Angler 120 PD by SeaStream *FULL KAYAK REVIEW*

[@fishinfromscratch5484]

I've been researching pdl kayaks for a couple months now and there's a lot to them. I really appreciate this honest review because It was very clear and well done. Personally, I'm still sold on a Hobie for various reasons but this looks like a good boat for a lot of folks.

[@CameramanRon]

Hobies are def top notch no soubt

[@BakaRed77]

I bought one of these from Sierra for $1200 right before Christmas. It is my first pedal kayak. I LOVE it! If anyone wants a pedal kayak but doesn't have $2000+ to drop on a premium brand, then this is your #1 choice at this time. Seastream has insanely good customer service. Mine came missing the drive and I called them up and they sent one to me 2-day air with no arguments. That one I got had a bolt torqued on waaay too tight and it snapped trying to take it out to install the pedal. They sent me another drive immediately again. Tip: glue the 3 rubber bumpers on the drive in place because they fall out easy and the drive will wobble more without them. Also, go over the kayak with a screw driver to tighten everything because some stuff is loose and the clip for the drive to hinge onto needs to be unscrewed and adjusted for fitting the drive. I got to the lake the first time and couldn't hinge the drive in and had to paddle back to my truck to get a screw driver to fix that. Otherwise I highly recommend this kayak.

[@CameramanRon]

Great info! I didn’t realize the lock could be adjusted!

[@BakaRed77]

@@CameramanRon Yeah the metal lip on the kayak has three pre-drilled holes that you can adjust to hinge the drive on for the perfect fit. Mine was uneven so I couldn't get it on there.

[@jimmyjones7942]

Being a big guy myself at 5’11 and 280 give or take I’ve only been on a kayak once and it was not comfortable nor did I feel safe on it but seeing you on this one gives me hope that if I ever have the need or desire there is options available. Thanks for your honest and in-depth review.

[@CameramanRon]

There are def options for sure!!

[@BakaRed77]

I own this and I am 5'10 and weigh over 200 and I would still be confident in this for a man your size.

[@rtape02]

I’m almost 6’6 and about 205 it was very comfortable for me to pedal and maneuver, although I do wish the seat was on a sliding track rather than molded inserts

[@adamlee1832]

Hey Ron, great vid. I have had that exact kayak for a year now. Very pleased with durability, stability, tracking snd general speed. I had a nightmarish experience fishing a tiny Alabama creek after a bad hurricane came through. Rammed about 50 fallen trees head on because they had blocked the entire width of the creek! Rotomold held up perfectly! Wish it had some rod holder, tackle cups or slots in front of seat though. But overall a dependable pal set up fosho. Fun to be on the water with.

[@CameramanRon]

You can def add those to the gear track. Check out yak attack kayak accesories

[@nomaddamon670]

Hi guys - any feedback / input with this kayak and pdl drive in salt water? Not so much concerned about stability and performance as I am the yaks ability to withstand the salt, specifically the drive. Any input or recommended source of info is much appreciated. Thanks!

[@chrisfultz1528]

Great video on describing the kayak, I'd love to get one of the pdl ones for me and my wife. We have the cheap paddle one's but now that we have got out and done it, we love kayaking and those I believe would make it so much better, I know it would for me especially when it comes to my fishing. Thanks again for your honest comments. 🎣🎣🎣

[@CameramanRon]

It really is nice having the pedals

[@danielpease4534]

Nice. That did look really stable. Can't wait to see where you'll go in the Kayak. Have a great night and see you on the next one

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks Daniel!

[@_Kere_]

Really can't wait to get into the kayak videos where you're in random obscure places that the mako can't go, its hands down some of my favorite content.

[@CameramanRon]

It’s fun fishing to.

[@Valtunius]

"You'd look a lot dumber dead". Ah, the nice things friends say to each other.

[@CameramanRon]

Lmao

[@michaeltaylor4984]

Keep your battle buy alive. He will do the same.

[@m.e.rosson2758]

a torqeedo kayak motor would be awesome on that kayak!!!! Brant in the water, change his name to BOB! pull him back to shore with the MAKO...call him SKIP! Great video Ron

[@CameramanRon]

It would def make it easy getting around

[@jerry.goodman]

Any updates on this yak? Did you figure out the seat high issue? Are you still as pleased with it as you were in this video? Any other modifications you've attempted or might think could be useful? This is exactly in the price range I'm looking for and it appears to be a quality yak that can even handle being takin out into the Gulf on a calm day. You guys should do a Gulf yak trip this spring.

[@terryclark4532]

I just ordered a new big fish 103 pedal drive by 3 waters kayak and can't wait to try it out. I would definitely like to see more from the kayaks.

[@CameramanRon]

Nice!

[@steveokoren4059]

If you raise the seat, the center of gravity is higher. Making it easier to tip over. Great video.

[@CameramanRon]

If you go to high that’s for sure but raising it a little won’t hurt it much

[@monkeyman4131]

You make good points for this Kayak Ron . Stay safe on the water y'all . Tom Daytona Beach , FL . 15 , January 2022 .

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!

[@stratos175escape7]

I love my Native Watercraft Slayer kayak, I don't have any issues when paddling it. Main reason I went with this kayak is the weight, at 62lbs I can get it on top of my SUV. Love pedal drives for fishing.

[@CameramanRon]

No doubt the slayer series is solid

[@kylelovinggood6502]

I love the fact that you are going to be mixing it up! 😀

[@CameramanRon]

We’re trying

[@thedogdaysoffishing]

Seastream is an entry level brand for feelfree. Pedal drive is a little simpler, and so is the rudder steering. I actually like the steering on the seastream better. The company's customer service is second to none.

[@CameramanRon]

That is correct and yes they have been amazing to work with

[@susansibille8280]

Loved your kayak review. Unfortunately kayak is too heavy for this wimp😎! I might suggest that you move the seat to where both knees have a bend in them. Noticed Brant has one leg completely straight. Not comfortable or efficient. (I do own a pedal drive kayak). Also I don’t have a dry suit yet so I don’t kayak in this water temperature(60’s). Look up cold water shock and please please stay safe out there!

[@CameramanRon]

That’s def why I wear a pfd

[@tntoutdoors_]

Well I think I’m going to have to look into getting one. Having a boat makes it hard to want to try so different. But I would have to say that would be easier to do sometimes. Let’s Go !! 🧨🧨

[@CameramanRon]

They are awesome man!!

[@sompasongs]

I agree, I would like to be able to raise the seat a little higher for a more comfortable peddling position. I have mine for about 2 to 3 years now. The peddle is a little noisy, there is a clicking sound when I peddle and it can be a little annoying. I wish it was a little lighter kayak but its ok. Over all I do like my kayak and recommend it.

[@nodayatthebeach]

Ha ha.. Horizontal like looking at the horizon. 3-4" height will really change center of gravity. Food for thought. Great review !

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks, I checked with the company and because it has a deep hull it will be fine up to six inches

[@brianjohnston2318]

You did an excellent job on reviewing that kayak

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks Brian

[@RGeldert]

Did you ever make a second video of you standing and doing a stability test?

[@williamelliott4444]

Feel Free (the parent company ) makes pretty nice stuff. I’ve fished a Lure 11.5 for a few years and really have no complaints.

[@CameramanRon]

They are solid through and through!

[@kelley867]

Great review on the kayak. And I’m loving the goatee brother! Looking good!

[@CameramanRon]

We’ll see how far it goes!

[@georgecanady5143]

Loved the review on the kayak. I have been looking for my next kayak but don't see it anytime soon, but no complaints I have my ole faithful Pelican enforcer 120 nothing fancy but it gets me on the water

[@CameramanRon]

It’s a good one!

[@peabodymartin5201]

Likin the first work shots from the office. Also, nice improv with the time lapse. Looked like you did it on purpose.

[@CameramanRon]

I def didn’t that was a good fish Lol

[@peabodymartin5201]

Fake it till you make it bubba

[@tomkelly6047]

I like your kayak and think if I had one I would definitely raise that seat, I have knee troubles so the elevation would definitely help me!

[@CameramanRon]

For sure!

[@jacksponsler9341]

Good review!! An easy thing to try would be to sit on a life preserver seat which might give you two additional inches of lift.

[@CameramanRon]

Very true!

[@w420beers]

I love the looks of that kayak man! Good choice! Btw...you done got photo bombed by your cat towards the end lol

[@CameramanRon]

Yeah she def loves her camera time

[@kyleisapenguin]

I was buying my lure v2 today while you on the phone with Johnathan! What are the odds? Yall got to get beach bum a kayak!!!

[@CameramanRon]

Lol that’s awesome man congrats! You will love it!

[@kyleisapenguin]

@@CameramanRon it will be going on its maiden voyage tomorrow.

[@CameramanRon]

@@kyleisapenguin nice man! Enjoy!!

[@DueSouthFishing]

I designed and 3D printed some attachments to boost my seat up, if all else fails try and find someone to do that for you.

[@CameramanRon]

That’s a great idea!

[@billmccullough2323]

I love fishing in my kayak! That looks like a really good one! Thanks for the nice review!

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks for watching!

[@XxToxicLemonzXx]

Great review man, i enjoyed the video. Im a bigger guy, if you dont mind me asking, How much do you weigh?

[@charlielong9667]

Great review! Does water come up through the scupper holes or drive hole when sitting or moving? I’ve seen that with others.

[@leewhitson2814]

I’d like to see you and brant go offshore on the big Navarre reef with these kayaks

[@CameramanRon]

We def could on a calm day

[@David-ly8ez]

Ron you are pretty good in giving review man, good job !

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@ericglenn4644]

Great looking set up you have on your kayak

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!

[@ltruelock2727]

Brant please wear your life jacket! I was in a canoe in the front. Long story short we hit a rock mostly submerged I went over no life jacket. When I popped up hit my head on canoe and blacked out. Came to on bottom of river very disoriented. Luckily one of the guys we were with grabbed me and got me to the top. I was about 12' down. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him. Of course, I wasn't wearing a life jacket. I drank a lot of river water that day.

[@CameramanRon]

Man that was a close call!

[@HBJFishing]

Jesus. 1,600 bucks. Need some more affordable pedal drives for us smaller Channels lol. I get it the cost and all. But damn 🤣 love the channel tho, Ron.

[@CameramanRon]

The pedal drives def go a little higher for sure

[@HBJFishing]

@@CameramanRon but I’m sure It’s worth it. I’ll get one someday.

[@Gr8whitepossum]

Definitely gonna be my first yak dude i found one online for 88 bucks!! Hell yeahh

[@jimmycollins2206]

Where did you get that kayak and can you put a transducer on it.

[@user-vk6ro1hd2u]

Are you using Brandts hairstylist now lol looking fresh! Love the vids

[@CameramanRon]

I just severely need a haircut

[@donnie2533]

Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks Donnie!

[@tonyjones9057]

Did you ever find a way to increase the height on the chair on the sea stream 120 PD?

[@GeorgiaKayakAngler]

Can a trolling motor be added to this kayak?

[@mirceacalin7547]

how is the camper coming along Cameraman Ron ?

[@CameramanRon]

Really good got another vid dropping soon.

[@mirceacalin7547]

@@CameramanRon awesome, looking forward

[@jsnalnt]

You mentioned the Riot Mako. How would you compare the stability to the Angler 120 PD? I recently bought a Lost Creek angler 12 and find it very unstable. Flipped it within 15 min and lost $400 of gear. I can still return in in the next two weeks and looking for something more stable than the Mako/lost creek. Great video BTW.

[@CameramanRon]

I can easily stand and fish in my angler 120

[@mikesons1212]

Not sure how tall Brant is, I’m 6’5”. Think I would fit comfortably? Thanks for the review!

[@CameramanRon]

I am sure you would I know Brant is well over 6 foot

[@MegaPatrickCampbell]

I have one as well, the gear ratio is 1:12. So one full rotation the prop goes around 12 times

[@CameramanRon]

Nice that’s pretty good I knew it moved pretty well

[@MegaPatrickCampbell]

@@CameramanRon I’m impressed with how smooth and quiet it is! I’ve heard some drives are very loud when you get going. It’s definitely made me a fan

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Great review Ron...

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks

[@dwill265]

Can you please tell me what the dimensions of the rear storage area with the bungees?

[@GTX10]

Kayak looks great, stable, and well worth it. Great review!!!

[@BrianWarr33]

I have the same kayak. I bought 3 for me and my boys to fish out of. Have you found a solution to raising the seat a few inches? I’m currently brainstorming for a way to do it. Other than the seat height, I love it. We stand up in ours to fish all the time

[@joshdavis1386]

Now you need a depth finder with live scope, maybe #Garmin or #Lowrance will hook you guys up, I have been shopping for the last few weeks looking at reviews, videos, going to big box stores playing with them, I'm leaning toward Lowrance, be great if you guys could do a couple videos around Brunswick ga, with the 6-8 foot tides,

[@CameramanRon]

that would def be cool

[@joshmassey7566]

Great review. You need to get Sara one and y’all go out fishing.

[@CameramanRon]

No doubt!

[@dougrichardson1980]

I am 60 years old and I’ve never been in a kayak before. I’m still researching to see if I want to get a pedal drive or simply paddle. My concern is that paddling might be a little too physical for me after a little while. Should that be a concern and what method would you recommend for my first kayak?

[@kevinvargason8835]

You could certainly handle paddling but a pedal drive opens up a lot more distance and water. Also you can control positioning as in forward and backwards while casting. If you are going to be in skinny water like alot of creek fishing then the pedal would likely just be in the way.

[@michaelsnyder1162]

Think HORIZON (horizontal) Sideways 🙀😆😆😆Love th review 👏👏👏👍

[@CameramanRon]

How have I never heard that. I’ll remember now.

[@johnpuckett899]

Go glad to see that he has a life life jacket and is watering it

[@CameramanRon]

Lol

[@jasnonya3005]

After getting a warning for undersized speckled trout I put the tape measure stickers on my poles so I didn't need a stick to measure fish! Really I kept undersized fish due to fishing both Georgia and Florida and for got which state I was in, thankfully because I was honest with the warden and he knew I wasn't trying to hide it from him he only gave me a warning , it could have been really bad!

[@CameramanRon]

Def could have been costly

[@jasnonya3005]

Yes and jail time! Vehicle and gear confiscation. It's not pretty!

[@salteastsimon]

Haha I use the same life jacket. although I wear thermal waders due to the temperature so its kind of a requirement for me. sometimes the current up here seems stronger than I could swim so i really need to get one of those inflatable vests so it wont be so bulky . We will never know why our gopros do what they do sometimes. my GoPro likes to go to slow mo mode randomly

[@CameramanRon]

It’s nuts man it really is.

[@kellyklotz1744]

I'm 6'3" 250 lbs do you think it would be good fit for me

[@CameramanRon]

Def

[@AaronPollock-h4i]

Will 320lbs work in this kayak?

[@robertwhite268]

Lifting the seat up should be easy to do grate review good though about the seat should work grate bring the center of gravity up but it will make it easier to stand up more comfortably for sure

[@CameramanRon]

Most certainly!!

[@waderogers6269]

Ron cook octopus for Sara you might get her with that, tks for those good videos

[@CameramanRon]

She would probably love it!!

[@waderogers6269]

@@CameramanRon I'm a full blooded Cajun I got one she would no nutria Cajuns cook it all the time when she sees that tail and it looks like a giant rat she made might give it a try.

[@MississippiSalt]

What an awesome, detailed review of the kayak. Can’t wait to see more kayak videos! ~Intern~

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks man! Lol

[@Reaper_Fishing]

Ol Walmart special life jacket lol, I don't wear mine either, I keep it behind the seat

[@CameramanRon]

I have a few on the mako but I love the pockets on this one for the yak!

[@mikebojtor]

All right dude I see that camper sitting back there ? So I got a tell you I seen a guy going down the road in town the other day with a one wheel and he used 4 electrical P clamps to screw a lawn chair onto the top of it and was cruising all over the place sitting down and having a blast I couldn’t even believe it anyway hope all is well dude

[@CameramanRon]

I hope you took a picture of that!

[@mikebojtor]

Holy crap dude google lawn chair one wheel amazing ! May be an idea for a video for you?

[@rayallday6]

I'm a little on the fluffy side myself so I need honest feedback from fellow fluffy people 🤣 🤣

[@stevehogan8829]

Thank you Ron.

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChewingToons]

Whats going on with the boat sponsor you were all wanting?

[@CameramanRon]

We’re still talking

[@ChewingToons]

@@CameramanRon Best of luck. But you still got the Mako. Ive only had my Scout 192 Sportfisher 4 months but its totally changed my fishing. And can take the wife and my 85 year old dad out which I love. Best present Ive ever had.

[@budgregory8493]

Really good review. Be careful out there. Thanks

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks Bud!

[@T.Z89]

Good stuff. Kayak fishing is a blast!

[@CameramanRon]

It really is!

[@F-N-C]

Great video man

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks

[@billcoulter1984]

Are the gear tracks aluminum or plastic?

[@CameramanRon]

Aluminum

[@Trodontay876]

Love the kayak video's man

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!!

[@rodgerpainter8993]

Slay em brother !! Alaska likes it

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!

[@donaldsettle990]

a lot of time a measuring sticks are on the paddle blades

[@CameramanRon]

Lol we realized that after we filmed

[@meleagrisgallapavo]

Good review!

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!

[@stratos175escape7]

According to the companies website it weighs 97 lbs without the drive.

[@CameramanRon]

Maybe I misspoke that’s why I separated them, when saying how much they weighed.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Let's see you go offshore fishin' with that rig.

[@CameramanRon]

It would be fine on a calm day

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@CameramanRon there's a guy who has kayak fishin' videos in Panama. Adventures Afield or something like that is the name I think. Marlin on a kayak? Entirely possible. 50 lb snapper? No problem. You might want to take the yaks offshore on a faster boat then paddle around out there. I doubt you wanna paddle 50 miles in a day..

[@joethebourbonman]

Elias goes out further in his yak than some guys go in boats!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@@joethebourbonman good point. I remember a story about a guy who paddles out from NY and trolls for bluefin tuna. On his kayak. Alone. And he catches fish. He trolls rigged ballyhoo and goes way offshore. I would happily try open ocean fishin' in a kayak in Panama or Florida but not up north. But that's because I like the tropics and don't want to go to NY.

[@tomlockwood6599]

In case you missed it in Brant's comments, let her try possum, or racoons, or rattler....

[@CameramanRon]

Possum is a good one!

[@stubbyanderson1]

Great review!!!

[@donaldsettle990]

wish I was 40 years younger that looks like so much fun

[@CameramanRon]

It really is!

[@donaldsettle990]

dont get old it sucks

[@susansibille8280]

Donald Settle- I know a woman that was well into her 90’s that kayaked every week with a group of kayakers. You may want to look into a Hobie lynx. Have fun 😎

[@jaybeazy4978]

What's the weight limit on that bad boy cause iam a big dude 6ft2 300lbs...

[@CameramanRon]

400lb weigh limit that is for person and their gear!

[@jaybeazy4978]

@@CameramanRon sweet iam have to grab one....iam not gonna try an stand up but let me know how that goes...lol

[@AaronPollock-h4i]

@@jaybeazy4978 did you get one I weight 275lbs and planning on the most 50lbs of gear will this work for me I see the 30% rule but a lot of people don’t go by that being that the kayak is at 400lbs capacity will 320lbs work on it and be able to keep some fish in a cooler?

[@johnpuckett899]

Negative I know a lot of people that love native but that is the number one complaint about native boats is the rudder

[@CameramanRon]

I would def agree

[@allentruitt8632]

That pedal seems high and akward.?? I guess raising the seat would fix that.

[@CameramanRon]

Yeah you have to have the pedals that high for clearance is my assumption

[@MonsterHill]

Comfortable fishing trip 😍

[@CameramanRon]

Definitely was!

[@timstempin2458]

BRANT WONDERING WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE WITH A LIFE JACKET ON?? SOMEONE TELL HIM HE AINT THAT PRETYY LMAO

[@CameramanRon]

LOL

[@davidbaldwin9303]

Becarefull if you raise seat 6inches I bet it will make it top heavy and wobbly

[@CameramanRon]

It will if you go to high

[@davidbaldwin9303]

Maybe different seat style, I can't sit like that either and breathe.

[@magicfishermike]

Put a out rigger on your kayak you can stand up all day

[@CameramanRon]

That’s very true!

[@tfranzosa2004]

Do your little legs reach the pedals? Lol just busting on you Ron.

[@CameramanRon]

Yep but I gotta push the seat way up!

[@tfranzosa2004]

Beach bum will never reach it then!

[@lawrencecole7093]

$1500 is budget friendly? Do you have a bank robbing channel? lol!

[@CameramanRon]

Compared to a honor which can run upwards of 5000.00 yes it’s very budget friendly.

[@frugalmanoutdoors]

Out riggers will keep you from swimming. I can stand in my kayak. I'll send pics to your page. I don't know how to send them here.

[@CameramanRon]

Awesome!

[@johnpuckett899]

The only thing I can tell u that I wood not like about it is the back is to short for all the crap I take lol

[@CameramanRon]

Lol

[@shawnaustin8957]

👍👍

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks man

[@rickbakker6603]

Nice yake

[@CameramanRon]

Thanks!

[@jamesbolen4872]

Raising the seat will make it less stable

[@CameramanRon]

def if you make it to high

[@johnkile571]

Keep growing it, you won't look like a dork forever, lol

[@CameramanRon]

That’s what I’m hoping for!

[@johnpuckett899]

Well he is not when is my jacket why is fishing if you fall in that water and them currents you're gone

[@CameramanRon]

He actually wore one this trip

[@johnpuckett899]

@@CameramanRon well I know that one shot at showed him he didn't have it on that's the only reason I said that but convince him to get him a fishing life jacket underwear cuz like I said you getting that cold water and that current he's gone

[@rickbakker6603]

The higher you raise it u lose stbelaty

[@CameramanRon]

Def have to find the balance.