing - 7 years ago

just bought me a lure 10. stay tuned to my channel. by this summer it's gonna have hobie mirage drive custom fitted on the yak.

makesyouthink - 7 years ago

no its not

carlos goulart - 7 years ago

I bought a NuCanoe F12 and a VIBE yellowfin110 for the Mrs. They do modifications, I highly recommend this shop for there selection and knowledge. They are a good group to deal with and I and the wife are very pleased with the results !

Broxty - 7 years ago

Wilderness systems ride 115x crushes all of these.

danhold1 Holdcroftski - 7 years ago

great job

Wm S - 7 years ago

Very informative sir. Thanks for posting

eric w - 7 years ago

That is really cool. Never thought about fishing with one of these till I saw one on Hank Parker's TV show.

HydraYak Outdoors - 7 years ago

Great video!

BlackAnvil47 - 7 years ago

Love the review, but I am wondering can the hobbie cat live well can be used with the lure 10? Either the standard live well or the XL live well. Thanks for the great video

Dutch Wylie - 7 years ago

Hhhhhh

Fred Fable - 7 years ago

Very good review and nice selection!! I like it!
There is a missing Kayak on the list is 12.8 ' long, you can walk stern to bow absolutely stable and is 850 dollars (Ascend 128) but your list is plenty of good choices.
Congrats!
Fred.

Fred Fable - 7 years ago

Oh yes, the sea ghost is a good choice!.
Very welcome.

Headwaters Kayak - 7 years ago

Yes we just felt for the $ the Vibe SeaGhost out performs that kayak at a better price. Plus its exclusively sold through Bass Pro, and we want folks to support kayak shops. Gotta keep the dream alive. Thanks man!

freshwater fishing - 7 years ago

just ordered me a feelfree 10. can't wait. so excited

Savage Theron - 6 years ago

freshwater fishing how much did it cost?