Viking Kayak Profish 400 vs Profish Reload - Which is better and why?

[@kamaouk]

Absolutely love my Reload, our fish (UK) not in your league, but it's just solid for getting you out with all the gear you need and fishing. Bit of trolling? No problem, easy to paddle for ages. Anchor up and drop the bait? Check, holds well in rolling swell. DIY pvc roller makes topping on the car very manageable. What do you have attached to the front bungee? They look like would make it easier for stowing the paddle. Thanks for the sum up!

[@PaddleGuy1]

nailed it ! they are a little rubber toggle that clips over the bungy and they do exactly as you assume - also easy for rod tips to get under. The call them Deck Line Ball s from Kajak sports - pretty sure they come from your part of the world but here is the link to them on NZ page www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/shop/accessories/parts+%26+hardware/deck+line+ball+7762

[@ricciano]

Thanks for sharing your experience in reviewing 😊

[@PaddleGuy1]

Thanks for watching

[@samshepherd3959]

Your reviews are very good definitely cover everything needed to know

[@PaddleGuy1]

Thanks sam - appreciate that feedback

[@jevycodgob]

The 400 should of had a bigger hatch at bow like the gt

[@ShawnX888]

Awesome review - how is the speed of reload compare to stealth kayaks?

[@maldrury8313]

The reload tackle pod is great for installing a fishfinder. If, like me, you don't have a fishfinder then the 400 may be a better option.

[@Alexxx---101]

I thought it was the same tackle pod in both the 400 and the reload???

[@maldrury8313]

@@Alexxx---101 The 400 has a moulded storage area with lid. You can purchase a tackle pod to go in there but not the same system as the GT and Reload.

[@Alexxx---101]

@@maldrury8313 Hi, thanks for letting me know.

[@luen6630]

Awesome review, i like the reload just because it handle the surf way better imo also i got a question for you what fish finder are you using or if you have a recommendation i looking in to install one in the reload.

[@PaddleGuy1]

Thanks - and on the fishfinder my only advise is to make sure it s Chartplotter combo - get Navionics you need to know where you're going and where you have been as we cover ground much slower then boats do so can stumble over a patch of ground or bait that has been missed by others. Always watch the sounder like your hunting fish down - they move so you move and go find them or even just find the bait because they will be near even if you can't identify them on the sounder. Most of the brands these days are good for kayaks but make sure you have DiElectric grease around the connections at all times - I have ruined more batteries and power cables then i care to mention due to being careless.

[@luen6630]

@@PaddleGuy1 Thanks for the advise i went whit a garmin i never think on the dielectric grease is a good tip i be sure i use it, cheers...

[@pest_predator_nz]

Thanks bud I got the Reload and its a beaut on the water.

[@PaddleGuy1]

awesome - enjoy ! FishOn!

[@pest_predator_nz]

@@PaddleGuy1 also got a red one. The red ones are the fastest!!

[@PaddleGuy1]

@@pest_predator_nz good choice - I have to agree

[@johnne101]

Hey, what would you recommend for a river / lake kayak for fishing and camping

[@PaddleGuy1]

Profish Reload, GT or the Profish 440 as they can all carry more gear due to storage options being better

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

They both look like solid options to me.

[@PaddleGuy1]

totally agree - If it was possible I say buy one of each as they both have a place

[@Alexxx---101]

Hi, is it true there was a fire and its not possible to buy these kayaks anymore? I have a brand new viking profish reload railblaza in my shed never been used I wonder if it's gone up in value.

[@PaddleGuy1]

Yes there was a fire and it destroyed alot ..Viking is currently rebuilding fast so the reload will be available again soon. Re selling yours because you don’t use it then yeh do it- someone will be glad to have it and use it.

[@Alexxx---101]

@@PaddleGuy1 Yeah it will probably be a while until they are back on sale in the UK. Cheers

[@jdkrussell]

What do you think of the VIKING PROFISH 35 could u take it in the surf

[@glannposumah1279]

Very good review. Can you please share what sort of custom seat on that GT?

[@PaddleGuy1]

Thanks - its this seat www.vikingkayaks.co.nz/shop/accessories/backrest+seats+%26+cushions/raised+seat+for+the+profish+gt+9456

[@chimppyboy]

what would you recommend for a 6'6'' 120kg guy?

[@PaddleGuy1]

Def Reload - you will just be more comfortable - also one I did not review that may be better fit if your less experienced is the Profish 440...much flatter hull so greater initial stability, plenty of leg and cockpit room also. I did not review it as its not really designed for someone of my frame where the reload and 400 certainly suit me

[@chimppyboy]

@@PaddleGuy1 thanks for the advise, I was leaning towards the reload but wasn't sure which to choose.

[@jkghbay6632]

What do you think of the profish gt?

[@PaddleGuy1]

I own one if that helps, my preferred yak for fresh water sessions - heres my review kzbin.info/www/bejne/boHHdmWOjJtri9k

[@jkghbay6632]

Yeah I have one really stable, take it offshore fishing, probably not the fastest but I haven't used a reload, just purchased a espri angler for family, thats fun in the surf

[@PaddleGuy1]

@@jkghbay6632 certainly can do the job but if offshore is your main activity you will find the reload and 400 are better choices as they paddle much nicer, also now you have had experience in the GT and Espri stability concerns will be no issue - love the Espri for the surf and general all round use. Next vid I am posting hopefully tonight but def tomorrow is a mad session in big surf in the espris

[@jkghbay6632]

@@PaddleGuy1 that's good to know,thanks appreciate the uploads, awesome content and good info

[@PaddleGuy1]

@@jkghbay6632 appreciate your time to watch and comment 🙏

[@adamfournier6735]

How big is the speed difference between the two?

[@PaddleGuy1]

speed is relative to many things like conditions, paddler experience, payload etc... best I can offer there is that in rougher water the reload holds its pace a little better due to in part the bow flare lifting over waves more then the 400 that will punch through and slow momentum. On flat water there is very little in it as far a cruising speed - maybe 1.5km at best..they are cruising kayaks after all not racing kayaks so the comfortable cruising speed is what you need to be looking for - for me in the reload on an average weather day is about 6.5 - 7kmhr at about 60% effort

[@robyntooke717]

hi mate x kiwi living in perth wa looking at getting 400 for fishing river chasing bream n whitting , have had lower back injury whoild the 400 be better option to handle over preload ?may do old bit in surf but not like launch off beach back home .also orded from viking nz tth tempo 2 for myself and 11year old girl get out play on .so 400 whoi uld be my go to solo play toy cheers ian perth wa

[@PaddleGuy1]

Hey mate yes 400 is a bit less to manage but can still achieve a lot with it. Would own one in my fleet if I had space as there are some days I just need a grab and go yak that is well capable. Tempo 2 is the one that will be a handful, get a trailer for that

[@robyntooke717]

@@PaddleGuy1 cheers kiwi get the 400 not tempo 2 does vikng make nice little yak for 11 year old girl to learn on ? manly paddling in river near perth cheers ian

[@PaddleGuy1]

@@robyntooke717 they certainly do - We have the Nemo (3.2m) and the Espri (3.6m) in out fleet, both great, my preference is the espri as was it our youngest son Alexander. At age 8 he worked out which one was the easiest to paddle and now aged 12 still chooses the espri over the smaller ones as it glides through the water much nicer

[@robyntooke717]

@@PaddleGuy1 cheers bro bought the 400 this week took out , wow awesome yak , thanks for info on kids yaks happy paddling

[@PaddleGuy1]

@@robyntooke717 awesome mate !