MONSTER Almost Spools Me! + Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 Review

[@codyk7552]

I didn't want to like this kayak but you touched on the two biggest pain points I have when kayak fishing - staying on a wreck and retying on windy days. Looks like I'll be grabbing one when they're back in stock. Seems like a game changer for bridge fishing.

[@woodystemms3799]

The rave review of the new Old Town was, no doubt, well deserved. ( The elephant in the room ... "Batteries Not Included". ) That pelagic Redfish was a beast ... do it again!

[@jasonfulton77]

You were fishing where I fell in love with kayak fishing all over again. To hell with standing shoulder to shoulder on Hatteras Point. You are right, the big reds like the shallows near humps and depth change. Thumbs up!

[@stevehogan8829]

Man Elias, you got a ton of room in that 136. I'm accustomed to watching JC in the 106. Ha the floor is still shinny clean. Wow, that is a beauty of a red fish... Really looking forward to hearing your views here. Glad you feel there is a difference between this platform and others. I'm going with the 106 because I'm older and don't want to go our as far as you do. I'm all backwater. Thanks very much for taking the time to put this up.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

The Neuse is my home water and seeing twenty to fifty pound red drum busting the surface is something every angler should experience. That was a great review of the sportsman.

[@jamesh5460]

If I caught a fish that large I would lose my mind,,, you always stay so calm cool and collected. Cheers mate.

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Elias, looks like a Giant Redfish! That's HUDGE! Stay safe from Pennsylvania.Prayers sent for Meg,Elias. God Bless.

[@EliasVFishing]

Thanks!!

[@psw429]

Looking forward to your future videos using that OT Autopilot....

[@davidvandiford9956]

I went this afternoon and had some blow ups on top water but missed the hook. Also two gators swimming around the dock. One was huge and the other was maybe 6 feet. They have always been around those creeks but never seen this many in two trips. Tight lines Brother

[@TomMendoladrums]

Wow, Wow, Wow! That Spheros SW sounded smooth on that big one. Very cool video Elias.

[@danl.909]

Beautiful red; wonderful color. That fishery looks great, but I’d match the jetties around Corpus Christi/Port Aransas, TX against it. Massive pods of 40”+ reds show up there and hit topwaters.

[@BoBandyy]

Nice! Just what I needed. Recovering from surgery waiting to get back on the drum.

[@jakewkayakfishing8457]

Great review. People are constantly asking me why I don't anchor up my kayak when jigging for big snook in heavy current under bridges. It is hard to convince someone who has never tried it that it just doesn't work. When pitching up current to the structure and retrieving a jig back with the current, your anchor would be out in front of you in the way, and nothing prevents the big fish from pulling you right over the top of your anchor. PDL drive has made it possible to make more casts before having to reset and also to keep the fish out of the pilings after hookup, but that spot lock would be nice on those long nights.

[@yung_lemon6314]

I finally got my hands on a pack of mackinaw shads can’t wait to try them out!!

[@dfishhlife8442]

Wow look at the shoulders on that red huge fish congrats on a great catch.

[@FrankLadd]

I'm a paddler more than an angler, but it sure is nice to see electric boats coming into there own. I know it is about $500 for a good battery but it seems like it would make a great everyday fishing platform for inshore and fresh water. Hope they continue the development to make them lighter and better for rough water and longer runs.

[@hectorcoria3650]

Nicely said and done!!!

[@atatro5649]

Great vid. Loved the review of the new kayak. I feel your pain with the red. I've caught quite a few 40+lb stripers in the canal. Just hold on and wait for them to stop.

[@JerseyJoel]

Congrats on the new yak Elias! It looks awesome!

[@davidbaker829]

You really do a great job.Fish mostly out of a 14 ft john boat and really enjoy and learn a lot from your content Keep it up-muxh appreciated

[@bradwadefishtx]

I've been a sub for a while now don't believe I've ever heard you speak so highly about a product. Most importantly, glad you're having fun. This my kind of review, I can read the specs elsewhere. And nice Red!

[@shiroikin]

If old town gave me a 3500 dollar kayak I'd suck their toes to.

[@gwddmt1]

@@shiroikin $4K DUDE

[@chribrian]

shiroikin the difference is some feel their reputation matters more than a free kayak. He just bad mouthed another kayak old town gave him so I’d say he is being honest with his feelings about the kayak. I got to spend a few hours with one and it’s as he says. It’s overpriced.... but they can charge that amount because nobody else can offer anything like it. I’d buy one today if I could find one.

[@shiroikin]

@@chribrian I'm sure he is being honest, but the fact he just got a kayak that's almost 4k dollars for free might sway ones opinion a little when it comes to the negative.

[@gwddmt1]

@@shiroikin *If you've been watching Elias for any time at all... one thing is for certain sure... He shoots straight on any product he reviews and his integrity is never a question... If in the future... he has problems... he won't hold back either.* ..gw

[@highcj5733]

Awesome video as usual. Great red. Can’t wait to see your flounder videos starting this week. Was in Wrightsville 2 weekends ago. Caught 2 citation sized flounder off a dock that weekend. Maybe shutting it down has helped?

[@brooklynanglerfishing]

That kayak is serious. Big upgrade with the trolling motor

[@WAEofFishing]

I have filmed on the Pamlico Sound but more towards the barrier islands. I can get a TON of speckled trout and such but never have a I caught any reds sadly. As long as you are not counting 10" rat reds.

[@idkwhattouseforname]

Hey Elias. Those VMC Jigheads are still available at Dicks! It's hard to find light jigheads with big hooks on em. I bought a few to prepare for the fall run. Planning to vertical jig some stripers with 6.8'' and 7.8'' Keitech Fat Impacts. Now that I know they're discontinued I might stock up on a bunch now.

[@michaelhornung7266]

Good stuff all the way around. Thanks for your insight.

[@michaelmcgarvey1985]

Great information, thanks. And great fish.

[@monkeymanstones1]

PK Can't argue with a catch of such size. The Bluefin's I've caught of course also gave absolutely massive fights to pull them in (thank goodness for RI water and a motor where as much is possible) so some understanding of as much. I wish I could love kayaking, but I've never been able to do anything but spin in circles as though there's a pin through the center of the hull. Yes, with both port and starboard (I've tried paddling twice as hard with the opposite side to stop the spin but it never stops the spin - I've never been able to get one back to shore).

[@TridentDriver]

Sounds like you are using a very very short kayak. Try a 14 footer sometime.

[@monkeymanstones1]

@@TridentDriver They were the kayaks of others. None of them were my own. I have never considered buying one because of it. Happens with all brands and all styles.

[@dzy5kl]

A longer boat might help. A rudder or skeg might help. If you haven't taken any classes to learn different strokes, that might help, too. I learned a lot and find myself using the different strokes from the class every time I go out.

[@monkeymanstones1]

@@dzy5kl The concern is that it happens even of I move the oar/paddle only a foot or so, extremely slowly (1 foot in 15 seconds). They spin almost with any contact with the water. Thank goodness it doesn't happen with the Grady White just by my activating the starter!

[@dzy5kl]

@@monkeymanstones1 @monkeymanstones sounds like you borrowed a short, cheap boat to be honest. Lots of rocker (vertical curve, front to back) generally makes boats easy to turn but bad for going straight. Short recreational boats tend to be bad with this. With kayaks, everything is a compromise. My boat is fast and goes straight. It's also narrow and doesn't turn all that well. But it's better than no boat. If you'd just rather stay on your GW, there's nothing wrong with that. Whatever makes you happy. Me? I can't afford a real boat. Got mine, this winter, for $50 and a case of beer. If you every want to try more kayaks out, wait until The Rona has passed and go to a demo when someone does one near you. You can try different boats just to see how they handle.

[@TheDIY-Guy]

Amazing fish 👍🏼

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Awesome fish and that boat is really looking impressive.

[@danielvillafane7267]

Beautiful fish bro wow... but disappointed we didn’t get to see Meg!!

[@mikelee4687]

That kayak is awesome, also the mastodon shirt is sweet!

[@huckfin1100]

I'll bring it up again I mentioned it to someone once before, I was thinking of a powered cart for the kayak power it right to the water's edge !

[@leonciocapola6291]

That motorized kayak is fun.

[@footbal2323]

Gorgeous Bro awesome job !

[@MackinNC1]

Nice work! I will be at that exact spot 1 day next week. Some big blues in there as well.

[@mclark8441]

Headed down for a quick day trip Monday!

[@Saltloony]

Anchoring has always been an issue for me on structures. I should have waited for the auto pilot. I just got me a Hobie :(

[@JPich16]

Will you be doing a surf launch with it ? That would be great to see !

[@megalexander6568]

Thank you. Good information.

[@kenlee8176]

Damn that’s a big red alright!

[@shephusted2714]

you are moving on up with the power for the boat - fishing is hard enough - eco friendly yet looks like it can really move along - my request - go out a mile or two and scout around maybe just drift and hang some frozen chum over in a bucket - kings or small tuna is what i want to see but anything interesting and diversity - you are catching some monsters inshore - offshore is always risky just go out on bluebird days but with the power now it really extends your range.

[@Z71X4]

I was really looking into just spending 3200 on an outback or this, only thing that stops me from getting a 136 or 120 is the worry about the power. Charging it before, worrying about it frying etc. Still got a month to fully decide!

[@Airpum]

Elias be stacking up them yaks in your garage

[@Pwrcritter]

Good time for a giveaway!

[@Airpum]

@@Pwrcritter expensive ass giveaway lmao

[@Pwrcritter]

Was being sarcastic pal..

[@Airpum]

@@Pwrcritter 😂😂😂😂

[@johnkozuch1769]

Where on the Neuse are you fishing? I have been fishing Dawson's Creek a lot with little success. But there is not a bait around yet.

[@sparkystours]

just found your site.............and subscribed.......Miles

[@JoeyT80]

Nice job!

[@rclarke4898]

Nice red fish. Was that pro cure you were using and what flavor. Thanks

[@fierceflyer5]

Elias, what lip grips are you using?

[@justinj5665]

Hey Elias, this is super random but what kind of pants do you recommend for kayak fishing or fishing in general that won’t kill you in the heat, my legs are blackened by the sun😂 any recommendations will be great!

[@reykennedy5716]

Columbia makes fishing pants that are thin and breathe good. You can find great prices on fishing or athletic breathable pants in Marshalls, tj Maxx, or Ross if you have time to do digging.

[@justinj5665]

Lou Davis thank you sir!

[@daotrinh1001]

Can you tell me where do you buy the fishing ruler? I like to get one like that. Thanks

[@jampatoe]

Nice Mastodon shirt \m/

[@WELLAPP]

Like top Fish parabéns Well aqui Brasil ligado mano.

[@FishingFloridaWithKO]

My brother how come you didn't get the 120 instead? Any reason? 136 seems too big and too heavy.. Thanks 👍

[@curtisg.8671]

Elias, what battery is installed on this? I'm sure its a LiPo. Looks like a very cool direction for the small personal craft world for sure.

[@EliasVFishing]

I run a Dakota Lithium battery on here 100ah. amzn.to/30V9djW

[@curtisg.8671]

@@EliasVFishing I kind of figured that one. Too notch so there is no playing around out there on the water. Great choice.

[@robertchristie8034]

Every time I watch you pull out a large fish out of the water, I think oh his back is going to ache!

[@Redcrown48]

A great review, I'm hesitant as well and so far i am sold, but it's a large expense and i will see if i can swing it someday.

[@HendersonHookin]

Diddnt know you got an autopilot. How do you like it?

[@RubenPerez-ss8ni]

On stability between predators and autopilot how would you rate them. Also price ?

[@alabamakayaker5282]

Elias how will the motor stand up in saltwater through time ?

[@wiedowodowo]

that’s a big fish

[@tsherwood2112]

Question: do you use kayaks for the cheaper price, or do you actually like them better than boats?

[@EliasVFishing]

I like fishing from them more. But you'll catch way more fish from a boat for the most part.

[@SFLow41514]

Nice shit brotha

[@thomastuorto9929]

Add a jet ski for running way out front & your all set!

[@Wofski]

Where is the battery that powers your trolling motor? How long does a charge last you?

[@frankpotter6056]

Would you feel comfortable takeing it offshore/nearshore to the wrecks with battery life?

[@EliasVFishing]

Just got TowBoat U.S. and a battery monitoring system. It'll let me get an idea how much battery I've used to get out there. So most likely I will be using it out there.

[@frankpotter6056]

@@EliasVFishing nice would be interested in the times you figure out! Good luck out there man!

[@morrisronald96]

Wondered once all the covid crap is over with would you ever do a meet up. Would love to meet you and maybe swap some stories. Unfortunately i am land based fishing only (maybe in the furture i will be able to afford a kayak but will take some time to do so).

[@jorgeluisteoval3125]

what do you put on the lure before throwing it into the water?

[@juans3728]

Would you add outriggers to the kayak?

[@shiroikin]

cool kayak, but is it the 3500 dollars cool?

[@JoeyT80]

Is this kayak good for stocky guys like myself?

[@jasongarmon2595]

I heard the spot lock doesn’t work well (signal) around bridge pilings and large structure. Have you had a chance to test that yet?

[@EliasVFishing]

I've spot locked pilings and my jetty so far. Only thing that seems to cause it to slip is a change in current which can happen frequently in some areas, I agree. A couple manual bumps should get you right back with ease as well. If current is mild keep the remote on a setting of 1-2 and bump it in gear as well if needed. I'll take it to the big drum loading dock soon. That place has some of the craziest current I've fished on the east coast.

[@quinnm.2314]

what are your cons for this yak?

[@WAEofFishing]

Good GAWD that is a TANK!

[@jonatherton]

Just googled price. Nearly 4k. Twice the price of my Hobie Outback (new 2017). Crazy money.

[@Idooadventures]

Is the kayak registered? Powered vessels have to be registered do they not.?

[@EliasVFishing]

Sure is.

[@Idooadventures]

I see that it is registered.

[@peternester2463]

Hi Elias!

[@mrtonysimoes]

I have some of those floating pieces

[@brandileger6170]

Caught a 40 inch while fishing for sheep's head probably 2 hour fight

[@oldguyfishing]

We use casting eggs not the float

[@toadstkr]

Man the timing of the commercials on this video really sucked unfortunately I get you gotta pay the bills

[@jeromewalton5553]

Fish the crap out of it E!!!!

[@samuel_baller8134]

U should really try pro angler

[@EliasVFishing]

I fished on the Pro Angler in the Hobie Worlds Tournament. Not for me.

[@archiemorris3305]

Flounder fish Sami has hmmmm

[@fishinglife5464]

👍👍👍 #kayakandsurffishing

[@Mittenpaw]

U gotta check my boy out.. he’s subbed and from wilmywood.. kids a legend

[@tmorrison1983]

Am I first?

[@mrguppy1016]

I THOUGHT IT WAS A KAYAK ..NOT A PLATFORM ..!🤣😂 😝🌈🌈🌈🤗👍🏻

[@TanNguyen-tl5he]

Ai đó nói với tui không phải cá sửu vàng đi vietnamis

[@Thaynara-b9m]

🤜🤛😀😀😀😀👍🏿🔔👈

[@thefacelessfisherman]

Y’know what once I caught a giant bluegill that almost spooled me it was much bigger than that drum