I have the Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 and I bought the insert plate from Navarre kayak fishing so I could use it in creeks without the drive. That thing is super stable and I love fishing out of it. I'm glad I sold my RS117 and bought it for $1800 used but still like new. The only downside for me is the weight. I wished it was closer to the RS117 in weight. 👊👍
I chose a paddle kayak, because I fly fish and the pedal drive unit would be a fly line management nightmare. I really enjoy paddling and feel it can be more stealthy than a pedal drive, if you paddle correctly. I’m a big guy, so I went with a 2019 Jackson BigRig and love it. My newest one is a 2023 Jackson TakeTwo, which I configured for solo.
My son-in-law owned several paddle and pedal kayaks, including a Hobie Pro Angler. He said he did not like pedal drives, so he sold them and kept the paddle ones.
Paddle kayaks are still a great option for many people. I just upgraded to a Jackson Liska that was a 2022 leftover. Found it brand new, 50% off and paid $700 for it. At the end of this season, I am going to motorize it to cover a whole lot more water. Even all in with motor, lithium battery, pwm throttle control and diy steering materials, I will still come in for WAY less that an Old Town PDL or Native Slayer Max. Its still the best budget-conscious move especially in these crazy inflated times we are living in. Stay fishy, tight lines, and God bless!
As someone who is still in a paddle kayak(Ascend 128X), paddling it ain't bad. I have done more to this kayak than anyone every should. (NK180, outriggers, and multiple rod holders). Its a $1k kayak I have spent $2k on and now its hard to move on from.
I can agree on the 106PDL. I have taken my kayak in literally every type of fishing environment from tiny ditches to some very large lakes. The thing is an absolute beast and can be easily hauled around by yourself. Buy the $50 insert for the PDL drive and you got yourself a more than capable paddle kayak if you need one in a pinch. I will say the prices on these kayaks are steadily going up each year. They are quickly approaching the $2600 mark across the board. Great video guys!
I love my 12-1/2' pedal kayak, but when my afternoon frees up at 3pm on a sunny Sunday, and I can get my paddle sit-inside on the water 30 minutes later for a couple hours of fishing before dinner, I'm a happy man!
My advice for somebody getting started would be to focus entirely on how you are going to get the boat to the water. If it's a pain to launch, then you won't go fishing. My first boat was a 30 pound Stellar Dragonfly, which is a one person canoe / pack boat. Because it was only 30 pounds, it was very easy to get on top of the car. This kind of boat is not very popular, so I was able to get one for a tiny fraction of the MSRP. The only reason I moved to a pedal kayak is that I have a bad shoulder and paddling really aggravates it. If you have a pickup, then a pedal kayak will go in the back without too much trouble. But if you are loading it on top of the car, I would get something as light as you possibly can. If your boat is too heavy / dangerous to load, then you won't go fishing. Everything else you said about wind, getting pulled around, etc. is true, but those are just optimizations once you are on the water. I'm frustrated that the industry has focused more on making kayak-shaped bass boats than much lighter craft. I seriously considered a Hobie Lynx, but I was concerned the hull was way too fragile.
HEY! You leave us poor anglers alone! ha ha Also I find it interesting the number of paddle board anglers I am seeing now a days, that's a whole different game!
as someone who has been kayak fishing (paddles only) since 2003ish I have completely ditched my yaks and gone to an inflatable SUP. Gili Meno 11'6" with a 485 pound capacity at only 23 pounds. I will leave it inflated all season with no issue, or can deflate it and inflate it with a power inflator so storage is no bigger than a large storage tub. Its nice to be able to stand, lay out if I want to nap, sit on the edge for drop shots...you name it. Plus I can change out fins so I can go even shallower than a yak. Strap on a cooler and now you have a seat / tackle storage / food and drink stash. The paddle is never an issue with a leash, just lay it flat on board and its not in the way.
This is why I like nucanoe. I’m 90% a shallow river smallmouth guy. I like hitting stretches that almost no one gets to. But that also takes time, so if I just want to get out quick I’ll hit the lake 10 minutes from my house. So if I’m doing a down river float, it’s just stripped down to a paddle. But if I want to do a lake I can put a 33lb Honda 3horse on in 5 minutes and not have to worry about a battery. And if you want you can have quick release spot lock trolling motor on the front.
Over here in Australia 🇦🇺, I have a lightweight paddle kayak for the skinny water and hard to get to areas, and a FeelFree Lure with an electric motor through the sonar pod for the bigger bodies of water!
Paddle plus motor for me. I like a lighter platform that I can easily throw on the roof and go. I love paddle for skinny water and just hanging out. When I am on bigger water I throw my Newport on and I am good to go. It's been a great system for me.
I’m still using a nice cheap/lite pelican paddle kayak. Love the portability and being able to jam it right into the heavy lily pads and what not. looking to upgrade next year. I really want the OT 106pdl but think with the super weedy ponds and lakes I mostly fish the prop drive would be a problem.
I got the ss 127 as that was the top of my price range. Love to paddle it and its a grate "jack of all trades" kayak.I will ad a stern mounted motor to it for larger waters this year. Mostly fish in extremely grassy waters but have some large open waters that i could use a peddal drive to cover distances. I would realy like a peddal kayak like the p 127 or a slayer / titan 12. But in the EU they are 500-1000$ more like in the US.
Mix use: paddle kayak Full fishing kayak: pedal by far! We just need lighter pedal kayaks options. Not just go bigger and heavier all the time… But in the paddle category don’t overlook a modern canoe (with kayak style seat) used with a kayak paddle. They are greatly underrated!
Even sub 90 is no way “light”! I’m just complaining that no effort is made yet to make them light… They just add stuff, and people have to buy a trailer at some point…
Regarding all comments about pedal kayaks prices: right now the industry is just going bigger and more expensive but I really wish they start to go smaller, lighter and cheaper for these pedal drive. That being said, I own a 16’ fishing boat and a fishing paddle kayak for years. Would never sell one or the other. But then I bought a PDL… I will sell my fishing boat shortly. It’s that great. Best of both worlds even if it’s not perfect. So yea, they are expensive! But WAY cheaper than a boat… Still, I want the industry to start going smaller and lighter and cheaper to expand market…
Im probably gonna buy the paddle and add a motor. I spend alot of time on the James River in Virginia. So i feel like the idea to get a good paddle and add a motor later is genius.
Bought my Old Town Vapor10 nine years ago. Fished it in every thing from large rivers with barges to big rollers on windswept lakes and dragged it all day down skinny creeks. 49lbs. rest the foam kneepad on my shoulder and stroll down to the put in. Best $399 I ever spent. Should have bought one 29 years ago!
Since 2021 I had a Bonafide RS117 (first kayak), then a Feelfree Moken 10.5 V2. Now I'm looking at a Nucanoe Unlimited with an Xi3. I don't believe that I have the endurance for a pedal kayak. I'm a 100% disabled vet
If you fly fish, paddle is the way to go. The fly line always snags the pedals. I have a Frontier 12 and have all 3 modalities. So easy to mount a simple minkota 30lb trolling motor.
Ive got a sportsman pdl 120 and a sea ghost 130. They each serve a purpose. A few places I wouldn’t even go to if all I had was the sportsman pdl. That being said having the pedal drive has also let me get to spots I likely wouldn’t have paddled to and been able to effectively fish on days I would have stayed home if all I had was a paddle kayak
I'll stick with my pedals. Hobie PA with a 180 drive. Don't even need or really want the kick up fins. Heck, I'm happy with my old Mirage V2 GT with the turbo fins. I've done paddle and as long as the water is shallow enough the PowerPole was effective I didn't mind fishing from it at all.
The day I "need" a motor is the day I just get another boat. If I'm going to go back to the hassle, I want the comfort, storage and the outboard to go with it.
1. Motor kayaks aren't kayaks, they are just very small bass boats 2. Pedals, they are easier and have the advantages you talked about. Better for fishing in most circumstances but 3. Paddles are better in the shallow/weed, easy to move, have a clean deck that is better for standing since there is no pedal and let you at pretend you are getting some exercise while enjoying the simplicity of the outdoors
Native Slayer propel models are available at under 90 pound hull weight. That shouldn't be too hard to wrangle into the bed of a pickup or even on top of the car, if you're in decent shape.
Was planing to build a jet propultion for the jonboay after Im done rebuilding the cresent 434, but now. Why dont we have waterjet kayaks? Anyway got a small paddle. I live by a river (got a few clip) alot of fallen down trees, shallow rocks and so on. But planing on geting a pedal and looking for one second hand as Im entering the "swedish kayak cup" this year and need a bigger more stabil platform. Great video as allways, big ups!
Guys, you can't talk about modern paddle fishing kayaks without mentioning the composite South African Stealth type yaks, or the Kiwi plastic Vikings. Of course, horses for courses, just like everything you did mention, but the number of Stealths getting imported into the US is on the up and those who want to be up to date on the subject should check them out. And for big fish storage, the Stealths are way ahead.
This is a topic we don’t cover because we live inland and fish fresh water only. Those are great salt kayaks, but they don’t compete with the inland lake kayaks
fair comment, my mistake. btw Moomoo Outdoors sometimes uses his plastic Stealth 480 on reservoirs in the US, just in case you feel like checking his angle on them as a freshwater yak.@@aaanglers
Iv been watching yall for a while and im curious what your thoughts are on the Johnny bass boat 100 kayak it seems super stable for under 1k and im thinking of throwing on a cheap 200$ 2 or 4 stroke motor on there and paddling once i get to my spots
Paddle kayaks are for those that want to go back in time, paddling down a river is an experience.. Peddle kayaks are for those that cheat the experience. Paddling is the BEST way to go. MOTOR..........really stupid!
Depends on the particular kayaks in question. If you're only looking absolute bottom of the budget range, yeah, that's only paddle kayaks. However, there are decent pedal kayaks out there now, though that are in the same price range or cheaper than the two paddle kayaks I've owned. Once you start looking at comparing like quality paddle vs. pedal, the price gap closes a lot.
Nobody talks about Texas Power Paddle motor. I think it is a good option so. you don’t have to worry about foot steering. It’s mounted on the rudder so you can still use the peddles.
I like a paddle kayak. You can get in the shallowest water with a paddle kayak and quite honestly this country is fat because everyone looks for the lazy way to do things. I get to fish enjoy scenery and get a workout.
I have to agree with you guys, but at the same time it begs me to question, is there a platform you can get that is capable of taking said peddle system, like a bona fide? Cuz I'm honestly thought I was decided yesterday for just the solely after watch one of your guys's videos, now I'm not sure cuz you guys just posted this one
@@aaanglers thank you for the response, I figured there wasn't too many out there, I'm pretty sure I'm still stuck on the rvr 119 or the crescent Shoalie.
Which is who we are... and who we made if for. We fish ponds inland in Michigan. Can't apply every video to every person. Can only speak to our audience and experience.
Hobie style fin drive does way better than prop style for myriad reasons. I don't run into that out my way as there's almost zero grass on almost all the lakes I fish, but I carry an adjustable length SUP paddle with me all the time.
What kind of kayak to you prefer???
The kind that floats 😂
I have the Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 and I bought the insert plate from Navarre kayak fishing so I could use it in creeks without the drive. That thing is super stable and I love fishing out of it. I'm glad I sold my RS117 and bought it for $1800 used but still like new. The only downside for me is the weight. I wished it was closer to the RS117 in weight. 👊👍
A free one!
All of them
Hi guys great video as always, we need a video about fishing lines and all around.
I chose a paddle kayak, because I fly fish and the pedal drive unit would be a fly line management nightmare. I really enjoy paddling and feel it can be more stealthy than a pedal drive, if you paddle correctly. I’m a big guy, so I went with a 2019 Jackson BigRig and love it. My newest one is a 2023 Jackson TakeTwo, which I configured for solo.
So true!
My son-in-law owned several paddle and pedal kayaks, including a Hobie Pro Angler. He said he did not like pedal drives, so he sold them and kept the paddle ones.
Paddle kayaks are still a great option for many people. I just upgraded to a Jackson Liska that was a 2022 leftover. Found it brand new, 50% off and paid $700 for it. At the end of this season, I am going to motorize it to cover a whole lot more water. Even all in with motor, lithium battery, pwm throttle control and diy steering materials, I will still come in for WAY less that an Old Town PDL or Native Slayer Max. Its still the best budget-conscious move especially in these crazy inflated times we are living in. Stay fishy, tight lines, and God bless!
As someone who is still in a paddle kayak(Ascend 128X), paddling it ain't bad. I have done more to this kayak than anyone every should. (NK180, outriggers, and multiple rod holders). Its a $1k kayak I have spent $2k on and now its hard to move on from.
I can agree on the 106PDL. I have taken my kayak in literally every type of fishing environment from tiny ditches to some very large lakes. The thing is an absolute beast and can be easily hauled around by yourself. Buy the $50 insert for the PDL drive and you got yourself a more than capable paddle kayak if you need one in a pinch.
I will say the prices on these kayaks are steadily going up each year. They are quickly approaching the $2600 mark across the board. Great video guys!
Waiting to get my Shoalie, it's the end game
Paddle will always win, it's what a kayak was made for.
I love my 12-1/2' pedal kayak, but when my afternoon frees up at 3pm on a sunny Sunday, and I can get my paddle sit-inside on the water 30 minutes later for a couple hours of fishing before dinner, I'm a happy man!
My advice for somebody getting started would be to focus entirely on how you are going to get the boat to the water. If it's a pain to launch, then you won't go fishing. My first boat was a 30 pound Stellar Dragonfly, which is a one person canoe / pack boat. Because it was only 30 pounds, it was very easy to get on top of the car. This kind of boat is not very popular, so I was able to get one for a tiny fraction of the MSRP. The only reason I moved to a pedal kayak is that I have a bad shoulder and paddling really aggravates it.
If you have a pickup, then a pedal kayak will go in the back without too much trouble. But if you are loading it on top of the car, I would get something as light as you possibly can. If your boat is too heavy / dangerous to load, then you won't go fishing. Everything else you said about wind, getting pulled around, etc. is true, but those are just optimizations once you are on the water.
I'm frustrated that the industry has focused more on making kayak-shaped bass boats than much lighter craft. I seriously considered a Hobie Lynx, but I was concerned the hull was way too fragile.
HEY! You leave us poor anglers alone! ha ha Also I find it interesting the number of paddle board anglers I am seeing now a days, that's a whole different game!
We think it's great!
For sure!
as someone who has been kayak fishing (paddles only) since 2003ish I have completely ditched my yaks and gone to an inflatable SUP. Gili Meno 11'6" with a 485 pound capacity at only 23 pounds. I will leave it inflated all season with no issue, or can deflate it and inflate it with a power inflator so storage is no bigger than a large storage tub. Its nice to be able to stand, lay out if I want to nap, sit on the edge for drop shots...you name it. Plus I can change out fins so I can go even shallower than a yak. Strap on a cooler and now you have a seat / tackle storage / food and drink stash. The paddle is never an issue with a leash, just lay it flat on board and its not in the way.
This is why I like nucanoe. I’m 90% a shallow river smallmouth guy. I like hitting stretches that almost no one gets to. But that also takes time, so if I just want to get out quick I’ll hit the lake 10 minutes from my house. So if I’m doing a down river float, it’s just stripped down to a paddle. But if I want to do a lake I can put a 33lb Honda 3horse on in 5 minutes and not have to worry about a battery. And if you want you can have quick release spot lock trolling motor on the front.
I love my Pursuit even though I'll never add a motor. Fantastic paddling kayak with lots of space to configure any way you like.
Over here in Australia 🇦🇺, I have a lightweight paddle kayak for the skinny water and hard to get to areas, and a FeelFree Lure with an electric motor through the sonar pod for the bigger bodies of water!
Paddle plus motor for me. I like a lighter platform that I can easily throw on the roof and go. I love paddle for skinny water and just hanging out. When I am on bigger water I throw my Newport on and I am good to go. It's been a great system for me.
I’ll take my paddle Kayak if for no other reason than the exercise! 😂
I feel that!
And it is GOOD exercise!
@@aaanglers Especially when the wind gets up! Lmao
@@Simple_Man_Golfthat’s a hard workout day for sure…
Could be more like sailing at that point perhaps… or Atleast it feels that way sometimes
I’m still using a nice cheap/lite pelican paddle kayak. Love the portability and being able to jam it right into the heavy lily pads and what not. looking to upgrade next year. I really want the OT 106pdl but think with the super weedy ponds and lakes I mostly fish the prop drive would be a problem.
Anchor wizard solves a lot of the problems with movement for paddle kayaks. Starting to look at the 106.. i do want to pedal for tournaments
I got the ss 127 as that was the top of my price range. Love to paddle it and its a grate "jack of all trades" kayak.I will ad a stern mounted motor to it for larger waters this year.
Mostly fish in extremely grassy waters but have some large open waters that i could use a peddal drive to cover distances.
I would realy like a peddal kayak like the p 127 or a slayer / titan 12. But in the EU they are 500-1000$ more like in the US.
I fish out of a Hobie Quest 11, I catch all the Redfish, Speckled Trout I can handle.
Regardless a paddle, pfd, knife and whistle are essential items for all types of water craft.
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Great talk guys.Wish we had as much choice in the UK .Love to see Bonafides over here.
Right now I have a pelican catch mode 110 it’s all I could afford at the time.. I’m saving up for the old town PDL 106
Mix use: paddle kayak
Full fishing kayak: pedal by far!
We just need lighter pedal kayaks options. Not just go bigger and heavier all the time…
But in the paddle category don’t overlook a modern canoe (with kayak style seat) used with a kayak paddle. They are greatly underrated!
Native slayer propel are pedal driven and lass than 90 pounds. That might be an option to consider.
Even sub 90 is no way “light”! I’m just complaining that no effort is made yet to make them light… They just add stuff, and people have to buy a trailer at some point…
Regarding all comments about pedal kayaks prices: right now the industry is just going bigger and more expensive but I really wish they start to go smaller, lighter and cheaper for these pedal drive. That being said, I own a 16’ fishing boat and a fishing paddle kayak for years. Would never sell one or the other. But then I bought a PDL… I will sell my fishing boat shortly. It’s that great. Best of both worlds even if it’s not perfect. So yea, they are expensive! But WAY cheaper than a boat… Still, I want the industry to start going smaller and lighter and cheaper to expand market…
Im probably gonna buy the paddle and add a motor. I spend alot of time on the James River in Virginia. So i feel like the idea to get a good paddle and add a motor later is genius.
Bought my Old Town Vapor10 nine years ago. Fished it in every thing from large rivers with barges to big rollers on windswept lakes and dragged it all day down skinny creeks. 49lbs. rest the foam kneepad on my shoulder and stroll down to the put in. Best $399 I ever spent. Should have bought one 29 years ago!
That is what I am looking for is paddle kayak for my frist kayak great tips is there some paddle kayak that you can put a trolling motor on them
Since 2021 I had a Bonafide RS117 (first kayak), then a Feelfree Moken 10.5 V2. Now I'm looking at a Nucanoe Unlimited with an Xi3. I don't believe that I have the endurance for a pedal kayak. I'm a 100% disabled vet
If you fly fish, paddle is the way to go. The fly line always snags the pedals. I have a Frontier 12 and have all 3 modalities. So easy to mount a simple minkota 30lb trolling motor.
Very true
I love the fact that if you wanted. You could add motor.
Ive got a sportsman pdl 120 and a sea ghost 130.
They each serve a purpose. A few places I wouldn’t even go to if all I had was the sportsman pdl. That being said having the pedal drive has also let me get to spots I likely wouldn’t have paddled to and been able to effectively fish on days I would have stayed home if all I had was a paddle kayak
I'll stick with my pedals. Hobie PA with a 180 drive. Don't even need or really want the kick up fins. Heck, I'm happy with my old Mirage V2 GT with the turbo fins. I've done paddle and as long as the water is shallow enough the PowerPole was effective I didn't mind fishing from it at all.
The day I "need" a motor is the day I just get another boat. If I'm going to go back to the hassle, I want the comfort, storage and the outboard to go with it.
I think it certainly depends on the motor. There’s an argument to be made.
1. Motor kayaks aren't kayaks, they are just very small bass boats
2. Pedals, they are easier and have the advantages you talked about. Better for fishing in most circumstances but
3. Paddles are better in the shallow/weed, easy to move, have a clean deck that is better for standing since there is no pedal and let you at pretend you are getting some exercise while enjoying the simplicity of the outdoors
Native Slayer propel models are available at under 90 pound hull weight. That shouldn't be too hard to wrangle into the bed of a pickup or even on top of the car, if you're in decent shape.
Was planing to build a jet propultion for the jonboay after Im done rebuilding the cresent 434, but now. Why dont we have waterjet kayaks?
Anyway got a small paddle. I live by a river (got a few clip) alot of fallen down trees, shallow rocks and so on. But planing on geting a pedal and looking for one second hand as Im entering the "swedish kayak cup" this year and need a bigger more stabil platform. Great video as allways, big ups!
Yep. Motor only for me here on out.
Absolutely. Slap a motor on it of course.
I like the Sportsman a lot. I wish they would make a camo option for duck hunting.
They do now!
@@paulglass7268 no way.
They do. Recently released
Krylon Fusion. Any kayak is a camo option.
Get your Paddle kayak and then later just throw a motor guide trolling motor on the front 🤷🏾♂️
3 reasons-
Because you want to.
Because you can.
Because it's in your budget
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Started in a pelican castaway from Academy. I had just as much fun flipping and fishing out of that thing as I do the current battleyak.
Guys, you can't talk about modern paddle fishing kayaks without mentioning the composite South African Stealth type yaks, or the Kiwi plastic Vikings. Of course, horses for courses, just like everything you did mention, but the number of Stealths getting imported into the US is on the up and those who want to be up to date on the subject should check them out. And for big fish storage, the Stealths are way ahead.
This is a topic we don’t cover because we live inland and fish fresh water only. Those are great salt kayaks, but they don’t compete with the inland lake kayaks
fair comment, my mistake. btw Moomoo Outdoors sometimes uses his plastic Stealth 480 on reservoirs in the US, just in case you feel like checking his angle on them as a freshwater yak.@@aaanglers
What kayak would you buy for an old heavy guy? I'm 6'3" and 300 lbs. Just retired at 62 years old and need a hobby. Price not an issue.
If price is no issue, Old Town Sportsmans and Native Titan or Slayer line are solid.
Iv been watching yall for a while and im curious what your thoughts are on the Johnny bass boat 100 kayak it seems super stable for under 1k and im thinking of throwing on a cheap 200$ 2 or 4 stroke motor on there and paddling once i get to my spots
Not sure, haven't really looked at em before
Seems stable from what ive seen, but no first hand experience
Paddle kayaks are for those that want to go back in time, paddling down a river is an experience.. Peddle kayaks are for those that cheat the experience. Paddling is the BEST way to go. MOTOR..........really stupid!
Easy I can Paddle where you Pedal but you can’t always Pedal where I Paddle. Add a motor now your Pedal is mute.
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Sorry but peddle kayak is not in the same price ballpark as paddle kayak. I can buy 2-3 for the price of one.
Yeah but I wish that weren’t true
It’s a point we made if ya watch the vid
Depends on the particular kayaks in question. If you're only looking absolute bottom of the budget range, yeah, that's only paddle kayaks. However, there are decent pedal kayaks out there now, though that are in the same price range or cheaper than the two paddle kayaks I've owned. Once you start looking at comparing like quality paddle vs. pedal, the price gap closes a lot.
Why not peddle and motor on the same kayak?
You totally can! Our opinion is it can get crowded if you use foot steering
Nobody talks about Texas Power Paddle motor. I think it is a good option so. you don’t have to worry about foot steering. It’s mounted on the rudder so you can still use the peddles.
I like a paddle kayak. You can get in the shallowest water with a paddle kayak and quite honestly this country is fat because everyone looks for the lazy way to do things. I get to fish enjoy scenery and get a workout.
I have to agree with you guys, but at the same time it begs me to question, is there a platform you can get that is capable of taking said peddle system, like a bona fide? Cuz I'm honestly thought I was decided yesterday for just the solely after watch one of your guys's videos, now I'm not sure cuz you guys just posted this one
The only one we know of is the nucanoe pivot drive
@@aaanglers thank you for the response, I figured there wasn't too many out there, I'm pretty sure I'm still stuck on the rvr 119 or the crescent Shoalie.
The Wilderness Radar had a pedal drive option that was just that, an option. It paddled well and the pedal drive wasn't terrible.
I lost 40 lbs last year because of my paddle kayak
Is there a pedal type kayak that you can paddle till you can the money to pedal drive later
Nucanoe can do that.
Nucanoe. Not sure how good it is as I haven’t used it. But certainly unique!
Don’t think about adding a motor. Just do it.
Or don't think about it because you aren't going to do it. Either way, don't think about it.
Massively ignorant of open water paddling requirements This is applicable only for novice recreational paddlers. paddlers
Which is who we are... and who we made if for. We fish ponds inland in Michigan. Can't apply every video to every person. Can only speak to our audience and experience.
How do the peddle drives do in heavy weeds and slop ?
Depends on the drive. Backup paddle will save you frustration
Best option is to pull the drive up and paddle
@@paulglass7268 seems like I made the right choice just getting a paddle yak lol but thanks
Hobie style fin drive does way better than prop style for myriad reasons. I don't run into that out my way as there's almost zero grass on almost all the lakes I fish, but I carry an adjustable length SUP paddle with me all the time.
@@helotaxi a couple ponds I fish grow what looks like spoiled cottage cheese !! Nasty stuff . I think for most of my uses a paddle is the way to go