Big Fish 120 ON WATER Review || NO NONSENSE REVIEW || BONUS FISH
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Hey guys. here is my on water review of the Big Fish 120. Sorry about the wind and poor editing. I am working on it.
Let me know if you have any questions! 
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Hello Son, it's your Dad! Lol. Great content. Love to see regular Dudes like yourself doing videos for other regular Dudes. Good job, keep it up...
Party on Dad
This is the greatest review ever. I’m pretty much sold on this kayak. I’ve been looking hard for my first fishing kayak and I believe I’ve found it. Thanks man!
That’s what I’m talking about!!! Glad I can help!
Did you get it .. if so how much ? Pricing them now ...
Awesome video, been looking at these and watched several videos on it , I think you just sold this one!
Mike Brown I’ll tell you what, best purchase I have made in a LONG time! Working on getting a GoPro so I can get some fishing footage. Thanks for watching and thanks for the support! If you have any questions let me know
You have just done the best review of this kayak on RUclips and I thank you for that Been wating for this it’s a damn nice kayak still don’t have mine yet but I’m hoping soon can’t wait for your next video would like to see how you set everything up and remember keep on smokeing that beer lol
zen pyro thanks!!! Sorry it took so long. It’s a great kayak and SO worth the money. Coming soon is fish finder and trolling motor. Thanks for the support
Finally the content review i was looking for. Thank you. Definitely sold me on it.
Glad I can help, let me know if you have any questions
Awesome set up. I'm definitely going to be building that for my big fish 120
Jeffrey Carrieres thanks for the view! Glad I can help, send me some pictures once your done
Man, this is a great review!
Bought mine last May after watching your review and I Love it.
I am going to add the trolling motor setup next spring.
hearing this makes me more than happy! Glad I could help. Now I want to fish!
one of the better reviews Ive seen on the Big Fish. Thanks for your review.
Glad to do it, great kayak!
I love your videos . I bought the brown model of big fish 120 37 lbs thrust , ruder, lithium 12v 100a/hs new net , and carbon 165 cm paddle .
Looking forward to the trolling motor video. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Tanner Peterson thanks Tanner! Next couple of days for sure. Just want to make it detailed but brief.
I’m definitely using your setup for the trolling motor. Bought the 6 pack of feel free adapters. I already have the rudder. Paddling the 120 in heavy wind is a losing battle. Was going to use the sonar pod for the motor, but I’m with you on keeping it simple and not having to wire inside with no hull access. Also thought I was going to mount my fish finder in the sonar pod. Went with the YakAttack cell block for that.
Thanks for the comment! I have never heard of that Cell block before. What a clever idea. I am glad you are happy with your rig!
Awesome video man cant wait to see how you hooked the trolling motor up I have the big fish 105 and it's awesome just slow
Just trying to find the time! Coming soon I promise.
I am a first time watcher, so you should have said Hey There. Haha. Great video
Hey there!!! Thanks for the watch!
Hey brother. Great review🤙🤙 I am 300lbs and have the BigFish 120 and love it. A little slow in the water paddling but very stable for big guys. Absolute must for fishing slow moving waters🤙🤙 Is on the heavy side and recommend back of a pick up truck or kayak trailer.
Todd The GunGuy how you doing! This kayak is the best! Glad to hear this kayak works for you! Where ya from??
Northeast Ohio🤙
Thanks for the reviews/insight.
No, thank you for watching! See you around
Thank you so much, I have the rudder on my big fish 12’ and the Northport 28 ponds thrust
Enjoy!
Had the Tamarack Angler kayak and sold it looking for something bigger to HD more gear and possibly take my daughter out for those non fishing days to just splash. This looks like it can hit the spot. Like the Tamarack for it's stability, ease of paddle and weight but that was a non issue as I had wheels to transport it around.
Well done video thank you.
Thanks for the View! Your story is too similar to mine! I love the Big Fish, she is a heavy one tho. Well worth it for the stability and space Good luck!
Great Review man!
Glad I can help!!!
Thanks, keep it going bud!
Hey thanks! I've been trying to think of a new idea but this quarantine is killing me!
Beautiful rainbow
Thank you sir
Awesome Video! Thanks
Thanks for the input! Have a good one
Hey buddy when do you plan on doing a video on your trolling motor? I’ve also been looking into the big fish and awesome review by the way.
John Legg hey John. I’ve done the video already. Make sure you sub and check out my channel. There should be a whole trolling motor video.
Nice catch!
Thanks dude!
I am going mount the same way you did it. Going to have an anchor wizard, beaver tale ruder and a 260 great light . This cheap saltwater trolling motor from Saturn boats is 55lbs 17” shaft 17lbs
THIS IS A PLAN!
Nice video. Thanks. Have you upgraded to the rudder plus the trolling motor as you have it setup? I like your side mount for the motor, but would like additional control of the rudder. Just not sure how the offset motor mount would affect the rudder action.
Camilo Cano hey! Thanks for watching. I have not added the rudder yet. I am currently in the process of moving and have been so busy!
Great review and video , it is a really stable kayak as I have the 120 also, I've been in 15 plus mph wind and it never felt like flipping
Jerry's Outdoor Adventures hey thanks! Feedback is always welcome, good or bad. I’m going to subscribe and check out your channel. Looks right up my alley.
Any mods to your big fish 120??
@@TheFishingFather Thank you and yes I have the beaver tail rudder and a garmin striker +4 , anchor trolley and stake out stick . I want a Bixpy also
Jerry's Outdoor Adventures what do you think about the rudder? What anchor trolly do you use?
@@TheFishingFather The rudder is a must add on , I went out without the rudder when I got kayak only control I had was with the paddle , it's a 100% better control with it , I can drift easy now , and I have the Yak Attack lever lock , i may get a drift chute or drop anchor , as the stake out stick has its limits on dept
Jerry's Outdoor Adventures I think it’s time for me to buy the rudder then. I’m going to look into that anchor trolley too. Thanks for the input.
Awesome review! Would you recommend it used in the ocean? Could you do a review in the ocean? Lol
Daniel Hanfiro funny you say that! I want to take it to souther California and give it a shot! I have no fear that it would function just fine in the ocean. However, I’ve never attempted and I don’t know all the ins and outs of ocean Kayaking. Thanks for the support!
Love it
Great review. I just bought the 105 today.
Thats what I am talking about! Where did you get it?
I just got a 105 as well! I'm in New Jersey, hoping to get it on the water tomorrow.
@@ryanketner2539 aint no better time than now! You will love it, GREAT kayak!
Got it up here in New Hampshire at the local kayak shop. Now I’m thinking I want the 120 before I wet the 105? Do you feel it needs the rudder when paddling? If I didn’t have to get the rudder I will swap them out.
@@davidball8 After taking it out, I feel the rudder would be a vast improvement, and I do not think there would be much difference from the 105 to the 120. Both are extremily stable and kind of slow. 105 is MUCH easier to transport!
Hi Steve , what an adventure, I found a lovely 39 lbs thrust salt water trolling motor . I need an anchor wizard And in have a Garmin fish finder . I build a kart to roll it to the water. All your thoughts are mine now. I am get the camel colour for $949 taxes in. Need a like strong paddle . How long does your battery last before needing a charge. Best Regards Johnnie
Great video, just curious with the way you set up your trolling motor, do you think your set up would work the same way with the Big Fish 105?
Grayson Baker set up should be nearly identical. Thanks for the watch!
I have a big fish 120 as well and I'm 53 yrs old and I installed the yakgear outriggers on it and it increased the stability about another 30% or more and I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a pod mount bixpy trolling motor unit, I have a buddy that fishes with me and he has a hobie pa 12 and he tried my big fish out and said it was noticeably more stable than his pa 12, I love my big fish 120
it is simply a beast! I can't imagine what another 30 percent more stability feels like! I just bought a trolling motor mount from Island Hopper!
@@TheFishingFather With your trolling motor off to one side does it track ok or does it try to pull to one side
@@timharris7425 It tracks slightly. However, with this mount, it has a counter weight which really helps. The sonar pods just worry me as I am in shallow water a lot
@@matthewmartini8719 Ya I wondered about that, thanks for responding to me, but I like your setup and if it works for you then fish on my friend, but I think I'm going to do the bixpy pod mount install, I hope it will be fine I have heard people saying that it's pretty loud and that concerns me for trolling
@@timharris7425 Happy to help. I will do a video shortly on the new mount! Good luck, I would love to know how it works out
So peaceful
Thanks for checking it out!
Lol...you are pretty good with the paddle
Man I thought I was strugglin!
@@TheFishingFather
I watch the video twice..
I like...
Keep it up..
hay good review. how did you do the side mount trolling motor
Thanks for the view! Check out my channel, I did a tutorial.
ruclips.net/video/HvY9PRHDQFw/видео.html
I’m looking forward to seeing the trolling motor setup, signed, not your dad.
Python don Dodd hahaha nice name. Check it out, I have it uploaded!
I’ve been looking at the Big Fish 105, and the Sea Ghost 110. You’re one of the only ones to make videos on the 105. Do you miss having internal hull storage? Great video by the way. I love the modifications. Especially on your old Lifetime. I have a cheap Sundolphin with some of that personalized ingenuity now but I’m looking to upgrade.
Darren Olexa I was torn between this kayak and the vibe as well. I don’t miss the in hull storage at all. I always found it cumbersome. Thanks for the support! I believe the 105 is the better kayak purely for stability and deck space.
The Fishing Father do you have any problems with your transducer hanging down below the kayak at all? One thing I like about the sea ghost is the transducer guard it has
Darren Olexa hood question. I did at first, it would drag on the bottom for sure when docking. I had to make a minor modification and it works just fine now
The Fishing Father Thanks for the input man. I have a couple weeks to decide, I’m gonna try to find a place around me to demo one or both of them. They’re aren’t very many of those places near me though lol. I’ll let you know what I decide to go with!
Darren Olexa I don’t think you can go wrong. I work with a guy who own a vibe and he is happy! Hell, put me on a raft and I’ll be happy. Have fun!
Thank you so much. I have the rude kid beaver tail on my foot peddles. Is the best place is your kit 2x3” or the Ach Attach incert where the box on your fish finders cheer Joe Martin Florida
Great review, thank you. I love this kayak, but worried about how heavy it is and handling by myself. Do you car top? I should probably go back and look if you have a video. What are your thoughts on that. I’m a good bit older than you.
Thanks for the view! It is rather heavy and bulky. I would not recommend placing it on top of a vehicle simply due to weight and overall chunkiness of kayak. I am a supporter of the 10.5 foot version of this kayak, I feel it does not suffer from any stability loss but is faster and easier to maneuver. Also, it may be easier to get on top of a car if the correct J hooks are used. Handling is not too bad, once again I advocate for the smaller version if you have any apprehensions about handling or transporting this beast. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
The Fishing Father Thanks for the great info. I’m figuring a way to hang it in the garage the way you did because of your video. 👍
@@truthof7382 Let me know how it goes
Is it possible to mount the trolling motor where the dry storage is for the fish finder, and does the hole for the storage go all the way through the bottom? thank you
Hey. I believe so. I want to say that part is called the Sonar Pod. A quick RUclips search may help. If you remove the sonar pod, yes the hole goes all the way through. Thanks for the watch
The ruder is fantastic .you can make a u turn pin turn in seconds
hello everyone :)
nice video bro i have been wondering is it 55LB trolling motor ? ty for sharing many ideas
Ali Milhem hey! It’s a 30 pound thrust motor with a 90amp hour battery. Thanks!
@@tpk5405 Hey, above is my other account, but its still me
Awesome video. Never knew these existed. Question about the rear storage. How hard is it to get to it? Do you need to drop the seat to get over it to reach the back? Thanks
tunaman2200 hey thanks!!!! Man, the rear storage is too easy to get to. You can just turn your body or put your knees on the deck and turn around. This kayak is SUPER stable
The Fishing Father sweet! Thank you very much. Definitely considering one of these now
tunaman2200 anytime. The 120 is HUGE. I feel like the 105 is easier to transport. Good luck
Good video, son!
Thanks!!
Thank you sir!
I own a bf 120 install a trolling motor c30 with a center pod from yak gadget once I got on I started taking too much water from the sccupper holes I'm probably pushing close to 400lb with myself and everything on the kayak do u have the Same problem how much weight are u pushing????
Hey! I don’t seem to have that issue. I wonder how the weight distribution is? Are you taking on water as in, you are in fear of sinking?
Do you feel that there would be enough deck surface to fly fish? Good review by the way!
Without a doubt. My first Lake Mead video I spent the majority of the day standing up. The lean bar is great!
So you can pedal with this kayak if your arms get tired? You would just have to buy the rudder?
Daniel Flowers currently, I do not think there is a pedal drive system available. Rudder comes with foot pedals but no foot operated drive
What size power is your trolling motor ?
How much does the yak weigh when it’s bein loaded? I see it weighs 100lbs dry. I’m planning to transport ontop of a little VW, my weight limit is supposed to be 160lbs
Great question. I think it would be hard to break 160. However, with battery and motor, if you are doing this, you might break 160. Thanks for the watch!
So I'm leaning real hard at getting this kayak. I'm wondering how much you have invested in total with trolling motor.
Sorry for the late response!!! Cost was a thousand, motor was 99 bucks, battery was 100, finder was 100. I would say, all in all about 1400 dollars. I LOVE THIS KAYAK, however, I like the idea of the 105 too!!!!
Hey man I am looking to mount my trolling motor like that, how is the weight distribution with the motor like that? Thanks! Great video
Whats happening! I have a minn kota 30 lb thrust and it works just fine. Dont expect to cruise super fast but its more than enough to get the job done. Weight distribution is okay. I am currently looking for a new motor. I would suggest a 40 or 45 lb thrust
@@TheFishingFather haha good for me because the guy I'm buying it from has a 55 pound Minn kota traxxis with it 😆
Joshua Medeiros jackpot!
3:54 RIP trout
Wavering Centurion 🙏🏽
How you put a trolling motor on that yake.. id like to see a video on that.
I think I have one in the video list!
I think I'll get one!!
Thanks!
Fish finder info please! Trolling motor and mount detail also. Thanks!
Look at his videos he did one on how the trolling motor is setup
Thanks Rooster!!! Yes I did a video on it. It is a Minn Kota Trolling Motor 30 pound thrust. Hummingbird fish finder
Thanks for the guidance! Spring time soon!
Is the trolling motor mount video out?
Yes sir!
I’m thinking about getting a big fish 120 for my first yak. Would this be a good first or would you suggest another.
I LOVE THIS KAYAK. Two things you need to ask yourself..... Can you handle the weight of it and can you transport it safely?
Honestly it will be more used for floating rivers then lakes. That’s why I think it would be a better then a lighter kayak.
@@jasondeansmith79 I love that idea. Where ya at?
Northern Indiana will be mostly used on the Wabash.
How are your gear tracks mine are lose, big catfish+lose tracks=I lose all of my gear. And I had my 120 in rough choppy current stable as can be I love it I just can't get over the lose feeling tracks
big Nate I like your math equation. I tell you what, I haven’t fished for cat yet on this kayak. That’s a good idea for a future video. Where are you fishing out of?
@@TheFishingFather east coast in Virginia I fish in the James River Appomattox river and several small lakes.
big Nate I bet the fishing is getting hit right about now.
@@TheFishingFather yes it is we gotten alot of rain over here so everything has been flooded it's all starting to return to normal levels well untill it rains again
Yeah, I just got the BigFish 108 and they have wider tracks than my Native or Tracker so it looks like they require a wider base. A believe a big Cat would demolish this plastic track.
See your trolling motor is 30 pound thrust mine is 36. I have a a NewPort 36 lbs thrust 29 thrust
How is it if you have to drag it up a steep hill.
I will be honest, that would not be fun or ideal
without motor, how heavy is this to lift by yourself? Im a solo angler, so will be loading this in my truck and into water myself.
Doable. If you have to travel from truck to water, I do recommend something to assist in transporting. Like a kayak trolley.
@@TheFishingFather Greta thank you! Trolley it is!
@@musclemikefishing YESSSSSS! Good luck!
U say tracking is good with NO wind,will rudder help better in wind? Thanks
Rudder will VASTLY increase steering
@@matthewmartini8719 ,I'm hoping,I'm doing ur setup , with rudder as we speak, lol
How does the stability compare to the tamarack? I’m upgrading soon and would like to know an honest review.
That Fishing Guy I’ll tell you what. I LOVED the tamarack. I Never once capsized. I knew it’s limits and stuck to it. The Bug Fish Is the most stable kayak I have ever been on. I was in serious windy waters and felt like I was safer than a baby in its mother’s womb. Is it worth the upgrade...yes. I think I would
Of been happier with the 10 foot solely due to transportation , maneuverability and storage. Hope this helps.
The Fishing Father tremendously in fact. Thank you for your reply.
That Fishing Guy good luck!
Just sold my Lifetime tamarack for the bf 120...no comparison stability wise,not in the same ball park. 5-7" chop I don't even notice anymore.
@@scottmoore3971 Alright!!! What an upgrade yea?
how heavy is this kayak to fish with without the trolling motor?
oh... i watched to the end and you answered this perfectly. lol bravo on content, sub'd
Ducati Love glad I can help!! Great kayak, about 100 pounds dry weight. Maneuvers pretty well tho! Thanks for the watch
great video
bad fish release
I am working on my releasing skills. Thanks for the view and comment
My cheap motor is 55lbs thrust and is 17 lbs
" im sure there is going to be some questions... primarily from my mom and my dad cause they are the only ones that watch these" I probably found that more funny than i should have 😂
Does it take on any water?
Only the Coors Light I spill. Lol, no water at all Dog Paws
Ok Captain Morgan
Did you just say HMU on myspace? lol
Hahaha. Hell yeah dude! Let’s bring it back
Lo hearing your boy
They are a hoot, thanks for the view!
Buyer beware: The track mounts are designed to not fit rod holders from any other company. You will be required to buy (make) an adapter for all of your accessories. Also every location of the tracks will interfere with your paddling and the rod your fishing currently if an accessory is mounted. But you will be charged for them eventhough 3waters is well aware that they will be of no use without a peddledrive. 👎👎
I don't like to paddle. Ruins my beer buzz.
This is the best thing I've heard all week
Way too long keeping the Rainbow outta water...pick it up a little, spit it out already, if you’re gonna catch and release.
Your fish died please take more care and hurry up and release. I dive lakes and dead trout on the bottom or twitching trout belly up is everywhere, aspesily in the summer when fisherman are out. Besides that I found a gold coin and junk. Your video is the last video of this kayak, I'm buying one.