I have an Lifetime Yukon Angler 116 that I got from Walmart in 2020. At the time they were only $500 (they've since gone up a little bit, but still under $700), and with extra rod holders, ultra basic kayak crate (milk crate) anchor trolley and anchor, and additional mounting gear for action cameras, I'm well under the $1k mark! They also have really great seats on them, and are really stable for their price! I'm not fully comfortable fishing while standing, but I can definitely stand on mine! Lifetime is also great with backing them! I had one seat have the stitching come out on the adjustment strap making the back no longer be able to stay up, and my wife's has a little stitching that's coming loose too. I just contacted them last week and they're sending me replacement seats for both kayaks, and I only had to pay the shipping cost on them!
Completely agree with the Lifetime kayak . I’ve got the Teton ( basically the same yak just sold at Dicks not Wallmart ) very stable and comfortable. Great bang for your buck
I have big fish 120 a little longer more room. I rigged up a 100.00 side mounted trolling motor. Don’t use an anchor (I never missed it). I would say the 105 would be best of the 3.
Lifetime yukon angler 116, available at walmart and often under $500. I went from a more expensive kayak and like the lifetime better. It's a great paddle kayak
Slept on kayak honestly. Not to bulky I transport it on top of my Jeep on Malone MegaWings. Have it with a yakattack cellblock, Garmin Striker 4, Engle Rod Cooler (holds 4 rods, 4 3600 series planos and a 3500 laying flat on top and has a tool tray in it for my scale, pliers, etc). Comes with a paddle and forward facing rod holder. Looking at getting my anchoring system figured out this year. It’s going into year three this spring. Works great on my college budget. Stable enough for standing catching 36” pike and 4&1/2lb smallies.
The Lifetime Yukon or Teton Pro is probably the best bang for the buck fishing kayak out there, and they're available at a lot of big box retailers all over the country. My local Dick's Sporting Goods has them in stock for $650 right now. On a side note, the Old Town Sportsman 120 is on sale for $999 at Eco Fishing Shop right now and you can get 12 months 0% financing with Affirm. That comes out to about $92 per month after paying for their "protective wrapping" fee. $1098.99 total shipped right to your door.
#1 Big Fish. I believe the Big Fish you can continue to upgrade more than #2 or #3. I took the leap of faith and Love my Brooklyn PK11. Am currently installing lights and a trolling motor for the upcoming tournament season and believe it will make me very competitive with the more expensive Yaks. Great video.
😁#1 is getting my vote. Thankful you guys did this video, I was asking for a $1000 build video a couple weeks ago. The yak in my pic is my $1000 build. I'd love an honest review of the build. Always willing to take advice from tough critics that know their craft.
You guys need to look at the Life Time Yukon Angler. Supposedly retails at $750 but I always see it at $500-$550. It’s 11’6” length, & 78lbs. Not to bulky I transport it on top of my Jeep on Malone MegaWings with the stinger to make it easy to load. Have it with a yakattack cellblock, Garmin Striker 4, Engle Rod Cooler (holds 4 rods, 4 3600 series planos and a 3500 laying flat on top and has a tool tray in it for my scale, pliers, etc). Comes with a paddle and forward facing rod holder and 2 built in rod holders I use one for my net. Looking at getting my anchoring system figured out this year. It’s going into year three this spring. Works great on my college budget. Stable enough for standing catching 36” pike and 4&1/2lb smallies. Gets used every weekend April to October basically 8 hours a day and gets abused as I see it as a tool not a toy. Holding up great and more people should consider it. Not gonna beat NuCanoe, Old Town or Hobie but it sure will compete at half the price.
I started kayak fishing in a vibe with the Yakgear crate, and my family has owned four Vibe kayaks in total. Very happy with them. I think even if you couldn't get an Anchor Wizard, it's smart to get an anchor trolley. Being hauled sideways over your own anchor by a current can make for some bad moments. A shout out for a sit-inside: the Pelican Pioneer 100XR. Great small-water throw-and-go with a huuuuge hatch (I would put five 3600s in there and access them on water easily) and a framed seat, thigh pads, a small dash area and two gear mounts - all for $500-$600. I still miss mine, but I spend a lot of time on very big lakes and if the wind picks up suddenly, a short inexpensive kayak also makes for bad moments.
I want to say the Vibe but I'm gonna go with the big fish. I have a vibe seaghost and love it for a paddler. I have a buddy who's a newbie in the market. Looking forward to seeing what you do!
Being aggressively average (and not just average), you guys may already know this, but 3 Waters, Feelfree, and now Seastream kayaks are all made by the same parent company -- Joy Sports. Interesting trivia, before 3 Waters became a brand, the Big Fish model was actually the Cabela's Advanced Angler kayak (made for the Cabela's brand by Joy Sports). Likewise, before Seastream (very recently) became a brand, the Angler 120 was actually the Dick's Sports Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123 (made under the Dick's store brand by Joy Sports). For some reason/coincidentally both Dick's and Cabela's decided to not continue their store brands of kayaks, but since both of these models sold very well, Joy Sports decided to continue the models under new brands. The point of this little backstory is don't overlook Seastream kayaks, specifically the Angler 120 ($600). Unlike the Big FIsh, the Seastream Angler 120 has a front hatch, also has a sonar pod, and has a HUGE rear tankwell that can hold a Blackpak sideways. It's also rudder ready, and even comes in a pedal drive version for only $1200. I actually own (and love) the previous branding of this kayak (Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123) and although it shares an obvious kinship with Feelfree kayaks, I feel it's a better design, specifically including the wider, less tapering rear tankwell, standard gear track instead of the (horrible idea) Feelfree proprietary Uni-track that requires an adapter to mount industry standard gear, and a couple other things that just made me not want to pay (so much) more for a very similar higher end Feelfree brand kayak. Anywho, a lot of peeps don't know the relationship between the three brands, and even back when I was very interested in buying the Shadow Caster, I always wondered how Dick's got away with selling a kayak that looked so much like a Feelfree.
I'd like to see the Moken 10 V2. I think the maneuverability will be a big benefit and allows this kayak to be a better all-around boat that can handle rivers with some moving water.
I have the og big fish 120 it's awesome! I love to stand and fish and this is a beast! It is slow but they make a modular attachment for a trolling motor that replaces the pod going to be my next upgrade for bigger water. I love this and got it on fb for 600 woth a fish finder and carbon paddle hell of a deal
I had the 3 waters bigfis 105. its not a bad kayak for the price but it ha his flaws. If your tall you will not feal stabel standing up in it. The plastic of the boat is low quality compared to other "big brands". The deck plate is hollow and has 2 "drain holes" on it but its doing the opposit of its function and the deck plate collects water and makes the whole thing noticeably heavyer. Its slow but you can get the beavertail rudder for it that increases your paddle speed by 1 km/h and it is nice to have if float down the rivers. Over all its an OK kayak to start.the seat is ok for a short time but if you paddle long distances or spend longer days in it its bad.
Hey guys, love you love you show always good videos great production, and you get to watch a guy with a broken arm every once in a while. 😮😅 It was a little funny. Thanks guys still working on getting the back healthy enough to not kill myself but still living through you so start doing more videos. I want to live more. Precariously through U…… Thanks 🙏
The used market in my area is ludicrous. So many are trying to get all of their money back or only willing to sell for maybe $100 less than what they paid including tax! 😂😂😂. Nuts!!
Great vid guys! I think I would choose the Feel Free. Looks more stable. I actually have a used YellowFin. Easy to paddle and to fish out of but does not feel as stable. I have not tried to stand in it yet. Thx!
Lovely builds wow really didn’t know they’re was this many options on a budget appreciate you guys , just a young guy getting into it and you guys make it a lot easier
I feel like you missed your ideal kayak. Lifetime yukon/teton pro has the lowest price (you can often find it under $500 but even base is sub $600). Not quite as wide as 3 waters but very standable, 12 ft, front hatch, rails, front hatch, adjustable seats.
Out of those 3 I would choose the big fish. Before those 3 I would choose the quest crosswater $399. has 2 rod holders already has mounting rails for accessories best bang for your buck. I was recommended the crescent shoalie but $1600 is a lot to spend on a first time kayak
I would vote for the 3 Waters Big Fish 105. Paddling it would be a pain but it has more features and rig-ability. Plus, I have seen more motorized options for it vs the others which will be a good upgrade later on. LOL, the anchor wizard would also be a must with how high it sits in the water.
What about the ascend 10t or 12t from cabelas / basspro... that what I was gonna build out and can get paddle and pfd for like 700 But feel free looks like comfy seat
I love my Big Fish 105. I've got it rigged up with a rudder, side mount trolling motor, Lowrance Hook Reveal 7, fishing crate behind the seat to hold my tackle and 6 rods, and anchor trolley. It's just as good as any of the more expensive models out there. It's heavy though so you'll need a trailer once you rig it like mine. It's slow like you said but it's damn stable and I have no problem standing and fishing. If y'all wanna see pics let me know and I'll send some.
Years ago I bought my first kayak. It was an earlier version of the Moken. I really took the built in stern wheel for granted... something I would miss after moving to other kayaks. I vote Moken. I still miss that wheel.
Big Fish 105, every day of the week. Setup like you guys said, I might not do 2 forward rod holders, but would spend somewhere. Appreciate you guys doing this subject. I have to save dollar bills every month, and that makes a yak seem impossible. A $1,000 budget is much more possible to achieve. Hoping you get the likes and build one out.
Feel free does have an aftermarket of additional parts. But I don't do 10ft kayaks. My moken 12.5 was a deal. They didn't have alot of Vibe kayaks in my area
I know I know, but I’m gonna reiterate the used market point. I would suggest buying used. Even if it’s not used, keep an eye out at different dealers. I picked up a “never used” leftover NuCanoe flint for $700 cash, out the door, from a dealer that was cleaning out inventory. Shop around. Especially if you live in an area where kayaking is very much seasonal. You got all winter to get something and have it rigged and ready to go. Thanks for the video! Working on putting together a couple of BFS setups thanks to y’all! Keep em coming!
I have a moken 10 and love it, its a solid kayak. Stable, feels light to paddle and has the wheel in the keel. Only gripe is the built in track system does not except yak attack stuff as well as other styles of tracks on other boats. Must be a slightly different shape of tracks. The one thing I would do is put their rudder system on it instead of purchasing a crate. (Yes I’m aware rudder is more then crate) Just my two cents. Good luck on either one of these, either way both get you on the water!
To be fair if it was me I would take a garmin strike cast or the cheeper version of deeper sonar over a more fancy anchor and a crate. Unless you know the water the difrence with and without a sonar is pretty much as big as having a paddle or not in my opinion. :P
I have the Big Fish 105 I picked it up with a good paddle for $550 out the door at a Waterways Kayak shop closing in Austin Tx. I’ve had it out 10 times and it has been great. I would like to see the Big Fish build.
I would vote for the FeelFree Moken. I am curious to see how you like their mount system. Regarding the Kaku, if you are ever in the Tampa area, call Kevin at Kaku and arrange a demo. He will be happy to oblige. I would be really curious to see how you like the Zulu.
I swear by my Onyx PFD. But to answer your question, Pick #3, I would go with the Moken. Yeah, I'm paying more, with less accessories. But the "add-ons" can be added much more easily later. Just my opinion. I would like to offer a counter argument: Crescent Primo $699, 10ft 6, PFD & Paddle $125, Anchor Wizard $100, Crate $37 = $961 Keep up the great content, I love this idea.
I think the BigFish would be a no-brainer. BigFish IS related to FeelFree. I’d simply NOT buy the VIBE. Don’t forget you’ll need adapters for the FeelFree/BigFish proprietary gear track. (Also pretty cheap on Amazon) The seat is pretty good from what I’ve heard.
I was looking at the moken last year but couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger. I vote for the big fish 105- maybe it will give me some ideas and ultimately help me make up my mind.
Personally with the smaller lakes in my area I’d go with the fully loaded Big Fish, especially if you’re able to legitimately able to stand up and fish in it.
Big Fish 105 I love this kayak, the stability is unbelievable, my only con is that there is no access to the hull so any electrical will require drilling to run wires
@@cadendickey4536 from my experience, I am only 6' and 230 but I had to stand on the gunnels leaning over to tip it over on purpose. I really had to work to get over.
@@cadendickey4536 I do not know why my reply didn't work but here goes again. At 6' tall 230 pounds I had to stand on the sides and lean way over the gunnels to make it flip over. I really had to work to make it tip. While sitting, paddling, fishing, standing, and any common activity, it has never even felt the least "tippy" even in wind and choppy water.
3 water is a great boat...but take the deck off and silicone the screw holes...also need the track adapters for 3 Waters and FeelFree. As you said FeelFree is the parent company for 3Waters as well as Seastream
The Big Fish 105 , I think most just starting are going to try to get the most they can for the least dollar amount they can and still have a quality setup.
This setup got me off the bank. Elkton Outdoor Inflatable Paddleboard: $350 Super Carbon Fiber Paddle: $75 Anchor and rope: $25 Yakgear crate: $40 Kline tools work cooler: $65 Total: $555
I would lean toward the Moken over the Big Fish. The Big fish is a great kayak but it’s a tank. Moken is more maneuverable. I have looked at the yellowfin and ghost kayaks from vibe and the deck seems a little too soft in comparison to other kayaks in their class.
Yellowfin 100 is ok, it was my first kayak 4 years ago. Adjustable foot rests are nice, hatches ok, seat fairly comfortable, tracking isn't good and it is NOT stable. I vote BIG FISH 105 for sure.
Hey guyz im late to the game i know but where can i buy your AAAngler ultra light fishing rod. Ive been looking for it and monsterbass no longer has it.plz send me a link . My son and i really want one.
I have an Lifetime Yukon Angler 116 that I got from Walmart in 2020. At the time they were only $500 (they've since gone up a little bit, but still under $700), and with extra rod holders, ultra basic kayak crate (milk crate) anchor trolley and anchor, and additional mounting gear for action cameras, I'm well under the $1k mark!
They also have really great seats on them, and are really stable for their price! I'm not fully comfortable fishing while standing, but I can definitely stand on mine!
Lifetime is also great with backing them! I had one seat have the stitching come out on the adjustment strap making the back no longer be able to stay up, and my wife's has a little stitching that's coming loose too. I just contacted them last week and they're sending me replacement seats for both kayaks, and I only had to pay the shipping cost on them!
Completely agree with the Lifetime kayak . I’ve got the Teton ( basically the same yak just sold at Dicks not Wallmart ) very stable and comfortable. Great bang for your buck
I got a used yellow fin this past summer, and I love it. Y’all should try one
I have big fish 120 a little longer more room. I rigged up a 100.00 side mounted trolling motor. Don’t use an anchor (I never missed it). I would say the 105 would be best of the 3.
I would recommend the VIBE. I have the Makana 100 and absolutely love it.
Big fish for me. Great video!
Im bias to feel free since I own a moken 12.5 pdl . So my choice is the moken
Lifetime yukon angler 116, available at walmart and often under $500. I went from a more expensive kayak and like the lifetime better. It's a great paddle kayak
Slept on kayak honestly. Not to bulky I transport it on top of my Jeep on Malone MegaWings. Have it with a yakattack cellblock, Garmin Striker 4, Engle Rod Cooler (holds 4 rods, 4 3600 series planos and a 3500 laying flat on top and has a tool tray in it for my scale, pliers, etc). Comes with a paddle and forward facing rod holder. Looking at getting my anchoring system figured out this year. It’s going into year three this spring. Works great on my college budget. Stable enough for standing catching 36” pike and 4&1/2lb smallies.
Yep
Me too,best deal out there.
I think I’d get the big fish and save up to upgrade it by adding a bixpy k1
The Lifetime Yukon or Teton Pro is probably the best bang for the buck fishing kayak out there, and they're available at a lot of big box retailers all over the country. My local Dick's Sporting Goods has them in stock for $650 right now.
On a side note, the Old Town Sportsman 120 is on sale for $999 at Eco Fishing Shop right now and you can get 12 months 0% financing with Affirm. That comes out to about $92 per month after paying for their "protective wrapping" fee. $1098.99 total shipped right to your door.
#1 Big Fish. I believe the Big Fish you can continue to upgrade more than #2 or #3.
I took the leap of faith and Love my Brooklyn PK11. Am currently installing lights and a trolling motor for the upcoming tournament season and believe it will make me very competitive with the more expensive Yaks. Great video.
😁#1 is getting my vote. Thankful you guys did this video, I was asking for a $1000 build video a couple weeks ago. The yak in my pic is my $1000 build. I'd love an honest review of the build. Always willing to take advice from tough critics that know their craft.
You guys need to look at the Life Time Yukon Angler. Supposedly retails at $750 but I always see it at $500-$550. It’s 11’6” length, & 78lbs. Not to bulky I transport it on top of my Jeep on Malone MegaWings with the stinger to make it easy to load. Have it with a yakattack cellblock, Garmin Striker 4, Engle Rod Cooler (holds 4 rods, 4 3600 series planos and a 3500 laying flat on top and has a tool tray in it for my scale, pliers, etc). Comes with a paddle and forward facing rod holder and 2 built in rod holders I use one for my net. Looking at getting my anchoring system figured out this year. It’s going into year three this spring. Works great on my college budget. Stable enough for standing catching 36” pike and 4&1/2lb smallies. Gets used every weekend April to October basically 8 hours a day and gets abused as I see it as a tool not a toy. Holding up great and more people should consider it. Not gonna beat NuCanoe, Old Town or Hobie but it sure will compete at half the price.
Thanks for the recommendation!
I would go with Big Fish
My first kayak was a Feel Free Lure and it was great! Sold my kayaks for a boat, but if I get a kayak again a Feel Free will be on the list.
You guys are the bomb! Because of your videos, I just recently purchased a Crescent Shoalie. Thanks, guys! Can you do more on quality baitcasters?
For sure 👍🏼
I’d love to see you guys build the Big Fish for sure. Definitely one that’s been on radar.
I started kayak fishing in a vibe with the Yakgear crate, and my family has owned four Vibe kayaks in total. Very happy with them. I think even if you couldn't get an Anchor Wizard, it's smart to get an anchor trolley. Being hauled sideways over your own anchor by a current can make for some bad moments. A shout out for a sit-inside: the Pelican Pioneer 100XR. Great small-water throw-and-go with a huuuuge hatch (I would put five 3600s in there and access them on water easily) and a framed seat, thigh pads, a small dash area and two gear mounts - all for $500-$600. I still miss mine, but I spend a lot of time on very big lakes and if the wind picks up suddenly, a short inexpensive kayak also makes for bad moments.
I like the Mokken, one unmentioned accessory it has is the keel wheel which makes moving it around very easy
I’d like to see you guys opinion on the perception outlaw
I love this type of video! I bought a cheap pelican kayak and after outfitting it with a frame seat it does great!
I want to say the Vibe but I'm gonna go with the big fish. I have a vibe seaghost and love it for a paddler. I have a buddy who's a newbie in the market. Looking forward to seeing what you do!
Being aggressively average (and not just average), you guys may already know this, but 3 Waters, Feelfree, and now Seastream kayaks are all made by the same parent company -- Joy Sports. Interesting trivia, before 3 Waters became a brand, the Big Fish model was actually the Cabela's Advanced Angler kayak (made for the Cabela's brand by Joy Sports). Likewise, before Seastream (very recently) became a brand, the Angler 120 was actually the Dick's Sports Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123 (made under the Dick's store brand by Joy Sports). For some reason/coincidentally both Dick's and Cabela's decided to not continue their store brands of kayaks, but since both of these models sold very well, Joy Sports decided to continue the models under new brands.
The point of this little backstory is don't overlook Seastream kayaks, specifically the Angler 120 ($600). Unlike the Big FIsh, the Seastream Angler 120 has a front hatch, also has a sonar pod, and has a HUGE rear tankwell that can hold a Blackpak sideways. It's also rudder ready, and even comes in a pedal drive version for only $1200. I actually own (and love) the previous branding of this kayak (Field & Stream Shadow Caster 123) and although it shares an obvious kinship with Feelfree kayaks, I feel it's a better design, specifically including the wider, less tapering rear tankwell, standard gear track instead of the (horrible idea) Feelfree proprietary Uni-track that requires an adapter to mount industry standard gear, and a couple other things that just made me not want to pay (so much) more for a very similar higher end Feelfree brand kayak.
Anywho, a lot of peeps don't know the relationship between the three brands, and even back when I was very interested in buying the Shadow Caster, I always wondered how Dick's got away with selling a kayak that looked so much like a Feelfree.
look at the Moken 10 V2 $599, great tracking, and very stable.
That was one of the options
Jackson bite recreational good deals stable kayak or oldtown 106 sportsman or 120
I'd like to see the Moken 10 V2. I think the maneuverability will be a big benefit and allows this kayak to be a better all-around boat that can handle rivers with some moving water.
Lifetime Yukon or the Moken
I have the og big fish 120 it's awesome! I love to stand and fish and this is a beast! It is slow but they make a modular attachment for a trolling motor that replaces the pod going to be my next upgrade for bigger water. I love this and got it on fb for 600 woth a fish finder and carbon paddle hell of a deal
I had the 3 waters bigfis 105. its not a bad kayak for the price but it ha his flaws. If your tall you will not feal stabel standing up in it. The plastic of the boat is low quality compared to other "big brands". The deck plate is hollow and has 2 "drain holes" on it but its doing the opposit of its function and the deck plate collects water and makes the whole thing noticeably heavyer.
Its slow but you can get the beavertail rudder for it that increases your paddle speed by 1 km/h and it is nice to have if float down the rivers. Over all its an OK kayak to start.the seat is ok for a short time but if you paddle long distances or spend longer days in it its bad.
Big Fish, I think would be my pick. Good video.
I think the Big Fish was the best option. Really nice setup
Hey guys, love you love you show always good videos great production, and you get to watch a guy with a broken arm every once in a while. 😮😅
It was a little funny.
Thanks guys still working on getting the back healthy enough to not kill myself but still living through you so start doing more videos. I want to live more.
Precariously through U……
Thanks 🙏
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The Feel Free Mokan 2
First yak was a Moken 12.5. I’d go Moken
The used market in my area is ludicrous. So many are trying to get all of their money back or only willing to sell for maybe $100 less than what they paid including tax! 😂😂😂. Nuts!!
Moken. I've been using a Moken for 7 years. Even have a newport on the back. I tell everyone that it's the best river boat for under a grand
Great vid guys! I think I would choose the Feel Free. Looks more stable. I actually have a used YellowFin. Easy to paddle and to fish out of but does not feel as stable. I have not tried to stand in it yet. Thx!
Lovely builds wow really didn’t know they’re was this many options on a budget appreciate you guys , just a young guy getting into it and you guys make it a lot easier
I use that same paddle....it's definitely not a bad one
I feel like you missed your ideal kayak. Lifetime yukon/teton pro has the lowest price (you can often find it under $500 but even base is sub $600). Not quite as wide as 3 waters but very standable, 12 ft, front hatch, rails, front hatch, adjustable seats.
I would love to see you guys review the Vibe Makana 100 with the X-Drive! Thanks for the content!
Out of those 3 I would choose the big fish. Before those 3 I would choose the quest crosswater $399. has 2 rod holders already has mounting rails for accessories best bang for your buck. I was recommended the crescent shoalie but $1600 is a lot to spend on a first time kayak
Big fish for sure!
I would vote for the 3 Waters Big Fish 105. Paddling it would be a pain but it has more features and rig-ability. Plus, I have seen more motorized options for it vs the others which will be a good upgrade later on. LOL, the anchor wizard would also be a must with how high it sits in the water.
Nice video! I like my pelican catch mode 110 but out of your three I would go with the Big Fish!
What about the ascend 10t or 12t from cabelas / basspro... that what I was gonna build out and can get paddle and pfd for like 700
But feel free looks like comfy seat
I love my Big Fish 105. I've got it rigged up with a rudder, side mount trolling motor, Lowrance Hook Reveal 7, fishing crate behind the seat to hold my tackle and 6 rods, and anchor trolley. It's just as good as any of the more expensive models out there.
It's heavy though so you'll need a trailer once you rig it like mine. It's slow like you said but it's damn stable and I have no problem standing and fishing.
If y'all wanna see pics let me know and I'll send some.
The Big Fish 105 would be my pick of these kayaks. Would love to see you rig one up and test it out!
Years ago I bought my first kayak. It was an earlier version of the Moken. I really took the built in stern wheel for granted... something I would miss after moving to other kayaks. I vote Moken. I still miss that wheel.
I have a feel free moken 12.5 V 2 and I lobe it. I've been wanting you all to review some feel free stuff. Great content
Big Fish is my pick!
I hear they are upgrading the deck to a rubberized decking!
Big Fish 105, every day of the week. Setup like you guys said, I might not do 2 forward rod holders, but would spend somewhere.
Appreciate you guys doing this subject. I have to save dollar bills every month, and that makes a yak seem impossible. A $1,000 budget is much more possible to achieve. Hoping you get the likes and build one out.
You can find a pelican catch classic 100 at just about any big box store and do all that for under $1,000 as well
I love my 9.8ft Rocket Modular fin Drive Fishing Kayak | Super Stable 35" Wide, 400lbs Capacity from Amazon super nice
I would like to see the Big Fish in action 🔥🤙🏽🎣
wish i bought 1 of these for my first kayak but i upgraded this year to a topwater 106 pdl
Feel free does have an aftermarket of additional parts. But I don't do 10ft kayaks. My moken 12.5 was a deal. They didn't have alot of Vibe kayaks in my area
I know I know, but I’m gonna reiterate the used market point. I would suggest buying used. Even if it’s not used, keep an eye out at different dealers. I picked up a “never used” leftover NuCanoe flint for $700 cash, out the door, from a dealer that was cleaning out inventory. Shop around. Especially if you live in an area where kayaking is very much seasonal. You got all winter to get something and have it rigged and ready to go. Thanks for the video! Working on putting together a couple of BFS setups thanks to y’all! Keep em coming!
Good call!
Wish I’ve seen this advice two months ago 😢
Went with the vibe makana for $200 off for Christmas discount, was still $1500 with shipping… 🥲
If I have pick I would have to say the big fish 105, need to look at the pelican catch mode 110 is under a 1000 bucks with the option
I have a moken 10 and love it, its a solid kayak. Stable, feels light to paddle and has the wheel in the keel. Only gripe is the built in track system does not except yak attack stuff as well as other styles of tracks on other boats. Must be a slightly different shape of tracks. The one thing I would do is put their rudder system on it instead of purchasing a crate. (Yes I’m aware rudder is more then crate) Just my two cents. Good luck on either one of these, either way both get you on the water!
It seems simple but could you guys show the set up of the anchor wizard ? Or have you and I missed it
We have in some other videos, when I finish a build I’m working on here in the next few weeks I’ll include that for you
To be fair if it was me I would take a garmin strike cast or the cheeper version of deeper sonar over a more fancy anchor and a crate. Unless you know the water the difrence with and without a sonar is pretty much as big as having a paddle or not in my opinion. :P
I’m going big fish pre plumbed for a beaver tail rudder
Definitely would go the big fish!
I have the Big Fish 105 I picked it up with a good paddle for $550 out the door at a Waterways Kayak shop closing in Austin Tx. I’ve had it out 10 times and it has been great. I would like to see the Big Fish build.
The big fish by a mile ! great video, I hope you guys reach your likes goal ! Love your channel ‘
Appreciate that!
I'm gonna have to say thr Big Fish for all the dinks 😂
I clicked the like, but I can't narrow to a single one.
I would vote for the FeelFree Moken. I am curious to see how you like their mount system. Regarding the Kaku, if you are ever in the Tampa area, call Kevin at Kaku and arrange a demo. He will be happy to oblige. I would be really curious to see how you like the Zulu.
I swear by my Onyx PFD. But to answer your question, Pick #3, I would go with the Moken. Yeah, I'm paying more, with less accessories. But the "add-ons" can be added much more easily later. Just my opinion. I would like to offer a counter argument:
Crescent Primo $699, 10ft 6, PFD & Paddle $125, Anchor Wizard $100, Crate $37 = $961 Keep up the great content, I love this idea.
Excellent video! It would be great to see you guys go up in $500 increments in the future.
I like that idea!
I have the pedal version of the big fish, it's a tank!
Big fish would be my choice. I like the standability.
Big fish 105
I picked my topwater 106 (predecessor to sportsman) for $712 from a local shop closing them out.
Crazy deal
I think the BigFish would be a no-brainer. BigFish IS related to FeelFree. I’d simply NOT buy the VIBE. Don’t forget you’ll need adapters for the FeelFree/BigFish proprietary gear track. (Also pretty cheap on Amazon) The seat is pretty good from what I’ve heard.
I was looking at the moken last year but couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger. I vote for the big fish 105- maybe it will give me some ideas and ultimately help me make up my mind.
Personally with the smaller lakes in my area I’d go with the fully loaded Big Fish, especially if you’re able to legitimately able to stand up and fish in it.
Big Fish 105 I love this kayak, the stability is unbelievable, my only con is that there is no access to the hull so any electrical will require drilling to run wires
Would it be stable enough for a big guy I’m 6’3 300
@@cadendickey4536 from my experience, I am only 6' and 230 but I had to stand on the gunnels leaning over to tip it over on purpose. I really had to work to get over.
@@cadendickey4536 I do not know why my reply didn't work but here goes again. At 6' tall 230 pounds I had to stand on the sides and lean way over the gunnels to make it flip over. I really had to work to make it tip. While sitting, paddling, fishing, standing, and any common activity, it has never even felt the least "tippy" even in wind and choppy water.
3 water is a great boat...but take the deck off and silicone the screw holes...also need the track adapters for 3 Waters and FeelFree. As you said FeelFree is the parent company for 3Waters as well as Seastream
My vote is for the 3 waters big fish 105 paddle my biggest thing is one that has high weight capacity
Big fish
The Big Fish 105 , I think most just starting are going to try to get the most they can for the least dollar amount they can and still have a quality setup.
This setup got me off the bank.
Elkton Outdoor Inflatable Paddleboard: $350
Super Carbon Fiber Paddle: $75
Anchor and rope: $25
Yakgear crate: $40
Kline tools work cooler: $65
Total: $555
I would lean toward the Moken over the Big Fish. The Big fish is a great kayak but it’s a tank. Moken is more maneuverable. I have looked at the yellowfin and ghost kayaks from vibe and the deck seems a little too soft in comparison to other kayaks in their class.
I call them coffin kayaks because sometimes thats the last time you see that person
I would go with the Big Fish 105
Bigfish. I’m curious about its performance
I might not need it now but this video will help people for a long time
Feel free molken snd pay extra for the anchor system
Big fish got my vote
Yellowfin 100 is ok, it was my first kayak 4 years ago. Adjustable foot rests are nice, hatches ok, seat fairly comfortable, tracking isn't good and it is NOT stable. I vote BIG FISH 105 for sure.
What about the flint
Hoodoo Kayaks real ? Under 1000 for a pedal drive 🔥🔥🔥
The Big Fish gets my vote
Definitely Bigfish 105
Big Fish 105 for sure.
Feel free and 3 waters and sea stream are all the same company
The big Fish
Hey guyz im late to the game i know but where can i buy your AAAngler ultra light fishing rod. Ive been looking for it and monsterbass no longer has it.plz send me a link . My son and i really want one.
Unfortunately, the AAAngler version was a limited run.
@aaanglers dang that purple looked sick. I appreciate yall for responding.