Hey TJ, what nice surprise. I was just logging on to check out your weekly upload when I saw that we won the tightline anchor. Must be the luck of the Irish 😊 Thanks for the shoutout of our channel as well. Love your channel, I have been checking out your videos for quite some time and have gotten a lot of great tips over the past few years. Super stoked!
Back in 2010 I developed a trolling motor system for the Pro-Angler that is so simple and so effective that I thought others would figure it out in short order. They haven't. There is something on the Pro-Angler that makes trolling motor use so incredibly easy, without giving up your Mirage Drive or having to screw or bolt stuff all over your kayak that I cannot believe nobody else has figured it out. I sent the design to Hobie but they said they can't use innovations from non-hobie engineers/employees. I understand. But I think it's time for me to just video the system and let somebody take it from there. You can make it for about $10.
Bixpy is 1 hell of a company. i bought a bixpy for my slayer max a year ago based upon your recommendation and it worked great. The 2nd time out i was sheepshead fishing and somehow the motor came undone and was lost in St Pete on Tampa bay. i contacted them and told them what happened and they sold me another 1 at a huge discount even though i admitted it was probably my fault.
Your kayak is insane. Just getting into kayak fishing again after 12 years and it's all changed. I subbed and I'm gonna watch some more vids, great content.
I've got a 55lb thrust Newport on my tamarack with a pwm and a 54ah lithium battery. This is definitely simpler but it also cost about 2x-3x what I got. You pay for convenience.
That's a great system. I was thinking about getting it but the battery life isn't the greatest. Can't beat the simplicity and lightweight of the entire system tho. Great video nonetheless. ✌️
Battery life is actually awesome. I personally own a bixpy and everytime I’ve been on the water I never had the battery die on me. I’m talking 6-8 hour days with a good wind some days.
I've had the J-1 for a year now and the battery usually lasts longer than Bixpy advertises. The J-2 battery has almost double the capacity as the former model which provides impressive range.
Keep up the good work. I need some advice or feedback. I am looking at putting a motor on my PA 14 and torn between the Xi3 and torqeedo. Could you share your thoughts on the pros and cons of the two? Thanks
What is the best way to put a trolling motor on a regular fishing kayak like my Wilderness Systems Tarpon? It's just a normal fishing kayak, not one that is like a small boat.
Hey enjoy the videos and would love to have all the gadgets on my kayak. Do you think putting all the technology on our kayaks we lose the basic's that we started kayak fishing for? I know for tournament fishing these days you have to have all this or you will be left behind.
I didn’t start Kayak fish for basics. I started because I could fully load my kayak in my truck. No trailer no trailer reg. A ton less maintenance, cheaper to store. Way cheaper to run. Plus my fully rugged kayak is less then 1 new outboard and they retain value pretty well. .02
Thanks, I don’t think that at all. I enjoy everything on my kayak and when I’m out on the water fishing from it, it’s great having all my gadgets help me to relax more and enjoy it even more. 👍🏼
Well I personally own a bixpy and the rudder actually goes up and down if you hit something. Plus the bixpy has a nose guard on it to ensure no damage will happen
The motor itself has sacrificial parts that are cheap and easy to replace. I've hit a log doing 4+ mph and the motor itself was fine. The only thing that broke was part of the adapter.
CONGRATS TO "YAK n SONs" !! You are gonna love this Anchor!!
Yes you will love it..!!! CONGRATS...!!!
Hey TJ, what nice surprise. I was just logging on to check out your weekly upload when I saw that we won the tightline anchor. Must be the luck of the Irish 😊 Thanks for the shoutout of our channel as well. Love your channel, I have been checking out your videos for quite some time and have gotten a lot of great tips over the past few years. Super stoked!
@@theupstateangler Thanks
Back in 2010 I developed a trolling motor system for the Pro-Angler that is so simple and so effective that I thought others would figure it out in short order. They haven't. There is something on the Pro-Angler that makes trolling motor use so incredibly easy, without giving up your Mirage Drive or having to screw or bolt stuff all over your kayak that I cannot believe nobody else has figured it out. I sent the design to Hobie but they said they can't use innovations from non-hobie engineers/employees. I understand. But I think it's time for me to just video the system and let somebody take it from there. You can make it for about $10.
Bixpy is 1 hell of a company. i bought a bixpy for my slayer max a year ago based upon your recommendation and it worked great. The 2nd time out i was sheepshead fishing and somehow the motor came undone and was lost in St Pete on Tampa bay. i contacted them and told them what happened and they sold me another 1 at a huge discount even though i admitted it was probably my fault.
Bixpy needs to build that motor with spot lock now!!
Bixpy needs to run the cable inside the shaft and have the plug in on top of the mirage drive adapter.
Your kayak is insane. Just getting into kayak fishing again after 12 years and it's all changed. I subbed and I'm gonna watch some more vids, great content.
My friend forgot to pull up my J1 and ran it into the bank. Self shorten. Just carefully cut the tube with a dremel and redrill the for the screw.
I'm waiting to receive the K1 withi the rear mount for a LYNX. I'll let you know how I like it.
Dreaming to have a kayak and other stuff like yours. Too bad we dont have a store for fishing stuff Specially kayaks here in the Philippines.
I thought they had a store in manila when i looked on line but that may be gone now.
I've got a 55lb thrust Newport on my tamarack with a pwm and a 54ah lithium battery. This is definitely simpler but it also cost about 2x-3x what I got. You pay for convenience.
Super addition to an already fantastic kayak.😎
Great video learning alot about cool kayak products much appreciated
I just ordered a j-2 with the universal rudder mount. I’m gonna test it out doing some trolling up north.
You are the best UA-camr
Thanks bud! I appreciate the support 👊🏼
Nice setup. 👍
Watched from Virginia. Awesome video. -Nauti Fish
Kayak is looking good, love the vids. Just got my new kayak a couple weeks ago and love it. Kinda wish I got that anchor😃
That's a great system. I was thinking about getting it but the battery life isn't the greatest. Can't beat the simplicity and lightweight of the entire system tho. Great video nonetheless. ✌️
Battery life is actually awesome. I personally own a bixpy and everytime I’ve been on the water I never had the battery die on me. I’m talking 6-8 hour days with a good wind some days.
I've had the J-1 for a year now and the battery usually lasts longer than Bixpy advertises. The J-2 battery has almost double the capacity as the former model which provides impressive range.
You are cool tj ,I like you video bro.
Very cool and super simple!
Keep up the good work. I need some advice or feedback. I am looking at putting a motor on my PA 14 and torn between the Xi3 and torqeedo. Could you share your thoughts on the pros and cons of the two? Thanks
Nice video! Where did you get that trailer for your kayak at?
I built it, check my channel. I made videos on it 👍🏼 subscribe while you are there 🤙🏼
I like your new intro!
Thanks!
Love the content!
Great video TJ 👍🇺🇸
Makes more sense to put the kill switch to your ankle then wrist more mobility lol
TJ you forgot to tag the winner down here......
I just use a sail plus foot pedals and go anywhere I want. No Batteries to mess with.
What is the best way to put a trolling motor on a regular fishing kayak like my Wilderness Systems Tarpon? It's just a normal fishing kayak, not one that is like a small boat.
Bro! Super slick! Hey! How’s your pond doing? Any updates?
Thanks, it’s coming along slowly. Got some leaks to seal up.
Is it possible to run their batteries in series to extend distance/life?
When are you wrapping the kayak
Any speed vs clicks of the button? Looking at one
Heya! Can we find these in Europian market? Thanks love your videos! Keep up!
Does the bixpy J-2 motor go 12 speeds forward on your kayak ?
Do we need to register the kayak? Since it will have a motor?
Bro! XI3 motor with spot lock and you'll never look back!!!
I have one sitting on the workbench ready to install 👍🏼
What would be a good way to use with a oldtown sportsman 106 pdl?
Where the power mount is. They make a power pole mount.
how is it different from the J1? I have the J1 and love it.
J2 slightly larger battery capacity and eliminates the cable connector to the motor. Now directly hardwired to motor.
@@LI-FLKayakFisherman thanks. Not enough of a difference to trade up. save my money for a new yak with autopilot :)
Where do you find the cassette drive at
What model is that kayak
2018 Hobie pa14
I see you've switched to the Motorguide, curious how different the experience and the reasons. I'm trying to decide between the two for my PA 14...
I really like the Bixpy a lot but I use the Xi3 now, mainly for the gps spotlock feature. 👍🏼
At what point are you no longer kayaking and you've just bought a tiny bass boat?
I own a bass boat too… but You can’t fish a kayak tournament in a bass boat .. 👍🏼
But how long do they really last??
What is the price whit spping to Brazil...Brasilia ?.... thanks
Hey enjoy the videos and would love to have all the gadgets on my kayak. Do you think putting all the technology on our kayaks we lose the basic's that we started kayak fishing for? I know for tournament fishing these days you have to have all this or you will be left behind.
I didn’t start Kayak fish for basics. I started because I could fully load my kayak in my truck. No trailer no trailer reg. A ton less maintenance, cheaper to store. Way cheaper to run. Plus my fully rugged kayak is less then 1 new outboard and they retain value pretty well. .02
Thanks, I don’t think that at all. I enjoy everything on my kayak and when I’m out on the water fishing from it, it’s great having all my gadgets help me to relax more and enjoy it even more. 👍🏼
I was gonna buy one for my 132 but the proprietary battery is a no go. Go to many damn batteries as it is.
I would be super nervous about hitting a log with that thing. Are there any backup measures to ensure your motor doesn't get damaged?
Well I personally own a bixpy and the rudder actually goes up and down if you hit something. Plus the bixpy has a nose guard on it to ensure no damage will happen
The motor itself has sacrificial parts that are cheap and easy to replace. I've hit a log doing 4+ mph and the motor itself was fine. The only thing that broke was part of the adapter.
Too noisy for me.