Wow, the things you do for us viewers. We appreciate the in depth review Mark! Keep up the good work, always soo informative.

Mark your a soldier for sure! Making this video to truly test the capabilities of this kayak. Thanks again for sharing your time and energy doing these videos. I’ll continue to spread the word of MLDR in the fishing community! Thanks

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Felix thank you so much for the support! I genuinely appreciate dedicated viewers like you.

You’re brave for going out in that man! Must be nice being able to fish whenever you want, lol. Can’t wait to get back on the water! Tight lines Mark!

Tough conditions, thanks for grinding it out to give your followers a good review on the PDL

This is exactly what I wanted to see, and I'm glad to hear it performed well. Might really consider picking one of these bad boys for myself now.

Amazing, that's all the water that was able to get into the hull..Tight lines to you.

Glad to gave you as a contend creator Mark. This is the kind of review I like to see out of what the kayak capable of. Tight lines until next time.

Great video... I'm in the process or narrowing down a purchase of a kayak and watching you in this video really helped put the Topwater PDL on top of my list... Thanks.

Thanks for showing us how good of this pdl 120 kayak battling rough water like that. i also own one I’m glad I did. One year later I’ve decided to upgrade to electric motor Minkota c30 with 100 amp lipo battery. After 7 hours of trolling taking chances battery died and was out 2.5 miles wind pick up 12-15 mph water swell current was against me could not paddle back 😅. I called for help and a couple in their motor boat towed me back. I would of been okay if had my pedal system with me but left in my truck 😬. Think safety first trying to catch a fish is not worth dying for. Be Safe And Good Luck !

Thanks again Mark! Old Town is a beast!

Pretty amazing how well the Topwater did in those conditions. Took a 2019 Hobie Outback out for a test drive a few hours ago. Loved it! Will be ordering one once I put together a list of all the accessories I want for it. So enjoy your vids!

Mark that was a great test for the top water! you've sold me! Keep'em tite!

I’ve owned the same kayak for a few weeks , love it so , far glad to see it can get me back when it turns nasty. A paddle kayak would have been hell out there .

Great info Mark, been really liking the topwater pdl, keep up the great videos, watch every time ones out!!

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Damn Mark, you don't Barr anything brother! That's what you call really roughing it! One of the best brother, one of the best. Great review ma man, tight lines never stop brother!

Man I know this video is two years old but it’s an awesome video. Also thank you for your service!! Glad you are doing what you want to do now. You deserve it!!!

@MDLRFishing

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Thanks Mark, good info, I’m glad it’s you Bro and not me! Please be safe

Thanks for the PDL review! I appreciate you going out in the tough conditions. I'm curious about the power pole install also.

Great video...than you very much !!! I got m ot sportsman pdl 106 in 2020 and I must say it handles great. Super super steady and I am not worried at all of flipping even in bad conditions as the ones shown on this video. I have gotten into something similar, not as bad, at the lake I usually go to and the kayak did a great job. I am very happy I got it. Thank again for the video.

Dang Mark you are giving me flashbacks to when I went to that same location (Entrance #1) a couple of weeks ago. It was the same conditions that you battled. It took approximately 35 mins going against the wind to return to the launch while battling the chops in my 2019 Outback. Glad u made it back safe. Thank u for sharing.

Heck YeAh buddy, you sold me on the topwater pdl... Now I gotta get my BOSS to say yes!!! Keep doing what you do...

Wish they had changeable speeds like a 10 speed bike!That way you could cruise faster and change gears or depending on leg strength be able to change the gear ratio/prop pitch to pick up a little more speed.I know they have to design it for everyone to be able to pedal but to be able to customize it according to your liking for more speed would be great

@howabouthetruth2157

5 жыл бұрын

Applying foot power UNDER WATER is a whole different ball game than rolling wheels on asphalt.

@rhye_guy7717

5 жыл бұрын

The shape of the haul, and the size of the prop they can fit is the limitation , not the speed of the prop.

@dotco5210

3 жыл бұрын

LOL that’s exactly what I was thinking myself I have the same Peddle Drive I have the old town 120 PDL and if it had gears could you imagine.

@Alniemi

3 жыл бұрын

@@howabouthetruth2157 youre prob right, but i think 2-3 speeds would still be a benefit

@howabouthetruth2157

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alniemi "Probably right"........I KNOW I'm right. Why do ya think power boats only have a single forward gear. And believe me, even a tiny 2 hp motor has tons more power than ANY human. And I guarantee you, someone in the kayak industry has already tried it......quietly, without anyone else knowing. Besides, the ONLY way you could have even "2 speeds" for peddles in a kayak, the other gear besides the normal gear would have to be geared even lower, and you would be peddling your ass off and hardly going anywhere. Trust me kid.........the boating industry in all it's forms has been around for a long long time, and your dream of "2 or 3 speeds" is totally out of the question. Water is NOT like wheels rolling along. There's FAR MORE resistance in water versus rolling on dry land.

This is what people wanna see when doing research to buy a yak . On a flat day you can go out on anything but I wanted to see this thing handle some rough water . Good job bro . I’m convinced … I’m gonna do the 120 for storage space but I’m glad I found your video .

Great review! Looking forward to buying this kayak in the near future.

Very cool little Yak!!! I fish out of a Pelican premium "The Catch 100" It's a 10 footer too. very stable and has two seat positions. It doesn't have a peddle drive, but I built one for it and it works well. Thanks for the video and keep them coming.

great video, tough conditions. remarkable results with the topwater pdl....

Thank you for this review of the Old Town Topwater PDL. I have the Predator 13 and have been torn between getting the Predator PDL or the Topwater PDL. My plans are to fish as you do to include fresh water. My main concern on the Topwater PDL was how it handled in the conditions you were in and while you never look for these conditions, they do come up! I'm 67 years young and I'll be choosing the Topwater PDL thanks to your review! Keep up the superb work!

Mark you are a Beast! There's nothing you won't do for your followers. Thanks for the great video!

I race OC-1 and OC-6 here in Hawaii. We live to race in the open ocean waves. Next time you’re in those conditions try to do a zig-zag route. Surf the waves for a bit at an angle inwards then trek back out in an angle then repeat. You’ll figure out how long you can surf before needing to head back out. You’ll technically travel more distance, but you’ll do it faster and more efficient saving energy. Great videos as always.

Crazy awesome. Thanks for the review.

True fishing soldier..my kinda fisherman..stay warm n tight lines

Thanks for sharing brother. That's a tough little yak! You're crazy by the way 🤣🤣🤣🤙

Great job. Loved seeing it in the chop. I took the PDL out for a demo during a kayak demo. Only issue I had was with the bar on the seat that runs across the lower back area. It was digging into my lower back.

@virgilkevintidwell4802

4 жыл бұрын

And someone told you in that thread that the seat wasn't attached correctly for the demo. The bar would not have been an issue had it been installed correctly. You were pretty negative for that demo. Seemed you wanted to find things wrong with the Topwater yak.

You are doing a great job reviewing the Topwater PDL. I also watched the live feed,,,,it was wild!

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting the channel by watching!

You’re crazy man!! That was crazy water! You’re one tough hombre!

Thanks for this! I was wondering if it worked well or not! Really cool!

Thanks fantastic effort to inform us. I became convinced I will buy a Topwater PDL and paddle around in Stockholm city. The dealer has only two left, best to hurry

Going out in those conditions, for a review , that's a great kayak. Almost Zero water in the hull. Good job Mark.

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I was very anxious to see how it was going to do. But in the back of my mind I kinda knew it was doing good because I didn’t feel that loss of control.

Your crazy bub! Thanks for the rush

Kudos to you, man. Pretty bad weather conditions for a kayak on the water, all to just give a review.

Nice conditions for a field test. Laughing as waves break over the bow towards cell phone.

Great review of the topwater pdl!

I’ve been out in waters like that with my 2020 predator PDL and it handles like a champ. It is very tiring to get to your destination but always a good time.

Wow, it looks like that kayak performed wonderfully in rough conditions.

Wow, que Buena kayak te REGALO Old town predator. Amigo. Felicidades Amigo.

Will probably see this included in one of the You Tube vids about ships in monster waves!

nice! well built boat! 👍

Cat like reflexes! 😂😂 love it!

I was very impressed with the old town very stable. I have been in the bay in a bigger boat and it can get bad. You can see the Marine courage first hand.

@MDLRFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this comment 👍

Hey Mark. Relaxing going through some old vids. I'm in my 120 Auto and honestly I don't think it's ever had water in it. I've been in some pretty rough condiition,, 20 mph plus, bay locations. Plenty of water over the front and plenty of splash. Nothing I could find in the hull. Love these kayaks. OldTown is an amazing Kayak. Top of the line.

@MDLRFishing

Жыл бұрын

They’re built like tanks, it’s honestly refreshing 👍.

Great video thanks for the demo, funny thing is if this were a news crew they would be swinging the camera to over exaggerate the waves lol so glad you have great camera skills and a stellar show.

@MDLRFishing

2 жыл бұрын

😂 so true

I'm pretty much sold. Gotta start saving up for a topwater pdl. Spring will be here before you know it. Man I cring watching you go out in that chop. lol.

That’s how my bay is every day.. just gotta send it and be aware.

Wow that's awesome bro. Good video 😎

Man that front hatch is so small it's virtually useless.Not having access to the back to mount accessories is spot on every kayak needs that without a doubt

Great review Mark . Going to be hard to over look this Kayak .It Has more up side then down falls. At it's price .

U sold me on this yak,,i live in east texas there are some big lakes here but now i know if i do hit some bad weather i know i will be ok,,thanks for the info and for the info for mariner sails i hope in the near future i can purchase my own old town pdl 120 thanks love the vids

@MDLRFishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David 🤙

you got my sub! awesome video I think I'm going to buy one this year. (casually on Facebook in the worst of the storm SICK!)

Keep up the grind

Let's see Hobie have that little amount of water even with there make shift front hatch stick on rubber seal 🤣 and Just think it'll only cost you 3K verses under 2k for the PDL Old town. Great Video Mark and way to be a Trooper out there in that Chop and Swells 😎👍👍

I’m definitely getting this bad boy, I seen a really good deal for 2200 it’ll come with the helix 5

did you test the PDL 120 in the same water and wind condition? I reason I ask is the PDL 120 is narrower than PDL 106. Thanks in advance.

Looks like it handled the water better than the Hobie, but that may because the hatch is better sealed than the Hobie one, plus it's a lot smaller hatch too.

Great video ,was thinking of buying one ,,,i think pdl is the way to go, was thinking just paddle one

@MDLRFishing

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Have you ever noticed water seeping in through the hatch that locks down attached to the paddle drive. How dry does the floor stay? I’m looking at buying this exact boat.

Hello sir. Thank you for this information. I have ordered the same kayak but the 2021 Sportsman 106 PDL. I was thinking about changing my order and getting the 12 Ft 120 PDL model but I wanted to ask you first if you think the 106 goes fast enough. I’m only 5’3 140 lbs so when I ordered the 106 I was thinking it would be easier to handle as far as loading and unloading. Any thoughts about the difference in speed between the two would be appreciated. Tight lines! Thanks for doing what you do !

Well nuts mark. They will make the power pole mount easy w/o the back hatch access

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I hope so.

@Obxhatman

5 жыл бұрын

@@MDLRFishing never use well nuts , they do not hold things firmly , better to put a small 3 inch hole and hatch in the back and install a backing plate. Well nuts require a fairly large hole to be drilled , where as bolts with a backing plate is half that size.

So how do you get back to where you launched if it gets worse.

Outback's step motion vs. Topwater's bicycle pedal motion... Which is easier for distances in your opinion?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

They’re both easy to pedal. But I’ve been using a mirage drive for nearly 10 years. The muscle memory I’ve built up with it makes it my preferred drive to use.

I was curious how it would handle in just winds up to 15mph but dam you were out there in much worse and the kayak did great.

What I'm looking for old town 120 .... to go fishing in san louis pass Galveston Tx....something I can load on top of my 4runner not to big not to small this would be a huge step up from a pelican 10' sit on top ....I'm pumped gotta save a little to get one soon., awsome video ....like u said; tight lines...

You being able to pedal into that wind and waves head on at a good speed is super impressive. I've done that with a paddle and it about killed me because I was barely gaining ground

Is that a Carlisle paddle? What are your thoughts on it’s durability?

What’s your average cruising speed with normal pedaling in calmer conditions?

You can use access hatch under the seat and you use bullet rings basically wires you should do your holes connect to the item you need to pull through to be connected to in a nutshell LOL.

Fantastic review on that kayak I’m just about sold on top water I’m stuck between top water and native titan great video 🙋🏻‍♂️

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

One of the main things that I like about this kayak. Is the ability to carry it like a suitcase to the water. It’s so small but doesn’t sacrifice the load it’s able to carry. 450 pounds is amazing for such a small platform!

@sonofafisherman743

5 жыл бұрын

MDLR Fishing ok thanks for the feed back very helpful thanks 👍

Thanks!

I'm hoping that you can give us another review of it on a calm day because I want to know if you can tell the speed differences? I used to have a Hobie Outback and have changed to this OTTWPDL like this. I kinda have a feeling that this one is slower than the Hobie and want to know how much difference?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I’m being sent a fish finder soon. I’ll now be able to see how fast I’m going when I get it.

Days like that I go bridge fishing

Where exactly is this place?

this is the pdl 106... so... do you think this is good enough for handling 1-1.5 ft waves if need be? the only reason id get the 120 is for handling waves. PLeease advise

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll be testing it’s capabilities in the surf soon. I can’t speak on how it handles until then, it would be a lie to speculate.

What pedalling motion is easier? Hobies back and forth or the bicycle motion of the pdl?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

They’re both easy to pedal. But I’ve been using a mirage drive for nearly 10 years. The muscle memory I’ve built up with it makes it my preferred drive to use. Only time will tell which I will prefer after more years of use.

Ever try a poncho? Or does it get in the way to much?

Good video bro i prolly would’ve sat that one out it’s been crappy conditions here also right next door in South Louisiana

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I’m ready to start fishing again! I’ve been stuck indoors for 2 days. That’s an eternity when fishing is life. 😂

@RiggedPFA

5 жыл бұрын

You got that right I know exactly what you mean 👍👍

@RiggedPFA

5 жыл бұрын

MDLR Fishing I’ve just been making some short how to/DIY videos for now

Great video review! I understand the kayak will work well in bays. Would you consider this kayak safe for Ocean use?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

absolutely not. I wouldn't dare try it.

My kayak did not have a rear hatch but i bought a 8 inch circle hatch and cut the hole to install.

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info!

Best kayak paddle video I’ve seen yet. I mainly a recumbent cyclist is your boat and drive quick?

@MDLRFishing

Жыл бұрын

They’re geared to cruise at 3.5 to 4 mph with little effort. Trying to achieve 5 mph is taxing to the legs and I’m a healthy person.

So I'm looking to buy fishing kayak, and I live in south shore long island NY, so I will be fishing around the great south bay, but I'm not sure which one? Can you help,

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

There’s so many variables to consider. If water less than 1 foot depth is not a big issue. This kayak has what it takes to compete with some that are nearly twice its price.

Have you tried the shimano curado dc? What is the difference between that 1 and the curado k ?I am thinking on getting my first bait cast reel...

@howabouthetruth2157

5 жыл бұрын

I've been fishing Shimano almost exclusively since they got started way back around 1980 or soon after. Today, I am a 100% Lew's man........and not looking back. Best equipment I've ever used. ( Their pricier models from $140 and up, made only at the Korean plant, is where their best quality is......vs the China made. ) I'll put any $180 to $200 Lew's reel up against anything twice its price, both for performance and durability. Also, their customer support & service is hands down the best, barr none. All 8 of my Lew's baitcasters ( 4 Pro-G's, 2 Super Duty's, and 2 BB1 Pro's)...are well over 2 yrs old, and I fish hard, multiple times a week year round here in Florida. They perform as good as the day they were new. The ONLY problem I had was a recent failure of a clutch bearing ( anti-reverse ) in one of my Pro G's. The reel was far OUT of warranty......yet Lew's told me that clutch bearing HAD TO be defective from the start, because a clutch bearing should NOT fail like that within several years. THEY REPLACED IT & COMPLETELY SERVICED THE REEL FOR FREE, INCLUDING RETURN SHIPPING. I had this reel back ON THE WATER FISHING..........WITHIN 8 DAYS from the time I shipped it to them. I kid you not. Amazing. Lew's made a true believer out of me. You would be lucky if a reel even made it to the service dept within 8 days with any other brand.

My Yellowfin 100 handles 6 foot swells on Lake Erie, this thing damn well better take 6 inchers!!!! 😂😂😂

That was CRAZY cool. Which kayak would you prefer in those conditions? That one or the Hobie? Right now I have a Diablo Amigo but have been thinking about looking into getting a pedal/propel type. Love my Amigo but would have been toast in those conditions. Thanks for the videos, keep em coming and we’ll keep watching em.

@MDLRFishing

4 жыл бұрын

Hands down the Old Town. The Outback takes on too much water over the bow.

I always keep a car shammy in my kayak to get that water out that slashes in or off a fish ect.

Good Video, but the wind still not strong enough to test. Been to my PA12 with 58kph wind, head and tail wind test, almost capsized but excellet test to its limit with my fully loaded gear including my 7" fishfinder and 43L cooler box.

oh i miss fishing in galveston water :(

Very interesting stuff, going above and beyond for your viewers. I've never tried a pedal-drive kayak, but I have to wonder why you didn't have your paddle in hand out there in the nasty chop. Wouldn't a paddle help keep you upright?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

if I had the paddle in hand I wouldn’t have been able to control my rudder.

@jimking2299

5 жыл бұрын

OK, that makes sense. I forgot that if your feet are providing the propulsion, they can't be doing the steering too. I've never been in a yak with a rudder either. The video just gave me a bit of a queasy feeling because in my experience, the paddle is the whole key to power, stability and control in the rough stuff. Just weird to see yours sitting in the keeper.

Mark, can i ask how tall you are and weight? I'm interested in the topwater but at 6'2" and 235 I'm a little concerned about stability

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’7” 185. The kayak will gain your confidence the more you use it. At least that’s the way it was for me.

does that drive let water in on calm days... I mean thru the opening of the drive. I have the 2019 outback... how do the 2 compare side by side. nice work, great video ! :D

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

Very little water seeps through the drive well on this kayak. It’s not enough to raise any alarms. My ‘19 Outback is the same way. Both designs are made in such a way that water will quickly find its way out of the cockpit.

Hey Mark what type of gear is holding your scissors n line clipper on vest?

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

www.mariner-sails.com/hobie-gear-keeper-25oz-36.html Hobie Gear Keeper

@yousmok3

5 жыл бұрын

@@MDLRFishing Thanks Mark been looking for something like this.

Is 1-2 ft even a swell? Lol, you must be in the Gulf. But all joking aside, you should check out Moomoo Outdoors video on the Topwater 120 off shore. He's a west coast kayaker and took his Topwater 120 PDL out in 8-10 ft. swells on a recent trip and it performed like a champ. We see that kind of thing all the time out West.

Mark is that the widest kayak made, we on 14ft wide beam, deep haul, she can go in 6ins could I get in there

@MDLRFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not.