iCast 2024! CROSSED THE LINE? Wilderness Tactical Pro 128 Kayak Mini Bass Boat

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Aliex, definitely in-between a kayak and very stable skiff. That vessel is epic. I love the factory wiring, the battery box storage, motor options, power pole setup, and more. I only have one W.S. accessory on my Old Town. My wilderness systems crate. I love it! Glad to see they designed a new serious fishing machine. Awesome review bro! 💯 🎣

[@AliexFolgueira]

yup it has some pwr 100 stuff, gonna see it fully rigged up tomorrow

[@grumpysgarage7276]

Dang, tough choice now. Nucanoe, Bonafide, and Wilderness came out with new kayaks for the new year. All can be motorized which I'm looking for. Great competition for all three. Swivel seat is great. I'm a track junkie so this a great

[@fishingwithsauce]

love it bro. so much content from icast

[@jelly_fishing]

Very nice design - looks awesome

[@AliexFolgueira]

some good stuff here

[@sailfishoneday2145]

Great vid ! What size outboard is it rated for ? And will they let u test it in salt water with an outboard ? I really wanna see this yak hit decent wake from boats while running an out board . 3.5mph with no gear means 3mph loaded with gear but i really like that its setup for outboard .

[@AliexFolgueira]

it is probably rated for a 2.5 gas, 3hp electric due to kayak regulations, would probably go 6.5mph with gas, around 6mph with electric, I should get one next year

[@dangerfield85]

I feel like this hull is more well thought out than the Bonafide XTR . Just my initial impression.

[@chandlercole5156]

@@dangerfield85 what makes you say that? My initial thought was the opposite.

[@dangerfield85]

@@chandlercole5156 the hatches especially space inside the hull dedicated to batteries, the pre rigged wiring, 5 spots for starboard rigging and the pontoon hull. For the tournament fisherman the space for the ketch board is nice and potential for a custom live well in those hatches would be nice for pan fishing.

[@AliexFolgueira]

having the bass raider like hull is nice, makes it more stable, included command bard and dual individual hatch, I will see the XTR tomorrow maybe I can compare them with broll

[@chandlercole5156]

@dangerfield85 I watched a few other videos of this kayak. I like the integrated wiring (if it's done right). There are plenty of examples of bad integrated wiring *cough Ascend 133X*. I do like the hatches and how many there are as well as the placement of the bow mount. I think the hull on the bonafide is more stable and gives you more room. The bonafide has more space, even for side storage. It is a rough comparison because this one comes in at a $600 lower cost, so of course it has fewer features. I think it's a budget friendlier XTR130, but I would rather spend a little more for the XTR personally.

[@dangerfield85]

@@chandlercole5156 I haven’t deep dived yet. I’m a big fan of both brands, I’ve got a recon 120 hd, I really like the PWR but I think I’ll be adding a SKF to the family rather than one of these BIG kayaks

[@birddogz545]

158 pounds, WTF. Whose gonna want to carry that beast around. A trailer would be mandatory.

[@johndubinsky8415]

Bro thats about same weight as pedal drive kayaks. You hit a point where either your fit or you easier launch points.

[@richardiancarpenter534]

@@johndubinsky8415 My Bite FD weighs about 115 pounds with all my gear in it. This thing and the new Bonafide are definitely a good bit heavier.

[@birddogz545]

@@johndubinsky8415 My Hobie Compass is around 70 pounds. i fish all around central Florida using my truck. Most places I launch from don't have boat ramps. The reason I bought the Compass was for weight and ease of use after having a heavier kayak before.

[@dip30ful]

​@johndubinsky8415 add ur gear, battery, motor, etc. Now ur up well over 200 pounds. This doesn't compare to pedal kayaks. Won't be able to use in kayak fishing competitions just like u can't use the bluesky boatworks "kayak" in kayak tournaments. Thus not a kayak. Might as well get a jon boat if u are using a trailer to tow these things around. Go in shallower water and have more room for storage. These things have over a 12 inch draft lol. Need over a foot of water to float. Jon boats just need 6-8 inches. Actual kayaks just need 4-6 inches. These small plastic bass boats are just silly.

[@Fishnbrathas]

Just subbed Sweet vid man just started my own channel and love it keep up the good work

[@laxyak1679]

I didnt see any pegs for steering if you want a stern motor. Is it just the usual wilderness foot steer or upgraded version like the Bonafide?

[@CrazyCranker]

The Battleship New Jersey-Recommissioned-lol!

[@AliexFolgueira]

boom

[@jaggededgeoutdoors3334]

Wilderness updated the Pond Prowler and identified it as a “kayak” so it can be used in kayak tournaments 😂

[@lazerithlazerith4012]

damn that is a heavy kayak. i would not recommend that kayak for anyone but the hard core guys that kayak fish allot.. But looks like a nice kayak if you got trailer

[@AliexFolgueira]

yeah i was asking if we can cartop it but we can't most racks are rated for 110#

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

The new bonafide xtr130 weighs 155 fitted hull weight and 170 fully rigged, which is extremely heavy

[@lazerithlazerith4012]

@@Daiwa_Is_King at what point do we in the kayak community say OK that is a small boat.

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

@@lazerithlazerith4012 😂😂 right this is getting out of hand

[@stevenmorris2293]

Yea Boy ! That FACRY !

[@MrCubanito321]

Great boat

[@AliexFolgueira]

thanks bro

[@wegottafishdude]

And how much is that little gem?

[@AliexFolgueira]

i think it is $2299 actually

[@dcdude81]

Man that’s sweet! Was that price at $2200?

[@AliexFolgueira]

yeah i think is $2199, I will fix that portion on the video when I get a chance

[@cr8244]

What mount did you clip to the seat? I've been looking for a camera mount like that?

[@AliexFolgueira]

It is a GoPro clamp I use this one (Amazon affiliate) amzn.to/4cViPgK

[@cr8244]

@AliexFolgueira Thank you VERY much Sir!

[@bp30656]

Why is the fish finder so far forward

[@happy_hartshornes]

I love it.

[@lowlifeangler]

We kinda non motorized kayak tournaments for poor folks. One of my favorite lakes in Ohio is non electric , paddle only. That lake has some huge hybrids in there!

[@AliexFolgueira]

are they popular? paddle only tournaments?

[@lowlifeangler]

@AliexFolgueira Don't know really, the Ohio Kayak Fishing (OKF) series classic is at that paddle only lake.

[@Grampaspennies]

I love the front half, I wish it was two to three foot shorter to make it easier to get up on a car rack! Thanks Feilex! ♥️{ Tim

[@bp30656]

Why was the xi3 pointing to the left and the boat was going straight?? Notice I said boat. That’s no kayak. What happened to kayaks

[@ViciousTuna69]

Hi Aliex! HEAVY kayak! I'm curious; why do you not like the XI3?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Well, the motor turns on while stowed away, the remote sucks, breaks often and it should have a screen so you know what it is doing, and other stuff I can't recall right now. I do have to say I love the motor itself, not the programming, the motor is fast and powerfull

[@ViciousTuna69]

@AliexFolgueira WOW! Tell me how you really feel! 🤣 Thanks, Aliex! I appreciate and rely on your opinions & and your vast experience!

[@charlescurryfishing]

They know you. Don't flip it. Bahajaja

[@AliexFolgueira]

first thing they said, DO NOT FLIP IT HERE PLS LOL

[@charlescurryfishing]

@@AliexFolgueira yes. That's what I meant. They told you not to flip it. Haha

[@DirtRacerX]

They seemed nervous the whole time, haha.

[@charlescurryfishing]

@@DirtRacerX absolutely hahaha

[@RobBastien]

Ya....they lost me at 158lbs. So, rich men only kayaks, with trailers.

[@AliexFolgueira]

but the titan 13.5 was that heavy and i had no issues taking on my truck with a good boonedox bed extender

[@jdmd15crx]

That’s no kayak

[@AliexFolgueira]

a fishing kayak or a small plastic boat?

[@lowlifeangler]

Pelican had a Power Catch or something like that. It was a plastic Jon boat

[@wegottafishdude]

That dude thought he was funny, trying to make a joke about flipping, but the delivery was all wrong. L O L.

[@mkoic11]

I googled “wilderness tactical pro 128 kayak” from your title and google has never heard of it…???

[@AliexFolgueira]

it was just annouced, won't launch til early 2025, could change

[@basschaser9356]

The whole idea of kayak fishing is not even a thing anymore . These companies making small bass boats

[@AliexFolgueira]

Kayaks**** small fishing plastic boats :)

[@locodragon28]

Kinda defeating the purpose of kayaks no? I mean the reason i have a 10ft moken pdl is that i can throw it in my truck without a trailer and get anywhere! These things might as well have a rigged jon boat

[@AliexFolgueira]

it def kills the easy grab and go for sure, but think people want the boat experience on a tiny package

[@mwcarr6759]

@@AliexFolgueira Yep sold my nitro bass boat to get back into a Oldtown Ap120 , now i can fish where I want to again.

[@xarrow81]

If the bottom of the boat is its main feature, then why not show it! Lol

[@AliexFolgueira]

how is the buttom of the boat the main feature? also I wasnt messing the audio on my camera to do the underwater shot, maybe next time lol

[@killough71010]

This shouldn't be called a kayak, that's a skiff, or jon boat.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I just texted Chad Hover and I said "I think we should call them SMALL PLASTIC BOATS" he probably won't agreed lol

[@ThomasMichaelSeaboldt]

As long as Hobie can call their PA's a Kayak, Watercraft such as this are as well. Just the hull design here is more advanced, this is the natural progression of Fishing Kayaks, just we're really needing an advancement in Materials to bring the weights back into something more manageable/practical.

[@dustinrhodes1050]

Creek Boat

[@MrCubanito321]

158 no too fat for my liking

[@AliexFolgueira]

heavy for sure, truck or trailer

[@YakSquad]

Titan x is way way way better.

[@YakSquad]

Copy cat of ascend

[@BobBohner4851]

Way too heavy

[@AliexFolgueira]

check the one I just released

[@Daiwa_Is_King]

It’s geared for rich people who can afford FFS graphs and trailers to launch it on their private ponds and lakes.

[@andybales7318]

I'm a kayak bass fisherman, and I fish out of actual kayaks....I've owned a boat & kayaks should NOT have motors....That's the point of the kayak experience...if people want a boat, get a boat

[@AliexFolgueira]

whats the point of a fishing kayak without a motor, you may as well buy a cheap paddle kayak and call it a day

[@andybales7318]

@@AliexFolgueira 🤣 because it's a KAYAK

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@andybales7318 you mean a man's boat made of seal skin and bones?

[@andybales7318]

@@AliexFolgueira by the way, kayaks should be propelled by human power, whether it's paddles or pedals.....with your motors, you're just using a poor man's bass boat...what's next, 5 HP mercury outboards?

[@AliexFolgueira]

@andybales7318 nothing says poor like putting two $8,000 small tiny motor setups on kayaks and adding $5,000 worth of graph lol 😆 🤣 nothing in the kayak definition says "must be propell by human power"

[@PondsFishing]