Maiden Voyage of Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL & Initial Review

When you buy a new kayak the excitement to put it in the water and test it out is extremely high! I tried to get past all of my excitement and really explain what I thought of my new Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL. With this being my third kayak, I kind of know what I like and dislike about a fishing kayak. So I hope you enjoy my initial thoughts of the newest pedal kayak to our fleet.
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[@basssq3]

So glad to have found your channel. I camp in a VW van and don't have much towing power. Been thinking about spending some money on a fishing kayak, and you sealed the deal for me!

[@josephammons7309]

I just bought one as well, I fish for bass mostly, love the scriptures and the dad memories!

[@anthonya3762]

Lady fish cut up makes great bait, red fish love it

[@gamepassdaily]

Just ordered the PDL 106. So excited

[@stevesteve8461]

I love my old town sportsman PDL 120 photo blue....congrats on your new kayak enjoy

[@FaithNFishing]

Welcome to the OT club brother! I absolutely LOVE my AP120 and BigWater 132 PDL! top notch! The drive will smooth out for you soon enough!

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Yes sir! I’m ready to get out there with you brother!

[@ssei2001]

Very nice kayak. Happy Father's day. Enjoy your new Kayak.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Thank you and Happy Father’s Day to you as well!

[@NateForTree]

Needed that scripture. One of my favorites that sometimes I may not always honor my folks like I should all the time.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Praise God! He is so kind to gently remind us of how He desires us to love one another.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Praise God! He is so kind to gently remind us of how He desires us to love one another.

[@51ddb]

Great video with very thoughtful comments. Just what I was looking for. Deciding this week between the 120 PDL and the Slayer.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

I’m going to have a video next week comparing the two.

[@DellanaWilliams]

LOL! I enjoy your narration!!

[@BERTRAND85O]

Great video man!!

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Thank you!

[@jonbullard7074]

I absolutely love my 120PDL

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Same here!

[@keithdailey4609]

I have the same one and it's great 👍🏾

[@Steady_Stick]

Nice job on the video

[@wardog65613]

Thanks for the scripture brother! 💪

[@TheKayakWarrior]

You’re welcome sir!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Hey bro, you're going to love that boat. I bought mine last year. I'm still adding, and resetting, my electronics, add-ons, and accessories. and the skies the limit. I can walk all over her, sit on my Black-Pak in the tank well, and cast. I had a Hoodoo120 PDL, and a Impulse 120 fin drive. They don't compare to the Oldtown's.I also run the new PP 768 J2 Bixpy, on the Vibe, Gravity rudder kit. As for dad. My dad, taught me at 5yrs old to fish salt and freshwater. At 10 yrs old, I was driving his 24ft Boston whaler, in the keys. Learning how to navigate, fish, markings, signs, down to navigating. A lot of us have learned, from our dads. He bought me a 4ft inflatable raft with the oars. I'd pack a cooler with drinks, snacks, my tackle box, and, of course the live night crawlers. The raft was my own little vessel. Just a new adventure, was exciting, on a small freshwater lake we lived 100 yards from. Anyway, These Oldtown's are just awesome, the quality, the hull, everything is so well built. Great vid bro. God bless, stay safe. 🙏 🌊 🎣

[@TheKayakWarrior]

It is a very nice platform! I’m moving from a Native Slayer Max 12.5 and I like this one better for sure.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

@@TheKayakWarrior Well congrats bro. I'm 5ft 7" 161lbs. I have no problem walking all over mine. 😎 🎣🛶

[@TheKayakWarrior]

@@anthonyvespia6662 nice, I’m a little older so I stay within the cockpit area 😂

[@Utherden]

Nice video and may GOD bless your dad and family

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Thank you!

[@chrisweathington5042]

Happy Father's Day and God bless.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Happy Father’s Day to you too Chris!

[@underourwatch8370]

Thank you for sharing scripture and story about your father

[@richarhakamp]

I didn't know there was fish in Mc Kay bay. If you ever wantto go out of Apollo Beach ,, let me know. I love your channel.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

There are some big sheepshead and snapper there. I’ve also caught quite a few under slot snook there as well. DM me and let’s see if we can make a fishing trip happen.

[@TheRealSaltyOG]

Welcome to the Old Town club! I have had mine for about a year, but have never used any of the other makes/models. It was a great step up from my old paddle kayak. Glad your review seemed to validate my choice! What mounts do you use for the camera and fish finder? I need to find something to use...Appreciate the content.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

For the front camera I have the Railblaza Camera boom and a Scotty mount for the fish finder

[@richarddemello4648]

try raising the seat, Front up 1 inch back up 2 1/2 inch.Makes it much more comfortable. Navarre fishing has parts ready made.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Thank you for that!

[@Decatur_1]

Hello. I'm new to this great hobby. I ordered an old town sportsman pdl 120 kayak but I haven't received it yet. I ordered a rear storage tub from Amazon but I don't know if it will fit. Is it possible for you to measure the rear cargo area?? If you can I thank you in advance......I love your honest videos...

[@tellrich29]

Where did you get that fish dehooker. That is a great idea

[@TheKayakWarrior]

I love this thing overboardpro.com/universal-dehooker

[@Letizia4813]

After using for a while are you still liking the Sportsmand 120? Have you been on a Bigwater? Trying to decide between the Old Town 120 Sportsman or Bigwater. My primary purpose is to fish in the ICW and back creeks off of the ICW and I'd like to be able to throw a cast net from the kayak. The Bigwater looks a little less stable for throwing a net but it looks easier to pedal (or at least faster). Are you finding the Sportsman is easy enough to pedal? How comfortable is the seat for a longer trip?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

I still love it! My friend has a Bigwater and the sportsman 120 autopilot. He flipped the Bigwater a few years ago and lost a lot of equipment because it wasn’t as stable. In the video coming out Friday, you’ll see that I threw a cast net very easily from the Sportsman 120 while standing and had no issues. The seat is very comfortable as well and it’s easy to pedal.

[@Letizia4813]

@@TheKayakWarrior Thanks for the reply, I'll look for that video on Friday!

[@Letizia4813]

@@TheKayakWarrior Sorry, one more question. Do you have an anchor trolley and if not how do you anchor? Would you recommend one?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

@@Letizia4813 I have a track cleat that I tie my anchor rope onto amzn.to/3OiEIvQ. I don’t have an anchor trolley yet.

[@RJB]

If you wanted to go out and pedal around for just a work out do you feel it gets the heart rate up?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Oh most definitely! You can also get a good leg workout.

[@Usnret0196]

Nice video Kayak Warrior. What is that attachment that swings out and holds the fish while you remove the hook?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

It’s called the Overboard Pro overboardpro.com/shop

[@Usnret0196]

Thanks for the link Kayak Warrior. Just what I need for my kayak.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

@@Usnret0196 I use it all of the time, especially for saltwater catfish and stingrays

[@Usnret0196]

@@TheKayakWarrior I only fish lakes in Pennsylvania. Good to know though.

[@OutdoorMishaps]

I have the same, I LOATHE the turn radius on mine.... Wonder if yours has the upgraded bolt on the rudder? I just got mine will install it... Cause mine turns horribly.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

What I noticed yesterday was that I had to make sure was fully in the down position. After being out for a while, the up and down from the waves raised it up some. It felt hard at one point, but once I pushed it back down it was fine again. I hope that helps.

[@OutdoorMishaps]

@@TheKayakWarrior I think that's my deal... I've noticed lately the rudder handle doesn't go all the way down... I didn't install it, but may have to look for a fix. Glad you liked your maiden voyage, Lord willing I'll be going out tomorrow.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

Where are you fishing tomorrow? My wife and I are hitting the water as well.

[@OutdoorMishaps]

@@TheKayakWarrior I'm on the east side of the state... Indian river, near crane creek. Good luck, hope you have a great trip!!

[@TheKayakWarrior]

@@OutdoorMishaps same for you

[@calypsoraz4318]

I've been considering the 120 over the 106 as I'm 6'4". Out of curiosity, how tall are you and how comfortable are you?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

I’m 5’10.5”, I’d go with the 120. I have plenty of room and am very comfortable in it.

[@calypsoraz4318]

@@TheKayakWarrior cool, thank you!

[@TheKayakWarrior]

@@calypsoraz4318 you’re welcome

[@kirillbraynin7731]

How tall are you vs leg room?

[@TheKayakWarrior]

I’m 5’10” and there is plenty of leg room. While sitting I can’t touch the front of the cockpit, still have 8-12” of room

[@victorsotomayor8110]

Liked your Video .Please less Bad mouthing the Fish.

[@TheKayakWarrior]

🤣

[@Zoro16288]

At least is not a slippery D lol

[@BK-rq2zt]

Poor ladyfish! Lol

[@TheKayakWarrior]

😂