Kayak Fishing ON A BUDGET! What To Look For In A GOOD Budget Kayak!

[@livoutside]

Great insight into these models. As a canadian dealer for Crescent we have been very impressed with the overall value of the Primo. Nothing you don't need but also easily expandable for features like deck pads and tracks. Definately a paddlers kayak design and the more you spend time in the boat you will value the hull speed and the secondary stability. We have our project Primo series on upgraded to this boat including the NK180pro motor install!

[@Beartaria_kayak_angling]

This is the content the other channels are afraid to do honestly 🎉

[@aaanglers]

We are gonna do more!

[@Mike_Just_Mike]

I like that you guys give unbiased opinions. I have a Brooklyn Kayak Company kayak . I got a smaller model. 9'6", 1 piece mold, 50lbs, comfortable seat, 2 rod holders, 2 storage compartments, 2 accessory rails and comes with a paddle. I can float in 5" of water and can do a 180 in the narrow creeks. At 5'6" and 125lbs, it's perfect for me. They do have options for normal size people too.😁

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@heathen_7]

The playful dynamics of Crescents are always pointed out from the same angle. Almost like it’s a critique or handicap when it’s the designed purpose. Probably bc most reviewing are primarily fishermen. Totally understandable. And you guys are really complimentary, so I’m coming at you with this lol. Buuuuuut.. I would be so bored sitting on a barge, so I require playful primary and strong secondary. Crescent is the standard there, I own 4 of them (LT2, CK1, Crew, CK2) and naturally biased lol. The Primo has a higher ceiling than the Ultralight and still a strong value against the CK1. Once you replace the bungee with track, add padding, accessories and it’s a lighter CK1 for $200 less while being a little sportier to paddle and more stable than the ultralight. I agree, high seat is a no go on the primo lol. I’m 6’5” and tried it Crescents really shine in variety of water we have in coastal Florida.

[@aaanglers]

Totally get it. Personally I prefer the ability to stand and move around (without buying a “real boat” lol)

[@FounderOf4]

Awwwww.... Number 1 and number 2, your parents must be proud of the great work that you do from their basement!!! AAA.. thanks for the info on these kayaks!

[@rpb1961]

I keep my Primo in the high position. You get used to it. I almost fell out when I hit a rock sideways though. I suggest low in fast water. It's become my favorite kayak. Throw and go is the way.

[@HHKayakFishing]

One kayak I think you have missed which is the best budget pedal kayak for under $1200 is the Magellan 10.6 PDL. Technically it’s a Riot Kayak but better. I have owned an Old Town PDZl 120 PDL and Big Fish PDL 103 and while the pedal drive system is smoother with the old town the Magellan is over $1000 cheaper. as far as the big fish 103 in my opinion, the Magellan has a better pedal drive and is more comfortable and functional. I would recommend that you test one if you get the chance. Also, you can catch them on sale for under $1000.

[@austinhall485]

Whoo hoo finally my kayak on a video 😂 i love my catch mode 110

[@austinhall485]

I use to have the smaller catch with the hatch and it's garbage and the mode is 10x more convenient

[@aaanglers]

🙌

[@elijahthompson3899]

The channel “Kentucky Backwaters” has a pretty sweet looking Catch Mode 110. I stumbled upon his channel yesterday looking at kayak mods.

[@FishLite]

i have the pelican... i love it... nice job on the review

[@airborne339]

I stand and fish in my pelican catch mode all the time, and never had any issues, especially with the seat folded

[@paulglass7268]

🤘🏼

[@aaanglers]

It's stable enough to stand. The amount of stability you feel is just different for everyone based on body size and balance.

[@pcaravaca]

I needed this video ! Ty guys

[@brianellzey1115]

Got the Mode 110 with a nk180 pro. Pretty good beginning set up for as much as I'm able to fish currently. It's very versatile to transport.

[@macsanders7336]

How did you manage to mount it to the back? Thought going with the transom mount was the only way for this kayak to have a motor?

[@brianellzey1115]

@@macsanders7336 I made a custom transom plate

[@jessebainter5269]

Lifetime Tioga. After all the upgrades (minus the seat swap), I'm still under $400. That's what comes to mind when I think of "Budget Kayak".

[@aaanglers]

Budget is different for everyone. We haven't been thrilled with the lifetime yaks we have tried. So budget ends up meaning high value for the money.

[@MidMichiganAngler]

My sun dolphin Marquette series is great for the 300-400 price point

[@JD-HALL]

Yeah, great channel guys

[@aaanglers]

Thanks!

[@MrSeanWesty]

I remember talking to you guys about the Crescent kayaks and the stability is sketch on all of there models. I ended up getting the Native Slaver Propel Max 12.5….same as old Debo

[@aaanglers]

Good choice!

[@motoformprototyping]

I would like to see a review of the ultralite and other yaks in that segment

[@aaanglers]

We dud a review last year of 5 models, it’s on our channel!

[@snap3163]

You guys should experiment with brooklyn kayak co. They have some cheap options that come motorized or pedal

[@paulglass7268]

We've seen them and thought about it

[@austinhall485]

Ive taken the catch mode down class 2 rapids loaded to the tits with gear and never once got worried id go in 😂 the thing is a very affordable tank

[@aaanglers]

For sure!

[@All_is_Outdoors]

Nice video! Appreciate the content. Always great to see some budget reviews! Thanks for sharing!

[@MitchGift]

I dare you to do a flip drill. Explain how a dangerous situation can turn into a nightmare. Which Kayak can you make upright again and how much gear will you lose or destroy. Techniques to try to right yourself and will you be able to get in again with all your accesories mounted to the sides.

[@aaanglers]

No thanks. Not looking to lose all our stuff. Also, too late in the season in Michigan, water is cold.

[@thomas.bill92]

I vote for $100 1970s aluminum canoe from marketplace. Kick it classic.

[@aaanglers]

It’s the OG option!

[@louigirlpower1988]

Have you guys even reviewed any kayaks from Vanhunks? It seems they are one the cheaper end as well.

[@paulglass7268]

Not yet, haven't heard of them

[@aaanglers]

Nobody sells them around here so that would be tough to review. We don’t buy yaks to review, we demo what is available to us

[@cammi9948]

Im not bashing the video. Lifetime makes a fishing yak and granted it doesn’t have a chair chair but for closer to 300$ In my opinion it provides more than the 600$ kayak in this video. It has cup holder. Proper paddle holder. 2 rod holders in the hull and a positional one up front.

[@aaanglers]

It definitely has the basics. However, having an actual seat is a huge upgrade for any kayak.

[@markbrandt504]

I got lifetime yukon angler 116 at walmart for $300. I dont think theres a better kayak under $500 for someone who fishes

[@raygissendanner1476]

I was looking at a sun Dolphin kayak but just not sure on it and the Pelican kayak can you put a different type seat on it geat information thank you

[@aaanglers]

Not sure about the seat swap, but Id take the pelican over any sun dolphin for sure

[@raygissendanner1476]

@@aaanglers ok thank you for the information I really wish I could afford a really nice kayak just like everyone would like to have the best one out there my brother has nucanoe unlimited and he really likes it

[@RyanVoakes]

I have a sentinel 100x angler do you guys think it would be worth it to upgrade to the catch mode 110?

[@aaanglers]

100% it’s a great upgrade

[@austinhall485]

@@RyanVoakes depends if you like moving in the water lol the catch paddles like a bath tub compared to the angler. I had to get a narrower boat just for ease of paddling in big water and waves but still use my catch for calm days or strictly lake days. I wouldn't sell your angler for it but if you can budget and have both you'd set. I got a tarpon 140 and spent 90% of my time In it this year just because it was easier to get from spot to spot.

[@RyanVoakes]

@@aaanglersthanks for the reply big fan of the channel!

[@natcoman]

I stand and fish in my Mode all the time.

[@aaanglers]

Like we said, varies person to person how stable you feel. I did stand and fish, but there are definitely more stable kayaks.

[@xiage965]

Tell us you're used to modern fishing barges without telling us....

[@aaanglers]

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

[@gamingwithfin2]

2nd like letsss goooo!

[@AnAlrightFisherman]

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