I purchased mine today! I wanted this length for the same reasons you mentioned. At this stage of life I find myself implementing the K.I.S.S. principle (keep it simple stupid) wherever possible. I have a full size Ram 3500 with a Cummins diesel that I use primarily for our small business and to plow our driveway. I feel this truck would be way overkill and will try using my 2007 Toyota Tacoma with extended cab and bed cap. I'm sure it will stick out the back about 3' beyond the dropped tailgate but I'm almost sure that if I attach a bright ribbon or rag on the carry handle all will be well. A 400 lb. capacity is impressive for this little mighty might. Oh - and Cabella's was nice enough to offer me a $75.00 prior military discount on the boat without my even asking - that was much appreciated! Thanks for the great video!
Fantastic….I agree .I’ve got the h10. Been waiting on whether to get the motor..I need the exercise! But I think you sold me…..I’m a ups driver too, so I get the steps in work wise! Thanks for this!
@@Tacoman1967 Lol Then yes, this is very deep. The main channel is about 80 to 100 feet, and there's tons of places that drop off to 20 or 30 feet deep just a few yards away from shore.
Well that's 2 hobbies we share. If you start brewing beer it's going to get scary similar. I'm thinking about a bixby motor, though I'm uninformed at the moment. I really like that infinite switch, and better utilization of your battery. I found this by looking for a review of the 10h.
@@-8_8- Lol I think it would be worth it in that sense. It's a great motor. I just can't afford 2 grand for a motor. (even a bargain brand lithium battery for the boat cost quite a bit more than the boat itself, but it's worth it)
I grew up bass fishing in Southern Illinois with an open face. But then I switched to fly-fishing and never looked back. Just wanted to mention that you have really good accuracy with your casts, you make it look easy just flinging it out there. I was considering one of these hybrids until I realized they werent as good in rapids as a regular canoe.
I may have one already. Check my "outdoors" playlist and look back til you see last summer's dates on the videos. I'm planning on doing another one soon showing all my mods too.
I am a wildlife photographer on lakes looking for choosing between sit-in like what you have vs. sit on Ascend 10T. Any suggestion why I should choose one over the other? I plan to install transom mounted motor with steering mechanism. Which is more stable, less water splash, ... etc.
If you're worried about splash, a sit on top is very wet and splashy. A sit inside is more stable in the water too, so may be better for shooting. Sit inside stores tons of gear too. Being inside not only keeps you out of the wind more, but also puts you closer to the water line for less wind cross section.
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Thanks Dan. How does mid point mounted trolling motor do on steering? I even thought of installing trolling motor on some sort of heavy duty kayak rudder (may not be strong enough to hold) though I would have to buy an expansive motor with remote speed / reverse / forward control. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
@@DanOhPhotography The mid-side mount does reduce the steerability, but I want to be able to hoist or lower the motor while on the water. A rig that lets me deploy and retract the motor from the rear would cost more than is worth to me. (Torqueedo ultralight is $1800)
Dan Hiteshew I also have the minn kota 30 but I’m trying to find the the easiest way to rig it. It would be awesome if you can maybe point us in the right direction to mount it, tools, hardware, etc. It would be much appreciated!
It’s solid in saltwater….I don’t choose to fish standing… It’s stable enough…but you are going in the water if you’re standing and hit wake sideways particularly…. For what it’s worth? Navy Veteran here. Twenty two years….been on a lot of small boats and dinghies….this is solid as they get…for the money at least You won’t regret the Ascend kayak line. 👍
I have no experience with the Catch, but I did look at it. All I can say for sure is that I'm really glad I got the H12. It's fantastic. I get in and out without even getting my feet wet, ua-cam.com/video/56hNfesNJmM/v-deo.html
@@PanfishingJournalvery tough keel and underside..I drag it on asphalt all the time….five years of that…light scuffing. Amazing. I have the h10.. Love the thing
I'm not sure what motor I had when I shot this video (I had a Watersnake T24 but it was underpowered) I now have a Minn Kota C2 30 lb thrust. ua-cam.com/video/NQu2gfw0Pmg/v-deo.html
Just came across you videos and love the fact you fish my favorite place to fish. Been doing alot of thinking about getting a kayak to fish PB. If you do not mi d me asking...how difficult is it to obtain a permit to launch and fish there?
Fill out a form and pay $60. The kayak needs to be at least 12 feet long. publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/WatercraftPermitApplication.pdf
I purchased mine today! I wanted this length for the same reasons you mentioned. At this stage of life I find myself implementing the K.I.S.S. principle (keep it simple stupid) wherever possible. I have a full size Ram 3500 with a Cummins diesel that I use primarily for our small business and to plow our driveway. I feel this truck would be way overkill and will try using my 2007 Toyota Tacoma with extended cab and bed cap. I'm sure it will stick out the back about 3' beyond the dropped tailgate but I'm almost sure that if I attach a bright ribbon or rag on the carry handle all will be well.
A 400 lb. capacity is impressive for this little mighty might. Oh - and Cabella's was nice enough to offer me a $75.00 prior military discount on the boat without my even asking - that was much appreciated! Thanks for the great video!
Fantastic….I agree .I’ve got the h10.
Been waiting on whether to get the motor..I need the exercise! But I think you sold me…..I’m a ups driver too, so I get the steps in work wise!
Thanks for this!
I heard that reservoir is scary deep.
I think the deepest part is 125 feet (give or take)
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 12 feet in South Jersey is deep
@@Tacoman1967 Lol Then yes, this is very deep. The main channel is about 80 to 100 feet, and there's tons of places that drop off to 20 or 30 feet deep just a few yards away from shore.
Great video. Do you have a video that covers what you did for a propulsion system? Or links to everything needed? Thank you!
I don't think so, but I just mounted a Minn Kota 30 pound thrust motor to the left side behind the seat.
If you add some pontoons, you can stand with ease. It really does stabilize it. I made some for a canoe I had when I was younger and it really helped.
Well that's 2 hobbies we share. If you start brewing beer it's going to get scary similar. I'm thinking about a bixby motor, though I'm uninformed at the moment. I really like that infinite switch, and better utilization of your battery.
I found this by looking for a review of the 10h.
I've got several video about it on my "outdoors" playlist. Bixby is nice if you're rich.
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Yeah, I guess that's like putting a turbo on a beetle.
@@-8_8- Lol I think it would be worth it in that sense. It's a great motor. I just can't afford 2 grand for a motor. (even a bargain brand lithium battery for the boat cost quite a bit more than the boat itself, but it's worth it)
I grew up bass fishing in Southern Illinois with an open face. But then I switched to fly-fishing and never looked back. Just wanted to mention that you have really good accuracy with your casts, you make it look easy just flinging it out there. I was considering one of these hybrids until I realized they werent as good in rapids as a regular canoe.
Thanks, and yeah, I'd be terrified in rapids. Lol (I get nervous of a windy day)
Awesome video! Have you done a video of the motor build?
No, I never got around to it.
I have the same kayak and that c channel in the bottom helps with tracking.
Make a video on how you have the motor hooked up?
I may have one already. Check my "outdoors" playlist and look back til you see last summer's dates on the videos.
I'm planning on doing another one soon showing all my mods too.
As far as the paddle goes would a longer one help ?
Yes, definitely.
What about setting it up with oars?
How do you store they kayak just on the ground?
I have a rack I store them on. I keep it covered when not in use.
I am a wildlife photographer on lakes looking for choosing between sit-in like what you have vs. sit on Ascend 10T. Any suggestion why I should choose one over the other? I plan to install transom mounted motor with steering mechanism. Which is more stable, less water splash, ... etc.
If you're worried about splash, a sit on top is very wet and splashy. A sit inside is more stable in the water too, so may be better for shooting. Sit inside stores tons of gear too. Being inside not only keeps you out of the wind more, but also puts you closer to the water line for less wind cross section.
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Thanks Dan. How does mid point mounted trolling motor do on steering? I even thought of installing trolling motor on some sort of heavy duty kayak rudder (may not be strong enough to hold) though I would have to buy an expansive motor with remote speed / reverse / forward control. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
@@DanOhPhotography The mid-side mount does reduce the steerability, but I want to be able to hoist or lower the motor while on the water. A rig that lets me deploy and retract the motor from the rear would cost more than is worth to me. (Torqueedo ultralight is $1800)
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Wow ... too much cost
@@DanOhPhotography Indeed it is. That's why I'm more that satisfied with the performance of mine.
Have the same kayak, love it. Maybe you should make a diy motor mount and hookup??
I've got a Minn Kota 30 that I converted to infinite variable speed control.
Dan Hiteshew I also have the minn kota 30 but I’m trying to find the the easiest way to rig it. It would be awesome if you can maybe point us in the right direction to mount it, tools, hardware, etc. It would be much appreciated!
@@jonycuevas4986 Ok, I'll do a video about it soon.
Awesome thanks!
Great video, thanks! Why not produce a video on the motor/control system build?
Ok. I'll get around to it soon.
Love these videos Dan! Keep em coming. Thanx for the entertainment brotha
Sir can you tell if this kayak is stable. I want to use it for saltwater
I think it's pretty stable, but I don't have a lot of experience with kayaks to compare it to.
It’s solid in saltwater….I don’t choose to fish standing…
It’s stable enough…but you are going in the water if you’re standing and hit wake sideways particularly….
For what it’s worth?
Navy Veteran here.
Twenty two years….been on a lot of small boats and dinghies….this is solid as they get…for the money at least
You won’t regret the Ascend kayak line. 👍
Got a like and subscribe. Would you reccomend the h12 or pelican catch 120?
I have no experience with the Catch, but I did look at it. All I can say for sure is that I'm really glad I got the H12. It's fantastic. I get in and out without even getting my feet wet, ua-cam.com/video/56hNfesNJmM/v-deo.html
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly how has the bottom held up so far?
@@PanfishingJournalvery tough keel and underside..I drag it on asphalt all the time….five years of that…light scuffing.
Amazing.
I have the h10..
Love the thing
Really helpful video, thanks.
Do you think this is stable and roomy enough to have a big dog (65#) with you?
I'd say yes, if it's a dog that used to things like that. It's very roomy.
Did I miss you say what motor you’re using and what remote that is?
I'm not sure what motor I had when I shot this video (I had a Watersnake T24 but it was underpowered) I now have a Minn Kota C2 30 lb thrust. ua-cam.com/video/NQu2gfw0Pmg/v-deo.html
sounds like you need one more battery and a bigger motor
Just came across you videos and love the fact you fish my favorite place to fish. Been doing alot of thinking about getting a kayak to fish PB. If you do not mi d me asking...how difficult is it to obtain a permit to launch and fish there?
Fill out a form and pay $60. The kayak needs to be at least 12 feet long.
publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/sites/default/files/WatercraftPermitApplication.pdf
Check out how I solved the sluggishness of my h12. Search ‘’h12 Too Reasons’’
You missed pretty much everything people would be interested in..... rudder, petals, motor mount etc.
Look at my "outdoors" playlist
@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly thanks... I found the video.
Outdoors
Pedals…
It’s not a 🌸 flower.
Awesome video, put on outriggers and I’m duck huntin out of it