Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Maiden Voyage // Upgrade Story // Kayak Journey
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- This is the big upgrade I mentioned many moons back in that skunk video. It finally happened and it finally arrived - my Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL. It took a WHILE to save up to pay cash for it, and man on man, the thing is a stable, insane kayak. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with it and look forward to further breaking it in and catching some sick fish with it! Thanks for stopping by. If you have any specific questions or if you'd like to see something specific about the kayak, let me know! Drop some fishing wisdom down below as well, or just say hi. You're awesome. Have a great day, and go catch yourself a big one!
God is good. Ya'll be blessed. Later!
CHAPTERS
00:00 - 00:36 - Short Video Recap
00:36 - 04:44 - Background Story Time
04:44 - 05:43 - Giving Away the Old Yak!
05:45 - 10:03 - Delivery!
10:05 - 10:25 - Car Guy Moment
10:26 - 16:10 - Maiden Voyage
16:11 - 17:05 - Standing Up for the First Time
17:07 - 19:10 - More Kayak Impressions
19:11 - 21:12 - Kayak Talk into First Fish
22:44 - 23:08 - Missed Fish
23:10 - 23:30 - Fin Drive Comparison
23:42 - 25:10 - Standing Top Water Duck Bite
25:11 - 26:38 - Standing Up Fishing. Am I Alone?
27:04 - 28:04 - Small One
28:15 - 30:17 - Outro
30:18 - 30:57 - RYAN SHOUTOUT! What's up dude!
31:11 - 34:50 - Bonus Fish Catches
::: My gear :::
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• 10’6 Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL
• 7’ Ugly Stik Elite x3
• 3000 Penn Battle II 6.2:1 Spinning Reel w/ 12lb fluorocarbon
• Daiwa BG 3000 w/ 12lb fluorocarbon
• Shimano SLX DC w/ 30lb braid
• GoPro Hero 7
• DJI Mavic Air (sometimes)
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// Reels \\
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- Penn Battle III (I have a II): amzn.to/3VwNScF
// Rods \\
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::: Editing Software :::
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• Sony Vegas Pro 18
• Lenovo Legion
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That Fishing Noob
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About to order mine. So excited to get out on the water again
Do it! You’re going to love it. Enjoy being back out on the water again once it comes in!
I believe you made the right choice with Old Town; they are the gold standard of kayaks! I believe you see that now with your 106 PDL and also because I have a Topwater PDL 120, and I LOVE IT! Enjoy your new boat.
Thank you! I’ve been nothing but absolutely pleased with it thus far and I don’t expect that to change anytime soon. You enjoy yours too! Hopefully it’s not too cold over where you’re at to still get out and be on the yak
I got to say man I enjoy your content, I enjoy the fact that you don't edit out your little happy moments like first getting in the kayak or realizing that you have all this freedom at your disposal and so much ease of movement. You honestly set in the stone which kayak I'm going to be getting now, I was honestly weighing out between crescent Shirley because I love the rivers, and Old Town because I want to do tournaments and things like that. I'm sold on Old Town and Heck if I do get enough and tournaments I figure I can get me a surely too. Love the content man keep it up
Thanks for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I was absolutely stoked to get that kayak, and I hope it showed haha. It’s been an absolute blast and has definitely helped me step my fishing game up. I recently covered about 6.2 miles, and the second half of it was in some decent wind. The kayak kept me upright. You’re going to love yours! And they came out with some different color schemes as well, which is nice. I still prefer my photic though haha.
Tight lines out there! Thank you for swinging by and for the encouragement.
The end of November I bought a used Ember Camo 106 PDL. I'm in upstate NY and have yet to try it out. So frustrating! I was happy to find your video as I know I will be going through the same experience as you when I can get it out. Probably in March. I loved watching your enthusiasm when setting up the pedal drive, your first cast, finding the front facing rod holder, standing up, and your first fish! I look forward to attempting to stand up as my balance ain't what it used to be. We'll see. Although I've been kayaking for years, I also started fishing last year with a Lifetime Tamarack SOT, too, which I'll be selling coming this Spring. It's a real pleasure to watch and listen to your comments. "Standing up! Cast! Sitting down!" 😁
Thank you sir for your kind words and HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!! You’re going to have such a blast once you’re able to take out your PDL 106. I was eyeballing the Ember color as well and almost got it (Photic was out of stock when I was about to purchase), but a Photic popped up so I went with it haha.
It’s still such a blast fishing out if it. I’ve put in some solid seat time, so I’m more familiar with the layout and my setup. It’s still a blast being able to take it out and spend some time pedaling and fishing. And yes, standing up, casting, and sitting without issues haha. I’ve not done so too much standing recently due to winds/I’m cold haha, but it’s warming up!!
Take care sir. Thanks again.
Im just waiting for mine to finally get here can't wait
@@javierlara996 you’re going to love it. I still love taking mine out, and I’ve caught some really good fish!
I have been looking to purchase 2 kayaks, one for my daughter or my wife and one for myself. I was also looking at the Old Town 106 pdl for the same reasons as you.
I just stumbled on to your site. I
have to say, your enthusiasm is priceless, my attention span usually doesn’t let me watch a video that long, but I thoroughly enjoyed it… Thanks . We will be watching.
Hey!!! Many thanks! I was beyond thrilled to get that kayak haha. From getting it off the truck to the first launch, it was nothing but thrills, and continues to take care of me on the water. It’s a fantastic kayak to say the least. I’ve been thoroughly impressed.
Thanks for watching and for sharing those kind words. I really appreciate it!!
Just found your channel that laugh at the start of the video is great. i felt the exact same when i got out on my outlaw with my trolling motor. I think I even had that same laugh.
Hahaha, the laugh is it! It was absolutely amazing, especially after saving and working towards it. Then after a delay, I was super excited to finally get it and get it out on the water. Thanks for stopping by! Catch a BIG one!
Congrats man. I felt the same way when I bought mine this year. I love it so much.
Many thanks. Congrats to you as well! It’s one heckuva boat. Absolutely love fishing out of it. Did you get the photic too?
@@thatfishingnoob thanks. I got the ember because it makes me feel like I’m more visible on the water.
Gratz on your new yak!!!!!! I too started on a lifetme tamarak, but i kept mine. Its still great for shallow and weedy waters. I see you ride. I used to do track days and was really into riding until i had kids. Was in too many close calls and wanted to see my kids grow. Gratz again bro!!! great looking boat and you got slime on it on its mayden voyage.
Yeah buddy!!!! Yeah I still ride, but not nearly as much, or spirited, as before, since having kids as well. I still ride in the country though, which is fun, and less close calls for me compared to the crazy city. I used to ride almost every day before haha. Thanks for stopping by! The new yak is absolutely a unit. Tight lines sir!
I just ordered a 106 in the metal camo from Eco yesterday. I've been using a Lifetime Sport Fisher for about 5 years. I sit too low and wanted to get a higher and better seat. Ill donate my Lifetime to my brother who has a cottage on Lake Erie. Best of both worlds. Can use that on Erie and my new beast at home.
I was also between the 106 and the 12 foot. All told, the 106 will fit better in my truck bed and will still fit in my trailer if I ever take multiple yaks. I can do everything in the 106 I can do in the 12.
You’re going to be getting an absolutely fantastic kayak. Even with my 106, I still have plenty of storage and haven’t even utilized half of it (dry bag up front for emergency things, small box for battery, transducer wire, battery wire, and that’s it). Most of my other stuff is up with me or in my milk crate - tackle, net, rods, soft plastics.
The 106 took care of me in super choppy conditions too. 20 sustained with 30+ gust in a big lake. Got me back to the ramp and back on dry land in 1 piece with all my gear still attached. Nothing but good things to say about the kayak.
Just got mine last Friday. Kind of heavy to get it on/off the car, but is pretty sweet on the water.
I think it gets a little easier with time and a routine. It definitely isn’t a kayak you can throw over your shoulder haha. Tight lines!
Just upgraded from a tamarack to the Sportsman 120PDL. Won't be able to get mine out on water until closer to spring, but can't wait. Picked me up some Navarre part mods while I am waiting and staring at it too much. 😆
😂 😂 😂 I wouldn’t be able to do it haha. Spring will be here before you know it! Nice upgrade - you’re going to absolutely LOVE Your 120 PDL.
That's a great kayak
You’re tellin me!!
Do not get discouraged...mine took 5 months to get to me...but worth the wait...smiles
Sheesh! That’s a while haha. Thankfully, mine was only delayed like a week and a half or so.
As happy I am for you that you upgraded, want for Teton fishing vids! Happy for you though!!!
Also, wish I could unsee the joy of being able to stand up and fish. I’m jealous!!! 😅😅😅
Thanks!!! I had my Teton for a bit, and it treated me really well, even on a huge lake with 11-15 sustained winds with higher gusts. The Teton is still in the garage though haha.
Yeah… that feeling when I stood up was absolutely wild. I absolutely love standing up in it to fish. I do so as much as I can whenever I’m out on the water!
Sick 😎
Thank you sir! It’s an absolute beast of a kayak.
So any regrets on the new Yak? I have had my PDL106 for two years now and it is one of the most satisfying purchases I've made in a while. Congrats!
Thank you! Absolutely zero regrets - the kayak is amazing to say the least. I caught some good fish today out of it too! Now time to edit everything haha. Tight lines!
Does it feel top heavy sitting up so high? Is it something you get use to? I do a lot of river fishing some fast water.
Great question. I initially went from a Lifetime Tamarack to a Teton and that felt really top heavy. This kayak does not feel top heavy at all. The stability on this thing has been absolutely astounding. It may take some adjusting initially but once you’re in it and settled, it’s great. The initial and secondary stability is phenomenal.
Did you put the keel guard on like I told u on FB ?
I have one ordered!!! Only dragged it on some thick grass, and getting a cart soon as well, which will help. Thanks for checking - definitely important to protect the underside under the water.
I'm picking mine up today from Dick's Sporting Goods, Gotta Wait for Nissan to send me my roof rails so I can get it on the water but I can't wait. You still loving the purchase?
Absolutely. The kayak took care of me big time as I ventured into some current in a river earlier today haha, and previously on a big lake with 25+ winds. I would have for sure flipped in my old kayak.
You’re going to love it.
@@thatfishingnoob I grabbed one this morning from Dicks locally. Got it home and there wasn't a seat lol after calling them they gave me the run around so I ended up driving 90 minutes each way to a diff one to trade it out. But now I was able to get the color you have which is the one I wanted. Can't wait to get it out on the rivers here in Pittsburgh.
Sheeeeesh what the heck lol. That’s a bit of a mess. Glad you got it sorted though, after spending 3 hours on the road. OT customer service is definitely top notch though.
Today I tested some pretty strong current halfway intentionally. I wouldn’t recommend it, especially with shallow rocks 😂