Old Town Autopilot 136 On the Water Review

[@FishinwithGRAMPS]

Love seeing Old Town Autopilot reviews. I got my KAYADILLAC this year and have been living in style!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Haha I'm digging that!! I've only taken her out once so far but definitely excited for next year!!

[@rvfishingyet]

New subscriber and first…congrats on the upgrade. I have been binging your videos and really appreciate your style/content and the journey. I am looking to upgrade myself and make sure I am never glued to the bank again. I am really looking at Old Town and Hobie. Thanks again for the great channel. Look forward to seeing you and your journey with the Autopilot 136!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Appreciate you my guy! So far I’m loving the 136. It’s a beast but on the water it’s a monster. Excited for my first full season with it! Thanks for watching and supporting!

[@hookthemupfishing]

Congrats on your new Yate brother is 🔥

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks brother! It's a tank!

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

You got a ton of room in that baby. My Son & I bought 2 Old Town Salty 120pdl's & we've been out in 3' + seas here along the TX Coast (Gulf of Mexico) with no issues. My Butt puckered a few times when those cross waves hit but they are very stable. We're getting 4mph just peddling a regular pace in a calm bay. Wishing now I would've gotten the Auto Pilot, even though I have no issues with the PDL. I'm 52yrs old, never exercise & my legs have never been achey, etc. Old Town PDL's have some torque that's for sure. 🤟 Tight Lines.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks brother! 3' seas would probably make me pucker up without the cross waves 😅 The Salty is a great option for cutting through the chop though. Not surprised you get some really decent speed in those things. Thanks for watching!

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

Great review, Jay. Thing is massive. I'd definitely never go that big but it has its place for sure. I dig those rudder controls. Those are pretty sweet for sure. You have some sweet toys. Making me and my Lifetime Teton 100 jealous, my friend.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks Bryan. This is going to be my main joint. She rides smoooooooth.

[@AverageDadFishing]

Awesome looking rig! Can’t wait to see what you do over the winter!!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks Tom! It'll be a different boat come springtime!

[@jaymckenzie448]

Hey Jay, great video! I have a bass boat but I want to get my first kayak, a mid level pedal drive. I'm still doing research, what kind of Kayak and setup does the F-Train have? Do you think that he would mind you doing a video of his setup? Thanks!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks Jay! Plenty of great options out there in that mid level range! F train has an autopilot 120, minnkota 106 and hobie PA12. He’s in the process of starting his own channel and will be doing his set up very soon. Keep on the look out as I’ll promote it on my channel also.

[@pxmediamike]

We out here yeah boy nice yak!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks brother! Hard to beat Old Town.

[@eugene955]

That’s definitely a mini bass boat ( 660 pound capacity) there are a lot of small boats that don’t have that capacity. Can’t wait to see the gear you put on it.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks Eugene! It's definitely a big ol' yak! Can't wait to get started on some of these mods and changes. Trailer is coming soon!

[@MillerDC]

Dope kayak and video bro!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks bro! Appreciate you!

[@keithangstadt4950]

Have you hit any submerged rocks or stumps with the trolling motor deployed? That's my biggest worry with this setup. What do you do in shallow water near shore when taking out? Do you need to use a dock? Sorry with all the questions, this is an intriguing option but want to know the cons ahead of time.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I’ve hit a few and it just pops the drive up. It’s pretty sturdy. When you’re approaching the launch you can retract the motor. I never launch for a dock.

[@keithangstadt4950]

@@BeardedDadFishing Cool. Thanks for the response.

[@DetroitFishigan]

Has anyone done a video on flipping that big boy 🤔? That Kayak is a beaut Clark. 🤝🏼🍻

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Not that I’ve seen but sounds like a great video for this summer 😉

[@HendersonHookin]

Get the handles from Nick and mount your remote on a ram ball. Works great!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I'm going to have to check that out. Thanks for suggestion!

[@HendersonHookin]

@@BeardedDadFishing go onto my channel and check out the video that says 9/8 redemption at Hemingway. You will see the handle and some of the other cool stuff I’ve done to mine

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

What going on I just at to know where your from because I fish that lake in my oldtownautopilot120 as well, I live in the Catskills and maybe we could hook and do some fishing next year

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Hey man! Thanks for watching. I'm in Allentown, PA. I fish up at Wally a few times a year but head up to the fingerlakes in NY as well a couple times. We can definitely get some fishing in next year. If you haven't already, check out our kayak group called Kayak Fishing Dads on FB. We might do a fishing meet up next year.

[@roc_on_bassin3293]

@@BeardedDadFishing ok I’ll check the FB page and I also have you on IG is where I post most of the time

[@joasama9763]

Awesome

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

It's so tempting to upgrade to the Autopilot form my PDL 120, but until I get a truck there is no way I am car topping this tank 🤣😂

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Good call 😂 that would be Hella dangerous! Even in the truck bed, I'm not loving the loading/unloading process, however I have a lot more energy at the end of the day since I wasn't pedaling for 7 hours 🙏🏽

[@Maplecook]

Let's gooooo!!!

[@mikeo7781]

How long does the battery for trolling motor last?

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Depends how long the motor is going for, speed at which you’re cruising and if you’ve got spot lock going all day. I did a 8 hour day and only burned through have my battery and we went about 6 miles round trip.

[@StaggerLee611]

What Trailer did you buy?

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I’ve got the harbor freight folding trailer. Similar to this one: amzn.to/3MGaMZB

[@austinrupard9073]

How about 6'7" 450lbs would I potentially damage the hell out of it. I'm concerned about even trying a Kayak at my size

[@BeardedDadFishing]

My man, thanks for reaching out! There’s a few options for you for sure! Definitely try the autopilot 136 and also the nucanoe unlimited 12. Had a 650 pound capacity!

[@austinrupard9073]

@@BeardedDadFishing have you heard anything about the Ascend 133x Tournament? I'm highly tempted by that 2500$ saltwater package price on Bass Pro's website

[@BeardedDadFishing]

@@austinrupard9073 I know the weight capacity is good and dudes love that it’s set up for motors but that’s the extent that I know. It does have a nice open deck. Gotta look into that saltwater package for sure.

[@BamaBassCatcher99]

What’s the battery life with the 100ah?

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I usually go out two days with no charge in between. If they are longer days I’ll charge it after day 1 but I’m sure it could go the full two days.

[@BamaBassCatcher99]

@@BeardedDadFishingice! Is that running around and spotlocking all day?

[@TheJakobLott]

What’s the range on one charge

[@BeardedDadFishing]

With my 100ah I can be non stop for 12 hours at least

[@edgars00789]

I wish I could win this beautiful kayak old Town autopilot 136 so I can complete my mission of saving our beautiful waterways universe

[@edgars00789]

Can you please help me win one

[@josephmatthews1827]

I Want one so bad but 4500 is a bit much

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I hear you man but prices are only going up now! They just threw another increase into the mix last week.

[@raulthedieselman8052]

Why did I get unsubscribed?

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Not sure brother but glad to see you back!