New Kayak. Old Town Predator PDL. First Ride + Review.

First ride in the new Old Town Predator PDL. So far I love this kayak!!!
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[@nickschmitz7044]

Great video man . This video pushed me over the edge to buying this exact kayak. I really do appreciate the information you provided in this video.

[@precisionanglingYT]

That’s awesome. Glad you got some info and guidance. I think you’ll enjoy it!!

[@ukr4ever]

Finally a good detailed video!!! So hard to find one when you need it. Thank you!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Hopefully you found it helpful. I try hard to give a non biased review

[@briangullickson9013]

A very in depth no nonsense overview...thank you! I’ll be buying one of these bad boys! 🇺🇸🎣

[@precisionanglingYT]

Brian Gullickson I highly recommend it. I have a few mod videos coming out soon.

[@briangullickson9013]

I’ll look forward to seeing those as well! Thanks!

[@greenpea9412]

Great review with plenty of details. I think this is the kayak I will end up with. It seems to be exactly what I'm looking for.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Greenpea I love it. I’ve done pretty much everything in it. Bass, Pike, Trolling and fishing heavy current rivers! Highly recommended

[@imhookedtv7365]

Great video, thanks for the review. I've been thinking of getting one.

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far, highly recommended

[@1Cast1Fish]

Sweet ride, congrats on the new yak...looks great and is gonna be a fishing machine

[@precisionanglingYT]

Definitely going to be able to cover more water

[@jigginwithjeff3050]

Very well made looks like. You get all the bells and whistles on it 👍🏼

[@precisionanglingYT]

And they all came stock

[@truenorthangler]

That looks like a sweet yak Josh. The pedal drive are nice. Great review pal.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks True North. So far I really like it

[@OurGreatAdventureVlogs]

Great video/ review of that kayak 😁

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks.

[@bussinwithpoppy9960]

tight lines brotha keep the great content coming you def got my sub

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks!! Good to have you onboard. Bunch of ice fishing videos will be dropping over the next couple weeks

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

Sweet looking rig! Enjoy!👍👍

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far so good

[@FishingWithBottles]

Nice setup!! Surprised how stable it is!

[@precisionanglingYT]

They are super table. I stand up in my 12' MX with fast current.

[@MomsBallinOnABudget]

I love that ⛵ Kayak it jas room for all kinds of stuff the upgrades will be amazing

[@precisionanglingYT]

Cant wait to get it all rigged up.

[@JohnKlopp]

That's a very nice kayak, congrats! I need to get a kayak. 👍

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far I like it. You should get a Kayak

[@AngelDoesArt]

That’s one beautiful kayak 👌🏼👍🏼😍

[@precisionanglingYT]

Agreed.

[@AngelDoesArt]

Enjoy 😉 👌🏼👌🏼

[@alceja3522]

Sweet kayak!!

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far so good

[@AllenOutdoors868]

Nice boat for sure!!

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far I really like it

[@JohnAmes]

Looks like a great setup

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far I really like it

[@MuskyHans]

Nice kayak review. Looks like a nice yak

[@precisionanglingYT]

So far I really like it

[@fufusabra1]

Very nice video and honest person

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks. I appreciate you checking it out, and taking the time to comment.

[@maineiacoutdoors689]

Nicely done! I have the P 13 PADDLE Drive version also in Black Cherry. Made my old ticker go pitter patter when I pulled the wrapping off her in 2019. Not many upgrades yet. Added a Garmin Striker 4 (used the front scupper mount) and got a matching Carlisle CF paddle for it. Seriously thinking about putting a trolling motor on as I get older (65 atm). Subbed ya, btw. Hope to see some Maine fishing (not many ME YTers) when I can't get out there myself. Keep yer line tight and yer hair dry.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks for joining!! I love the PDL system. Haven’t had one problem with it. I’ll be hitting it hard starting this weekend

[@CrawfishComputers159]

great job.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks

[@MikeRyan207]

Man, That thing is AWESOME looking! Made in Maine, you know i love that. Every single feature that you showed looked great to me. I like a lot of the little details about it like the detachable plates. Thats a really well thought out design feature. Looks like it sits great and cruises right along. I will be looking forward to see what you think about using the fish finder on it. I have never really used one much. So, it will be cool to get your first thoughts.

[@precisionanglingYT]

I love the plates too. I hate drilling into the hull. And I think the fishfinder will be a good addition

[@memphistorin4443]

i guess I am kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch new movies online ?

[@adonistrevor9539]

@Memphis Torin meh lately I've been using Flixportal. you can find it if you google:) -adonis

[@memphistorin4443]

@Adonis Trevor thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it!

[@adonistrevor9539]

@Memphis Torin happy to help =)

[@RobL1223]

Awesome video. Subbed

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks!! Good to have you onboard

[@rippinlips5717]

Awesome!🤙🎣👍

[@precisionanglingYT]

👍👍

[@FitzYakin]

Awesome review Josh! Happy for you that you got yourself a peddle drive. I think you'll thoroughly enjoy being able to fish hands free and have instant reverse when banging those banks. Also works great in River cureent. I've had my Slayer Propel 10 since 2015 and absolutely love it. I know you adjusted your seat a little forward but you may want to think about adding an inflatable lumbar pillow to your seat; it helps after a long day of recumbent peddling. Look forward to seeing the mods you install. Did you sell your MX or keep it as a backup?

[@precisionanglingYT]

I’m thinking I’m going to get the lumbar pillow, as I was still semi reclined. And I kept my MX. Always good to have a spare

[@FitzYakin]

Heck yeah; shoot I own 3 of them 😄

[@joysteward8785]

Awesome my friend 👍🤗🌻

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks Joy

[@jackburnham9838]

Just picked up the topwater 120, this looks like the soon to be upgrade

[@precisionanglingYT]

It would be a good upgrade for sure

[@Charactermatters650]

Year 3 now in my PDL - game changer, you will love it. Couple thoughts: The paddle keeper you have to put on, will help - keeps it out of the way has a lock down - but best is it is real handy when open to just grab my paddle when needed to go shallow. I have a paddle leash that I tie down when transporting (I have a system where I use my Tundra to quickly ratchet lock kayak down in the bed, both front of kayak (that front handle is well thought out) and at the seat on both sides - along with a folding kayak trolley with wide plastic wheels underneath (pay no more that $60/70 bucks) to transport and bungee strap on back to do portage where needed. Did same as you with crate and extra pole carriers (stole a milk crate and used pvc - cut slots in the top of the pvc for your rod handles and they will move around less) I have anchor system with clothes line retractor zip tied to side of crate (in all honesty, I almost NEVER use my anchor - no need to with front and back peddling - just wastes my fishing time to set anchor unless in heavier current). I put tool belt pliers holder down low near front pockets (Zip tied) for easy place to store and grab my piers - always in the same place. I just got Helix 5 G2 GPS with down imaging and Nav card (figured it is too slow for good side image use). I switched to 12 volt 14 amp battery this year from 12 volt 7amp - still fits in battery bag on kayak and last much longer between charges - less of a pain and not much more money. I use trickle charger for battery every 3 or 4 trips. The PDL transducer cut outs work best with humminbird (same company owns Old Town and Humminbird). They recess up better than other transducers - Using the front under mount for transducer makes cable run easier (I just run it out the side of the hatch - no holes in hull and it still locks down - then you have channels to run cable under those mounting plates in front. Very clean system. Use 1 inch pvc that pressure fits great into transducer hole to mount it - if you need more info I can tell you how I fixed transducer to PVC pipe with SS hardware (simple). Love your vids - keep them coming.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Great info. I don’t plan on using an anchor much, but will still prob put a trolly on it. I had read about the side imaging not liking the in hull spot, but that’s where I’ll likely put it. And I have a 12v, 12ah battery for the helix unit, that should get me a a trip or two. Thanks for the advice!!

[@briangullickson9013]

Excellent comments Jim, thanks for your detailed input.

[@jspencer6879]

Just a heads up, check the fishing laws for where you were. It's a few miles from where I live and I got tagged last spring for open water fishing the same exact place. Most of the Somerset and Franklin counties are restricted until October to November after ice out.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Not sure why they nailed you. Its pretty much open to fishing year round under general law

[@jspencer6879]

@@precisionanglingYT i argued that point w the warden last year and this is where they get you.....its not a general law place, its a special law place, thats how it was explained to me because it states only open to open water fishing from oct.1 through November 30. I was explained in the paperwork from the warden that general law lakes, ponds, streams, rivers won't have special codes included. I dont want to name the place you were at out of respect and privacy. Im just trying to be respectful and share my experience with you as well as maybe somewhat helpful.

[@hardwaterfanatic]

Are you able to fish standing up from the Predator kayaks? I'm 6'3" , 260 and have been trying to decide between this and the Topwater/Sportsman from Old Town.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Yes. You can easily stand and fish from the PDLs. They are very stable. I’m 5’8”, 240 and haven’t had a problem. I used to stand in my 12’ Predator MX in heavy current fly fishing. Can’t speak for the top water or sportsman line, but would be confident saying they would be stable too

[@yakityakteriw6774]

How stiff is the pedal drive?? I'm torn between the topwater and this one. I had a total knee replacement so I plan to use this obviously for fishing but also therapy on the knee to strengthen it again. Thanks in advance.

[@precisionanglingYT]

I wouldn’t say it’s stiff at all. The resistance increases when you start cranking around 4.5 mph. It’s really smooth up to about 3.5mph. As far as rehab for the knee, it would definitely strengthen the knee. Ive worked in PT for 13 years, and this drive system is definitely appropriate post surgery!

[@yakityakteriw6774]

@@precisionanglingYT so here's the almighty question. Predator or top water 🤔, I like both and the lakes here in AZ I deal with some shallow areas and boats and jet skis. I don't take alot with me out, and plan to hook up eventually for lights and maybe a motor someday. My biggest is stability getting out of my WS tarpon was somewhat hard before im not strong in my glutes yet. Thanks again for the reply and video.

[@precisionanglingYT]

You would enjoy either one. I went with the Predator because it was the longest they had at the time. I fish big, deep, cold water frequently and wanted the extra stability vs the shorter versions. The longer kayaks track a little better also. If your mostly fishing shallow, you’d probably be fine with the top water. Can’t go wrong either way tho!! Any other questions, fire away

[@yakityakteriw6774]

@@precisionanglingYT have you had any warranty issues or had to deal wth the company yet? How's their customer service? WS I had issues 1 month into owning it, returned it the other day. Can I also use yakattack stuff? Did you ever get water in the center console area? I think after watching more videos im gonna learn towards the predator, bit more than TW, but I also cover large lakes. I used to paddle 5 miles out and the lake I hope to explore on is over 7500 acres and I hope to find new coves.

[@precisionanglingYT]

T W I haven’t had any problems with the PDL. I did have a small crack develop in my other standard Predator(non PDL.) It developed just outside of a scupper hole. I emailed them asking for an adhesive type fix, and they emailed saying that it would be covered under their lifetime hull warranty. They sent me a brand new kayak 2 weeks later. I did get some water in the PDL drive compartment. But they fixed that problem with an updated compartment the following year. Overall their customer is top notch! 10/10. Just a side note, they are made an hour north of me here in Maine. Great company, they do a lot for their employees and community!! They take pride in everything they make

[@JimmyCandFriends]

Looks Like Fun But My rolly poley but will stick to Canoe's

[@precisionanglingYT]

Haha. I find kayaks to be more stable than canoes.

[@JimmyCandFriends]

@@precisionanglingYT ya maybe but can ya stand up in one?

[@thecrasian6426]

I can't find the floor hatch to put in place when not using the pedal drive. Could you link it if possible?

[@precisionanglingYT]

www.austinkayak.com/Old-Town-Predator-PDL-Pedal-Floor-Console/ACK23793P.html. Looks like free shipping over $50

[@thecrasian6426]

@@precisionanglingYT you are awesome man thanks. I'll be getting the Predator pdl when it comes back in stock this fall.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Good deal. You’ll love it

[@NickyKDChaleunphone]

I'm thinking between the old town topwater PDL or the Predator PDL. What's the difference in cost.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Topwater PDLs are $2000, the Predator PDLs are $2800. Same basic concept, the Topwaters are a little shorter, don't have locking hatches etc. Both are great boats.

[@NickyKDChaleunphone]

@@precisionanglingYT I'm looking between a topwater PDL and a predator PDL. What's the weight difference between the two

[@precisionanglingYT]

Topwater is 96lbs, PDL is 116lbs

[@fufusabra1]

It’s tha kayak 2017 model ?

[@precisionanglingYT]

2018, just before they released the 2019 upgrades to this overall style. Then a complete over haul for 2020.

[@ccstandridge]

Very nice kayak. I know it’s stable from a standing position,but my concern is the level of stability at the seated position. The seat is only adjustable forwards and backwards. Your pretty much stuck with the seat height. That lends to a higher center of gravity, and an increase potential for rolling over. Now in most conditions it won’t be an issue but it is something to consider. There’s a guy who really gives a good example of this. Check out Aliex Folgueira on KZbin.

[@precisionanglingYT]

I’ve seen a few of his videos, he does good reviews. And I do wish there was a hight adjustment. I have a Predator MX also, and haven’t noticed a problem at all sitting up high.

[@ccstandridge]

Precision Angling I just wanted to say that I appreciate the content that you give the viewers. I know it’s not easy filming and editing. Without people like you the consumer wouldn’t really know what to expect and y’all just make make it a little easier on us. Thanks for your quick response!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Thanks, I appreciate it. There’s a lot of work involved in uploading videos. Takes a lot of time and energy. Thanks again

[@Rogue.Rider0]

Why is Facebook selling these for $110.00 lol?