I can't wait for these companies to start competing for cheapest pedal kayak. In my opinion 2000 dollars is not budget friendly

@Lauren_Labs_

6 жыл бұрын

The new Pelican Catch that will come out next year is gonna be around $1500, that's about the cheapest so far, but it shows they are gonna start a price war soon. It will have the same type of drive as a Mirage drive. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJqdmLWFgcKwpZM.html

@chieflongsock

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@trayt6307

6 жыл бұрын

Yes that new pelican is going to force a price war. I look for Hobie to chop the price on the compass by this time next year. I like the compass and think it's a good price but if you can get a pelican with a mirage drive in it for 500 cheaper than the compass people will buy it

@CattermanAdventures

6 жыл бұрын

Well how about the Mako? $1299, and $999 for the 10 foot version

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. They’re all getting cheaper

$2000 is considered a budget kayak now? Damn guess I'm sticking with my $400 kayak that I rigged up with a trolling motor.

@thorodinson2017

6 жыл бұрын

Samuel FlaBra These kayak companies are very high on themselves is what I’ve come to find.

@PapaSmurfx93

6 жыл бұрын

Samuel FlaBra Riot has a 1000 dollar pedal drive. And pelican has a 1500ish. They’re slowly coming down. Gotta back the little guys like Vibe who make quality at a truly affordable price. Eventually hobie, Jackson, Wilderness systems, etc are gonna have to bring the price down too. Hopefully without sacrificing quality.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

It’s the cheapest option in their pedal line, so I called it their budget friendly option.

@ldsudduthhanover

6 жыл бұрын

WS has two sub-$1000 kayaks that compare in price with Vibe; they just don't have the metal frame seat (Ride Series) . Jackson has the Cruise Series (metal seats,but not a lot of 'extras') Old Town now has the Topwater and Bonafide just introduced the RISE. The problem I have with 'backing the little guy like Vibe' is that there they are manufactured overseas. At least with the 4 I mentioned, they are USA Made. I would much rather keep the $$$ here.

@speed0311

6 жыл бұрын

Samuel FlaBra Your $400 kayak with a trolling has to be registered every year if you are here in Florida and a pedal kayak doesn't which is nice. Its not cheap but its quality.

Old Town has made it pretty clear that they are not trying to compete in the 12-14 foot pedal drive market with this boat. At 10'6" this is a smaller and therefore more portable, yet very stable fishing kayak. If you want a 12' pedal drive, the Compass is a great option. There is however a demand for 10 foot fishing kayaks because of how easy they are to transport. If $2k is too much for a pedal yak, lots of great paddle yaks under $1k are available. Great video as always!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. 10 foot boats are also more Maneuverable, good for rivers and other tight spaces

Hey Robert! met you at the Fred Hall show Hobie booth seminar I was the only one siting there lol. I just ordered my Topwater PDL today from AKC Can't wait! I'll be mounting the boondox wheels on it so we'll see how that goes Stay tuned! : )

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Nice man, let me know how ya like it!

@donc2308

6 жыл бұрын

@@YakFishField will do! She should be her in a few weeks. Doing the yak a bass tournaments next year.

I understand that 2 grand is cheap for a old town but it’s still expensive and I just don’t get how kayak companies justify the pedal system being a thousand dollar upgrade in most cases but it is what it is and if you got to have it you got to pay, me myself I’ll paddle and it’s a good workout and unless I can score a used one much cheaper or the cost comes way way down

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

They have a ton of money in R&D, materials and overhead that they have to recoup. It’s nice to see that they’re coming down in price. Trending the right way.

@dmahone6

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field I have to say Robert you do reply to a lot of the comments here, it is commendable and also as far as old town I have always admired everything they put out, just from afar, always to pricy for me, but I’m glad to see they are starting to come down in price some, maybe I’ll be able to afford something from them second hand one day? Just maybe? Lord knows if I can justify spending over a grand on a rod I might as well spend that on my yak, why not?

@MrGimli2

5 жыл бұрын

@@YakFishField "They have a ton of money in R&D" How much R&D can REALLY go into some peddals with a prop on the end? These have been around for hundreds of years. There's literally no excuse other than price gouging their customers.

That’s actually a very good deal considering what you get vs other pedal drives. My only question is why only one rear handle? Obviously there’s room for a second. Doesn’t make sense. Try supporting the right side from underneath. Your hand will be slipping all over the place.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Because it would limit your ability to mount accessories like a trolling motor or power pole is my guess.

Also, after factoring in the free Helix 5, price drops to $1700. It would be difficult to find a better pedal kayak for that price. I already own the 106, and like it so much I will also be getting the PDL.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely a solid value. Order before Sept 28 to get the Helix

Once you try out the PDL drive and feel how smooth it is all other prop drives just seem inadequate. I haven’t tested out this kayak but I did test out the Malibu PDL (same drive from old town) and I didn’t want to get out of it. Old Town makes a great kayak and a really great pedal drive. All you have to do is go test one out and you’ll see.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Old Town definitely makes a rock solid drive

Looks like some nice features, and affordable for a pedal kayak rig. The one drawback as you pointed out is the rear lift handle being mounted off-center, and not one also on the opposite side to balance it out when lifting.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that could get tricky. A nice cart would make that a moot point, though, and a cart is worth the investment anyways

@retnav92

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto on the cart. My C-tug has been a backsaver for sure.

At 10'6" with a pedal drive for $2,000 isnt too affordable at all. That's like what $400 cheaper than a hobie outback and 2' smaller. I'd put up the extra 4 Bill's and get an outback. I do see you get more accessories on the topwater so maybe that'll be the deal breaker for some.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Outbacks are over $2500 now I believe, but I hear ya. Just showing all the new options. If it ain’t for you, that’s okay!

@FishnTv

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field yea I think they come out right at 2500 Bobert. It's a cool yak I love Johnson outdoors I just wish it was at least 12 feet long. You know I gotta give you a hard time homie.

You can get a Hobie compass that's 12 ft for same price. I'm going with the Hobie

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

That’s an option too

You get a better product with the Hobie Compass for 1989.00. Especially for fishing. Not to mention its 1'6" longer. My opinion of course.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Longer isn’t necessarily better though and many value reverse.

@natehuff8257

6 жыл бұрын

Love your video's bud, be safe in your travels!

Hello Mr. Field i know you may not want to with someone like me, but i just wanted to ask you if you have gone jugging from a kayak, if you do not know what jugging is, its when u take a bottle fill it up with water a quarter of the way, tie fishing line around the tongue to the lid cap and put weedeater line in a clamp at both ends in about 6 inches in length and tie a hook to the end, you put bait on the hook and throw the bottle with the line in the water and wait... you fish the way at night and its a way of fishing for catfish and sometimes gar, i would like to see a video like this, and if in kentucky near lake barkley i would be happy to go with you if you wouldnt mind, this way of fishing is my favorite and its very efficient way to catch fish, i went for 4 hours and caught 22 catfish, i feel like you're a person to try new things and i havent seen a video like this yet, you may not read this but worth a shot

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. I’m familiar with jugging but have never tried it. Maybe we can make it happen when I get to KY

MY BIG QUESTION IS, ARE ALL THE BOLTS ON THE KAYAK STAINLESS STEEL? TO PREVENT RUSTING

Or the new pelican 130 is 1500 is 12ft and has the misage drive

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

The quality of materials and design in this boat looked superior to the Pelican, but the $500 savings and fin drive are worth considering for sure.

Nice product review! Looks great for the price. Thank you for the video Robert.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Kenny

Thank you Robert, we are zeroing in on two of these for us. :) Great review.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! It’s not really a review since I didn’t take it on the water. That’s the true test. Looks promising though.

Glad I have my Profish 400 with a Bixpy jet motor, but I really enjoy watching these products coming out. If I hadn't shelled out for the motor I'd be considering one of these pedal kayaks. Always good stuff Robert.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

That Bixpy is slick. I’ve met the owner a few times.

@fishnmusicn

6 жыл бұрын

I had an issue with mine, totally my fault - they have great customer service and a great product. Maybe you'll do a review sometime. I have a feeling I'm not going to see many here on the East Coast, at least not right away.

Hopefully this won’t have rudder cable snapping issues like the Native Titans. Want a Titan 10.5 but don’t feel it is ready for longterm use straight from store. Considering this yak

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t heard of those issues on the titan

So pumped to see your opinions on this! Definitely the most feature loaded pedal kayak I’d seen coming out this year that was priced so well! What did you think of side handles and carry weight for someone handling it solo? I’ve seen it’s 77 lbs without drive and seat which seems pretty reasonable. Thanks again for keeping these coming!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s about in line with my outbacks weight, which I can carry solo, but it’s unwieldy. I’d plan on getting a cart to make your life easier. I like the C-Tug from Railblaza and you can get a discount at yakgear.com using code yakfield20

@mstrgraff

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field appreciate the advice! I’ll definitely check out the c-tug. Been happy with my other railblaza products so far!

@8:02 you can see the guy in the back watch as she walks by 😂😂

@YakFishField

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha good eye

Duddddddeeeee I love old Town pdl I was planning on getting the predator pdl but I might just get this one instead

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I loved the Predator. I hope to get this on the water to try it out too

Already 1 min in this video I love the features

Looks nice, but i'm really liking the Dream kayaks Siren 10.5 pedal. Also Riptide has a pedal yak coming out as well as Riot kayaks and of course pelican which i would like to see in a 10 version but as of right now the Siren 10.5 is looking pretty good on the limited videos that i have seen so far.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen the Siren. The Riot looks very cheaply made to me. The Pelican looks solid but time will tell once people are able to get it on the water. Regardless, it’s exciting that so many new options are coming out

The Pelican coming out is the only budget friendly pedal drive so far, and that’s still pricy. When its a lot closer to $1000, then it’ll be considered budget friendly. That price range is OUT of REACH for the MAJORITY of people.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

You’re just throwing out arbitrary numbers. For a few billion people on the planet, $1,000 is an impossible price tag. Everything is relative and of course we all want a Ferrari for 500 bucks.

Finally a boat that gives you a option to put a decent size ice chest.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Hmmm? There are a LOT of kayaks out there that can fit a bigger cooler than this one...

1st item I saw was the depth finder

A 10' foot kayak is too short for many of us. I still don't like how Old Town's pedal drive system has the prop blade right between your legs when the pedal drive is raised for shallow water fishing or beaching.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

It’s 10.5 feet, but I hear ya.

@killerxela

6 жыл бұрын

advantages of a short kayak?

Really!!!Man thats insane i wasnt expecting you to reply... but yeah im a big fan watched every video and you have made me wanna try to go to panama when i am older but yeah ill watch for when u get to kentucky, you literally just made my day!!

And if u r able to go out there with us, we have 5 acres you can set your trailer up on, be safe hope you catch some more new species

How are you doing there Mr. Fields I got to say I am addicted to your KZread channel found it about three weeks ago and have not stopped watching I am a new kayak fisherman to freshwater I live in Lake Havasu Arizona and apparently I have some of the best largemouth and smallmouth and fishery in my own backyard but have no clue of what to do just got myself Hobie Pro angler 14 I have done some inshore fishing out of Redondo Malibu and Huntington Beach I guess what I’m getting at I got a full hook ups plus the drain out if you want to do a lake Havasu KZread video

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, glad you’re digging the content man! I definitely plan to hit Havasu, unfortunately it’ll probably be closer to the end of 2020 before I get there. This is a 5 year tour of the US

@natehuff8257

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, I went to High School in Havasu! Might even find my name on the Track and Field records still at the High School lol. Anyhoo, you need to get on the striper on the North side of the island and up by the mouth of the river into the lake! Bass fishing has always been ok, but get a nice fish finder, hook into a striper and enjoy the ride!

Look good, still $ 2000, I went with the Kaku Wahoo, 12 feet of lean, mean, fishing machine, added a bow mounted foot controlled trolling motor and still came in way under $2000 including getting it registered.......

Duc is the man! And great video Robert!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I love that guy. Thanks bud

can I still get the hummingbird if I order the new version PDL 120 :) ?

@YakFishField

5 жыл бұрын

Haha don’t think so

hey robbert i was wondering if you were in or near florida. i’ve been here since 15k subs and would love to go out and catch some fish with you. safe regards jackson

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I’m not man but I lived there for a year and a half before moving into the trailer. I love Florida and will definitely be back, but I’m not sure when

@jacksoncrumbly2632

6 жыл бұрын

just let me know if you ever are nearby alabama, georgia, or florida. i have a feel free lure 13 and i love to kayak fish. thanks for inspiring me.

Great looking rig!! Thank you for the review! #YouTheManRobert!! 🙌🙌

more info on the humminbird? don't see it on the site

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Buy a Topwater PDL before Sept. 28 (from anywhere), and you get a rebate for a free Helix 5. Don't have any more info to give, it's that simple.

To run the wires for the fish finder its going to require drilling holes...?

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

You could, or you could probably just run them out the hatch lid

still too expensive for me.. guess i still can't own a pedal drive system.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

These may offer some good bargains in the used market soon.

I think it's interesting that Old Town is calling this their "budget" kayak. The fishing kayak world is changing a lot and will change even more in the next couple of years. I think Old Town is going to find they are still too for a 10' pedal kayak when compared to what's coming.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Well this is their budget PEDAL kayak. They have much cheaper paddle options. And there are already cheaper pedal drive kayaks out there, but most of them cut a lot of corners to hit those prices.

@jerrykrobby

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field 👍

Awesome looking boat for a great price tag!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

They’re getting cheaper!

So would you have to order this from Old Town in order to get the Helix 5?

@YakFishField

5 жыл бұрын

Nope. Any retailer.

Do u know what max weight is on these?

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

It's in the description I believe.

looks like a nice boat, how heavy is that?

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

77 lbs empty, 100 lbs fully rigged

@usamedicine

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field not bad, but slayer 10 has similar set up and price and only 60 lbs

Haha great walkthrough! Totally agree on the drain plug, love our hobie kayaks but the drain plugs are in DUMB places!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed haha

And if you are interested just let me know and we can figure out a way to contact one another

2000$ its a price for used boat + motor + trailer.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

And then you can pay for gas and motor maintenance and to register it.

Is still kinda expensive but they're getting there nice video bro

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the good news is they’re all trending down in price

Awesome review!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

Best features in the whole world 🌎

great lookin yak. does it come with a paddle for that price. Peace and be safe out there.

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe so unfortunately

Tell the price first then options .

@YakFishField

4 жыл бұрын

Google the price first, it takes 8 seconds.

Fish finder at 300, i dont see this too budget friendly at the end lol

Still seems spendy for a 10ft yak but time will tell what the consumer thinks

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. The nice thing is they’re all trending down in price.

@workinclass42

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Field and luckily for me they are made it possible for me to get my hobie compass

$2000 ? Yeah that’s so “budget friendly”

@YakFishField

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s budget is different. Some people would say $100 kayak isn’t budget friendly. Most pedal drive kayaks are $3000+, so it is relatively budget friendly. 🤷‍♂️

$2K is not budget!

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Everything is relative. $5 isn’t budget to someone in a 3rd world country. It’s their cheapest pedal drive kayak, so I called it their most budget friendly option.

When is $2000 considered a budget kayak its molded plastic...plastic

Definitely not a budget priced at that price

WTF 1999 is not affordable GET REAL DUDE. I can buy a real boat for that price with a out board motor. There is NOT 2000 dollars in plastic in this boat.

@YakFishField

4 жыл бұрын

And that $2000 boat will cost you $6000 in gas and maintenance and registrations. And it can’t get into places this can. It’s also not as stealthy. You also can’t store it in your house or throw it in the bed of your truck. Of course there’s not $2000 in plastic in it you silly goose. There’s $$ in the R&D and the deck components and the pedal drive. Do some research on fishing kayaks, this is a pretty affordable pedal drive. This video is old though, check out lightningkayaks.com they’re a bit cheaper. Thanks for watching buddy.

@rodneymahan1307

4 жыл бұрын

@@YakFishField It will get into those places and I can take my family as well . Your thinking big boat I'm thinking 14 ft aluminum . I found 14ft boat motor & trailer with 4 stroke motor for 1,000.00. Much better deal by far.

$2000?! Budget friendly my ass! Who's budget...Bill Gates?

I rather buy a boat instead

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

So do that!

Yaaas! I am first!

Апарат интересный. но жадности вашей просто нет предела.

$2000 is budget and that’s why no one has heard of this lol what a joke

way overpriced

@YakFishField

5 жыл бұрын

They aren't cheap but they're getting cheaper

Affordable lmfao. Thumbs down. 👎🏼

Quit talking with your hands👎👎👎👎👎

@YakFishField

6 жыл бұрын

Nah. If it bothers ya, don’t watch! I’ll give you a 100% refund on the price of this one. 🤙🏼