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@hemidart7
Жыл бұрын
Just wait till that lithium batterie blows up and burns you hotter than an arc welder then puts toxic chemicals into the water and kills the fish and anything living Boy the world has turned into lazy, pampered, spoilt, pussies
@snopuncx15
3 жыл бұрын
I like the exercise, especially after rotting away at a desk job all week long
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@jeffw3776
3 жыл бұрын
Right…….THE ONLY EXERCISE YOU GET………..SAD
@anthonyvespia6662
2 жыл бұрын
Lol..I did purchase my kayak. It's a 120 PDL. However, I picked the hybird edition with the pedal drive. Only because they make a 46lb thrust trolling motor, that fits exactly where my PDL sits. The trolling motor weighs 19 lbs. But now my bixpy J2 rudder mount motor, is on it's way. I don't like not having PDL drive with me, incase something happens with the motor. So I say a small motor like the bixpy, and you always have the PDL. That's a great setup for me. Be safe..🤟🙏🎣
@AndrewJPlays
2 жыл бұрын
I have an insane motor setup, and invested about 2500 into the setup, and this year I'm buying pedal. Less hassle, less weight, unlimited power, no registration, drop and go, exercise. Might as well just get a boat if you go motorized. Thats what I do
@caroad2008
7 ай бұрын
If something happens to your motor or electronics, you can still pedal back.
@lesstalkmorefishing1000
3 жыл бұрын
For those of us who prefer minimalism. 1 rod, 1 little tackle box with 2 or 3 lures, no trailers no cables no batteries no DIY, just toss my kayak inside the van and be in the water in 5 minutes. Paddle and pedal will always be the choice 😎
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like paddle only will be a more minimalistic approach 😛
@lesstalkmorefishing1000
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira yeah but I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of the minimalism for the extra range and hands free fishing that the pedal allows you to have. With a motor comes a lot of extra weight, battery, cables, installation, etc. Then again, fishing down here is very different than what you do up there. I fish mostly drifting with the current in big rivers so once I reach my fishing spot I don't need to paddle/pedal anymore until I finish the stretch and go up to the next. A lot of times the currents and wind will toss you against rocks, stumps trees with lots of branches or under very thick vegetation and believe me when that happens you'd wish you had as little stuff on your kayak as possible. But I imagine that up there fishing in lakes or in open inshore waters I'd really appreciate the mobility and extra range that a motor would provide so it's really a situational thing
@danielmcnish6555
3 жыл бұрын
That's the good thing of the industry evolving to where it is , is that theres a kayak for everyone. Whether it's a 4,000 loaded out kayak or a 1,000 kayak , theres not a wrong way as one has their reasons for their desired way. Tightlines.
@jettercool
3 жыл бұрын
About your KZitem name being Less Talk More Fishing? I have a better one that goes like No Paddle More Fishing,,, That`s what you get with a hands free set up
@Scarekrow24
3 жыл бұрын
True minimalism is catfish noodling. All you need is guts and a beer.
@Captkid1
2 жыл бұрын
When I was in the Coast Guard I met an Old Salty guy in a little 14' open wood fishing boat. He had oars and 15 HP two stroke outboard to propel his boat. I ask him about his boat and he said; "I first fell in love with boats and fishing when I was a young teenager. I saved up and bought a rowboat. I fished every weekend and some days after school. When I seen my first outboard motor I had to have one. But my row boat couldn't be powered easily. So I saved up and bought a small power boat and got an outboard. I spent nearly as much time working on that motor as I did running it. Soon I grew tired of working on that old outboard and got a bigger and better outboard motor and a bigger boat. I soon noticed that I was fishing less and my boat was sitting in the yard more. Then I got a family and they wanted to be able to go out with me fishing. so I got a bigger boat and a bigger motor. This boat sat in the back yard all but three or four time a year and I would walk down to water and remember going fishing and how great it was. So when I retired, I sold the big boat and bought a small boat that I could row. I'm old and can't row as well as I used to, so I must have a small outboard to get home. But I fish almost every weekend and some weekdays too. I never want to upgrade my boat ever again. I like boating and fishing too much to upgrade again." ...True story.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Watch this kzitem.info/news/bejne/1I-K4ImXfZ2Ghqg
@philipkoury8377
5 ай бұрын
This sounds a bit like me❤
@RockyPatrol
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayak will not die. I have had electric trolling motor driven kayaks for many years, now I just bought a pedal kayak, and I'll use it a lot more , the reason been: 1. Pedal kayak does not need registration, it's not about a few bucks registration fee, it's about convenient. In my state most water body requires all motor boats been lunched at the dedicated ramp area with inspection, sit in long line waiting for inspection is really pain in the summer busy days. Pedal kayak basically can hand lunch anywhere, this is especially useful when you camp at water front camp site. 2. More and more water bodies especially those for providing drink waters for near by city no longer allow motor kayak, it is not because the motor is more powerful as you mentioned in the video, it's about contamination, imagine the kayak capsized, the battery (may be lead based or lithium based) can cause pollution of the water. 3. I usually fish on a lake almost all day, been in a small kayak just sitting there is not good for my body, it's even worse than I sit in my office. I need exercise. Pedaling kayak is perfect way to achieve both fishing and exercising. There are more reasons that I will use pedal more than use motor, these are 3 most important reason. Thanks! Really like your video.
@joanburbank3667
2 жыл бұрын
The pedals are easy to operate and it’s great exercise, so I’m sticking with the pedals.
@jayknight139
Жыл бұрын
agreed same here. I may add an motor set up but it would be insane to just rely on the electric motor, i dont trust it for long distance. If something goes wrong you have no way to propel your kayak.
@EvansGoneFishing
Ай бұрын
This is the only thing that keeps me from getting something like an auto pilot. I want both pedals and trolling motor just in case. @@jayknight139
@PykeGriffin
6 күн бұрын
@@joanburbank3667 fun workout
@donnastormer9652
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 66 and hope to never give up my heart healthy peddle yak. It is my daily commitment to combine fishing and exercise
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
That’s where it is at, you found something that works for you keep it up
@christophersmith6793
2 жыл бұрын
As long as there are states that require all motors to be registered with the DMV (but not manual drive like pedal kayaks) Pedal kayaks will always have a place.
@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958
2 жыл бұрын
Adding even the smallest motor of any kind requires you to register with the DMV and put numbers and registration on the kayak. If you do not have the receipt from buying it new, or a prior registration, you will not be allowed to register it and will be fined by every cop who sees you. If you pedal it, you don't need any of that.
@effu9375
2 жыл бұрын
🎯🎯🎯
@justinstansberry7555
2 жыл бұрын
I live in CA bought my kayak used 5 years prior to me putting a trolling motor on it. No recipe, and I thought it was gonna be a nightmare registering it. It wasn't, less than 20 minutes in dmv, and registration was under 20 bucks.
@christophersmith6793
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, the number one reason not to mess with motors in my state
@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Kayak Angler reports 2021 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 is the second most sold fishing kayaks. Motors are a pain in the arsh! service your pedal drive and you'll never have problems.
@cryptofan6255
2 жыл бұрын
How is an electric trolling motor a pain in the ass?
@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing
2 жыл бұрын
@@cryptofan6255 batteries, chargers, cables, it's not rocket science
@cryptofan6255
2 жыл бұрын
@@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing If I'm not in a hurry, it takes me about 2 minutes to put my battery in my yak and maybe ten seconds to hook up the battery. I spend more time loading my gear. The amount of time I save in the water is immeasurable. It also opens up water to me that I would never dream of fishing with a paddle or peddle-powered Kayak. Best under $200 investment you could possibly make for a kayak.
@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing
2 жыл бұрын
@@cryptofan6255 Well I have friends that feel the same way you do, and thats cool. Happy fishing
@TS-lw5nv
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t fish, but I kayak in the pacific for recreation. I like having redundant systems as a lot can happen out there. 3 forms of propulsion are better then two, which is better than one
@venturetrucking6437
2 жыл бұрын
For me, the entire idea of a kayak is the minamalist, lightweight, small, close to nature aspects. As well as the exercise. The last thing I want to do is have a bunch of gadgets motors and batteries adding weight and complexity to it. If I want all that, I'd just buy a john boat.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the beauty of kayaks you can have it your way, paddle pedal or power or all
@planBdeveloper
2 жыл бұрын
You have to get your Kayak licensed and pay tax every year if you motorize...screw that! The government gets enough from me already.
@fourwindsoutdoors22
2 жыл бұрын
I have found there are different types of kayakers (paddlers, peddlers, motorized) and many of those will not try nor want to try the other options. I think a lot of it depends on how and where they use their kayaks. So I don’t think any of those categories will ever die completely. One may be more popular at certain times (partly driven by the industry and once again uses). I will say for me if I were to motorize one it would still have the pedal drive. Motors break down, batteries die and I would hate to be stuck trying to only paddle larger fishing rigs back to the takeout. Plus I just like the functionality of the peddle drive overall and the control I get from being the motor. Haha I say do what works for you and your needs. Good video.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
you are spot on! thanks for the thoughtful comment!
@verdellparentaaawink268
3 жыл бұрын
I was putting trolling motors on kayaks before they had pedals,,if there was pedal kayaks before 2003 I did know about it,,I can build my own trolling motor and motor mount for less than 300oo compared to 1000oo+ ,and it is a professional looking setup with cable steering, tilting motor, a kayak motor system is the way to go,,as far as I know I have the best setup their is for the money i have spent,,thanks for the video Alex
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Next video I wanna cover some of the history of kayaks you know the evolution, if you don’t mind sending me a hit of yours via email afishingtv@gmail.com
@johnnybridges3927
2 жыл бұрын
There not Their
@mojodojo5533
3 жыл бұрын
Your totally making sense bro! Those light weight batteries are the bomb. Happy motoring!
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Happy motoring 😎😌
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact! I filmed this video after only drinking water for 60 hours ZERO CALORIES FOR MORE THAN 2 days lol
@martins.7175
3 жыл бұрын
Love you “Hate” video as Hate leads to darks side of the force through passion. Peace is a lie. There is only Passion. Through Passion I gain Strength. Through Strength I gain Power. Through Power I gain Victory. Through Victory my chains are Broken. …. Lol
@phillydonlos8645
3 жыл бұрын
Thats explains it 🤣🤣🤣
@kwd1253
3 жыл бұрын
I think more kayaks going be like the shearwater removable drives with plugs go inside. Up to the person, because you have people like me that push there kayak batteries and drain them because they forget to charge it😂. It’s a b**** just paddle with kayak with fishing gear, batteries, graphs, trolling motor, other gear for long distance.
@MAGAGODARK
3 жыл бұрын
You need a burger then rethink peddling. Motor kayaks are kind of like those electric driving shopping carts at Walmart. I’ll push my cart.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
@@martins.7175 lol 😂
@mattmeir1246
3 жыл бұрын
Pedal drive kayaks ARE NOT DEAD, just because of a simple fact....price! Not everyone want to spend outrageous prices for motorized kayaks!.As soon as you have a motor on a kayak it now becomes a boat!,and depending on what state you live in, now you have to register it as a boat
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
You have a manual 360 motor for like $250…
@TheFishingMommy
3 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayaks have some specific benefits: 1) exercise 2) you can use pedal drives in bodies of water where motors aren’t allowed 3) you can use pedal drives in tournaments where motors aren’t allowed 4) pedal drives have fewer moving parts to break 5) pedal drives don’t require hardly any maintenance 6) much easier to pull up a pedal drive than trim an engine in shallows, flats, oysters, etc. 7) pedal drives are stealthier 8) cost; your points didn’t make much sense to me because you’re talking about pedal + motor cost vs paddle + motor cost. 9) as you know, Hobie drives come completely out & there’s a cassette that goes in there. No hole. The bike style drives are much bigger, bulkier and in the way. 10) much lighter weight & easier transport/setup with a pedal drive vs motor
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
1- you can still paddle a motorized kayak and get a more complete exercise 2- two is true but I haven’t encountered a spot yet that don’t let me use motors 3- the tournaments that don’t allow motors are few and will be fewer soon 4- pedal drives break just like a trolling motor, the idea of zero maintenance is not really true. I have trolling motors I never serviced yet plenty of drives I had to fix or serviced or replace 5. /see 4 6- you know that there are so many motors setups for example the autopilot 120 is way easier to pull up than any any drive there is! So is the Bixpy in the shearwater..again not a valid point. I’ll cover 7-10 in the next comment
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
8 cost why would you pay $1000 more if in the end you gonna put an ipilot unit on it ? I think you should rewatch it get the 120 paddle only add i-Pilot instead of getting 120 pdl and add i-Pilot and never use the drive 9. Cassette does nothing really and who takes that fishing anyways no one, in the other hand a paddle kayak only won’t have that hole
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
10 is is not true, Bixpy weights about the same as the hobie drive for examples
@TheFishingMommy
3 жыл бұрын
Nope i looked it up. Bixpy weighs 11 lbs plus a 7 lb battery. Hobie Mirage drive weighs under 8 lbs. Hobie 360 drive weighs 9.5 lbs.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
@UCIrw3uW8CpJZ3m1WODz2gFw 1300 but why pay $1000 for something you won’t use ? Again there so many motors at different budgets and capabilities you get what works for you I think you shred the auto pilots
@Comptonater
2 жыл бұрын
They aren't dead. I just bought one. If I'm buying a $5k motor kayak or a $2k motor for my kayak, I'm buying a boat. The PDL drive is not hard to transport and is not heavy if one is carrying it right. Also keeps you in shape so you don't start looking like the people in WALL E.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Gonna have to put another $10k to buy the boat! You think that only kayak prices went up? Lol
@Comptonater
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira You can easily get used 14fters for $6-10K. Why put 5 grand into kayak? That's absurd.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
@@Comptonater asurd is that you think you can easily get that for that amount
@bigo8192
3 жыл бұрын
After paddling for years I went to go purchase a pedal kayak. When the person told me the price difference between the pedal and the motor and the motor was cheaper I went for that! I have come to love my motorized kayak I find it still easy to launch And gives me more access on the water.. Mine is transom mounted so I have the entire cockpit open! 🐟🎣👍🏼
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
So you know exactly what I was talking about 😀 happy to know I’m not alone
@verdellparentaaawink268
3 жыл бұрын
That's right
@jeffw3776
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly……….wake up America and join the 21st Century.
@GGGFatherSonHolySpirit
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah so true. I have a side mounted motor on mine and it’s refreshing to have the energy left at the end of the day to clean up and cook your catch. 🤜🤛😎🍻 Cheers
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
@@GGGFatherSonHolySpirit Yess
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
Sticking with pedal!
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
I think old town should send you an autopilot! Damn I should have asked them before COVID you would be the perfect fit
@KayakhacksFishing
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira lol! I can't imagine how many kayaks you have in your garage!
@BlackWarriorLures
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I bought a Grumman 17 ft canoe for $2,000 and use a 6 hp Thai longtail that cost me $584 in 2014. I never understood the point of a pedal kayak. For the money some people are putting into these pedal-yaks, then you just buy a used jest ski fir fishing.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Some places still don’t allow motors, I find myself using a motorized kayak more and more
@livefree1030
3 жыл бұрын
Why not just buy a boat?
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t a “kayak “ a boat ?
@WoodrowWoods2007
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see your “why motor kayaks are dead: Jon Boats” video inna couple years LOL I prefer my paddle boat. Otherwise it doesn’t feel like a kayak to me and then what’s the point of this niche?
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Next week 😜
@fishingforfun9937
3 жыл бұрын
I think the point of the niche is just being able to launch nearly anywhere, and go places a big boat can't go. What power you use to get to those places is irrelevant to me.
@STANLEY2BRICKS
2 жыл бұрын
Accessibility
@michaell1665
6 ай бұрын
I have to agree with you generally with this video! I never thought I'd say it, but I just started rigging my 2018 ATAK 120 to take my NK300 hp motor. I'm moving it from the Slayer Propel 13. I bought the ATAK 120 used a few years back as a backup paddle only kayak and only used it once. I loved the layout and comfortable seat, but realized that I wasn't going to paddle the distances that I cover in my pedal drive Slayer. I was unwilling to depend strictly on the NK300 and always had my propel drive as backup. Now I have the NK300 and the paddle becomes my backup once I rig up the ATAK. I hope to have it rigged soon and expect to check out how the NK300 pushes this kayak. I am really looking forward to the simplicity of my setup when I go to foot steering and have more room for all my stuff. I'll report on one of your videos the results of my speed test.
@dennismartin7429
3 жыл бұрын
I have a kayak that has been discontinued and I think it's because it's slow to paddle but it's also one of the most stable kayaks ever made. It's called the Freedom Hawk Pathfinder and I would love you to try to flip one, it has pontoons that you connect that makes it great for a outboard. It's as stable as a floating dock. Please make a video flipping one.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
If I can find one I’ll sure will 😀
@chiane1968
2 ай бұрын
The worst of KZitem is creators trying to get views through ridiculous drama. And I would think most kayaks sold are not used for fishing. I’d just buy a boat if I wanted a motor.
@AliexFolgueira
2 ай бұрын
only drama I see here is from your comment! adding a motor to a kayak does not make it a boat! it is still the same kayak
@VisionExplo
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely trolling motor for me. Love the fact that I can go miles saving the energy for fishing.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Yup 100%
@jddarby007
2 жыл бұрын
You get it!
@BRollOffroad
2 жыл бұрын
i put a 40lb $150 Minn Kota on my $300 canoe, battery was $170 i think. i can go 10 miles with 3 people, lock the steering and just chill, it's the best.
@woody2316
3 жыл бұрын
The reason in my opinion is there are places where I fish you can’t have motors but I use the trolling motor on bigger lakes
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
What motor are you rocking
@geraldkhoo88
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayak is not so safe in choppy and windy conditions. With pedal kayak, the seat is higher and in choppy condition it is easy to roll. The paddle is not only for paddling but also to prevent you from rolling. There have been many accidents with pedal kayaks rolling over because of sudden change of wind or current, some deadly. Just be aware of the pros and cons of pedal kayaks before you go out there and buy one.
@darrylmuse9948
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Hobie PA 14 and got caught in a storm on a lake that rolled in when I was fishing it handled the swells and white caps no problem wasn’t worried a bit that PA was plowing thru those white caps and swells like a big old battleship lol
@Andysfishing
3 жыл бұрын
You’re rocking it Aliex. Amazing 32,000 subscribers. Keep being you. Well done brother.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, and closing in on 14m views
@Kolby9241
3 жыл бұрын
You rock Andy!!!
@JSabh
2 ай бұрын
Thing is, I went to the west marine store and picked up a 10 ft dinghy that weighs 100lbs for 600$. Its wider, more stable, solid and has a transom. Why would I get a kayak when that boat is built for fishing and ultra outfit ready? I have a couple of drop stitch yaks I love for shallows and fun paddling but, for fishing the dinghy is undefeated. Especially at 600$ brand new.
@jonveverka6082
3 жыл бұрын
I agree that using a kayak with a motor is a huge advantage however like it was mentioned the downsides are like anything else with a motor and thats when it brakes it cost more. Not to mention if you have a battery problem or motor issue when you take it out far you are looking at a long petal back. Have to figure worse case scenario for petal drive is that you can only at worse brake your propeller where with a motor you can face many problems.
@gameopsdk
2 жыл бұрын
I can understand if you never leave your state to fish or visit one other state, but I regularly fish 3 states and rather than registering it in every state I'll use the xi3 at home and use the pedal drive for out of state traveling. Yearly non resident fishing licenses can add up pretty quick, then adding multiple boat registration fees for a kayak on top of it? I'll pass, saves me more money for gas and other fishing crap... In about 6 years when I'm 100% vested with my union's pension I plan on quitting and doing a cross country vacation in my teardrop trailer. My xi3 will most likely stay home and I'll just be using my pedal drive. Just makes more sense to me, no point in paying to register in a state for a year when your only going to be there a week or two... Although I will admit that having a kayak with almost every state registration sticker going down the side would be an pretty cool, expensive but cool. Maybe if my fishing bait didn't say "not for human consumption" on it I could afford it... 🤪
@JPHET37
2 жыл бұрын
I have caught 12 good size Stripers this year from 19-26 inch size on Old Town PDL 120 . Pedal drive system is good work out your leg s and I Also ride road bike 🚴♀️ 600 miles already this year. So if your fit stick with pedal or peddle kayak s . If you’re 60 and older yeah go with motor kayak or motor boat
@robertmitchell6651
3 жыл бұрын
While I agree with your premise…unfortunately… electric motors BREAK DOWN!!! and having the pedal drive … gets you back to the launch ramp… been there!!! paddling this bigger … heavier… kayaks is prehistoric…I like the confidence of have THREE methods of powering my kayaks… MOTORS R O C K!!!
@lowlife7453
3 жыл бұрын
Pedal drives have never broke down...
@veritas2145
2 жыл бұрын
@@lowlife7453 lol
@Bama2n26
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. The majority of kayak anglers are still out here keeping it simple.
@luckyandblessedfishing
Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, yes! Exactly why I bought Sportsman 120 paddle and added an xi3 GPS for a total investment of $2400! Now I have a fishing machine baby!
@AliexFolgueira
Жыл бұрын
That's an epic setup! Enjoy
@randyrasey2515
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Aliex. Makes more sense and economical to upgrade a paddle kayak. Maybe for people that don’t fish they may still like the pedal kayaks, but for avid anglers you need precise trolling motors.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
It is so difficult to me to take anything else fishing if i know i have plenty of clearance to use the motor
@FatJeffStew
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Cost is the main thing at least rigging one like he wants too. Then you have weight and inability to go places a normal kayak can go (small rivers/creeks). They both have their niche markets in the fishing world
@jadeddragon4254
2 жыл бұрын
Ok…it will be funny seeing the “avid angler” with a dead battery on the shoreline as the “non avid” angler passes him by with his measly little paddle yak and continues to catch fish
@ballertron1440
3 жыл бұрын
Tournment should not allow motors, because who ever can afford the biggest battery and motor have a huge adventage
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Not really plus have to look at the tournament setups? They got $8000 on a boat and that’s doesn’t include the motor lol
@ballertron1440
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira if someone is disabled then I think boat tournies are more suitable for them. To me kayak tournment should be human powered, otherwise it's the same as a jon boat tourney, it just loses its kayak vibe.
@wildberry1973
2 жыл бұрын
You crazy!! I am crying because it is winter and I can't get out in my pedal kayak for 4 months!
@clemp3010
2 жыл бұрын
We just got our pedal kayaks in August and only used them for 2 months before winter. Everything is ice right now, and all I want to do is take my kayak out! It doesn't make a very good snow sled, though. 🤪
@ademite
2 жыл бұрын
I was today years old finding out that a small electric motor would require you to register your kayak, hell even inflatable???? That's nuts.
@doobydoggshit
3 жыл бұрын
It defeats the purpose of having a kayak... If you want a motor you should just get a boat, kayaks are for people who want to get in tight places and shallow waters to catch fish... These kayak companies are getting carried away lol
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Still a kayak, still easy to transport, still easy to paddle, easy to remove motor if you don’t need it, registration is cheap
@doobydoggshit
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but with a boat you just trailer up and go... No need to do all that extra stuff to pack up or set up... lol... You can be in and out in 5 to 10 minutes but takes you 30 to 45 minutes to pack up all that stuff on a kayak
@MaYbYl8eR
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira you say that like there arent boats that do that also
@youtubecomments5951
Жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira so you don’t want a kayak. Just get a canoe and slap a motor. Leave kayaks alone. Kayak with optional motor ok. But kayak fishing is just that. Don’t ruin it with a motor. Kayak is also for excercise. You ain’t ever gonna get rid of it. Just like bicycles. Sure you have motors and motorcycles but what use is that for being active and excercising.
@AliexFolgueira
Жыл бұрын
@@youtubecomments5951 you haven't seen the new electric motor bikes with the pedal assist? Can go 40 mph or so or the old electric skateboards? What's the difference with kayaks ? Lol get ready everything will have motor on soon
@SwampSquatch70
9 ай бұрын
I have a paddle kayak. I Don’t foresee ever getting a pedal drive. I primarily fish the flats. I literally haul my yak across the yard and launch. I also do kayak races. So I’m constantly working on my stamina and speed. Which has increased my range for fishing.
@AliexFolgueira
9 ай бұрын
add a light weight motor just for back up, only use it when you need it, go the extra mile, see it as a personal trainer
@SwampSquatch70
9 ай бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira I thought about getting a bixby in the past. Pretty cool setup. I fished a tournament. Quite a few competitors drives went out. On the return to the landing.
@shellcracker18
3 жыл бұрын
May be dead for anglers but not for people that want to just enjoy nature
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
There finally someone paid attention, the video opens with “they are dead …for many” lol
@hx1234
2 жыл бұрын
motors maybe be the new trend and your first option but having a pedal drive is a good 2nd option/backup incase your motor has a issue out on the lake because no one really wants to paddle a load kayak.
@johnbaker4847
3 жыл бұрын
go ahead and buy those chinese batteries and make biden rich(er). Me, I can't afford those things, I'll keep slumping along in my $200 used yak. 🎣😊😎👍🎣
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I love my $300 pelican sentinel 😀
@johnbaker4847
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira when's the last time you used your $300 yak in a video, hmm? 🤔 🎣😎😊👍🎣
@jettercool
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnbaker4847 Why would anybody with real kayaks would like to use cheap ass stuffs in their videos? Especially when you are trying to make a living doing KZitem? At least i feel i`m getting an honest opinion with Aliex. Life is about starting small and upgrade anyway you can while you`re at it.
@johnbaker4847
3 жыл бұрын
@@jettercool because "cheap ass stuffs" is all some of us can afford.
@gewglesux
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone here try those lithium Batteries? YEAH they're expensive..
@jurban7998
Ай бұрын
Growing up in San Diego, you could spot the hardcore minimalist fishers because they epoxied a milk crate onto a 14 foot longboard. Paddle out to the kelp paddies and rip fish. But hey, you obviously need to maintain that beer gut, so you do tou
@AliexFolgueira
Ай бұрын
Sounds like a nightmare, I bet those "hardcore" use fishing kayaks with motors now
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
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@king0dasouf
3 жыл бұрын
Motors require registration in some states. That a cost that has to be paid yearly where a pedal drive is free all the time.
@CarolinaBassHunter
3 жыл бұрын
😉
@CarolinaBassHunter
3 жыл бұрын
Ok you made my point in the last minute of the video. There you go, you got your watch time and ad revenue.
@TinyBoatNation
Жыл бұрын
At least he's honest.
@AliexFolgueira
Жыл бұрын
Always
@thereelridder
2 жыл бұрын
This is why I'm hoping some kayak series will ban use of motors. To me, if you want a motor driven vessel, just buy a boat. I got into kayak fishing for the added challenge. Limited area, need to plan better and make smarter decsions.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Kayak=boat
@copw5
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayaks have their place. For example in Ma you don't have to register a pedal but you do an electric trolling motor.
@jimfromm3981
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in my late seventies. I pedal for exercise. I catch more fish trolling from my Outback than I ever did paddling and casting. Motors will not replace pedals until solar panels mounted onboard can recharge them fast enough to keep them running all day. If that happens, the only reason I might buy a motor is the maintenance of the outdrive is not something you can predict. It's hard to tell if bearings or cogs in the pedal drive are wearing until you are on the water and need them. I love the Outback's stability. If a motor compromised the VCG it would be a game killer for me.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
You can get a Bixpy with 2 batteries and go all day, each battery is like 7 pounds motor is 2.7
@jimfromm3981
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira I need more info. How much is the complete setup? If my drive goes out, that may be the next option.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimfromm3981 Bixpy with the adapter should be around $1400 check this video out on the outback kzitem.info/news/bejne/rWys4GR_oGpni4I I have several Bixpy outback videos you can also use the mirage drive adapter
With motor on the kayak feels more convenient than pedalling makes you exhausted.
@Charactermatters650
2 жыл бұрын
Wilderness systems paddle for about 9 years - then old town predator for the past 6 - Fish salt and fresh - peddle will never be dead - I can hook up trolling motor when needed for long hauls - most of the time, no need, I like the control on ponds and lakes and the ability to peddle backwards instantly - great exercise too! I get exercise instead of sitting all day on my fat ass. Motor systems are great too - Peddle will never die I have a small paddle yak too for tight spots and a quick toss in the back of the truck.
@dannyo957416
3 жыл бұрын
The only problem with trolling motor style kayaks is the trolling motors break a lot and they’re way too expensive
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
All kinds of trolling motors cheap and expensive
@aaronhiggs
3 жыл бұрын
You can buy a minn Kota 30 pound thrust trolling motor for 120 bucks new at west marine.
@TS-lw5nv
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayaks are fun for recreation. I live in the Bay Area, and barely any paddler knows about them.
@aaronhiggs
3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile I still paddle my kayak. I keep it simplistic because I fly fish off my kayak on flats. Less stuff on the deck of my NuCanoe to get caught on.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
So you are in team “pedal yaks are dead “?
@aaronhiggs
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira I would agree. Pedal is dead. The prices stayed too high and now they are similar in price as motorized yaks. If you’re going pedal, might as well just go motorized. I have a minn Kota for my NuCanoe when I want to go out for a whole day. It was 200 bucks. The pedals for my kayak are over a grand.
@marcstanley3296
3 жыл бұрын
I've kayaked fished the Gulf of Mexico for 25 yrs, build you lats.
@Eric19781
2 жыл бұрын
I have had three back surgeries and I am glad they don’t allow motors, it keeps it fair for the people that can’t afford to spend that much money on a kayak.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about ? Seriously a pedal kayak is more money than a motorized setup !!! Motors even the odds dude, hands free fishing for under $400
@Eric19781
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira I just figure if you are going to go motorize you might as well buy a John boat
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
@@Eric19781 that makes zero sense, can I paddle a Jon boat ? Can you car top it on your Corolla? Can a $150 trolling motor propel it at 3.5 mph ??? Tell me again why?
@repairdrive
2 жыл бұрын
Novice here. Clicked on this because I thought he was going to say "because paddle is the way to go".
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Hey paddling is amazing!
@crazyobservations3080
9 ай бұрын
55lb trolling motor and a 100ah iron phosphate batt around $600 to $700. No need for a specially made boat. I go up river most of the time. After a few miles of fighting the current physically, you kind of get a little wore out and don't feel like fishing much.
@givemeabreakdoc
2 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayaks are not dead. Yes, I prefer my motor guide xi3, and I don’t even use my pedal kayak anymore, but many tournaments won’t allow them. But, your points are spot on.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like for you they are 😜
@givemeabreakdoc
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira lol. Yeah, pretty much. All the points you made are spot on.
@anthonyvespia6662
3 жыл бұрын
Aliex the 74% probably all have motor's lol. Anytime I go to a shop, that 30lb thrust, Minn-kota is always limited, or sold out. That's the 1st DIY People do. My kayak is a 120 PDL, Hybird edition, I did recieve my drive with my boat. But they make a 46lb thrust trolling motor, that weighs 20 lbs, that drops in where my PDL would sit, just like how the Native mount there drives. Plus I now have the Bixpy, with the Gravity rudder kit. So both are on my kayak, but I'll use the bixpy to get from spot to spot, and then troll around or pedal around. It's usually one or the other, but not together. A I dio like to paddle around super skinny water. Awsome video bro, be safe..🤟🙏🎣
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing setup brother! And you do get it the meaning of the video! Thanks
@anthonyvespia6662
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira Lots of research I did, with a budget, but to have what's needed for me on my kayak. A $1,500.00 kayak, turns into a atleast 7,000.00 kayak when you're finished. But I'll take it over a bass or flats boat anyday. In a few year's, I'd like to add another vessel, probably the jonny bass boats 100, or the Pelican catch pwr 100. Just to throw the 2.5 Suzuki on and go. But I'll never sell my kayak, it's to sentimental now, saving, addons, research, etc. Pretty soon I think everything will be motorized. That's why you can add that bixpy to anything, lol..All kayak anglers know it's coming. 🙏🎣🤟
@kredstance4642
Жыл бұрын
Your the best!! I Enjoy every video! Keep it up 👍🏻
@kevinyoung947
2 жыл бұрын
Have been kayak fishing last three years have a sea shots 130 with a pole anchor and receiver for $600 I just bought a 1542 with a trailer and 15hp 2020 for $3200 doesn’t make sense for the most part for the price but if it’s what you love then I get it.
@blackdogempire4996
2 жыл бұрын
I would keep all three options pedal trolling and paddle just incase of emergencies like if your motor fail’s
@stavroschav2699
3 жыл бұрын
Pedal kayak would always be the fastest lightest choice to get on water
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the model
@nm2795
Жыл бұрын
I have a kayak bc I’m a single mom with 2 sons and work 2 jobs. We each have our own and can fish in our own spots. If imma have a motor Then I would save for a bass boat. Take me 20yrs But. We r happy with our kayaks.
@AliexFolgueira
Жыл бұрын
That's the key Being happy
@earthsciteach
2 жыл бұрын
So, up until 9 minutes and 54 ago my biggest debate was peddle or flipper drive. A motor was sort of a way-out-there kind of thing. I even already own a trolling motor. Now I have another variable to perseverate over. Good grief! LOL!
@acauavm
2 жыл бұрын
I understand your point, but at the same time, we still have bicycle even with motorcycles!
@whcjr1022
3 жыл бұрын
As soon as you put a motor on it you have to register it. More money
@jettercool
3 жыл бұрын
There are states that motor or not you have to register the kayak. So there is that. Here in Mississippi i pay less than $20 for 3 years for my Old Town 106 Minn Kota
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but it is worth it
@chrismyers3052
3 жыл бұрын
In my state kayaks do not need to be registered. Put a trolling motor on it and it must be registered. Registration fee goes to Fish and Game which I have no problem with. The problem is once registered, you have to pay personal property tax on your kayak every year. So I gave up that combo and got a pedal drive, couldn’t be happier.
@matthewlidrich2030
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank you for spitting the truth. I mean, that is what all of us are wanting is someone to speak the truth for folks who want to fish in a kayak.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
thanks matt, you are right i want to fish! not exercise lol
@yakbassin7196
3 жыл бұрын
I got an xi3 with spot lock with a remote that I plan on linking to my Lowrance hds. My whole setup is still a couple thousand less than a pro angler 360.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
And better !
@RobFishYT
3 жыл бұрын
Nucanoe Unlimited. 2.5hp on the back. Foot control trolling motor in the front,. Cost me $3500 and that includes 100ah lithium battery.
@jeffreywienhoff6412
2 жыл бұрын
The tournaments not allowing electric is discrimination against the physically challenged. This issue is on hiking/biking trails with some opposing motorized bicycles. I love cycling but I'm old, fat and disabled now.
@ericdomingo2235
2 жыл бұрын
I have no plans to put in an electric motor on my pedal kayak instead ill attach a boostfin to give me some needed boost when i get tired or in a little hurry to go back.
@MrTIREMAN16
3 жыл бұрын
Have never been on a motorized kayak. No that's not because I don't think they're cool. And I do understand you can cover more water easier. But a paddle or pedal kayak, is light enough to wear something goes wrong you can still manage! At least in most cases! Even when I had my Dorado, I could paddle it even if I couldn't pedal it. You add motors and batteries, now you might as well just have a Jon boat! Because you're not saving on the weight, so why not just have more room? That's just my opinion!
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Bixpy with battery weights under 9 pounds, torqeedo with huge battery weights less than 15# your overdrive scaled in at least 25 pounds, there a motor that can go faster than you for a longer time and weights 10 pounds less….
@MrTIREMAN16
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira I know Bixby in the battery pack are lightweight but aren't they really expensive?
@johngray2526
2 жыл бұрын
I get where your coming from now since seeing the video and I just want to say the ones with the motor appeared to be cheaper lol but I have to say this about kayaks being dead lol you know canoe been around for ages then it's pirogue to kayaks I don't think any of them will ever be dead they'll just invent add on to make them better lol
@brandonother3792
2 жыл бұрын
You made a very valid point to your argument. I have a pedal drive Native 12.5 and I may add a motor to the rear of it…someday.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
add the motor, do it right and you will be happy you did
@deathbedquestion
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the size of the lake and/or the distance you're traveling. Also budget is an issue.
@aliasfred
2 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a Scout inflatable 14 foot about 1400.00 add what ever power you want, much more stable too.
@keithfoco
2 жыл бұрын
I'll tell you what. Motor kayaks are great. I will give you that, but I just traded my motor kayak for a pedal drive and I will not go back unless my state makes it easier and cheaper to own. We have to register motors, have them inspected every time you get on the water and you have so much more equipment. The pedal drive works great, I dont need to have it inspected for aquatic nuisance species and I dont have to register it. I am not a tournament fisher, and just a weekend warrior that doesnt have a lot on the line. Pedal kayaks are not dead- not for me anyways.
@danc4454
3 жыл бұрын
I think Pedal and Motor combo is a safe bet especially if you fish alone. If that motor dies and you have to paddle back in rough water in a heavy kayak you’ll be stressing.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
And you also have the paddle just in case
@danc4454
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira you do but paddling a fully loaded autopilot kayak in rough water and winds is going to be brutal unless you stay close to shore.
@MrAk474life
3 жыл бұрын
Your content is making me want to slap an electric out board on my predator 13, great content 👍🏼
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Pls do it and send tag me in ig
@BassManStrikes
3 жыл бұрын
I added a stern motor with foot steering and it's superior to any pedal drive and handles weeds way better and is less hassle all around
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
thats interesting, can you show me some photos of how it is setup?
@BassManStrikes
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira Absolutely, I have done some updates since this video most notable was I ditched the wireless remote and now have a sweet wired remote mounted next to the seat with a rotary throttle 👍😎 kzitem.info/news/bejne/pWiOyHV_oal8oHo
@davidgibson5157
Жыл бұрын
Hey Alex where are the lethum battery add ? Couldn't find them and what's code again ?
@AliexFolgueira
Жыл бұрын
Amped Outdoors 😃 code is aliex5 and here is the link to the 100ah ampedoutdoors.com/collections/boat-batteies/products/100ah-lithium-battery-lifepo4-heated-battery-for-charging-below-freezing
@nonormies2837
2 жыл бұрын
Its good exercise but for fishing you have a complete point. I want a sailing pedal unit myself so duel power
@downsouthallah4800
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to put a torqueedo on my kaku Zulu only to get where I wanna go. Once I get into the creek or marsh system gotta use the pedal system.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Try an ipilot on that baby!
@progradepainting3755
2 жыл бұрын
Motors is where I draw the line. The cost and inconvenience at that point would make me rather have a boat than a kayak.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
Motor makes fishing easier, and safer and a kayak is a boat
@progradepainting3755
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira for the same amount of money, or less, I can have a jon boat that I can walk around on and fish even better from.
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
@@progradepainting3755 I can buy a tricked out jon boat or even a mako offshore boat with twin 400s but I don’t care for it lol 😂 my kayak boats in the garage are costing me nothing even if I don’t take them out 😜
@progradepainting3755
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira you’re not making any sense my man. To each their own
@AliexFolgueira
2 жыл бұрын
@@progradepainting3755 no man it is you who is not making sense, there is no inconvenience using the right motor on a kayak, depending on the model it make be cheaper, you can have a totally decked out kayak with a motor for under $1000 if you are handy, you can launch it anywhere while the boat guy is waiting at the ramp, you don’t need trailers nor a backyard to store your big boat, sorry dude but you simply don’t know what you are taking about
@johntexan4165
2 жыл бұрын
Motors win if you want to register your “motor” boat… pedals prevent any registration needs…in Texas at least.
@outandaboutwithrobnyc
2 жыл бұрын
I now use an inflatable boat . Less expensive. For Guys in the UK, it's the normal.
@Derakkon2
3 жыл бұрын
Where I live, you have to register and pay annual tag fees if you have a motor on a kayak. Pedal drive kayaks are exempt from that. Also pedal drive is awesome for people who have had severe arm injuries.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Paying a registration fee is not a big deal, you spend more on battle water per week
@Derakkon2
3 жыл бұрын
@@AliexFolgueira Yeah, money isn't the issue here. Trying to register a kayak here is a huge pain and an all day task the last time I had to do it. The main issue was that a title is required to register, but because it was a kayak, it didn't have a title.
@Deadhead710
3 жыл бұрын
You have to register your boat in a lot of states. That’s the point for me. So much hassle just to fish in another state or your own state whenever I have a pdl don’t have to pay anything extra every month just to fish. If 20 pounds is heavy to you, you should go work out bud.
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
First register is not a big deal, it is easy, second it only costs $25 something a year. Third this video is not just for one person it is for a general audience so there are people here that 20 pounds is A LOT! And no they don’t need to work out 💪
@brettallen1440
3 ай бұрын
This didn't age well. Two years later and pedal drives still going strong.
@AliexFolgueira
3 ай бұрын
What? It is more true now than ever, everyone has a motor on their kayaks, plus now you have the e pdl drive from old town, people still listen to cassettes you know....
@brettallen1440
3 ай бұрын
@AliexFolgueira Haha, I love it. It's true the market has shifted but it's pretty clear there will always be an appetite for pedal drives. Great content brother!
@AliexFolgueira
3 ай бұрын
@@brettallen1440 thank you 😊 🙏
@richardherrington2852
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Texas... I fish on lakes that have 12 to 14 ft. alligators. I don't care to fish from any kayak... pedal or not.
@nmbr1bassr
3 жыл бұрын
Kayaks USED to be a nice Cheaper alternative to buying a boat, Great for people who cannot afford it, But at the cost of what they are climbing to they are getting out of reach for that customer type. Almost SAD!!!
@AliexFolgueira
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and no you can get a $300 kayak at Walmart and motorized it for $200 that’s only $500 bucks
@roosteroutdoors12
2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it man! I have a FeelFree Lure 11.5 v2 and to purchase the pedal system for it is $1000, but what im doing is picking up a $100 minn kota, a battery and a yakgadget pod mount and ill be motorized for about $380 total. So why would i waste the money on a pedal system? Great video man and couldn't agree more!
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