Kayak fishing is awesome. It's the difference between being stuck at bank fishing spots with very little access and being able to get out there and get after them. Helps to have a sturdy wide based kayak.
Debo brother!!!! I love all your content man I always get excited to watch your new vids I really like your gear breakdowns. I wanna see more them!!! Tight lines brother
my uncle has a fleet of pedal kayaks, and i love fishing on those whenever i visit him. I like that the pedals keep things relatively hands free. I have a deep respect for anyone that can manage a paddle and a rod at the same time. once you practice your balance, I found that being able to stand in a kayak was a huge advantage when using certain techniques. just so i seem impartial, my two biggest kayak cons: 1. hooking extra rods behind you during a cast 😑2. WIND!!!!!!🤬
Glad you got to experience the kayak life. That is all I do and love it. If I was in your situation I wouldn't want to spring for a kayak either. They are not cheap, but a boat is a boat.
In my first time kayak fishing, I loved it, I could get into places that a boat couldn't go, in some spots it was like paddling in the bath tub, Haha. I also don't chance standing up, but wait until you hook a fish big enough to pull you around, talk about a thrill ride, Haha.
Awesome . Lol. Glad to see you are trying what "boatless anglers" use if we aren't shore fishing. I have the perception outlaw kayak . Super stable . Definitely Make more of these videos.
I saw you set the hook on that first one and I thought, yep he;s gonna be hooked, forgetting how awkward it was my first few trips and how little room I felt like I had to move, even how to position my feet and paddle right. But you nailed the appeal factor, like dead on, being at water level and having every tip of the paddle make a huge difference in your movement. Its just a more personal connection with the water and the fish for me.. Fast forward 12 years, as a tournament kayak angler fishing from a 5k+ piece of plastic (with motor, peddles, electronics, lights and even tunes ), its easy to forget just how unstable I felt at first, and how nothing felt natural.. but I understand it may not be the same for everyone, and you can say now that you gave it a fair chance. I have a 21 ft boat Id sell ya in a heart beat to fund my next kayak, I haven't used it for a few years now...
Nice to see you got out in one and caught some fish! I’ll 100% agree, not every model is for everyone. I could see you doing a tinyboatnation John boat build though!
Great video if you ever get a chance to try out a pedal kayak it’s so much better than a paddle and if you’re ever in Colorado, I have a spare if you want to try
I tried kayak fishing last year. I didn't care for it much, and living in an apartment it was a pain. Think I'm going to try one of those Colorado Pontoons at some point and eventually putting a trolling motor on it. Even if I just use it to get to places on the bank that other people can't walk to.
Congrats on your first yak fish Mr DEBO! Sad to hear you won't be buying one and putting out yak videos but appreciate your unbiased approach to all things you review. Man you having a kayak on that pond is making me miss living in east NE. It was so nice and calm and looked like the perfect place to fish.
Loved the video Debo, I had to start sitting down in my bass boat about 10 years ago due to age, arthritis, etc. I love to pitch and it's very hard to sitting down and not as accurate. I would think it's much harder to set the hook since you are basically water level. It probably becomes easier after adapting to all the changes but, I have a new respect for kayakers after watching you on the water. Thanks for another great video.
Same feeling i have about standing up in a kayak. I'm a big guy and that would make me nervous too. I was also wondering what the hooksets would be. Time to go to IND and kayak fish with Gramps!
I started with a paddle kayak. Now I have a Tracker bass boat and a kayak. I agree that sitting down fishing kinda sucks. I definitely like fish out of a small boat way more than a kayak.
Pelican Intruder is a 12ft. 48 inch wide jonboat constructed with Ram-X super heavy duty plastic. I call it an oversized kayak. Weighs only 100 pounds empty, but I've added 5K in accessories including 24 rod holders. Totally rigged for night fishing. Like you, love all the extra room and i can stand easily. Thought about a kayak, but the Pelican makes way more sense. Great video Debo.
LOL it’s definitely something to get used to but for me I love it I don’t have a motor and don’t want one, I also rarely stand up because mine isn’t very stable, but you get used to the sit down fishing aspect also, everyone has their preferences but mine is definitely kayaking fishing!!
Getting a pfd that holds your phone is a life saver. Also pedal drive is night and day difference. Not to mention the higher end kayaks are stupid stable.
You were excited! Love your pro/con perspective. It's over a year before I stood UP comfortably. I've now raised my seat 6 inches, and I feel like a buoy sometimes. I'm glad I sent you an email for an awesome deal on a Bank-stool-backpack
Its the way to go ! I have the Native Titan and have a motor on it, but John boats are cool so are Bass boats ! Its all about your preferences and what you've been exposed to !
My kayak sat for almost a year after I took it out the first time lol personally,, it’s so much easier to just grab 2 rods and my bag and go bank fishing. However, I am putting more time in the yak this year for sure, but mainly saltwater inner Harbor fishing for spotties.
Great video. Currently saving for a throw and go fishing kayak. As it is fishing from the bank I only carry 2 3500 Planos, 5 bags of plastics and 2/3 rods. It’s something I’d like to try for those lakes and ponds that have zero bank access.
@@LostInTackle I have a lot more tackle. I just rotate in & out of those 2 3500 boxes. Like for squarebills I’ll bring bill Lewis Atv and R2S biggie smalls in a blue gill pattern and a shad pattern. Then depending on time of year I’ll add in a flat side, lipless or strike king HH as my 3rd bait for a different look. So one box for blue gill pattern and the other for shad pattern covering topwater down 6’ deep. I carry boss jigs in an arcie style jig and a swim jig and bring packs of skirts with me to put together jigs as i go and then a small terminal box. It’s helped focus not switching out lures too quickly.
Pros and cons on kayak fishing but I love it-Less is more on a yak imo, 6 rods and 5 Plano boxes is unnecessary. I usually take 3 or less. One small box for tackle, I use a soft side cooler with 3 rod holders like a “crate”for other stuff.
I like the Yak my friend and they make Outriggers for Kayaks but I think I’d still tip over lol my balance isn’t great anymore. I’m glad you are getting out on the water absolutely any way you can Fish is the way to go. I say stay safe my friend and Semper Fidelis
Kayak with paddle definitely tricky. I think the peddle type would be much more enjoyable. I went from cheap kayak to 10’ pond prowler. Probably much stability than even your aluminum kayak and plenty of storage also. I have a nice 45 lb trolling motor and a jet ski trailer to tow it. The trailer is a necessity for me, boat is pretty heavy when all loaded. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I think for you, getting anything but a 14’-16’ jon boat would feel like a step down.
Man I'm sitting here and going through the learning curve all over again watching this video. You did great your first time man if you kept at it you would hammer them for sure. Get you in an old town sportsman so u can stand
I'm with you man. Not a fan of fishing from a yak. They're nice for just paddling around site seeing, but I hated fishing from one the first and only time I tried it
Definitely a learning curve for fishing styles, gear choices/modifications, and kayak setup. It took me 3 years and a lot of time in the shop to dial mine in, lol, not complaining but not for everyone. Go buy a $500 sit-inside with 2 rod holders, add a stakeout pole and stay shallow and enjoy the day...save up for more boat-stuff, maybe a Debo-TinyBoatNation colab???
I really want to thank you for doing that video because I was thinking about getting a kayak and after watching your video I realize that a kayak is not for me. You saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks again 👍🎣 🇺🇸
Cooll to see on a yak for the first time. But yeah, there's definitely pros & cons to it. Don't feel too bad about not wanting to try to stand up in it though. This is my second summer yak fishing and my yak is made for standing as well. I just can't muster up the courage to do so 😂 Plus, i can also relate to the phone thing if have it in pocket. Im always making sure mine's still there. 😅
It’s all what you are used to. I carry 2 poles in my yak. It has a pocket that locks where I put my keys and phone. I have a John boat too, but much prefer the yak, but to each his own. I have 2 yaks one for the river and one for lakes. I typically only stand in my lake yak, but I actually prefer casting while sitting. Glad you tried it.
I’ve got a kayak and a Jon boat, I love my kayak but you have more room and stability with a Jon boat….and no paddling or pedaling 😂. The only part that I don’t like is lugging a trailer around with the Jon boat.
Yeah, it took a lot of time on the water to get use to how to position your yak while fishing. At least you gave it a shot and gave an honest review of your experience.
You do the kayak fishing enough times and it gets easier. I went from a 19'6" Bass Boat to a 11'7" Kayak and it took a little but I love it now. If you can glide along the docks it is so cool to hook a bass under the docks and pull it right out. So much fun.
I fish an average of 50-75 trips out on my yak a year. I ve had an SS107 for 3 seasons. Very stable and I stand up most of the time. That being said, I'm over the whole kayak fishing. It's great for getting off the bank but overall it's kind of a pain. For the amount I fish I'm currently looking for a boat. Preferably a 16-18ft Jon boat. I definitely can't justify dropping $50,,000-70,000 on a Camus😂😂😂
Hey Debo: I've had my fishing kayak since 2010 and I got it because I have no place at home to store a boat and trailer. I love fishing on it but limited range is a serious compromise. If I were you, I'd stick with the boat and trailer.
First time always feels like that I bet you do it couple more times get more comfortable with it also you can get to places that you can’t access with your boat
I loooove kayak fishing. Tinkering with my kayak has become a hobby in itself. Get used to softer hook sets or just a little more time in the yak and you’ll gain your confidence. They’re more stable than you think.
Debo - solid comments and assessment considering it’s your first time ever in a Yak. I’m a Yak angler and some of the things you discuss (wind management, limited storage onboard, etc) are for everyone on a kayak. Some of the considerations, however, you just learn to mitigate with experience. My phone goes in a ziplock bag in my PFD, I keep the spare rods on the left rear of the yak so my right rear is clear for casting, etc. Thanks for the great video and keep on feeshing.
A peddle drive is better while fishing, little more control...standing is something to get used to especially with wind or around party boaters. I think if I had the space for a Jon Boat, I'd have a Jon boat for fishing and my Kayak for river floats.
Pls try fishing out of an Old Town Auto Pilot 136. It’s the absolute Cadillac of fishing yaks. Would love to watch a video of you fishing from it. Very stable ez to fish standing
I'm with you 100% on kayaks. They're a fad. I've had both and a 1436 jon boat with a casting deck and a bow mounted trolling motor is so much better and cheaper.
I had never fished before I hit 55 or kayaked. That year I retired and started fishing and had the bright idea to use an inflatable kayak. What a learning curve. 3 years later starting to get the hang of this sport. Rather use the yak than a motor boat.
Yeah... I just bought a kayak myself.. always wanted to try it.. mostly because I don't have anywhere to store a boat. Even a john boat. But now kind of wishing I had bought a little 8 ft or 10ft bass hunter.. I'm not super balanced either, and I'm a little heavy... And fishing out of it is super sketchy...... Not ready to give up yet, but not crazy about it so far.
Biggest advantage with a kayak in my opinion is not having to rely on a boat ramp or being in too shallow of a creek/river. Bigger water or easy boat ramp on a smaller lake? Boat or jon boat. Small farm pond that you can't quite get to the middle from the bank, backwoods lake or shallow creek/river? Kayak wins and there is no contest. I use my kayak to go places that my boat cannot.
Enjoyed watching you give it a try. I've had mine a year now and still learning what I can and can't do. But I am enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I know what you mean about standing up even in my old town 120 PDL I have problems standing up I will try once in awhile but end up sitting back down. I am able to do a lot better on my hook set when I sitting down. My son has no problem at all standing up and fishing from it. I do understand how you feel though and I feel the same way
I fish from a sit in kayak,no standing,I love it. My sit in kayak is about 60lbs,I sometimes have to carry it somewhat far to get to the water.Throw it in the bed of my truck,strap it in and go. Great video Debo!
I load my yak up and find a spot on the bank where no one on foot can get to and fish from the bank. If I'm with a lot of bank fishing friends, I would do reconnaissance with my fish finder to point them to the deep holes near the bank.
Pedal drive is the way to go for fishing.
Totally agree Debo... I have a 12 ft aluminum in the back of my F350
Kayak fishing is awesome. It's the difference between being stuck at bank fishing spots with very little access and being able to get out there and get after them. Helps to have a sturdy wide based kayak.
YES!!!!! I started in a paddle kayak and upgraded to pedal; be happy it wasn’t windy at all or you move even more.
Love my SS 127, with trolling motor and paddles for big water and paddles only for smaller water. It does take getting used to.
Debo & Dizzle in the same Yak...Priceless!
I just bought a kayak last week.
Debo brother!!!! I love all your content man I always get excited to watch your new vids I really like your gear breakdowns. I wanna see more them!!! Tight lines brother
An anchor trolley will keep you facing where you want. It is a must if you don't have a pedal kayak.
It takes some getting use too, but having the right kayak for your needs is awesome.
my uncle has a fleet of pedal kayaks, and i love fishing on those whenever i visit him. I like that the pedals keep things relatively hands free. I have a deep respect for anyone that can manage a paddle and a rod at the same time. once you practice your balance, I found that being able to stand in a kayak was a huge advantage when using certain techniques. just so i seem impartial, my two biggest kayak cons: 1. hooking extra rods behind you during a cast 😑2. WIND!!!!!!🤬
Glad you got to experience the kayak life. That is all I do and love it. If I was in your situation I wouldn't want to spring for a kayak either. They are not cheap, but a boat is a boat.
In my first time kayak fishing, I loved it, I could get into places that a boat couldn't go, in some spots it was like paddling in the bath tub, Haha. I also don't chance standing up, but wait until you hook a fish big enough to pull you around, talk about a thrill ride, Haha.
Awesome . Lol. Glad to see you are trying what "boatless anglers" use if we aren't shore fishing. I have the perception outlaw kayak . Super stable . Definitely Make more of these videos.
I love this video. Cause that's exactly how I felt my first time. Thanks
I saw you set the hook on that first one and I thought, yep he;s gonna be hooked, forgetting how awkward it was my first few trips and how little room I felt like I had to move, even how to position my feet and paddle right. But you nailed the appeal factor, like dead on, being at water level and having every tip of the paddle make a huge difference in your movement. Its just a more personal connection with the water and the fish for me.. Fast forward 12 years, as a tournament kayak angler fishing from a 5k+ piece of plastic (with motor, peddles, electronics, lights and even tunes ), its easy to forget just how unstable I felt at first, and how nothing felt natural.. but I understand it may not be the same for everyone, and you can say now that you gave it a fair chance. I have a 21 ft boat Id sell ya in a heart beat to fund my next kayak, I haven't used it for a few years now...
Nice to see you got out in one and caught some fish! I’ll 100% agree, not every model is for everyone. I could see you doing a tinyboatnation John boat build though!
Welcome to the Dark Side!! I love bank fishing, don’t get me wrong but there’s nothing like the freedom of a kayak.
Welcome to the kayak feeshin gang
Just got my first yak. Can’t wait to get on the water and do some feesh’in.
HOW DID I MISS THIS!!!! My boy in the Yak! Definitely need to get you and dizzle in yaks and have lil fish offs
Try sweeping mption hooksets instead of vertical
I am planning on getting a Kayak next spring. Doing research for now. Trying to figure out the transportation and stuff!
Gotta get a kayak video of you casting and setting that hook while standing up on it.
Great video if you ever get a chance to try out a pedal kayak it’s so much better than a paddle and if you’re ever in Colorado, I have a spare if you want to try
Awesome review! Thanks for sharing, I've been on the fence about a YAK also
I tried kayak fishing last year. I didn't care for it much, and living in an apartment it was a pain. Think I'm going to try one of those Colorado Pontoons at some point and eventually putting a trolling motor on it. Even if I just use it to get to places on the bank that other people can't walk to.
Congrats on your first yak fish Mr DEBO! Sad to hear you won't be buying one and putting out yak videos but appreciate your unbiased approach to all things you review.
Man you having a kayak on that pond is making me miss living in east NE. It was so nice and calm and looked like the perfect place to fish.
Loved the video Debo, I had to start sitting down in my bass boat about 10 years ago due to age, arthritis, etc. I love to pitch and it's very hard to sitting down and not as accurate. I would think it's much harder to set the hook since you are basically water level. It probably becomes easier after adapting to all the changes but, I have a new respect for kayakers after watching you on the water. Thanks for another great video.
Great way to get the first yak fish! Frog for the win. Bonafide is a great one I hear. Great seeing you in a Yak.
Same feeling i have about standing up in a kayak. I'm a big guy and that would make me nervous too. I was also wondering what the hooksets would be. Time to go to IND and kayak fish with Gramps!
Amen!
I started with a paddle kayak. Now I have a Tracker bass boat and a kayak. I agree that sitting down fishing kinda sucks. I definitely like fish out of a small boat way more than a kayak.
Pelican Intruder is a 12ft. 48 inch wide jonboat constructed with Ram-X super heavy duty plastic. I call it an oversized kayak. Weighs only 100 pounds empty, but I've added 5K in accessories including 24 rod holders. Totally rigged for night fishing. Like you, love all the extra room and i can stand easily. Thought about a kayak, but the Pelican makes way more sense. Great video Debo.
You are right also while your reeling your derection changes to what side you reel on. I found myself changing side to side to keep myself straight.
LOL it’s definitely something to get used to but for me I love it I don’t have a motor and don’t want one, I also rarely stand up because mine isn’t very stable, but you get used to the sit down fishing aspect also, everyone has their preferences but mine is definitely kayaking fishing!!
Bro I'm with you. I've had a yak for many years but have never used it. I don't have a vehicle I can transport it with
I'm glad to see you at least tried a yak. I love my OT 120 pdl, but yaks are not for everyone. It definitely takes some time to get used to.
Top water walking and jerk baits are like the hardest to do from a kayak if you aren’t standing.
Great to see you try something new.
Thank you very much Debo. I was thinking about a kayak and I didn't realize what it would be like. You showed me that I do not want one.
Getting a pfd that holds your phone is a life saver. Also pedal drive is night and day difference. Not to mention the higher end kayaks are stupid stable.
You were excited! Love your pro/con perspective. It's over a year before I stood UP comfortably. I've now raised my seat 6 inches, and I feel like a buoy sometimes. I'm glad I sent you an email for an awesome deal on a Bank-stool-backpack
Great video to think about things before you buy a yak!
Its the way to go !
I have the Native Titan and have a motor on it, but John boats are cool so are Bass boats !
Its all about your preferences and what you've been exposed to !
My kayak sat for almost a year after I took it out the first time lol personally,, it’s so much easier to just grab 2 rods and my bag and go bank fishing. However, I am putting more time in the yak this year for sure, but mainly saltwater inner Harbor fishing for spotties.
An anchor is definitely needed!
Yaking Debo! It sure isn’t the most fun to maneuver with a hand paddle and fish on a windy day. 🤣
Great video. Currently saving for a throw and go fishing kayak. As it is fishing from the bank I only carry 2 3500 Planos, 5 bags of plastics and 2/3 rods. It’s something I’d like to try for those lakes and ponds that have zero bank access.
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I would love to only take that much tackle with me on the yak
@@LostInTackle I have a lot more tackle. I just rotate in & out of those 2 3500 boxes. Like for squarebills I’ll bring bill Lewis Atv and R2S biggie smalls in a blue gill pattern and a shad pattern. Then depending on time of year I’ll add in a flat side, lipless or strike king HH as my 3rd bait for a different look. So one box for blue gill pattern and the other for shad pattern covering topwater down 6’ deep. I carry boss jigs in an arcie style jig and a swim jig and bring packs of skirts with me to put together jigs as i go and then a small terminal box. It’s helped focus not switching out lures too quickly.
I thought about getting one but I think I agree with you and I'll stick to my Jon boat.
Pros and cons on kayak fishing but I love it-Less is more on a yak imo, 6 rods and 5 Plano boxes is unnecessary. I usually take 3 or less. One small box for tackle, I use a soft side cooler with 3 rod holders like a “crate”for other stuff.
I like the Yak my friend and they make Outriggers for Kayaks but I think I’d still tip over lol my balance isn’t great anymore. I’m glad you are getting out on the water absolutely any way you can Fish is the way to go. I say stay safe my friend and Semper Fidelis
Kayak with paddle definitely tricky. I think the peddle type would be much more enjoyable. I went from cheap kayak to 10’ pond prowler. Probably much stability than even your aluminum kayak and plenty of storage also. I have a nice 45 lb trolling motor and a jet ski trailer to tow it. The trailer is a necessity for me, boat is pretty heavy when all loaded. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. I think for you, getting anything but a 14’-16’ jon boat would feel like a step down.
Man I'm sitting here and going through the learning curve all over again watching this video. You did great your first time man if you kept at it you would hammer them for sure. Get you in an old town sportsman so u can stand
I'm with you man. Not a fan of fishing from a yak. They're nice for just paddling around site seeing, but I hated fishing from one the first and only time I tried it
Debo 🥲❤️ Thank you 🙏🏾 I’ve been waiting for this video forever 💪🏾🎣 🪵 💥
Haven’t watched yet but I’m pumped for this one!!
Definitely a learning curve for fishing styles, gear choices/modifications, and kayak setup. It took me 3 years and a lot of time in the shop to dial mine in, lol, not complaining but not for everyone. Go buy a $500 sit-inside with 2 rod holders, add a stakeout pole and stay shallow and enjoy the day...save up for more boat-stuff, maybe a Debo-TinyBoatNation colab???
Lifetime Yak
I really want to thank you for doing that video because I was thinking about getting a kayak and after watching your video I realize that a kayak is not for me. You saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks again 👍🎣 🇺🇸
Appreciate your honest feedback debo!
Cooll to see on a yak for the first time. But yeah, there's definitely pros & cons to it. Don't feel too bad about not wanting to try to stand up in it though. This is my second summer yak fishing and my yak is made for standing as well. I just can't muster up the courage to do so 😂
Plus, i can also relate to the phone thing if have it in pocket. Im always making sure mine's still there. 😅
It’s all what you are used to. I carry 2 poles in my yak. It has a pocket that locks where I put my keys and phone. I have a John boat too, but much prefer the yak, but to each his own. I have 2 yaks one for the river and one for lakes. I typically only stand in my lake yak, but I actually prefer casting while sitting. Glad you tried it.
I’ve got a kayak and a Jon boat, I love my kayak but you have more room and stability with a Jon boat….and no paddling or pedaling 😂. The only part that I don’t like is lugging a trailer around with the Jon boat.
Yeah, it took a lot of time on the water to get use to how to position your yak while fishing. At least you gave it a shot and gave an honest review of your experience.
Kayak boat position without a pedal system is the number one factor in kayak fishing. Tough to learn.
Is that a revo rocket you used frog fishing
Yep, the new revo 5 version. Casts really well but I'm not sold on needing that fast of a reel. Just personal preference though
Kayak Fishing Lets Gooooo !!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Never thought I would see this! I love kayak fishing myself
You do the kayak fishing enough times and it gets easier. I went from a 19'6" Bass Boat to a 11'7" Kayak and it took a little but I love it now. If you can glide along the docks it is so cool to hook a bass under the docks and pull it right out. So much fun.
For small waters I much prefer my belly boat.
I flipped my kayak last weekend and lost about $1600 in gear. Time to restock.
What kayak were you in ?
I fish an average of 50-75 trips out on my yak a year. I ve had an SS107 for 3 seasons. Very stable and I stand up most of the time. That being said, I'm over the whole kayak fishing. It's great for getting off the bank but overall it's kind of a pain. For the amount I fish I'm currently looking for a boat. Preferably a 16-18ft Jon boat. I definitely can't justify dropping $50,,000-70,000 on a Camus😂😂😂
Hey Debo: I've had my fishing kayak since 2010 and I got it because I have no place at home to store a boat and trailer. I love fishing on it but limited range is a serious compromise. If I were you, I'd stick with the boat and trailer.
First time always feels like that I bet you do it couple more times get more comfortable with it also you can get to places that you can’t access with your boat
Had a yak, upgraded to a canoe, bought a boat. Boat is much more fun, relaxing, comfortable. Also able to bring several setups.
14-16 ft wide John boat?! I love it
I loooove kayak fishing. Tinkering with my kayak has become a hobby in itself. Get used to softer hook sets or just a little more time in the yak and you’ll gain your confidence. They’re more stable than you think.
Good video Debo, always nice to try new things
Debo - solid comments and assessment considering it’s your first time ever in a Yak. I’m a Yak angler and some of the things you discuss (wind management, limited storage onboard, etc) are for everyone on a kayak. Some of the considerations, however, you just learn to mitigate with experience. My phone goes in a ziplock bag in my PFD, I keep the spare rods on the left rear of the yak so my right rear is clear for casting, etc. Thanks for the great video and keep on feeshing.
A peddle drive is better while fishing, little more control...standing is something to get used to especially with wind or around party boaters. I think if I had the space for a Jon Boat, I'd have a Jon boat for fishing and my Kayak for river floats.
Pls try fishing out of an Old Town Auto Pilot 136. It’s the absolute Cadillac of fishing yaks. Would love to watch a video of you fishing from it. Very stable ez to fish standing
I find it much easier to cast a lure sidearm rather than overhead in my kayak.
Safe to assume the trailer hitch on the floor in the beginning was his makeshift anchor? I know I've done that before.
16 ft jon boat build series please!
I'm with you 100% on kayaks. They're a fad.
I've had both and a 1436 jon boat with a casting deck and a bow mounted trolling motor is so much better and cheaper.
Just moved up in my cool book DEBO 👍
Fun video!
I had never fished before I hit 55 or kayaked. That year I retired and started fishing and had the bright idea to use an inflatable kayak. What a learning curve. 3 years later starting to get the hang of this sport. Rather use the yak than a motor boat.
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Kayak fishing takes time to get use to Debo.
Once you get use to it, I’m sure you’ll love it too
Yeah... I just bought a kayak myself.. always wanted to try it.. mostly because I don't have anywhere to store a boat. Even a john boat. But now kind of wishing I had bought a little 8 ft or 10ft bass hunter.. I'm not super balanced either, and I'm a little heavy... And fishing out of it is super sketchy...... Not ready to give up yet, but not crazy about it so far.
Biggest advantage with a kayak in my opinion is not having to rely on a boat ramp or being in too shallow of a creek/river. Bigger water or easy boat ramp on a smaller lake? Boat or jon boat. Small farm pond that you can't quite get to the middle from the bank, backwoods lake or shallow creek/river? Kayak wins and there is no contest. I use my kayak to go places that my boat cannot.
I fish in an ultra skiff, tons of room extremely stable and lots of fun!
Enjoyed watching you give it a try. I've had mine a year now and still learning what I can and can't do. But I am enjoying it. Thanks for sharing your experience.
HOORAY! FINALLY! 🎣👍😝❤️
GOOD JOB SIR
That bonafide is stable af! You would have been fine!
First. Will Debo try BFS next? 🤣🤣🤣
Mayyyybbbeeeeee...🤫
Debo you need to sign up for the Alex Rudd Kayak school
I know what you mean about standing up even in my old town 120 PDL I have problems standing up I will try once in awhile but end up sitting back down. I am able to do a lot better on my hook set when I sitting down. My son has no problem at all standing up and fishing from it. I do understand how you feel though and I feel the same way
I fish from a sit in kayak,no standing,I love it. My sit in kayak is about 60lbs,I sometimes have to carry it somewhat far to get to the water.Throw it in the bed of my truck,strap it in and go. Great video Debo!
I load my yak up and find a spot on the bank where no one on foot can get to and fish from the bank. If I'm with a lot of bank fishing friends, I would do reconnaissance with my fish finder to point them to the deep holes near the bank.