Vlog #34- Kayak Fishing- WATCH THIS Before You Buy a Kayak! 369 139

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I put together a video on how to choose the right kayak. Whether you are an inshore kayak fisherman or offshore beyond the breakers (btb) guy the proper kayak is key. Kayak Fishing is a growing sport that requires the right ride in order to properly enjoy the sport. Big water and big waves requires the right kayak fishing gear and rigging. In this video I talk about the Hobie Outback, Ocean kayak Prowler 13, The Native Slayer and the Jackson Cuda 14 . Here is the list of My Gear: My vest - http://amzn.to/2jJ9kXw My kayak- http://amzn.to/2jve03H My VLOG Camera- http://amzn.to/2j6viaa My Tripod - http://amzn.to/2ido3NM My Penn Fierce 2 - http://amzn.to/2ibSWSQ My Penn Battle 2 - http://amzn.to/2ihE8AB My Inshore Ugly Stik -- http://amzn.to/2ibTVm6 My Offshore Tiger Rod - http://amzn.to/2ibTdVN My Jigmaster 500 - http://amzn.to/2j6vzdf My Penn 850 -- http://amzn.to/2j6CCm5 Please SUBSCRIBE and check out my other VLOGs as well. I am a life ADVENTURE VLOGGER. I do my best to post a video everyday. I make videos on what ever is going on at that time. Follow me on my daily video posts and adventures! Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YakMotley/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yakmotley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackMotleyLive Check out my website, gear and Apparel at : http://yakmotley.com DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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Ty Clark - 6 years ago

15May2018. Thanks for video. I own (2) Hobie PA14s, An have rigged it as much as I can n even went to a Torqeedo 403 aft mounted trolling motor. It has saved us 3x when weather got us caught an we connected our Hobies n used the motor to aid in going against the wind. We are 65 plus n love fishing out of them, but our balance is not like it was a few yrs ago.

I want to mount a set of wheels so we can bypass the boat launch altogether n just roll our yaks to water n go. Having my motor adds a issue but think I can overcome that as I invent things most of my life. Using those wheel Dolly's that Hobie sells are a joke, don't buy them like I did, but I have them to mount my way now. Only thing I dislike, is getting wet on cool mornings n evenings. Some boaters think it's funny to endanger kayak ers so be very alert to those jack asses. Their day will come. We use the standup bars every time n you can't stand up without them.

morgan ghetti - 6 years ago

I'm with you on the standing. I fish the creeks and flats around Jax and the current is strong. I'd much rather have the speed than be able to stand.

allan sisson - 6 years ago

Gave me some great insight Thanks

Solo Han - 6 years ago

Does anyone know if the Bonafide SS127 is ocean capable?? I believe it’s a 12+ footer.

Tom Emard - 6 years ago

I watched several guys in Michigan last year with kayaks in Lake Huron and also some inland water. I noticed that the smaller kayaks are nothing more than an accident waiting to happen. Your video is great and if I was going to fish from a kayak rather than my yacht I'd call you up! Thanks a million..tight lines!

Yak Motley - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

KAFAS - Ricardo Passos - 7 years ago

nice video friend...keep do it...obrigado

Alejandro Munoz - 7 years ago

what about those feel free lure 13.5 kayaks

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

just bought one its unbelievable stable you can throw a cast net from it. i walk off the dock on it and then sit down.and the seat is to die for!!

Wynne Eden - 7 years ago

1st question to ask yourself: Where will you store the boat? 2nd question: How will you transport it?

If you can't answer those effectively, you need to rent :)

FEI - Forestry - 7 years ago

hey notice your camera was a little shaky, have you thought about getting a tripod for it?

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KUSH KING - 7 years ago

say I wanna fish in choppy water such as the great lakes, im 5"2 so space is allways on my side, what would be the best one for me to stay stable enough for me,
no fliping over in bigish waves and fish retrieving

KUSH KING - 7 years ago

Yak Motley is a hobie adventure is any good for my deep choppy water fishing, is any hobie good for that, i got discount at dealership

Yak Motley - 7 years ago

13 ft plus and a kayak made for choppy water like the prowler or cuda

HOOKDUP - 7 years ago

having trouble deciding if should get the outback or the revo 13 any help would be great.

Yak Motley - 7 years ago

love the outback

tina new artist - 7 years ago

hey hot stuff

XloMotion - 7 years ago

Man thanks a lot for the advise. I'm in the market for a new fishing kayak and your advise helps a bunch.
I'm set on a vibe Sea Ghost 130 because it's under a grand, comes with lots of extra like the track, it's 13 feet long and that sounds perfect for the area I'm fishing NY Bay, Newark Bay and Jamaica Bay.

Dave Goewey - 6 years ago

XloMotion did you end up getting the SG130? If so how is it?

Mr StealYoGurl - 7 years ago

I actually have a seaghost 130 for aale in brooklyn area if ur interested

Yak Motley - 7 years ago

Glad it helped !

Brady Smith - 8 years ago

Hello y'all, i am in love with fishing, definitely can afford a nice boat meaning a 40 plus foot but I don't feel like the hassle and upkeep I am thinking about getting a heritage angler 10 ft kayak will this be able to handle an open lake with waves around 2 feet any answers would be nice. Thanks

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Glad you found the sport. I would highly recommend going with a bigger yak for the open water. If paddling, shoot for at least 13ft. You will be thanking yourself when you hit the wind and the chop lol! Tight lines!

Theo F - 8 years ago

No help to me, I already know just what kayak suits me. A Jonboat. LMAO Seriously, if you like a kayak, more power to you, just not for me. For me a Jonboat is so very much more versatile, and useful.

jon snow - 8 years ago

you left out the "how much do you weigh?" and "how much capacity does the kayak you like carry?" I weigh 300 #s which eliminated about half of the kayaks on the market for me right there. Also, how much does the kayak weigh. Not everyone can handle a Hobie PA those suckers are heavy.

Prynce Al - 6 years ago

jon snow What did u end up buying? Titan maybe? Im only 205 but I want a Titan 13

kevin neel - 8 years ago

I am more into lake fishing or pond fishing. Looking at the Accend 12st. Is that a good choice?

THOMAS Murphy - 8 years ago

I had the assend 12 from Bass Pro. It was a sit in. I did not like it. Wasn't stable, heavy and since it was a sit in you were limited on movement. I also barely stood and it flipped me

kevin neel - 8 years ago

Thanks for the info Teaira.

Teaira Cain - 8 years ago

not a problem dude. since your lake fishing id set it up with a milk crate system for bait and tackle, a humminbird fishfinder, and an achor trolly set up

kevin neel - 8 years ago

Thank you

Teaira Cain - 8 years ago

ive had one. it tracked well, paddled ok, i had the blue fs12. i will say it is heavy. if you dont have a cart get one for sure. the scotty that comes with the boat gets in the way a bit. prior to last year they had hatch leak problems, i never had that issue. its super stable, never flipped stood up and cast without an issue. all in all for 600$ It was a great boat. i sold that one last year, im in the market for the fs128t in november and ive heard great things about that one.

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Not sure, never used one .

tolpacourt - 8 years ago

Hobies are dangerous offshore. If you go offshore the waves will likely be bigger so you want a long yak that's easy to right after a capsize. You want a low center of gravity in big seas and most fishing kayaks have you sitting too high.

Ender Bean - 8 years ago

I just watched a TV show on itunes called Pacific Warriors. Some used Hobies on that show and they worked great. I can't afford a Hobie so I have no first hand experience with them.

tolpacourt - 8 years ago

Try the North Atlantic, bro.

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

lol, I prolly have 100 videos of me in an Hobie Outback offshore on this channel! You will be fine lol! Drink water, stay motivated!

Tomohawkfishinglol - 8 years ago

can't find a hobie fishing kayak under 1000, anyone know sites

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

yep, on craigslist

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manny - 8 years ago

Do you think the Outback will work for a 250 # guy fishing light BTB, bays, and inside?

Jeramie Leblanc - 8 years ago

didn't see this until after I bought mine but I went with a used tarpon 160. spent under a grand and came with fishfinder, live well, anchor, rudder, and a carbon fiber paddle!

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Great setup! That will work just fine!

Bowman 90 - 8 years ago

hey yak I have a trident 11 ocean kayak, you think I could use these inshore and offshore?

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

sure.

danny li - 8 years ago

I wish saw this video before I went through 3 of them. lol. I got them from Dicks and they have a great return policy. I like the Field and Stream, then went to Perception 13.5t 3 seats, but it was like a bus but it was very stable and a lot of room. I have a Ocean Kayak 12 tandem. It is for 2.5 people the .5 is for a kid. Now you got me thinging again... lol. I do both light fishing and recreation. Inshore and bays.

Stroker Ace - 8 years ago

Dang just when I think I've got it narrowed down you put a spin on my thinking.

pedro Pérez80927 - 8 years ago

Thanks!

pedro Pérez80927 - 8 years ago

What do you think about the vibe sea ghost kayak?

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

they rock but the feelfree lure is the way to go

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

I have never paddled it. Heard good things. I stick with the tried and true yaks!

That Dude - 8 years ago

I want something small durable an I only put a rod a tackle box a net and some snacks I NEED MY SNACKS I use a four foot rod a five inch tackle box my net is usually a butterfly net from dollar tree so I hate spending a lot of money anything under three with two zeros and I'm good what should I get

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

a tv

RS Marett - 8 years ago

Great video. Thanks. Your honesty and straightforwardness is refreshing.

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Thanks!

Aus Fishin - 8 years ago

Hey yak, what you think about the Feelfree lure 13.5 kayak?

Aus Fishin - 8 years ago

+Nic I hope you enjoy the outing mate :), btw don't forget to have couple of xtra rig ready for spare to keep things running, thks mate.

Nic - 8 years ago

I took my Lure 13.5 out of Chicken Bone (Sat) for the first time in Gulf with it and it did fine even when the wind kicked up to about 10knt. I kept up with my friends Native.... for a bit.. lost him while I was re-rigging after I lost my king rig..... Make sure you spring for the Rudder Kit ;)

Aus Fishin - 8 years ago

Yea and is 36" wide i think is a bit slow but stabil.

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Never tried one. They look nice.

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Olga Ananina - 8 years ago

Short and 100% informative vid. Thank you man!

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

Just trying to help!

JT Kayak - 8 years ago

I love my trident 13 ,but soon ill get an outback as soon as my budget is right because paddling and jigging really wears you out ..

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+J.T Fishing Florida Oh yeah! You will notice the difference real fast lol!

Arduous Ant - 8 years ago

This is an awesome video :D Im definatly subbing, i will try to visit your channel regularly from now on :D if you can do visit my channel! That would be awesome!! :D Until next time and keep up the great videos! Peace

Arduous Ant - 8 years ago

you know it! :D

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+Arduous Ant Thanks ! Will do! Tight lines!

rpb1961 - 8 years ago

Don't forget about inflatables. I used to fish out of a hard kayak. I fish out of a Seaeagle Fastrack now. It's fast and stable, and I can take it anywhere. The #1 reason I started kayak fishing, was to avoid the 50 bass boats at the boat ramp every morning. I don't see why anyone would trailer a kayak. Great video by the way.

Marilyn - 7 years ago

rpb1961 how much investment and is it suitable for solely recreation paddling

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+rpb1961 Oh yeah! Never been in an inflatable. Thanks!

northwestwoodsmen - 8 years ago

I bought a feelfree 13.5 lure. 34 inch deck sit on top and yes it is made for sight fishing. I never see anyone else using these kayaks.
question do you know why very few people use the feelfree models?

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

they are taking over now!!! awesome boats!!!

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+northwestwoodsmen Nice! I think they just are not distributed as widely yet. I dont really know anyone around here with a feel free yak. I haven't seen a store selling them either.

Texas Critical Care Medic - 8 years ago

Great video and wise words.... Strong work!!!!

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+Bruce Hudgens Thanks!

Jman - 8 years ago

i've learned to be less about standing I am worried about turning and getting my gear/rods. if I can turn without worry then i am less worried about standing. thoughts?

KAYAK KOWBOY - 7 years ago

get a feel free and all that worry goes away

S. Stallone - 8 years ago

Could you do a video on this?
How do you get to all your stuff back there?
It's funny I never seen a video on this.

Yak Motley - 8 years ago

+Jman Turn? You mean to reach around and get the rods behind you? I think that is more important than standing. I hardly ever think about standing up. Thats just me. lol

Sydney Sewell - 9 years ago

A great video!

Yak Motley - 9 years ago

+Sydney Sewell Thanks!!!

Michael Morgan - 9 years ago

How does the revo compare to a slayer propel 13? Besides the forward reverse.

Yak Motley - 9 years ago

+Michael Morgan Well, the Slayer is a good yak but not my first choice because of the drive system. It is super stable but in shallow water or rough reentry in the surf the drive is tricky. The Revo is like riding on a ski to me. I am partial to the Outback. When your peddling it is way less exhausting speed in not a big deal to me. They will both go plenty fast in my opinion.

Michael Morgan - 9 years ago

I noticed you've used the propel, would you recommend it over the revo for offshore use? Or does the revos hull speed make it a better option. I've only had paddle kayaks and speed is pretty important to me considering how exhausting it can get out there. Deck space and storage are great to have though so if the revo is only marginally quicker I should probably go with the native?

Yak Motley - 9 years ago

+Michael Morgan The Revo is a lot more narrow kayak. It is a sleeker design for cutting through wind and chop. The Slayer is a much more wider kayak with more storage.

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