Here is an in depth look at three of the top selling fishing kayaks in the $1200-$1300 range. All 3 have unique features and their own merits, but we want to hear which you would choose and why. Help make this a community conversation.
Here are some specs to compare.
JK Liska:
Length 12’1
Width 34
MSRP (US $) $1349
Total Capacity 400
Weight (Pounds) 84
Seat Height 7″ in high position
Feelfree Lure 11.5:
Length 11’6″
Width 34
MSRP (US $) $1259
Total Capacity 400
Weight (Pounds) 74
Seat Height 15″ in high position
Bonafide SS107:
Length 10’7″
Width 34.5
MSRP (US $) $1299
Total Capacity 425
Weight (Pounds) 82
Seat Height 10″ in high position
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First look at the 360 Angler from Blue Sky. More photos from our fishing trip can be seen at @headwaterskayak IG Page.
Met up with William Pfingst from the Jackson Fishing Team, and he was the first one to take the new Blue Sky Angler 360 out for a demo. Although he was familiar with the drive system he was brand new to the boat. He and I both were skeptical of the functionality of the craft, but after a day of fishing its easy to see why they created this new platform. It’s insanely stable, easy to fish from, and very easy to control from the seated or standing position. This boat with a motor will open up a whole new style of solo fishing craft. Very impressed!
After a year of selling the Native Watercraft Titan, and putting hundreds of guys on the water with them, these are the top 5 things we found make for a better experience on the water.
1. Upgrade the Pedals! The ones that come stock are cheap, and start to squeak early on. I recommend these pedals. I took the pegs out of one side so I could use it bare foot and with a bootie.
2. The second must do upgrade is the Stop Gap Weed Guard. This week guard presses onto the drive itself and is made out of a heavy duty polymer so it wont fail, like so many of the 3D printed ones we’ve seen out there. We have them for sale in the shop and we would be happy to ship one out.
3. Boonedox Landing Gear: The #1 upgrade we suggest. Makes loading uploading, and transport to the water a breeze. They mount in minutes to the track without drilling any holes. Please note you need the Wide bar and track mount hardware in order to mount it to your yak. Hit us up if you have specific questions.
5. Burley Pro Titan steering upgrade kit: The single most important things you can do to enhance your steering, and beef up your system. The Boonedox rudder adds strain to the system, and this upgrades adds a ton of strength and security.
If you want us to put together a package and send it out to you, just give us a call and we can make an invoice for you over the phone, and ship it right out.
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Finally got a chance to demo the new Feelfree Motordrive unit. This plug and play unit connects directly into the Feelfree Overdrive, turning the pedal drive into a troling motor. The motor is a 40lbs thrust brushless motor that equals a 1.5hp. It runs off a deep cycle battery that fits in the rear of the Dorado.
Possibly the best all around kayak I’ve ever used. Great for recreational use, and capable of over night trips. Geared towards the flat water paddler who wants good speed, good stability and the ability to haul some weight. The seat is ultra comfortable, and removable for time spend chilling on the beach or around the camp fire. If you want to setup a time to demo give us a buss 209-224-8367.
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Thank for for joining us today. After literally Years of waiting we finally hit the water in the new Feelfree Kayaks Dorado!!! All and all I think its an awesome boat that stands apart from its competition in many ways. The deck layout, lighting, ability to motorize the drive, are all things that put it into a class of its own. However the overall handing of the boat is not up to par with some of the other boats I’ve demoed such as a PA, Native Titan, or a Jackson Coosa. It would really depend on the persons priorities, when deciding which would be a better fit. I plan on posting a review of the Dorado motorized next week, so hopefully that will help paint a fuller picture of the boats capabilities.
For now don’t hesitate to reach out. If you want to take a road trip to Lodi CA we would be more than happy get on the water with you. Please call in advance so we know your coming!
Integrated LED navigation and cockpit lighting system
Electronics & sonar pod console
Built in utility battery box with a fully integrated wiring system
USB & 12V AUX ports
Adjustable height transducer mount
Patented Gravity Seat w/High Back
Beaver Tail rudder
Intuitive 8-Ball hand steering control system
Front Uni Track rail
Rear Uni Track rail
Side storage areas
Four Fishing rod holders wtih rod leashes
Stand up leash
Reinforced padded standing platform
Deck rod storage
Dual cup holders
Oversized bow and stern storage areas with bungees
Patented Wheel in the Keel
Molded in handles
Recessed fittings
Molded in paddle park
Drain plug
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Talking ultra light kayaks for under $1000. The two kayaks shown are the Eddyline Sky 10 made from Carbonlite, and the Hurricane Santee 116 made from Trylon. Both plastics are a triple layer ABS material with a exterior UV cap to keep it stable in the sun.
Hooked up with the Kayak Bass Fishing crew for a the weekend. We hung out for the awards/ after party, squeezed in a quick full moon paddle, and a night of camping out in Ol Blue. Day 2 we moved the party to Lodi Lake for the annual Lodi Lake Roundup and Chris Laird Memorial Paddle. As a community we generated over $10,000 for Chris’s family. It always blows me away but what we can accomplish when we come together. Happy Paddlin guys!
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Had a rad weekend paddling the Mendo Coast for our annual Albion Road Trip. One day Bill and I decided to take out a couple of under $500 sit on tops to show just how much these little kayaks are capable of. They really are the perfect tool for someone to progress into some entry level ocean paddling.
We hope you enjoyed the adventure. Stay stoked and get out there and find the adventure in your back yard!
Happy Paddlin
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Nomad: https://headwaterskayak.com/product/nomad/
9’6″ Long
29″ wide
46 lbs
100% bad ass
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