I very much agree with your end statements. I did serious bass boat tournament fishing for 3 years, and I'll never forget when I got my first yak and started to experience the amazing connection I got with the Earth. Something about being at the water line with your body and having less boat around you, really just puts you in tune with the Earth. Once I got my Bonafide SS127 and was able to do 12-15 hour trips like it was nothing, it was at that point that I knew my bass boat days were just about over entirely. I will go out with a friend here and there on theirs, but it's very rare. Good video here buddy.
I bought a flint last summer (2020) and I love it. It's a great affordable kayak and great for fishing and maneuvering around in ANY body of water I've had it on, rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks. I did alot of research before I bought my kayak and any of the nucanoe kayaks are a great choice, I bought mine in St. Louis.
Yep, I'd have to say one of my absolute favorite things about yak fishing is the ability to go a.n.y.w.h.e.r.e. You get that really cool encompassed in the Earth feeling. Just really helps me feel extra connected when I can get into those back waters that other vessels can't get to!
I picked up a nearly new Flint with 360 seat. Realy like being able to turn all the way around if I want. That seat puts you almost 6 inches higher but, no problem with the stability. I like being able to change center of gravity forward or backward depending on what or who I'm carrying.. my grandkids (5 and 8) like to ride along too. My 210 pounds and their 50 or so pounds are no problem. Like you say, the drainage is great. I use the hog trough slot to park my paddle. The rod tip protectors are super when traveling around and through mangroves.
Been in my frontier 12 with the xi3 on the front for almost a year going form a paddle kayak to a power kayak is night and day especially when throwing big baits
At 7:08 you said that you drift when throwing a heavy bait. Newtons third law of motion is for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the Kayak, you have less mass to move than your bass boat, hence the drifting. If you get on a skateboard and throw a heavy object behind or in front, you will roll in the opposite direction also. This would happen in any Kayak, so it just goes with the kind of boat. And after watching to the end, I'm really pumped to get one of these boats. It will be my first and the bass are just waiting for me to catch them! Go Bucks!
Interested in seeing your setup when you get the motor on. Just picked up a 2019 flint a few weeks ago and I love it so far. I’m wanting to upgrade to the 360 swivel seat but they are sold out until July unfortunately.
@@FishingGrubbZ they sell a swivel lock for it if that helps. Mine has a stiff swivel so it hasnt been an issue with me yet on my Frontier 12. That may change after a lot of use though
I just bought a kayak and had a chance to grab the Flint but wish I did. I got the ocean kayak prowler 13. Mine doesn't have a standing platform which sucks. I've learned to hook set sitting down. I had the chance at the Flint for 100 more than my prowler but oh well it's done now. I still dig my kayak just wish I went with the flint. I'm gonna put electronics on mine also. Great video bro! Hope all is well
Flint has a nice after glide , also noticed that on the pursuit to , i had the frontier 10 for 5yrs probably my fav yak out of all of them , i would take a F10 over the flint any day , how ever i would of liked the f10 in a pedal version that would of been great unfortunately nucanoe went with a 3rd party add on pedal that was already built for them , they made a few changes to it and slapped there logo on it and called it a day...lol Anyway moved on and now in a slayer propel 10 which has bin awesome.
FYI the Flint is more of an entry level, stripped down, small, easy to pack & go boat. Some of the other models are more designed for ‘hardcore’/tournament level anglers.
They should mention it is made in the USA. It is a buying point for me.
I very much agree with your end statements. I did serious bass boat tournament fishing for 3 years, and I'll never forget when I got my first yak and started to experience the amazing connection I got with the Earth. Something about being at the water line with your body and having less boat around you, really just puts you in tune with the Earth.
Once I got my Bonafide SS127 and was able to do 12-15 hour trips like it was nothing, it was at that point that I knew my bass boat days were just about over entirely. I will go out with a friend here and there on theirs, but it's very rare.
Good video here buddy.
Thanks homie! You were definitely an inspiration for getting a yak myself
Very awesome drain system on that.
I bought a flint last summer (2020) and I love it. It's a great affordable kayak and great for fishing and maneuvering around in ANY body of water I've had it on, rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks. I did alot of research before I bought my kayak and any of the nucanoe kayaks are a great choice, I bought mine in St. Louis.
Just ordered my 21 Flint. Thanks for your honest thoughts about it. Im looking forward to getting on the water.
That rocks! You will dig it
Yep, I'd have to say one of my absolute favorite things about yak fishing is the ability to go a.n.y.w.h.e.r.e.
You get that really cool encompassed in the Earth feeling. Just really helps me feel extra connected when I can get into those back waters that other vessels can't get to!
100% dude
I picked up a nearly new Flint with 360 seat. Realy like being able to turn all the way around if I want. That seat puts you almost 6 inches higher but, no problem with the stability. I like being able to change center of gravity forward or backward depending on what or who I'm carrying.. my grandkids (5 and 8) like to ride along too. My 210 pounds and their 50 or so pounds are no problem. Like you say, the drainage is great. I use the hog trough slot to park my paddle. The rod tip protectors are super when traveling around and through mangroves.
BOOM!!
My man!!! Derek Brundle totally ripping it up with his setup. I love that motor!
I want one for my Bonafide :D
Seriously!!!
I have paddled mine for 2 years. A really versatile kayak. Shines in rivers/creeks.
I took it in the ocean last night. It’s a beast
Fishing GrubbZ haha!!
What’s your insta mines @tn_river_fisher
Been in my frontier 12 with the xi3 on the front for almost a year going form a paddle kayak to a power kayak is night and day especially when throwing big baits
Love that! I can’t wait to get one
The thing that sold me on Nucanoe was the free parts for life. They'll replace that peeling decking too!
Really? I didn’t know that
@@FishingGrubbZ yeah, just click the link select the Flint model and it should be the 3rd option down.
www.nucanoe.com/owners-area/parts-request-form/
At 7:08 you said that you drift when throwing a heavy bait. Newtons third law of motion is for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the Kayak, you have less mass to move than your bass boat, hence the drifting. If you get on a skateboard and throw a heavy object behind or in front, you will roll in the opposite direction also. This would happen in any Kayak, so it just goes with the kind of boat.
And after watching to the end, I'm really pumped to get one of these boats. It will be my first and the bass are just waiting for me to catch them!
Go Bucks!
Interested in seeing your setup when you get the motor on. Just picked up a 2019 flint a few weeks ago and I love it so far. I’m wanting to upgrade to the 360 swivel seat but they are sold out until July unfortunately.
I don’t enjoy the swivel. I do want to raise my seat but it’s weird paddling with the swivel seat
@@FishingGrubbZ they sell a swivel lock for it if that helps. Mine has a stiff swivel so it hasnt been an issue with me yet on my Frontier 12. That may change after a lot of use though
I just bought a kayak and had a chance to grab the Flint but wish I did. I got the ocean kayak prowler 13. Mine doesn't have a standing platform which sucks. I've learned to hook set sitting down. I had the chance at the Flint for 100 more than my prowler but oh well it's done now. I still dig my kayak just wish I went with the flint. I'm gonna put electronics on mine also. Great video bro! Hope all is well
Thanks homie! Life is good! We gotta finally get out and fish soon
@@FishingGrubbZ anytime homie!
Parking in the pads is the best. 63lb? Really finding that hard to believe. Going tomorrow morn to poss purchase. Liked the review.
cool content my guy
Flint has a nice after glide , also noticed that on the pursuit to , i had the frontier 10 for 5yrs probably my fav yak out of all of them , i would take a F10 over the flint any day , how ever i would of liked the f10 in a pedal version that would of been great unfortunately nucanoe went with a 3rd party add on pedal that was already built for them , they made a few changes to it and slapped there logo on it and called it a day...lol Anyway moved on and now in a slayer propel 10 which has bin awesome.
It is weird about the pedal drive.
I want to upgrade to a pedal kayak.
FYI the Flint is more of an entry level, stripped down, small, easy to pack & go boat. Some of the other models are more designed for ‘hardcore’/tournament level anglers.
Totally. And it’s perfect (for the most part) for me
hello wondefful vıdeo congratulatıons lıke 25
Thank you very much
Sup bro!
Sup homie
Have u measured how fast it goes?
No
I get 2.5 to 3.5 mph pretty easy
Email blake and he will take care of seat issues or upgrade the new seat is fire
Really??? I also bought a bunch of upgrades and didn’t email them first. Haha. I didn’t mind paying the full price though. But I’ll hit him up.
I'm at your 4th (I think) dislike, and I must agree. When you're throwing big baits, it's moving you all around hell.
Yup... you have seen it a bunch