Thanks for the great video! I was banging my head off the wall for days, trying to decide between the Shad or the Mahi for bass fishing. THIS video made up my mind -- I ordered my Shad this morning! 👍
Great choice. Trust me I had a Mahi. Even the built in rudder at the back is a pain. Never worked well. But the biggest issue is the vertical hight. The Shad is great.
Yes! Since stability was one of my greatest concerns, it was actually that extra vertical height that sold me. I'm REALLY thankful you pointed that out too because if you hadn't, I may have missed that fact and went the other way. Looking forward to seeing how you raised the seat. Thanks again -- great advice, GREAT channel, I'm in! 👍👍👍
Great overview of the Shad! I ordered one recently, and was a bit nervous since there’s no dealer nearby for me to test. This confirms it’s what I wanted. Unfortunately there were no prop drives in stock, so I’m trying the fins. Looking forward to your future videos of how you’re using this boat.
Is this an older / newer version of the Shad, wondering why yours and what's on the South African website is a different look, specifically the front hatch looks smaller than yours?
Baie goeie video en dit het my besluit om NIE 'n double te koop nie so maklik gemaak want my dogter is nog net 8 en ek sien daar is meer as genoeg spasie agter op.
Ja my tiener seun en sy meisie spandeer ure op sy Kayak. Geen probleem nie. N dubbel kayak is regtig net vir plesier ritte. Dit werk nie vir visvang nie.
I must say i bought the vanhunks sauger tandem for my girlfriend and I, we both love fishing and its been fantastic. we never hear one positive thing about getting a tandem but honesty we both fish standing off of it and dont have any issues with getting in each others way, its been fantastic actually, and very stable. But I do have an electric motor on it which makes it easier to navigate. If i hadnt bought a tandem I would have with no doubt bought the shad, great video!
Great video. Can’t wait to see the things you do with your main kayak in the next video! Have you ever tried the mahi mahi? That kayak is supposed to be very stable as well. Just curious on your opinion of it.
Hi. Yes I have heard that it fits in the ssme mount as the Vanhunks findrive . The main distributor of Vanhunks is in California. You can give them a call. As far as I know there is a very slight mod you need to do to make it work perfectly.
@@feelgoodfishingwithhenko251 yeah I haven’t been able to get ahold of US branch of VanHunks at all. I’ve been going through some South African customer service rep for everything, idk if he’d know that kind of info. US VanHunk service sucks so far.
@@kza691 I just think the shad is the most practical design for nass fishing. The pro has a lot of small compartments that makes it difficult to plan as it is often to small to take a battery etc. I also dont like the stearing handle that can hook on to vegetation as it is on the side of the kayak. And because of the length it makes it cumbersome to reach the front hatch where with the Shad it is easily reached even by shifting on your seat, no need to crawl forward . The big issue with the length and weight is the transport. You will probiblyneed a trailer. From wich country are you?
Ek sou voorstel jy praat met Chris. As jy net n die baai of hawe wil visvang sal die Shad goed werk maar deur die branders is n ander saak. Hulle het nie regtig n kayak vir golwe aanvat nie. Maar bel vir Chris Dinsdag. 0768304291
Absolute brilliant promo on the Shad! Well done Henko.
Just the video I was looking for. Thank you for this review
If you have questions let me know!
Thanks for the great video! I was banging my head off the wall for days, trying to decide between the Shad or the Mahi for bass fishing. THIS video made up my mind -- I ordered my Shad this morning! 👍
Great choice. Trust me I had a Mahi. Even the built in rudder at the back is a pain. Never worked well. But the biggest issue is the vertical hight. The Shad is great.
Yes! Since stability was one of my greatest concerns, it was actually that extra vertical height that sold me. I'm REALLY thankful you pointed that out too because if you hadn't, I may have missed that fact and went the other way. Looking forward to seeing how you raised the seat. Thanks again -- great advice, GREAT channel, I'm in! 👍👍👍
Great overview of the Shad! I ordered one recently, and was a bit nervous since there’s no dealer nearby for me to test. This confirms it’s what I wanted. Unfortunately there were no prop drives in stock, so I’m trying the fins. Looking forward to your future videos of how you’re using this boat.
Thank you Eric. In what aerea are you?
@@feelgoodfishingwithhenko251 I am in Michigan, USA. I mostly trout fish rivers, but I'm looking forward to hitting some lakes!
Dankie Henko. Needed a good South African review of the Shad. @hartieskayakadventures
Looking forward to the video about your personal setup.
Hey man when is the next video coming. I love these videos
Is this an older / newer version of the Shad, wondering why yours and what's on the South African website is a different look, specifically the front hatch looks smaller than yours?
Awesome video! Gaan definitief die shad kry, sien uit na jou volgende video!
Baie goeie video en dit het my besluit om NIE 'n double te koop nie so maklik gemaak want my dogter is nog net 8 en ek sien daar is meer as genoeg spasie agter op.
Ja my tiener seun en sy meisie spandeer ure op sy Kayak. Geen probleem nie. N dubbel kayak is regtig net vir plesier ritte. Dit werk nie vir visvang nie.
I must say i bought the vanhunks sauger tandem for my girlfriend and I, we both love fishing and its been fantastic. we never hear one positive thing about getting a tandem but honesty we both fish standing off of it and dont have any issues with getting in each others way, its been fantastic actually, and very stable. But I do have an electric motor on it which makes it easier to navigate. If i hadnt bought a tandem I would have with no doubt bought the shad, great video!
Thank you for the feedback. If you can fish together on one Kayak thats great. It mesns you two understand each other well. Enjoy......
Great video. Can’t wait to see the things you do with your main kayak in the next video! Have you ever tried the mahi mahi? That kayak is supposed to be very stable as well. Just curious on your opinion of it.
Yes I had the Mahi. The Shad is way better. Mahi is to low a.d the built in rudder doesnt work well. To much friction points.
Hey I’d like to talk, I’m in the USA. I have some questions on the Hobie 180 you said fits.
Hi. Yes I have heard that it fits in the ssme mount as the Vanhunks findrive . The main distributor of Vanhunks is in California. You can give them a call. As far as I know there is a very slight mod you need to do to make it work perfectly.
@@feelgoodfishingwithhenko251 yeah I haven’t been able to get ahold of US branch of VanHunks at all. I’ve been going through some South African customer service rep for everything, idk if he’d know that kind of info. US VanHunk service sucks so far.
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How does the shad compare with the Elite pro angler besides length?
@@kza691 I just think the shad is the most practical design for nass fishing. The pro has a lot of small compartments that makes it difficult to plan as it is often to small to take a battery etc. I also dont like the stearing handle that can hook on to vegetation as it is on the side of the kayak. And because of the length it makes it cumbersome to reach the front hatch where with the Shad it is easily reached even by shifting on your seat, no need to crawl forward . The big issue with the length and weight is the transport. You will probiblyneed a trailer. From wich country are you?
@@feelgoodfishingwithhenko251 South Africa, I guess there is a trade off depending on what you want.
Wat sal jy voorstel in die VH’s range vir die see?
Ek sou voorstel jy praat met Chris. As jy net n die baai of hawe wil visvang sal die Shad goed werk maar deur die branders is n ander saak. Hulle het nie regtig n kayak vir golwe aanvat nie. Maar bel vir Chris Dinsdag. 0768304291
dan i want thart prop drive for my sauger so badly. cant believe the price of them though
Yes they are a bit pricey. The Findrive us currently on special in South Africa although I prefer the pedaldrive.
Awesome review! Where can you get a prop drive that fits the shad?