On the Water Fishing Review: FeelFree Moken 12.5 V2 (Catfishing)

[@exvan3571]

5:16 Wise words. Lived it this week, caught a channel cat on a Bandit 300. Just when I got her in she death rolled and hooked my shorts with the crankbait and wrapped line everywhere. Had to pause to use one hand to turn into a boat wake before dealing with the fish

[@southernutopia]

real fishing brother...let's go...great video man'

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@southernutopia Thankyou brother, I appreciate the kind words. Have a good one buddy

[@alangross2277]

Nice video and some really nice fish brought in! FeelFree kayaks really give a lot of bang for the buck.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thankyou Alan I really appreciate it

[@alangross2277]

@@TheRiverAddict I have a FeelFree Aventura 125 and it is without a doubt the best boat out there for the price. You have to spend a lot of money to get something comparable or better, which really means lighter.

[@tremblemcp]

Damn that first catfish was a fight! Great vid

[@TheRiverAddict]

Sure was! That was a goodin. Thanks for watching

[@DryerOutdoors]

I do the same kind of fishing you do. Small river catfishing. I was actually tossing around the idea of the outlaw vs the moken. Im super glad i found this video you made. You made up my mind real fast lol. Great video and some nice channels you caught!!

[@TheRiverAddict]

Hey thanks man! There is Definitely perks to the outlaw, it was one of the most spacious and comfortable kayaks I’ve sat in. But for paddling in the river it’s not even comparable to the moken. After a season of moken ownership I’m incredibly happy with the purchase.

[@DryerOutdoors]

@@TheRiverAddict yea I paddle up river a small river that is like that red river you where on. Not sure if I want a hat much of a work out to get up river lol. I'd love to have that high seat and all that room but after seeing your video I think the moken is more what I'm looking for. Thanks for the great video!!

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@DryerOutdoors forsure, the nice thing about the moken is it has 2 levels for the seat. A high position for more comfortable angling and a low position for when you really wanna do some paddling and make some headway threw that current. Thanks have a good one

[@elopez9869]

As someone who is new to kayaking your review was great

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thanks a lot man, means alot

[@kevinvandevelde5169]

Nice kayak. and nice fish, Glad you like it. Catfish have shut down here nothing but dinks right now. 👍👍

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thanks Kevin

[@matthewhawn9070]

The Red is so narrow looking down there. Another great video, thanks!

[@TheRiverAddict]

It’s much much narrower here vs where you live! Even 100 miles north of where I live it looks like a whole different river haha.

[@williamkost733]

Nice catch

[@mrblueskynm3968]

Great video! Those were some nice channel cats! I have the same kayak in ocean blue camo. I'm very happy with the paddling performance and stability. I think it's pretty fast for a fishing kayak. I don't get as much water in mine than you do. I put a small Garmin fish finder with transducer and a small lithium battery in the pod and it works great! Also added the rudder and an anchor trolley. I mostly fish small lakes for trout and bass. I also fly fish, but what I like to do is sneak up on trout that are feeding on the surface and make a cast right to them. Works every time! The wheel in the keel makes loading and launching a breeze.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thanks for the fantastic comment man. I’d like to add the rudder to mine as well

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@user-uh3yb9vi3u that black box in front of me is feelfrees “transducer box” you can mount the transducer on the bottom of it and mount your screen on top all in that area. It’s a pretty slick invention. I use the Scotty track mounted arm for my fish finder. I do this because there’s a lot of shallow water that I fish where I don’t need a fish finder. I mostly use the black box for storage

[@mrblueskynm3968]

@@user-uh3yb9vi3u This kayak is perfect for lake fishing of all sorts. The sonar pod that comes with the Feelfree Moken 12.5, V2 is designed to have the transducer mounted on the bottom of the sonar pod. You could install a hanging mount if you want to use a large fish finder. I purchased a small Garmin Striker 4 fish finder. It all fits perfectly on the sonar pod for a price of under $200. I mounted the Garmin Striker 4 transducer on the bottom of the sonar pod. The small lithium ion battery and wiring are located inside the sonar pod. The screen of the unit is mounted on the top of the sonar pod. It is now an all in one sonar unit that is easily removed and stored separately from the kayak. I troll with spoons, lures and flies for trout all the time with ease. I usually troll around 1 mph by just casual paddle strokes, but I can reach speeds of up to 3 mph. This kayak is not slow and it is not tippy, especially if the seat is in the low position.The only downside about this kayak is that you have to buy adapter rail mounts to install non OEM gear such as rod holders. I got 4 for $25 on Amazon a couple of years ago and have only used one for the rod holder.

[@elvislee7686]

I have the same kayak and even the same color too. I use mine for kayak bass tournaments and now have a bow mount trolling motor. It will be a while until I would need to upgrade as it does everything I need it to do.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Have about 20 trips in mine now, and I’ve really come to enjoy it.

[@CookBrothersOutdoors]

Glad to see you are enjoying the new kayak! Good rundown of the new Feelfree in comparison to the Perception you were previously paddling. Looks like a great yak

[@bogeprints3255]

sweet i just got the same one at a yardsale for $100!! it didnt come with a plug or seat though

[@TheRiverAddict]

That’s a fricken steal dude jesus. Those are both cheap easy finds to replace.

[@bogeprints3255]

@@TheRiverAddict already ordered the plug off of their website im going to wait to buy the seat because its pretty pricey but im so stoked!!

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@bogeprints3255 I would be too dude! It’s a great yak. Especially for a hundred bucks lol!

[@LovingIdaho]

I have owned a feelfree lure 11.5 since 2016 and have loved it . I have been thinking of buy another feelfree kayak . One of the ones I was looking at was the 12.5 moken . A little cheaper than the lure , but supposed to do better in fast rivers .

[@TheRiverAddict]

I’ve used it now in pretty much every style of river and been more then impressed. As a big guy I do feel pretty crunched up by the end of a long day and need to stretch out. I think I’ll keep this one for a long time though.

[@LovingIdaho]

@@TheRiverAddict , i used to be a bit over 300 lbs . I was always happy with the lure . I have lost about 130 lbs and still loving it . I was needing a second fishing kayak as a loaner .

[@davidjohoson8397]

Put you a Newport vessels 36 lb thrust kayak trolling motor in that sonar box and you will love your kayak even more.. trust me it will fit and it will take you less than an hour to set it up..✌️

[@CajunRobFishing]

Where did you get the receiver hitch extender & what brand is it? Thanks !

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@CajunRobFishing I got it off Amazon for $60 I’m not positive on the brand sorry about that

[@CajunRobFishing]

@@TheRiverAddict thanks I just got a used ocean blue Moken 12.5. Have you done a video on your upgrades or mods on your yak? Thx

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@CajunRobFishing if you look wayyy back in my videos I have a video for my Scotty mount on my perception outlaw. I still use that exact set up on this kayak. Other than that I just have a couple rod holders haha. Keep it pretty basic

[@dougrichardson1980]

If you were to remove that black pod between your feet, is it open down into the water or is it just a closed storage area? I was hoping you could mount a transducer to the bottom of the pod and just drop it into the water.

[@TismFishing]

That’s what it’s for, there are motor mounts made for it too. Yak gadgets I think

[@F.U.andS.T.F.U]

What part of the Red River, Fargo?

[@TheRiverAddict]

Yep this is in moorehead

[@F.U.andS.T.F.U]

@@TheRiverAddict thanks

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

Great job on the review. I really like the Moken but that pod between the legs is almost a deal breaker for me. I want to use mine to stand and fly fish out of and that lob would get in my way. Hey I love to catfish so what bait are you using? Thanks for the video.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Thanks for the comments, I’m using goldeye. And I Agree, I don’t think this would be the kayak for you if that is your intent. I would consider one of the more wide open decks like the Jackson bite, or maybe the crescent lite or even the perception outlaw. My cousin fly fishes out of his Jackson big rig

[@LIVE4THEADVENTURE]

@@TheRiverAddict thanks for you great feedback and I am definitely now looking at the Crescent lite tackle. Love watching you get those big cats. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@dougrichardson1980]

I have been told that the newer Moken 12.5‘s have the moulded in handle on the back in addition to the handle strap so that it is easier when tying the kayak down. I am really hoping that they change the handle so that it’s more like the one on the front. Do you know anything about this?

[@TheRiverAddict]

The (moken 12.5 v2) that I have has a molded handle in the front and two molded handles on the side right by the seat. On the back it just has a handle strap, not a molded one. I feel the current one has optimal spots to tie it down. If your referring to a new moken that’s not out yet, I’m not too sure sorry.

[@dougrichardson1980]

Does Feelfree make any rod holders or do you just buy yak attack accessories and then buy the adapter so it will fit the feel free track?

[@TheRiverAddict]

I use the standard t-bolt rod holders from yak attack, with feel free unitrack adaptors. I think a six pack costs like $30 I don’t think FeelFree makes rodholders

[@dougrichardson1980]

@@TheRiverAddict From what I can see feel free doesn’t make anything for their tracks other than adapters to put yakattack stuff on.

[@JustinMcNeil]

Great video. I'm considering buying this kayak but I'm quite a big guy so the amount of water that was coming in on yours makes me a little concerned. Do you mind me asking how much you weigh?

[@TheRiverAddict]

At the time of this video I ran about 250ish 6ft on a good day

[@TheCort1971]

for me the only feel free is the lure. and thats for the seat. ive tried lots of different yaks here on the gulf. nothing compares to the lure gravity seat.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Yeah I wasn’t super impressed with the seat on this kayak. It was slightly more comfortable in the high position.

[@AxelfoleyTheGreat]

Good thing you have a truck to haul yours because I have to mount it on top of my SUV and let me just say this thing is heavy.

[@mikeg.2240]

Is this kayak stable?

[@TheRiverAddict]

Sitting yes very stable. Standing not so much. I’ve tried fishing and standing and it’s not nearly as easy as it was in my Last kayak.

[@mikeg.2240]

@@TheRiverAddict good deal. Thanks for the info.

[@dougrichardson1980]

Sorry! After I typed in that question I saw you take it out and that it goes into the water.

[@TheRiverAddict]

No problem man! Yep you just mount the ducer right to the bottom of the box. It’s pretty slick!

[@dougrichardson1980]

@@TheRiverAddict I hope the seat is comfortable. The closed pod was the only thing keeping me from ordering a moken. Please tell me the seat is comfortable… LOL

[@TheRiverAddict]

@@dougrichardson1980 id say it’s decent, not The greatest thing in the world. Did about 8 hours in it this passed Sunday. Had to get out and stretch a few times.

[@dougrichardson1980]

@@TheRiverAddict For the price difference I think it would be well worth it. I just got off the phone with the dealer and I just ordered one in the seafoam color.

[@TheRiverAddict]

Nice! I think you will enjoy it. What kind of fishing you do mostly?

[@Valnoten]

Here in Sweden you have to pay $1525 for it 😐

[@ficekandrew]

I know how important stability is for you with kayaks

[@TheRiverAddict]

I still owe Mary

[@johnguth5376]

Why would u buy a china made kayak when there are so many american made yak's on the market?

[@TheRiverAddict]

It was in my price point and the reviews of it seemed to be exactly what I wanted to use it for 👍

[@BigcountryReactions]

No spend alil more and get a old town pdl