Not dying for me. Easiest way to get on the water without worrying about gas / maintenance/ trailer of a bass boat. Used boats are caulked and motors are abused. Weather Conditions like you said can even be bad on a boat. I always watch the weather the week before the I plan to go out on the kayak. Kayak are great and work for me. 😎🤙 Oldtown sportsman 106 Pdl w/nk180pro PPP- Paddle, peddle and Power motor for distance Fits great in the back of my Chevy Colorado. I made a Kayak kart at the same height of my truck, quick load in and out. Made about 52 trips this year. Caught my PB bass 23” , 9 lbs 10oz while positioned offshore towards the bank. Buying a kayak was a night and day game changer. Now I told my wife when I get older, my retirement money will go to a bad ass bass boat off the lot. 😎🤙
I definitely think that kayaking and kayak fishing were trending during and just after Covid. A lot of people that jumped on the kayak train, have bailed. The challenge of keeping boat position can be very frustrating. For the hard core fisherman this could definitely be a deal breaker. Your range is also limited by how far you want to paddle. Then to extend your range you spend a fortune to upgrade to pedal or power. And you really break the bank with accessories!😢 I personally just fish to get outdoors. If the fish ain't biting, or the conditions are unfavorable for fishing - I put down the poles and enjoy a good paddle. Whatever style (bank, kayak, Jon boat, bass boat), it has to be about enjoying your time on the water. Like the thought provoking video! Cool thumbnail!
@@TheOutdoorNavigator thanks. I feel very much the same about just doing things to be outside. The simple enjoyment of being outside and enjoying the outdoors.
I’ve tried to get some people I know interested in kayak fishing around here in Austin, TX. No luck. I just broke the bank adding xi3 and Garmin 93. Motor because I’m tired of fighting the wind. The Slayer Max can be a sail boat lol. Need the Garmin to up my offshore game. I do believe a lot of the COVID kayakers have dropped out now.
The wind battle is exhausting. I completely agree. It's still hard managing position in a small boat. It's part of the struggle and worth getting off the bank but it's something to deal with. I used to pull up next to the bank and cast out but you can't do that on busy days when boat traffic is crazy. I agree a LOT of people tried kayak fishing during covid. Many of whom dropped out now. Hope the motor helps you with your kayak fishing adventures! Thanks for commenting.
Living in an apartment, unfortunately a kayak is all I can get. Would much rather get a used boat for slightly more money, but storing it somewhere for $200+ /month isn't reasonable. And I completely agree that it's on a downward trend with how expensive and big kayaks are getting now.
Each to their own. However comparing kayaks to a boat is not apples to apples. I believe a boat has its place and a kayak has its place. The lakes I fish is hp restricted or electric only. You could have the best of the bass boat and it does no good. Yes , u may find a deal on a nice boat. Keep in mind kayaks have increased in price but so has everything else. Also u show one of the most expensive kayaks on the market. You can buy a pwr 129 with a motor and battery for less than the pro angler. Guess it all depends on one’s situation.
@@charliescustom it all depends on ones situation for sure. We all have different driving factors. Like the waters around where someone live might be more conducive to kayak angling. Where I am in KY a boat makes more sense and is safer for most of the waters around here unless you strictly want to creek fish.
I’m starting to hate kayak fishing. I catch way more fish shore fishing. It’s takes too long to load and unload and a total waste of time when you can’t get a hook up.
Both kayak and boat bass fishing are down cause of inflation and all the new electronics its hard to compete. Bass fishing is turning into a rich mans compatition or a man in debt. Owning a boat cost 100% more than a kayak but with a boat your whole family can enjoy the day.
@@greghicks9401 that was my motivation to get a boat for “lake fishing” is because I wanted to take my kids with me. It is becoming a rich man’s game especially on the tournament side. We had a bass fishing high school team here local and they no longer have a team because they lost the coach and most parents can’t afford to support the demands that come with a fishing team.
Had a boat. Sold it. Got 2 kayaks now. One is a river boat. One is a lake/river boat. I'll never go back. The used covid kayaks are gone. Good deals happened last fall/winter. In your world, kayak fishing is dying. In my world its growing. Weird huh.
What do you use as your lake boat and what kind of river boat do you use? I think it’s all relative. In my area I can find tons of premium kayaks used. Finding a boat was actually much harder. I say do what makes you happy but like I showed in the video the overall interest in kayak fishing dropped off per google data. Sales data is a little harder to interpret because of inflation and factors within the market. My main point was I think it’s leveling out after the pandemic. It’s not for everyone and anyone that tells you kayak fishing is 100% better than boat fishing is either biased or lying or both.
Not dying for me. Easiest way to get on the water without worrying about gas / maintenance/ trailer of a bass boat. Used boats are caulked and motors are abused.
Weather Conditions like you said can even be bad on a boat. I always watch the weather the week before the I plan to go out on the kayak.
Kayak are great and work for me. 😎🤙
Oldtown sportsman 106 Pdl w/nk180pro
PPP- Paddle, peddle and Power motor for distance
Fits great in the back of my Chevy Colorado. I made a Kayak kart at the same height of my truck, quick load in and out. Made about 52 trips this year. Caught my PB bass 23” , 9 lbs 10oz while positioned offshore towards the bank.
Buying a kayak was a night and day game changer.
Now I told my wife when I get older, my retirement money will go to a bad ass bass boat off the lot. 😎🤙
@@Flippencz glad you enjoy your kayak fishing! Fishing has changed a lot in the past 10 years
I definitely think that kayaking and kayak fishing were trending during and just after Covid. A lot of people that jumped on the kayak train, have bailed.
The challenge of keeping boat position can be very frustrating. For the hard core fisherman this could definitely be a deal breaker. Your range is also limited by how far you want to paddle. Then to extend your range you spend a fortune to upgrade to pedal or power. And you really break the bank with accessories!😢
I personally just fish to get outdoors. If the fish ain't biting, or the conditions are unfavorable for fishing - I put down the poles and enjoy a good paddle.
Whatever style (bank, kayak, Jon boat, bass boat), it has to be about enjoying your time on the water.
Like the thought provoking video! Cool thumbnail!
@@TheOutdoorNavigator thanks. I feel very much the same about just doing things to be outside. The simple enjoyment of being outside and enjoying the outdoors.
I think it peaked during Covid, but has leveled off for the most dedicated .
Yes you can find a cheap boat for the price of new pedal drive kayak.
@@alowishus792 for sure! It’s crazy. I love kayak fishing but the cost of these premium kayaks is out of control.
I’ve tried to get some people I know interested in kayak fishing around here in Austin, TX. No luck. I just broke the bank adding xi3 and Garmin 93. Motor because I’m tired of fighting the wind. The Slayer Max can be a sail boat lol. Need the Garmin to up my offshore game. I do believe a lot of the COVID kayakers have dropped out now.
The wind battle is exhausting. I completely agree. It's still hard managing position in a small boat. It's part of the struggle and worth getting off the bank but it's something to deal with. I used to pull up next to the bank and cast out but you can't do that on busy days when boat traffic is crazy. I agree a LOT of people tried kayak fishing during covid. Many of whom dropped out now. Hope the motor helps you with your kayak fishing adventures! Thanks for commenting.
Living in an apartment, unfortunately a kayak is all I can get. Would much rather get a used boat for slightly more money, but storing it somewhere for $200+ /month isn't reasonable. And I completely agree that it's on a downward trend with how expensive and big kayaks are getting now.
@@michaelsanchez3659 when I lived in Missouri I had a kayak in my kitchen of my
Apartment 🤣
Each to their own. However comparing kayaks to a boat is not apples to apples. I believe a boat has its place and a kayak has its place. The lakes I fish is hp restricted or electric only. You could have the best of the bass boat and it does no good. Yes , u may find a deal on a nice boat. Keep in mind kayaks have increased in price but so has everything else. Also u show one of the most expensive kayaks on the market. You can buy a pwr 129 with a motor and battery for less than the pro angler. Guess it all depends on one’s situation.
@@charliescustom it all depends on ones situation for sure. We all have different driving factors. Like the waters around where someone live might be more conducive to kayak angling. Where I am in KY a boat makes more sense and is safer for most of the waters around here unless you strictly want to creek fish.
I’m starting to hate kayak fishing. I catch way more fish shore fishing. It’s takes too long to load and unload and a total waste of time when you can’t get a hook up.
@@Shaftya_McNasty one reason I only kayak fish streams for the most part.
Kayak fishing is not for everyone.
It really isn't. Thanks for the comment.
Both kayak and boat bass fishing are down cause of inflation and all the new electronics its hard to compete. Bass fishing is turning into a rich mans compatition or a man in debt. Owning a boat cost 100% more than a kayak but with a boat your whole family can enjoy the day.
@@greghicks9401 that was my motivation to get a boat for “lake fishing” is because I wanted to take my kids with me. It is becoming a rich man’s game especially on the tournament side. We had a bass fishing high school team here local and they no longer have a team because they lost the coach and most parents can’t afford to support the demands that come with a fishing team.
Had a boat. Sold it. Got 2 kayaks now. One is a river boat. One is a lake/river boat. I'll never go back. The used covid kayaks are gone. Good deals happened last fall/winter. In your world, kayak fishing is dying. In my world its growing. Weird huh.
What do you use as your lake boat and what kind of river boat do you use?
I think it’s all relative. In my area I can find tons of premium kayaks used. Finding a boat was actually much harder. I say do what makes you happy but like I showed in the video the overall interest in kayak fishing dropped off per google data. Sales data is a little harder to interpret because of inflation and factors within the market. My main point was I think it’s leveling out after the pandemic. It’s not for everyone and anyone that tells you kayak fishing is 100% better than boat fishing is either biased or lying or both.