Bonafide SS107 Review

[@gearpigg2312]

Laughed about having to spend $60 for the rod holders. Really good review. A lot of good points. Comparing this to the Perception Outlaw 11.5

[@Skap91]

Same, what are u leaning towards ?

[@cesarcastilleja8676]

damn the dry pod is a good location for the fish finder gonna do that myself

[@ekinvang4436]

Dang this whole time I thought they would have rod holders!! That’s crazy

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Knock it off

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

Been looking into getting a fishing yak. These seam to have pretty good reviews all around for the price. I REALLY like the depth finder setup you have there. Thats awesome. I see you saying about the yak being heavy. I Want to do more research and weight is def. A concern of mine, so thank you for pointing that out. I'm interested to see where other, similarly priced/rigged systems weigh. 85 pounds sounds light to me when considering the amount of yak that is there but you have me wondering how this one stands up to others in the same range. Thanks for the review, I guess the bottom line is that you said you would buy it again...that says a lot.

[@CrossSidhe]

Luther Cifer owns both Bonafide and Yak-Attack. The omission of many standard things is to get you to buy his accessories.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

You are not wrong.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Nice review. I’m new to kayak fishing and have been looking at upgrading to either the 127 or 107. You touched on key things and the cons where very good. I like the size of the 107. Thank you very much!

[@triggerhappyreviews]

You’re quite welcome. Good luck in your decision.

[@HippieMagic]

Lol I just saw the sticker on the back. I’m actually running up to Marietta Adventure Co to grab one Saturday.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Nice! Great shop and people. Enjoy!

[@HippieMagic]

@@triggerhappyreviews they seem pretty cool. They are holding one of the venom SS107s for me. I haven’t been able to find one anywhere so it was pretty cool of them to hold it for me until I could get there tomorrow.

[@fryeguy9939]

I AGREE 100% ... IF YOU'RE GOING TO CALL IT A FISHING KAYAK,AT LEAST PUT SOME ROD HOLDERS ON ! ! ! . I LOVE MINE BUT MAIN GRIPE IS... IT COULD TRACK A LITTLE BETTER ... WHERE THE PADS ARE ON THE SIDE .. I PUT YAK ATACK TRACKS ON .. WORKS REALLY NICE.

[@dgalvan529]

Nice yak bro great upgrade

[@PrestonMartin]

Fair review. You didn't call out the tracking at all unless I missed it. What's your take on the tracking? I'm fine with no rod holders. It means we get to buy the exact ones we want. It is lame the junk drawer isn't included since it's so inexpensive, and basically everyone would want that IMO. Cup holders... I'm not really sure. I find I hate molded in cup holders in basically everything I've ever owned. They are almost always in bad spots or a bad size. Again, at least we get the size and location we want. I have the ss107 in the mail on the way to my house right now.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

So to be honest I can’t say how great the tracking is. It’s been so windy this spring I’ve been blown all over the lake. It seems good from what I can tell.

[@PrestonMartin]

@@triggerhappyreviews Right on. I've heard the tracking is just okay. Can't wait to find out. Man I feel you on the wind. I got so tired of it this spring I stopped fishing one of the lakes around here... not permanently of course.

[@booblah5378]

the tracking is bad on the 107 in the wind the back end will swing out. I have a ss107 myself and it can get frustrating. Having said that, the the flex wings or the rudder makes a world of difference. totally worth the money.

[@fulllifeadventures]

boo blah interesting, what do you mean flex wings?

[@triggerhappyreviews]

You can buy wings that attach to the stern of the boat that help with tracking. I ended up adding a rudder. Worth the money.

[@tonyjones9057]

My biggest disappointment about my ss127 was the fact that it did not come with rod holders. I paid to install flush mounted rod holders on both sides, but I agree it should have come with that.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Yes. There’s no reason 2 rod holders couldn’t have been included.

[@CrazyCranker]

Great review! And good point about the no rod holders. From my experience though, I can kind of see the manufactures point of not including them. Most of the time when they do include them, there in the wrong spots and just end up collecting water in them. That fact that you do have to add stuff like additional tracks and rod holders lead me to believe it's over priced from the start? This being a paddling kayak, how is the paddling?

[@fulllifeadventures]

Great review!

[@greytroop9272]

Great review I just purchased my ss107 today

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Thanks. Enjoy it. After fishing it now dozens of times and many many hours of seat time I’m very happy with it. I think you will be too.

[@user-qo5vf1em2p]

Great kayak! Love the color! It looks like the Toyota cement gray color. Where did you buy it?

[@tonyjones9057]

One additional major disappointment is the way it handles in the Wind. I did solve this problem by adding a power pole to the back and anchor wizard with the 8 lb downrigger ball that deploys at the front. Great paddle kayak after a few additions

[@triggerhappyreviews]

I agree with this also. I added a rudder to combat the wind. I like your ideas also. I think it’s because of the high sitting position that the wind is such an issue.

[@tonyjones9057]

@@triggerhappyreviews I don't think it's the high seat position because they came up with the wings that you attached to the bottom of the kayak now. Bonafide found out that when you take one paddle stroke it will cause kayak to completely spin around in one direction. I found it to be true also, try it and you'll see. I opted not to get the wings, I have enough control.

[@Strollingwithpete]

just curious. In hindsight would you choose the RS117 over this?

[@triggerhappyreviews]

No I think I’d stick with the SS107

[@insertnamehere5577]

Raccoon Creek Outfitters....as in Albany? If so.....literally going there this week to test out some bonafide and a couple others.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

One and the same. Great place and good people.

[@insertnamehere5577]

Haven’t had the pleasure of meeting them yet, but they’ve done a phenomenal job in getting back in touch with me and being open for my crazy 3rd shift hours lol. Subscribed to the channel......from a big city of Wellston resident lol.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Awesome and thanks for subbing. They met me on a Saturday in March or April last year when everything was closed. Took quite a bit of time with me too. They’ve got some good brands over there. Nu canoe is one to check out also.

[@mountaingoat6393]

Nice review - thank you

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Good review. I'm looking to upgrade from my 10' lifetime tamarack. Do you think the ss127 is a better buy than the ss107?

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Not really. It’s all about what size boat you want. They’re essentially identical otherwise.

[@lights80088]

Hi great video. I want to use this kayak for leisure. I love the design. Nobody addresses what I want to know and hopefully you can shed light on this. How fast is this kayak? Do you have to work real hard to go a decent speed or does it cut through the water easily? Thank you.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Honestly it’s pretty slow. I always paddle in the high seat position. Maybe in the lower position it would be better.

[@staceypottmeyer]

Happy birthday

[@miguelgomez7707]

You lost me on the rod holders, sorry, but if I’m going to spend that amount of money on a fishing kayak I would expect for it to have at least rod holders. I’m convinced on getting the Wilderness systems ATAK 120

[@triggerhappyreviews]

I don’t blame you. It’s a terrific kayak but it needed included rod holders.

[@Cityoftrees1911]

Heyyy it's my guy Keith! Hope everything is well pal.

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Yes sir. Same to you!

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

What kind of plugs are those

[@benweiss398]

there the yak attacks very good ones

[@wiggster1080]

Are you selling this in grove city facebook market? I swear this same kayak is on there.. which is why I'm here doing research on it lol..

[@triggerhappyreviews]

It’s not me. Great boat though.

[@franksflytraps]

can u take this in the bay and ocean safely?

[@triggerhappyreviews]

Although I’ve never tried, my answer would be probably not. The center of gravity is pretty high and I doubt it would take waves really well. Then again, what do I know

[@xarrow81]

Beautiful kayaks, but rather spend my money on a hobie for the price points of these boats

[@triggerhappyreviews]

A hobie is a great boat for sure but not even close to this price point. You’re easily over $2000.

[@xarrow81]

@@triggerhappyreviews I think the compass about the same or maybe cheaper

[@triggerhappyreviews]

It’s like $1400 and is not remotely close to being fishing ready. The outback is the better option.

[@sloopjohnb.24]

Rod hoders dude. Rod hoders.