You could probably put spacers under the plates for your gear tracks so you can use the Plano boxes
@GalaxyRods6 жыл бұрын
@12:03.....Just put spacer blocks under the mount where it attaches to the boat! This will lift the mount and you can fit your box.
@dennislewis7602 Жыл бұрын
I have the same kayak but I have the minn kota motor instead of pedals. I feel in love with my old town. It’s definitely awesome! I got it a few months ago. The guy barely took it out. He brought it brand new. I’m not sure if the motor floats. I usually don’t use the scupper plugs. It’s been hot. One part of me kinda wish I would have got the peddles. But I just turn the button and go. It’s pretty good to set back and cruise. I live on the beach so that’s a big plus. And I got the filling floor also. I’ve noticed it’s heavy but when I get it in the water it was all worth it 😂.
@smileycamel56353 жыл бұрын
Good video,...I was ready to upgrade from my pelican 120, and was considering a old town sportsman, but you totally sold me on the predator, thanks, happy fishing!
@BillsCatch222 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I have a sportsman pdl as well, and comfort in the predator or Big Water is far better
@fordmanfisher6 жыл бұрын
On that gear plare issue you could just make some spacers to raise them up the 1/2" you need to fit those plano boxes.
@drested17937 жыл бұрын
That Predator sticker near the front hatch is boss!
@matthewsdam7 жыл бұрын
Great yak. I've had mine for about 5 months and love it. Only downside is propeller is not as weed less as I hoped it to be. Finding that I have to lift and clear it off often in the shallows, but I'm not complaining though 😂
@SirMorpheus7 жыл бұрын
Just a thought, but you should be able to fit those Plano boxes into the side areas if you raise the plates. All you need to do is purchase some bushings that are thick enough to raise it just enough to get the box in there. The cost of longer screws and the bushings needed to do that should be relatively inexpensive. The only issue I see from that is the fact that the plate would no longer be flush with the rest of the deck.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea at all. I'll have to see how much it protrudes above the gunnels. Thanks!
@rustyfawcett7 жыл бұрын
Sweet man looking at this my self. The plano box that won’t fit take the screws out if the mount and add rubber washers and lift that side up. Thanks for posting
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
yeah, it's a great boat. already did just that. Thanks for the tip though. I've modified several other things as well and have a few more mods in mind... I'll be posting a 2018 update in the spring.
@braydonmerrill34607 жыл бұрын
I just got the old town predator 13 I love it, made in Maine which is my home state that makes it even better
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Braydon Merrill being an American company was indeed a factor in choosing my new yak. Hope you're enjoying your predator as much as I am
@ScuffedThumbZFishing7 жыл бұрын
My dad and I both went from the catch 120 to the PDL lol.
@phil25376 жыл бұрын
rather than cutting you mounting boards to fit your plano boxes, unscrew the mounting boards and raise them up with a couple blocks and reinstall with longer screws. Won't be flush with the hull but it may work for you without having to cut anything.
@jcook81917 жыл бұрын
I put 2 3600 Plano boxes in the pouch below the seat and a plastic container full of my plastics below the seat
@Clbirdsong17 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video . That was very well done and informative
@raifmt6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I’m looking to purchase a PDL in the very near future.
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. I truly love the boat, good luck!
@paprman7 жыл бұрын
Good video. I bought my PDL at a Black Friday sale. $420 off. Couldn't resist. Concerning the Plano boxes not fitting, I store mine under the seat. I can get 3 under there depending on size. Put a rubber mat down to help with noise. I started using mine in early April and have been on the water a couple dozen times. I use a yakima rack n roll trailer and a c-tug kayak cart to move it around. It's a beast and I'm 6' 3" 240lbs. Do you car top? My only minor complaint is the flush mount rod holders fill with water so I replaced them with holders that have a cover. I would say the biggest draw back the PDL is transport.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thats a great price! I ended up getting $800 off. That's a great tip for the plano boxes, I keep a larger container under neath for my plastics and bulkier tackle. I transport in the bed of my truck with a bed extender. I agree on the rod holders. It's a minor annoyance, but for this kind of $, they should have thought of that. Great input!
@paprman7 жыл бұрын
Wow $800 off. And I thought I got a deal. Oh mine did include a Orion 25 quart cooler that goes for $369. I would rather had the $369 off.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Dick Clase it's an accomplishment finding any deal on a good kayak
@jademyst16776 жыл бұрын
Good choice! I bought one after trying them all and love it!
@ThatsitWeregoinfishin7 жыл бұрын
Nice yak! I might have to steal that painted front idea!
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Thats It, We're Goin Fishin! Thanks! You wouldn't be the first... besides, I didn't start the trend lol
@okuma77136 жыл бұрын
Awesome kayak! I want one, but im thinking about some sea fishing and im about 250 lbs,so not sure how low in the water i will sit ..
@jerry-3816 жыл бұрын
Nice kayak. I'm looking at getting a pedal drive. I like this one I'm just having a hard time justify the additional $1300 expense over the Pescador Pilot.
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Old Town Topwater PDL?
@jerry-3816 жыл бұрын
Bill's Catch 22 I'm looking for a pedal drive kayak.
@jerry-3816 жыл бұрын
Bill's Catch 22 I misread your comment. I really like the width but honestly if I was going to spend 2k I would buy the Hobie Compass.
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Jerry Krabe www.austinkayak.com/products/26075/Old-Town-Topwater-PDL-Kayak-Preorder.html?Shopping:%2520ACK%2520PLA&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp26075_29043_1&sc_intid=26075_29043_1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6HaBRCbARIsAFDNK-is4_GUmXlQCAmoKYB-9fenymn4sdkjh1IIemcvatRLGwRw3Ut1lxoaAg6DEALw_wcB
@tailslapexplore68876 жыл бұрын
Great predator demo vid mate, thanks
@rickylove6197 жыл бұрын
Good video brother very well done. Your kayak is awesome!
@NellysfishingAdventures7 жыл бұрын
good video, very into detail. I'm looking to buy my first kayak, I'm liking the predator XL or PDL
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Both are great boats, I'm sure you'll enjoy either one.
@bullbars18224 жыл бұрын
What color is your boat? I would like to see Old Town add a tilt feature to the seat since there isn't a hi/low.
@BillsCatch224 жыл бұрын
The boat in the video is Urban Cammo.
@Victorkayak6 жыл бұрын
Congrats on you’re kayak I have the mx 👍👍👍👍👍
@jbsanger6965 жыл бұрын
I have the MX and luv that thing...I would sleep in it if my wife wouldn't get Mad....lol..do u have any videos of your rig?
@YankeeTankerOutdoors7 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff... I am probably going to seriously look at this yak when I go pedal.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Yankee Tanker Outdoors cool! I have a buddy up here in Michigan who is a FeelFree pro staffer and he tells me all the time he wishes he could switch lol
@jbsanger6965 жыл бұрын
Great ride!....enjoyed the walk thru..Great videos and your wife sounds fun!.. Lol
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Walk through starts at 4:40. Make sure to meet my dogs at the end of the video
@d81gartica7 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'6", I was wondering if I would have leg room in this yak. I dont want to spend 3500 dollars on a new hobie. I've heard lot's of good things about old town.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
d81gartica well, I'm 6'2" and my seat position is dead center on the track so I would say there is still considerable room for you.
@d81gartica7 жыл бұрын
how many notches is that from max leg room?
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
4 I believe
@outdoorsman_43956 жыл бұрын
And if you reverse those plugs it makes an instant Live Well
@pescaconchuchin42777 жыл бұрын
Bountiful sir
@jeremyisabell88175 жыл бұрын
How did you modify the lowrance scupper kit to fit the humminbird transducer? I’m not paying 70$ for old towns version
@BillsCatch225 жыл бұрын
I just heated it with a heat gun and bent it, then ran a zip tie through. I now have it mounted to the back though.
@treybailey8865 жыл бұрын
I thought u was gonna go with the pelican peddle since u liked the 120
@BillsCatch225 жыл бұрын
I did enjoy my catch 120, but am not a fan of the pedal system. Love my Old Towns now.
@jonbroesch62546 жыл бұрын
"Hey old town, my bag is droopy." Lol
@slvrlightning006 жыл бұрын
Great video. What happens if the prop hits a submerged object?
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
The latch that holds the prop down is strength tested to break if enough force hits the prop. I have yet to hit anything submerged yet... I hope you didn't jinx me lol
@slvrlightning006 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks. May your prop continue to remain free from submerged objects!
@MC967014 жыл бұрын
Most kayak weight capacity ratings are not true. Do u think this one is true to its rating? Im a bigger guy and need one stable enough to pedal
@keepinitbassyusa5 жыл бұрын
How do you like is now so far in?
@scottfitzgerald88887 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. What type of gear rails are those?
@davetoms635 жыл бұрын
how do you transport it to water since boondox doesn't work well on it
@BillsCatch225 жыл бұрын
My boondox work fine...
@michaeltravis52886 жыл бұрын
With peddalsim looking to buy one with peddals the same one as the other one
@TheDale28074 жыл бұрын
What year was that predator PDL?
@raxxyyakgear12867 жыл бұрын
Nice informative somewhat LOL unbiased review :-) To fit the Plano 3600, take a jig saw and a dremel tool and cut out the area that gets in the way, this way you keep the mount panels flush and can easily take in/out and also add a small bungee to secure them.
@andrewcox7179 Жыл бұрын
Are you in Michigan? I big a used predator pdl and it has that front sticker on it. I think I bought your old boat. 😂
@andrewcox7179 Жыл бұрын
I just seen more stickers that match mine. I 100% bought your old kayak. Haha
@Weeble_Warbles6 жыл бұрын
Do you still like the Predator PDL?
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
very much so
@tonybonner19167 жыл бұрын
WHO MAKES THE FISHING POLE FLOAT THAT YOU HAVE ON YOUR POLES? THANKS
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
They're by Blakemore. Here's a link amzn.to/2ueUMac
@lakehart607 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video I'm excited to get one
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Greg Bowen enjoy it!
@rndllhll266 жыл бұрын
How did you rig your anchor trolley?
@adamcrank33915 жыл бұрын
How big are you? I’m 6’3” 260lb. I was wondering about the stability of your yak. Do you have any issues with standing?
@BillsCatch225 жыл бұрын
I don't like standing in any kayak I've come to find out. It's as stable as most.
@yeilermesa83466 жыл бұрын
Nice kayak ,iI have one same ,I bery happy to habe this moqter
@SirGeneTX7 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the teeth stickers? Mine didn't come with stickers.
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2vPEC6b
@robertrodriguez10747 жыл бұрын
Good video brother....im a big boy at 330 lbs. How much do you weigh?
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Same ballpark
@yeilermesa83466 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@712LifePersonal2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get those scupper plugs?
@BillsCatch222 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/3G8vq10
@michaeltravis52886 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for this kyack in a 12 feet do they have them 12 feet Old Town pdl in twelve feet
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
They do, but without pedals. The Old Town Predator MX is 12 feet.
@YAKMANONT7 жыл бұрын
Nice Yak
@nijosmudja83626 жыл бұрын
where did you get the decal on the bow?
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
just type "Shark decal" into an amazon search
@steven__70097 жыл бұрын
how much did you get it for if you dont mind me asking
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Silverfish _ about a third below retail.
@steven__70097 жыл бұрын
Bill's Catch22 thats an amazing price howd you get that id love to get one for that price
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Silverfish _ north woods outlet in Peconing, MI
@drackkor7257 жыл бұрын
Wow about 8 fishing rods. Your nickname on the water must be Doc. Oct.
@rossy--emcee--emcee--rossy69436 жыл бұрын
thx bro,,, how much did you pay?... i just bought one for usd$295,,,,, im awaiting delivery
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
1999
@muddemond5 жыл бұрын
Did you get the $295 kayak?
@LowellFrancisco6 жыл бұрын
How's their customers service?
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Amazing! When I first received my boat, it was damaged in the shipping. The shipping company declared didn't take responsibility and Old Town sent me a new boat! I can't think of better service than that.
@lacrossemvp20106 жыл бұрын
how come you're selling it now?
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Dillon B replaced replaced it with another pdl... after fishing it for the 2017 season, I wanted to start clean with the rigging and dial it in to what I like from what I’ve learned.
@happychicken77737 жыл бұрын
It's just like Dodge fans trying to prove that Dodge is the best Truck. Hobie Hobie and more Hobie. Great video!!
@arnoldlueders75003 жыл бұрын
Put the box under your seat dude
@BillsCatch222 жыл бұрын
thats where i keep my plastics bin
@nickschmitz70446 жыл бұрын
3k is a tough pill to swallow
@BillsCatch226 жыл бұрын
Nick schmitz 3k is still better than most of the pedal competitors plus deals are out there to be had. I paid less than 3
@carlosramayo92216 жыл бұрын
Muy buen jajaja exelente
@NautiFish15 жыл бұрын
🤙
@JD-hs7ib5 жыл бұрын
Bro, Yo Yaks gotts tooffies
@oldchicago32167 жыл бұрын
Can you safely put a 70 lb. dog in the back?
@BillsCatch227 жыл бұрын
Old Chicago I guess it would depend on your weight and your dog’s behavior. The space should accommodate him though.
@dmottram37 жыл бұрын
OC - I saw a video where a guy puts his 80lb black lab in the back for waterfowl hunting... dog fit with ease.