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[@hemidart7]

Just wait till that lithium batterie blows up and burns you hotter than an arc welder then puts toxic chemicals into the water and kills the fish and anything living Boy the world has turned into lazy, pampered, spoilt, pussies

[@lesstalkmorefishing1000]

For those of us who prefer minimalism. 1 rod, 1 little tackle box with 2 or 3 lures, no trailers no cables no batteries no DIY, just toss my kayak inside the van and be in the water in 5 minutes. Paddle and pedal will always be the choice 😎

[@AliexFolgueira]

Sounds like paddle only will be a more minimalistic approach 😛

[@lesstalkmorefishing1000]

@@AliexFolgueira yeah but I'm willing to sacrifice a bit of the minimalism for the extra range and hands free fishing that the pedal allows you to have. With a motor comes a lot of extra weight, battery, cables, installation, etc. Then again, fishing down here is very different than what you do up there. I fish mostly drifting with the current in big rivers so once I reach my fishing spot I don't need to paddle/pedal anymore until I finish the stretch and go up to the next. A lot of times the currents and wind will toss you against rocks, stumps trees with lots of branches or under very thick vegetation and believe me when that happens you'd wish you had as little stuff on your kayak as possible. But I imagine that up there fishing in lakes or in open inshore waters I'd really appreciate the mobility and extra range that a motor would provide so it's really a situational thing

[@danielmcnish6555]

That's the good thing of the industry evolving to where it is , is that theres a kayak for everyone. Whether it's a 4,000 loaded out kayak or a 1,000 kayak , theres not a wrong way as one has their reasons for their desired way. Tightlines.

[@jettercool]

About your KZbin name being Less Talk More Fishing? I have a better one that goes like No Paddle More Fishing,,, That`s what you get with a hands free set up

[@littledreamsandotherthings6659]

True minimalism is catfish noodling. All you need is guts and a beer.

[@snopuncx15]

I like the exercise, especially after rotting away at a desk job all week long

[@AliexFolgueira]

Nice

[@jeffw3776]

Right…….THE ONLY EXERCISE YOU GET………..SAD

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Lol..I did purchase my kayak. It's a 120 PDL. However, I picked the hybird edition with the pedal drive. Only because they make a 46lb thrust trolling motor, that fits exactly where my PDL sits. The trolling motor weighs 19 lbs. But now my bixpy J2 rudder mount motor, is on it's way. I don't like not having PDL drive with me, incase something happens with the motor. So I say a small motor like the bixpy, and you always have the PDL. That's a great setup for me. Be safe..🤟🙏🎣

[@AndrewJPlays]

I have an insane motor setup, and invested about 2500 into the setup, and this year I'm buying pedal. Less hassle, less weight, unlimited power, no registration, drop and go, exercise. Might as well just get a boat if you go motorized. Thats what I do

[@caroad2008]

If something happens to your motor or electronics, you can still pedal back.

[@joanburbank3667]

The pedals are easy to operate and it’s great exercise, so I’m sticking with the pedals.

[@jayknight139]

agreed same here. I may add an motor set up but it would be insane to just rely on the electric motor, i dont trust it for long distance. If something goes wrong you have no way to propel your kayak.

[@christophersmith6793]

As long as there are states that require all motors to be registered with the DMV (but not manual drive like pedal kayaks) Pedal kayaks will always have a place.

[@RockyPatrol]

Pedal kayak will not die. I have had electric trolling motor driven kayaks for many years, now I just bought a pedal kayak, and I'll use it a lot more , the reason been: 1. Pedal kayak does not need registration, it's not about a few bucks registration fee, it's about convenient. In my state most water body requires all motor boats been lunched at the dedicated ramp area with inspection, sit in long line waiting for inspection is really pain in the summer busy days. Pedal kayak basically can hand lunch anywhere, this is especially useful when you camp at water front camp site. 2. More and more water bodies especially those for providing drink waters for near by city no longer allow motor kayak, it is not because the motor is more powerful as you mentioned in the video, it's about contamination, imagine the kayak capsized, the battery (may be lead based or lithium based) can cause pollution of the water. 3. I usually fish on a lake almost all day, been in a small kayak just sitting there is not good for my body, it's even worse than I sit in my office. I need exercise. Pedaling kayak is perfect way to achieve both fishing and exercising. There are more reasons that I will use pedal more than use motor, these are 3 most important reason. Thanks! Really like your video.

[@donnastormer9652]

I’m 66 and hope to never give up my heart healthy peddle yak. It is my daily commitment to combine fishing and exercise

[@AliexFolgueira]

That’s where it is at, you found something that works for you keep it up

[@TxHornyToad]

I have a Hobie Outback and love it, but being in my 70’s, my fishing range is limited. I just installed a Bixpy drive on the back and opened up new horizons. Max speed is 4.5 mph. To extend range I run at setting 5 out of 10, and get 2.9 mph. If I add a little easy peddling I go 4.0 mph. The drive is half the depth of the fins. Actually less depth than the rudder.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Boom! I’m happy to see that people see the true meaning of the video

[@SessionsAtTheBoathouse]

I mostly troll with my Outback, and slapped a Bixpy on it to extend range. I’ll usually go to pedals to troll, pop on the motor when i get a hit so i can reel in one fish while the gear on my second rod continues to fish. Absolutely love it. But man,….that iPilot,…that is the future.

[@Captkid1]

When I was in the Coast Guard I met an Old Salty guy in a little 14' open wood fishing boat. He had oars and 15 HP two stroke outboard to propel his boat. I ask him about his boat and he said; "I first fell in love with boats and fishing when I was a young teenager. I saved up and bought a rowboat. I fished every weekend and some days after school. When I seen my first outboard motor I had to have one. But my row boat couldn't be powered easily. So I saved up and bought a small power boat and got an outboard. I spent nearly as much time working on that motor as I did running it. Soon I grew tired of working on that old outboard and got a bigger and better outboard motor and a bigger boat. I soon noticed that I was fishing less and my boat was sitting in the yard more. Then I got a family and they wanted to be able to go out with me fishing. so I got a bigger boat and a bigger motor. This boat sat in the back yard all but three or four time a year and I would walk down to water and remember going fishing and how great it was. So when I retired, I sold the big boat and bought a small boat that I could row. I'm old and can't row as well as I used to, so I must have a small outboard to get home. But I fish almost every weekend and some weekdays too. I never want to upgrade my boat ever again. I like boating and fishing too much to upgrade again." ...True story.

[@AliexFolgueira]

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[@philipkoury8377]

This sounds a bit like me❤

[@fourwindsoutdoors22]

I have found there are different types of kayakers (paddlers, peddlers, motorized) and many of those will not try nor want to try the other options. I think a lot of it depends on how and where they use their kayaks. So I don’t think any of those categories will ever die completely. One may be more popular at certain times (partly driven by the industry and once again uses). I will say for me if I were to motorize one it would still have the pedal drive. Motors break down, batteries die and I would hate to be stuck trying to only paddle larger fishing rigs back to the takeout. Plus I just like the functionality of the peddle drive overall and the control I get from being the motor. Haha I say do what works for you and your needs. Good video.

[@AliexFolgueira]

you are spot on! thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@TS-lw5nv]

I don’t fish, but I kayak in the pacific for recreation. I like having redundant systems as a lot can happen out there. 3 forms of propulsion are better then two, which is better than one

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

Kayak Angler reports 2021 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 is the second most sold fishing kayaks. Motors are a pain in the arsh! service your pedal drive and you'll never have problems.

[@cryptofan6255]

How is an electric trolling motor a pain in the ass?

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

@@cryptofan6255 batteries, chargers, cables, it's not rocket science

[@cryptofan6255]

@@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing If I'm not in a hurry, it takes me about 2 minutes to put my battery in my yak and maybe ten seconds to hook up the battery. I spend more time loading my gear. The amount of time I save in the water is immeasurable. It also opens up water to me that I would never dream of fishing with a paddle or peddle-powered Kayak. Best under $200 investment you could possibly make for a kayak.

[@LouisianaBlackwaterFlyFishing]

@@cryptofan6255 Well I have friends that feel the same way you do, and thats cool. Happy fishing

[@mojodojo5533]

Your totally making sense bro! Those light weight batteries are the bomb. Happy motoring!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Happy motoring 😎😌

[@dennismartin7429]

I have a kayak that has been discontinued and I think it's because it's slow to paddle but it's also one of the most stable kayaks ever made. It's called the Freedom Hawk Pathfinder and I would love you to try to flip one, it has pontoons that you connect that makes it great for a outboard. It's as stable as a floating dock. Please make a video flipping one.

[@AliexFolgueira]

If I can find one I’ll sure will 😀

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

I was putting trolling motors on kayaks before they had pedals,,if there was pedal kayaks before 2003 I did know about it,,I can build my own trolling motor and motor mount for less than 300oo compared to 1000oo+ ,and it is a professional looking setup with cable steering, tilting motor, a kayak motor system is the way to go,,as far as I know I have the best setup their is for the money i have spent,,thanks for the video Alex

[@AliexFolgueira]

Next video I wanna cover some of the history of kayaks you know the evolution, if you don’t mind sending me a hit of yours via email [e-mail]

[@johnnybridges3927]

There not Their

[@gearlist]

Good points here Aliex! I'd add that modularity on being able to switch from pedalmotorized depending on the trip would be a case for some folks. Some places (especially out here in the west) have begun to restrict motorized depending on the season, water level, etc.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Agreed! That’s why the shearwater is so epic ! Can do anything

[@terrykrsnak2683]

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[@ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958]

Adding even the smallest motor of any kind requires you to register with the DMV and put numbers and registration on the kayak. If you do not have the receipt from buying it new, or a prior registration, you will not be allowed to register it and will be fined by every cop who sees you. If you pedal it, you don't need any of that.

[@effu9375]

🎯🎯🎯

[@justinstansberry7555]

I live in CA bought my kayak used 5 years prior to me putting a trolling motor on it. No recipe, and I thought it was gonna be a nightmare registering it. It wasn't, less than 20 minutes in dmv, and registration was under 20 bucks.

[@christophersmith6793]

Absolutely, the number one reason not to mess with motors in my state

[@bigo8192]

After paddling for years I went to go purchase a pedal kayak. When the person told me the price difference between the pedal and the motor and the motor was cheaper I went for that! I have come to love my motorized kayak I find it still easy to launch And gives me more access on the water.. Mine is transom mounted so I have the entire cockpit open! 🐟🎣👍🏼

[@AliexFolgueira]

So you know exactly what I was talking about 😀 happy to know I’m not alone

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

That's right

[@jeffw3776]

Exactly……….wake up America and join the 21st Century.

[@Hangintuna]

Yeah so true. I have a side mounted motor on mine and it’s refreshing to have the energy left at the end of the day to clean up and cook your catch. 🤜🤛😎🍻 Cheers

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@Hangintuna Yess

[@paisa007]

I went from a regular kayak to a Hobie outback to a PA 14’ to a Skanu with tiller. For me, at this point, the Skanu beats all. The Skanu is significantly cheaper than a new PA and will get you to your destination much faster, not to mention that it will also get you back to land much quicker when the weather turns, which happens pretty regularly here in FL.

[@PseudoSarcasm]

Sounds like you want a boat and not a kayak

[@stevenw76]

I like soloskiff and Hobie Compass....both serve a great purpose in my fishing arsenal & I only spent like $6k for both

[@cullemallkayakfishing9563]

Im sure a motor would be nice but Im ok with my pedal driven Native Slayer 10 that I got brand new for $1000. Also dont have to worry about charging any batteries or dealing with registering my yak for a motor.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Sweet damn deal! Congratulations

[@BassManStrikes]

Registration is not a big deal in most states in Wisc its 22 bucks for 3 years and it literally takes a second to plug in a charger.

[@cappyjpadgett]

@@BassManStrikes you may as well just get you a jonboat if you are going to do all that

[@BassManStrikes]

@@cappyjpadgett no room for something like that right now 👍🤣

[@BlackWarriorLures]

I agree. I bought a Grumman 17 ft canoe for $2,000 and use a 6 hp Thai longtail that cost me $584 in 2014. I never understood the point of a pedal kayak. For the money some people are putting into these pedal-yaks, then you just buy a used jest ski fir fishing.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Some places still don’t allow motors, I find myself using a motorized kayak more and more

[@tundralife2024]

I have an auto pulot 136 and i absolutely love it,i fish 98% of the time when im out fishing i never use a paddle, never..i have other friends fishing with me and there constantly using paddles or peddling when im hands free. Motors are the way to go

[@SouthFloridaFishingClub]

I already have an Ascend 133X with a Minn Kota Terrova ipilot link with a Humminbird Helix 7 G4N Ipilot link too so it’s all networked and talks to each other along with a LiThium 200ah battery you’re set for offshore and inshore and lakes, love this setup. Definitely see more and more this becoming popular. The 133X is only $800 now at bass pro

[@AliexFolgueira]

Epic !, check my video today it has to do with that check it out

[@FoolisH409]

Yeah the 133x is 800, but how much is that minnkota the depth finder and the battery?

[@teriwright3295]

My thoughts as you know aliex, it's to each their own.. But if you want to reach bigger water and get to a spot faster you'll go to motor. I see pdl as a recreational kayak vs fishing. I know many like the exercise and I've thought about pdl... but then on the lake like hearsay 10mph wind, with white caps, and boats causing so much wake it was not fun.. Can't imagine doing that in a pdl. My kayak 106mk did fine.

[@teriwright3295]

Can't edit but I meant yesterday not hearsay

[@Danxiong]

To each their own, I do just fine on 10-15mph wind with a pdl drive. That’s why I love the pdl drive so much, it’s so versatile.

[@VisionExplo]

Definitely trolling motor for me. Love the fact that I can go miles saving the energy for fishing.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yup 100%

[@jddarby007]

You get it!

[@michaelo5400]

I generally agree. I have three kayaks (all paddle no peddle). I live in Iowa after moving back from Texas (I know). An Ocean Kayak BG 2 ($899) a Topwater 106 ($699) and a Topwater 120 ($899) all on sale as 2nds from Sierra Trading Post. I fish a lot of rivers. Any pedal would be constantly hitting the river bottom. Also, Kayaks under 13 feet don’t need to be registered, unless you put a motor on them. So, I’m inclined to put a motor on one for lake fishing. I can’t see myself getting a pedal. I know it would be nice to have my hands free at times, but I use an anchor trolley to fish an area and move on.

[@collinstuart3622]

I think having pedals and a motor is perfect as motor can get you to the spot and then the peddles help to fish around your spot….just watch Greg Blanchard as he’s the king of kayak tournaments on KZbin

[@Andysfishing]

You’re rocking it Aliex. Amazing 32,000 subscribers. Keep being you. Well done brother.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks brother, and closing in on 14m views

[@Kolby9241]

You rock Andy!!!

[@jonveverka6082]

I agree that using a kayak with a motor is a huge advantage however like it was mentioned the downsides are like anything else with a motor and thats when it brakes it cost more. Not to mention if you have a battery problem or motor issue when you take it out far you are looking at a long petal back. Have to figure worse case scenario for petal drive is that you can only at worse brake your propeller where with a motor you can face many problems.

[@randallbarron3226]

I put a bow mount with spot lock on my ss127. Killer for lakes. Comes off real easy for rivers. Bow mounting ability was the top selling point for me

[@AliexFolgueira]

Amazing setup

[@AliexFolgueira]

Fun fact! I filmed this video after only drinking water for 60 hours ZERO CALORIES FOR MORE THAN 2 days lol

[@martins.7175]

Love you “Hate” video as Hate leads to darks side of the force through passion. Peace is a lie. There is only Passion. Through Passion I gain Strength. Through Strength I gain Power. Through Power I gain Victory. Through Victory my chains are Broken. …. Lol

[@phillydonlos8645]

Thats explains it 🤣🤣🤣

[@kwd1253]

I think more kayaks going be like the shearwater removable drives with plugs go inside. Up to the person, because you have people like me that push there kayak batteries and drain them because they forget to charge it😂. It’s a b**** just paddle with kayak with fishing gear, batteries, graphs, trolling motor, other gear for long distance.

[@MAGA-SISU]

You need a burger then rethink peddling. Motor kayaks are kind of like those electric driving shopping carts at Walmart. I’ll push my cart.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@martins.7175 lol 😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

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[@king0dasouf]

Motors require registration in some states. That a cost that has to be paid yearly where a pedal drive is free all the time.

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

😉

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Ok you made my point in the last minute of the video. There you go, you got your watch time and ad revenue.

[@minnowstomonsters8462]

Been running a trolling motor on my Pelican sentinel 100x, would like to upgrade to something a bit more comfy but having a trolling motor is amazing

[@daverhodesFD]

😄Thanks for the Pros and Cons summary. Great that you mentioned some costs also.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks for watching the complete video, that’s amazing

[@randyrasey2515]

I agree with you Aliex. Makes more sense and economical to upgrade a paddle kayak. Maybe for people that don’t fish they may still like the pedal kayaks, but for avid anglers you need precise trolling motors.

[@AliexFolgueira]

It is so difficult to me to take anything else fishing if i know i have plenty of clearance to use the motor

[@FatJeffStew]

I disagree. Cost is the main thing at least rigging one like he wants too. Then you have weight and inability to go places a normal kayak can go (small rivers/creeks). They both have their niche markets in the fishing world

[@jadeddragon4254]

Ok…it will be funny seeing the “avid angler” with a dead battery on the shoreline as the “non avid” angler passes him by with his measly little paddle yak and continues to catch fish

[@planBdeveloper]

You have to get your Kayak licensed and pay tax every year if you motorize...screw that! The government gets enough from me already.

[@Danxiong]

I do wish I had a bixpy mainly for speed but having a pedal drive seems like a must for me.

[@rfphill]

Yeah, that sums it up for me as well. My Hobie gives me the option to pull out the mirage drive and drop a motor down in there and someday I will when the budget allows, but I absolutely love the pedal drive. Pedal will be my goto when out with the family or girlfriend and we are just touring a lake, spot fishing, taking our time. But the mornings when I'm by myself and want to pick up the morning bite at my favorite waypoints, get me there faster :-)

[@downsouthallah4800]

I’m going to put a torqueedo on my kaku Zulu only to get where I wanna go. Once I get into the creek or marsh system gotta use the pedal system.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Try an ipilot on that baby!

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

Can’t wait to see your “why motor kayaks are dead: Jon Boats” video inna couple years LOL I prefer my paddle boat. Otherwise it doesn’t feel like a kayak to me and then what’s the point of this niche?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Next week 😜

[@fishingforfun9937]

I think the point of the niche is just being able to launch nearly anywhere, and go places a big boat can't go. What power you use to get to those places is irrelevant to me.

[@STANLEY2BRICKS]

Accessibility

[@TheFishingMommy]

Pedal kayaks have some specific benefits: 1) exercise 2) you can use pedal drives in bodies of water where motors aren’t allowed 3) you can use pedal drives in tournaments where motors aren’t allowed 4) pedal drives have fewer moving parts to break 5) pedal drives don’t require hardly any maintenance 6) much easier to pull up a pedal drive than trim an engine in shallows, flats, oysters, etc. 7) pedal drives are stealthier 8) cost; your points didn’t make much sense to me because you’re talking about pedal + motor cost vs paddle + motor cost. 9) as you know, Hobie drives come completely out & there’s a cassette that goes in there. No hole. The bike style drives are much bigger, bulkier and in the way. 10) much lighter weight & easier transport/setup with a pedal drive vs motor

[@AliexFolgueira]

1- you can still paddle a motorized kayak and get a more complete exercise 2- two is true but I haven’t encountered a spot yet that don’t let me use motors 3- the tournaments that don’t allow motors are few and will be fewer soon 4- pedal drives break just like a trolling motor, the idea of zero maintenance is not really true. I have trolling motors I never serviced yet plenty of drives I had to fix or serviced or replace 5. /see 4 6- you know that there are so many motors setups for example the autopilot 120 is way easier to pull up than any any drive there is! So is the Bixpy in the shearwater..again not a valid point. I’ll cover 7-10 in the next comment

[@AliexFolgueira]

8 cost why would you pay $1000 more if in the end you gonna put an ipilot unit on it ? I think you should rewatch it get the 120 paddle only add i-Pilot instead of getting 120 pdl and add i-Pilot and never use the drive 9. Cassette does nothing really and who takes that fishing anyways no one, in the other hand a paddle kayak only won’t have that hole

[@AliexFolgueira]

10 is is not true, Bixpy weights about the same as the hobie drive for examples

[@TheFishingMommy]

Nope i looked it up. Bixpy weighs 11 lbs plus a 7 lb battery. Hobie Mirage drive weighs under 8 lbs. Hobie 360 drive weighs 9.5 lbs.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@UCIrw3uW8CpJZ3m1WODz2gFw 1300 but why pay $1000 for something you won’t use ? Again there so many motors at different budgets and capabilities you get what works for you I think you shred the auto pilots

[@Jaqob76]

Just gotta say thank you for your rant at the end of this video. As an avid angler in a wheelchair it hit home. Gained a fan.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thank you Jacob 🙂

[@MrAk474life]

Your content is making me want to slap an electric out board on my predator 13, great content 👍🏼

[@AliexFolgueira]

Pls do it and send tag me in ig

[@JoyZofSoRRoW]

Motorizing kayaks is cheaper. If you can work with your hands you can modify almost any kayak to take at least a trolling motor. From what I've noticed watching so many videos of people modding their yaks spend a minimum of somewhere around $150 to $200 additional to the price of their yaks maybe even less if they already have a trolling motor and some recycled building materials. Hell look at that pelican catch power you reviewed... $200 Walmart trip has that thing up and running and it's still way cheaper than the high end Hobies

[@AliexFolgueira]

That’s right i motorized my first ever kayak for like $100 total including motor and I did a diy steering and all it was epic

[@catchofthedave8681]

they'll never be dead. You fish a 2 or 3 day tourney 8+ hours a day on a river system or a grass lake, you use the motor to make your big runs and you pedal to stay positioned in the current or a paddle to go over thick grass. If you use your motor for everything for 8 hours, you gonna run the battery down. If you're camping or staying out the car, you have no way to charge the battery for day 2. You are forgetting something else....a lithium battery big enough to last full tourney day in the wind or current is $500 at least. Also as of right now, the best, most competitive kayak tournament series doesnt even allow motors during the tournament, only during practice. That tourney series has the most and best anglers, pro anglers, etc. because it is run very well; but word on the street is they are going to start allowing motors. A person with a motor has a huge advantage over someone that doesn't either cuz they cant afford it or whatever. Person with motor can make much longer runs without being tired when they get there. They can sit back and drink coffee while running to their area, while a pedaler or paddler runs a mile or two, they get there already worn out, sweaty, etc. And lastly, as for tournament anglers on kayaks-- a lot of us, myself included, will never switch from a pro angler 14. NO other kayak has enough horizontal rod storage where you can fit 12 rods in hull, beside you by doubling up the 6 rod holders. You can still get them in and out while on the water, you dont gotta pull open a nose and fight with them all inside the boat. When a tournament calls for potentially having that many rods, and you have to get in skinny water and up under trees and shit, you want the horizontal rod storage, you dont want to be fighting those rods up and down all day. That and the comfort and space for tackle, and stability on big water. A topwater 120 or a bonafide is super, super stable, but it doesnt have a deeper hull and bigger side walls like the hobie. The hobie Im fine with going out on champlain or a big lake with a lotta waves and some wind. I love my topwater, but it will not handle the waves and wind like the hobie, waves come crashing over the sides, I feel much more unsafe and like I'm going to flip.,

[@sethcornelius875]

My 106mk eats white caps like they are nothing. I have given hobies away. Old town all day. #hobiekiller

[@roosteroutdoors12]

You nailed it man! I have a FeelFree Lure 11.5 v2 and to purchase the pedal system for it is $1000, but what im doing is picking up a $100 minn kota, a battery and a yakgadget pod mount and ill be motorized for about $380 total. So why would i waste the money on a pedal system? Great video man and couldn't agree more!

[@yakbassin7196]

I got an xi3 with spot lock with a remote that I plan on linking to my Lowrance hds. My whole setup is still a couple thousand less than a pro angler 360.

[@AliexFolgueira]

And better !

[@basserbestt4063]

I agree with everything you said all they way up until you got mad about motors in turnys. I would be mad about this one. I wouldn’t want everyone utilizing a motor for a turny. Not everyone can afford a motor or drive set up. I don’t think they loose money, I think they retain money by not allowing. Poor guy who just wants a shot.

[@AliexFolgueira]

You can have a nice motorized kayak for $250 extra poor guy can even the odds now! He can have manual 360 for $260 and fight the $10,000 hobie 360 setup

[@dmatthews2564]

It doesn't mean they are dead it means pedal kayaks are going to become a less hot item and the supply will only increase and the price will drop until people who maybe don't have 2k to drop on one can afford it

[@AliexFolgueira]

Everything is getting more expensive

[@dmatthews2564]

When they stop selling and the supply goes up the cost will drop. That's how it works

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@dmatthews2564 all those containers full of stuff not able to dock

[@dmatthews2564]

I understand but that will end at some point

[@brandonother3792]

You made a very valid point to your argument. I have a pedal drive Native 12.5 and I may add a motor to the rear of it…someday.

[@AliexFolgueira]

add the motor, do it right and you will be happy you did

[@gregred78]

I have a regular trolling motor on my Ascend 12t and it gets me around nicely. I still have my paddle incase I need it but for the most part I'm using my motor to move around.

[@AliexFolgueira]

That’s the way to go

[@denniss3980]

If states did not require you to title and register your kayak just for adding a small electric motor, I think you would see a lot more kayaks with motors

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yup

[@gregred78]

Yeah I just moved back to Ga after living in WA St and didn't need to register it there but In Ga you have to with a motor! Crazy it's not a gas powered engine or anything it doesn't get over 5mph so I don't understand why other than to get more money out of your pocket!!!!

[@mikehubble8976]

I have a Bixpy on my Sea Eagle 393RL, I put it on speed 6/7 and paddle with it. No one knows I have a motor! It's none of the state's business as far as I'm concerned. These laws are antiquated, nonsensical and greedy, this is essentially an e-kayak like an e-bike... They just don't want people putting 6HP outboards on canoes for free. I do have this motor mounted in the skeg slot which is where the stealth comes in, you can't really get away with it in any other mounting config...

[@miamiwax5504]

I hear it can be a complete pain especially if u buy it used

[@darrylmuse9948]

True

[@cappyjpadgett]

Somebody has spent to much time reviewing yachts and missing the fun of the yak

[@AliexFolgueira]

You didn’t watch long enough, but you gave me another idea 💡 for a video… pay attention to the video next time

[@GreatCanadian2011]

Alex has more fun with kayaks than anyone else I know.

[@scruffy7443]

Just finished watching your video on kayak petal vs motor, this is a great comparison. I don't have strong legs to paddle out that far out in the ocean, and a motor sure sounds nice, I'm From San Diego, CA and there are kayakers here that use petal drives out in the San Diego, and Mission bay, and the motor ones to head out in deeper waters for the bigger fish. Great content, and subbed!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thank you Scruffy

[@michaell1665]

I have to agree with you generally with this video! I never thought I'd say it, but I just started rigging my 2018 ATAK 120 to take my NK300 hp motor. I'm moving it from the Slayer Propel 13. I bought the ATAK 120 used a few years back as a backup paddle only kayak and only used it once. I loved the layout and comfortable seat, but realized that I wasn't going to paddle the distances that I cover in my pedal drive Slayer. I was unwilling to depend strictly on the NK300 and always had my propel drive as backup. Now I have the NK300 and the paddle becomes my backup once I rig up the ATAK. I hope to have it rigged soon and expect to check out how the NK300 pushes this kayak. I am really looking forward to the simplicity of my setup when I go to foot steering and have more room for all my stuff. I'll report on one of your videos the results of my speed test.

[@robertmitchell6651]

While I agree with your premise…unfortunately… electric motors BREAK DOWN!!! and having the pedal drive … gets you back to the launch ramp… been there!!! paddling this bigger … heavier… kayaks is prehistoric…I like the confidence of have THREE methods of powering my kayaks… MOTORS R O C K!!!

[@lowlife7453]

Pedal drives have never broke down...

[@veritas2145]

@@lowlife7453 lol

[@ubatool]

I love my Peddle Kayak but I'm 65 years old and love Exercise and hard work, something you younger folks wouldn't understand.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I’m not that young if I wanted to workout I just go to the gym, I wanna fish

[@eli9999ify]

LOL!!!! Bro, I love how worked up you get... I subscribed because of that. Loved the video. Keep up the good work.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks for the sub!

[@deathbedquestion]

Depends on the size of the lake and/or the distance you're traveling. Also budget is an issue.

[@jordanb1759]

I’ve done a lot of freshwater fishing, and I’ve used a lot of different lures/ and or live bait. For some reason, where I live now EVERYTHING will bite on a little green rooster tail. I kinda hate it but also love it. None of my other lures get any use. I have a pedal drive for about $2,200. Double edit: the PDL is a little heavy, but I can just carry the drive separate to the water. So it makes the kayak overall weight less when transporting. I don’t use kayak wheels

[@doobydoggshit]

It defeats the purpose of having a kayak... If you want a motor you should just get a boat, kayaks are for people who want to get in tight places and shallow waters to catch fish... These kayak companies are getting carried away lol

[@AliexFolgueira]

Still a kayak, still easy to transport, still easy to paddle, easy to remove motor if you don’t need it, registration is cheap

[@doobydoggshit]

Yeah but with a boat you just trailer up and go... No need to do all that extra stuff to pack up or set up... lol... You can be in and out in 5 to 10 minutes but takes you 30 to 45 minutes to pack up all that stuff on a kayak

[@MaYbYl8eR]

@@AliexFolgueira you say that like there arent boats that do that also

[@youtubecomments5951]

@@AliexFolgueira so you don’t want a kayak. Just get a canoe and slap a motor. Leave kayaks alone. Kayak with optional motor ok. But kayak fishing is just that. Don’t ruin it with a motor. Kayak is also for excercise. You ain’t ever gonna get rid of it. Just like bicycles. Sure you have motors and motorcycles but what use is that for being active and excercising.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@youtubecomments5951 you haven't seen the new electric motor bikes with the pedal assist? Can go 40 mph or so or the old electric skateboards? What's the difference with kayaks ? Lol get ready everything will have motor on soon

[@livefree1030]

Why not just buy a boat?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Isn’t a “kayak “ a boat ?

[@maldrury8313]

Bro, For young fit guys (and girls) pedal or even paddle is still a great option - fish and exercise. However you will eventually reach an age when kayak fishing is too much exercise for your body to cope with. I got back from a trip today, and after paddling about 5 miles I was completely stuffed. In the near future my options will be to get a motor or sell the Yak. I have a Viking Profish GT which can accept Bixpy rudder mount so that is an obvious solution.

[@AliexFolgueira]

If they want to exercise they can go to the gym, i fish on kayaks I don’t exercise on kayaks 😜

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Aliex the 74% probably all have motor's lol. Anytime I go to a shop, that 30lb thrust, Minn-kota is always limited, or sold out. That's the 1st DIY People do. My kayak is a 120 PDL, Hybird edition, I did recieve my drive with my boat. But they make a 46lb thrust trolling motor, that weighs 20 lbs, that drops in where my PDL would sit, just like how the Native mount there drives. Plus I now have the Bixpy, with the Gravity rudder kit. So both are on my kayak, but I'll use the bixpy to get from spot to spot, and then troll around or pedal around. It's usually one or the other, but not together. A I dio like to paddle around super skinny water. Awsome video bro, be safe..🤟🙏🎣

[@AliexFolgueira]

Amazing setup brother! And you do get it the meaning of the video! Thanks

[@anthonyvespia6662]

@@AliexFolgueira Lots of research I did, with a budget, but to have what's needed for me on my kayak. A $1,500.00 kayak, turns into a atleast 7,000.00 kayak when you're finished. But I'll take it over a bass or flats boat anyday. In a few year's, I'd like to add another vessel, probably the jonny bass boats 100, or the Pelican catch pwr 100. Just to throw the 2.5 Suzuki on and go. But I'll never sell my kayak, it's to sentimental now, saving, addons, research, etc. Pretty soon I think everything will be motorized. That's why you can add that bixpy to anything, lol..All kayak anglers know it's coming. 🙏🎣🤟

[@mattmeir1246]

Pedal drive kayaks ARE NOT DEAD, just because of a simple fact....price! Not everyone want to spend outrageous prices for motorized kayaks!.As soon as you have a motor on a kayak it now becomes a boat!,and depending on what state you live in, now you have to register it as a boat

[@AliexFolgueira]

You have a manual 360 motor for like $250…

[@forevergreen3330]

Motorized kayak? Just buy a 12-14ft boat lol

[@AliexFolgueira]

why?

[@jimfromm3981]

I'm in my late seventies. I pedal for exercise. I catch more fish trolling from my Outback than I ever did paddling and casting. Motors will not replace pedals until solar panels mounted onboard can recharge them fast enough to keep them running all day. If that happens, the only reason I might buy a motor is the maintenance of the outdrive is not something you can predict. It's hard to tell if bearings or cogs in the pedal drive are wearing until you are on the water and need them. I love the Outback's stability. If a motor compromised the VCG it would be a game killer for me.

[@AliexFolgueira]

You can get a Bixpy with 2 batteries and go all day, each battery is like 7 pounds motor is 2.7

[@jimfromm3981]

@@AliexFolgueira I need more info. How much is the complete setup? If my drive goes out, that may be the next option.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@jimfromm3981 Bixpy with the adapter should be around $1400 check this video out on the outback kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfZq2N_nJ1pjq8 I have several Bixpy outback videos you can also use the mirage drive adapter

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@jimfromm3981 mirage drive adapter bixpy kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHa0p6ehrb-Bh9E

[@kfsrmn]

I have a paddle fishing kayak and have been looking at the pedal drive for convenience and easier to troll. Weight is a killer for me and my 15'x25" fiberglass sit on top is lighter than any of the pedal boats. If I need a motor I have a 12' Portabote with a 6 hp engine. It folds for transport and weighs less than most Hobies. By the way I am 82 and I cruise my kayak at 3.5-4 mph depending on conditions.

[@johnbaker4847]

go ahead and buy those chinese batteries and make biden rich(er). Me, I can't afford those things, I'll keep slumping along in my $200 used yak. 🎣😊😎👍🎣

[@AliexFolgueira]

Hey I love my $300 pelican sentinel 😀

[@johnbaker4847]

@@AliexFolgueira when's the last time you used your $300 yak in a video, hmm? 🤔 🎣😎😊👍🎣

[@jettercool]

@@johnbaker4847 Why would anybody with real kayaks would like to use cheap ass stuffs in their videos? Especially when you are trying to make a living doing KZbin? At least i feel i`m getting an honest opinion with Aliex. Life is about starting small and upgrade anyway you can while you`re at it.

[@johnbaker4847]

@@jettercool because "cheap ass stuffs" is all some of us can afford.

[@gewglesux]

Anyone here try those lithium Batteries? YEAH they're expensive..

[@RobFishYT]

Nucanoe Unlimited. 2.5hp on the back. Foot control trolling motor in the front,. Cost me $3500 and that includes 100ah lithium battery.

[@swimmerdawg123]

Alex lol was the Skanu the straw that broke the camels back! I am rigging mine now with a 3.3 motor in the back to cover larger water then a trolling motor on the bow to use when iam standing and fishing.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I see what you are going! Nice just plug the holes so water doesn’t get in

[@rvierra7235]

Better off using human power...keeps you fit...unless you are a lazy ass fat body. Same goes for bikes vs e-bikes.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Why so much hate? I rather have the machines do the work for me, I hope you don't own a car

[@rvierra7235]

@@AliexFolgueira I do have a car! But i have to drive 40 miles each way to work, and about 1/2 of that is through war zone, if you catch my drift. I cycle about 200-300 miles a week for training. But I am not hating on anyone....it is what it is, and thats all it is.

[@kevinyoung947]

Have been kayak fishing last three years have a sea shots 130 with a pole anchor and receiver for $600 I just bought a 1542 with a trailer and 15hp 2020 for $3200 doesn’t make sense for the most part for the price but if it’s what you love then I get it.

[@nonormies2837]

Its good exercise but for fishing you have a complete point. I want a sailing pedal unit myself so duel power

[@trinacria1956]

Good exercise.. Inshore marsh fishing in a foot of water or less is not motor friendly. I like my hobie outback for that. I can get 4 mph with it on calm day and I am 65!! Do have a Texas Power Paddle Marlin (motor in rudder) to help get me back after long paddle in Texas heat.

[@AliexFolgueira]

You got the perfect setup!

[@woody2316]

The reason in my opinion is there are places where I fish you can’t have motors but I use the trolling motor on bigger lakes

[@AliexFolgueira]

What motor are you rocking

[@aos7194]

i have owned my slayer max for 2 years and love it but I loved it more when i installed my bixpy. i only wish my bixpy was directional

[@AliexFolgueira]

That would be awesome if bixpy makes that one day

[@marioiram86]

Alex! Love your videos! What was your 1st kayak and why? Just bought a pelican catch 110 HD2. Haven't been shipped yet. Thanks to your videos

[@AliexFolgueira]

The hd110 is a great starting kayak ! Enjoy it bro I would say the first real kayak was the slayer propel

[@AliexFolgueira]

Why? Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPVopeJrKyFmck

[@marioiram86]

@@AliexFolgueira gracias Hermano. Its a shipment delay. I live in the Chicago area. Wish I was close to the gulf and hit up some salt water action. Thanks for replying. Wish you nothing but success on your channel and keep pumping out those awesome videos. Very informative!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@marioiram86 😎 thanks 🙏

[@JPHET37]

I have caught 12 good size Stripers this year from 19-26 inch size on Old Town PDL 120 . Pedal drive system is good work out your leg s and I Also ride road bike 🚴‍♀️ 600 miles already this year. So if your fit stick with pedal or peddle kayak s . If you’re 60 and older yeah go with motor kayak or motor boat

[@nozrep]

first video I’ve ever seen from this guy in my recommendeds. Great content. Also, very interesting, I have never seen that name spelled that way before. Not trolling, just super curious as to which countries spell this version of his first name this way? Anyways, thanks for the interesting video. I’ve been wanting a kayak for a long time. Still saving my$!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Welcome to the show brother, I’m Cuban from Hialeah, that’s why the crazy spelling 🤣

[@fishingwithsauce]

always enjoy your vids 👊👍👍

[@AliexFolgueira]

What do you think of the edit on this one ?

[@fishingwithsauce]

@@AliexFolgueira always great your camera delivers high quality footage

[@AM-we6en]

I see what your saying Alex! But a slayer propel 10 is hard to beat. Lightweight compact easy grab and go but you already know this cuz your a master of yaks. Certain body’s of water like rivers or creeks you need a peddle drive! Especially reversing hands free to help pull a fish out of cover. I respect where your coming from tho! Coming from me a guy who wants to put a bixby on my yak for longer faster spots! Great video! We’re done here!! Lol

[@AliexFolgueira]

Bixpy ftw

[@WarEagleTheBest]

Is it better to put a motor to the front or to the back? Can I fish standing on a kayak with a foot pedal as people do on a bass boat?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Umm control remote motors go better in the front, others the rear is better

[@danielmcnish6555]

For safety purposes & tournament reasons I prefer all in paddle, peddle, & power. I think it comes down to how serious one is on the water. As a tournament angler I could get by just on power only but I do see & use benefit in peddling, as it's in this quieter mode in slews (quieter water) one does not want to scare fish away & thus using a quieter peddle drive allows this like a Nucanoe pivot drive. Sure like anything the costs will be there but that is apples/oranges to look at upon the overall seriousness in purpose of use in a competitive sport of angling. You got to be methodical about it in all seriousness on this type of analogy if one expects to be Great in the craft they are putting time in. Again it goes back to how serious one is & is there a need & purpose , for me anyways. Gotta also think what if that electrical goes out & one is 6,8,10 miles from ramp/truck. I'll pay the extra to cover all basis & not be stuck & end up miserable. The problem too is people don't realize certain things until it's too late, then their frustrated because they didn't think & know certain outcomes (before the fact) & their they are stuck, wet, tired & looking to trade in what they just bought. Hopefully this passage helped someone out, I hope so. Tightlines.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I’m all about all the above for sure! Specially offshore im taking a Bixpy with two extra batteries and a pdl kayak !

[@aaronhiggs]

@@AliexFolgueira I paddle offshore. I regret nothing.

[@danielmcnish6555]

@@aaronhiggs Thats great. I've did that too & at forty five now I'm not able to do that anymore depending on how far in order to get to the fish. Superman mentality only lasts for so long until age & reality sets in. Tightlines.

[@s4il]

You know of any sites that make a Kit for a trolling motor for the old school vanilla Predator MX i love the open floor design, super stable, just need to add a spot lock but i need a mounting plate.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Hit the Facebook old town group lots of helpful guys there that make stuff

[@naturestrail2296]

I'm trying to figure out what motor to put on a Jackson Big Tuna. Was hoping there's something convenient with a brushless motor that don't use a lot of power but can move the kayak good. Anything with integrated battery packs that last or you'd easily recommend? Feel like a boat battery would sure weigh the whole yak down and be a risk to lose if the boat flipped. I'm not sure how many AH A person needs. How many miles can these lithium combos go? Is a wide kayak like a Jackson Big Tuna going to be too much to get a lot of range?

[@AliexFolgueira]

How are you going to mount it do you have the power pole fittings ?

[@BassManStrikes]

I added a stern motor with foot steering and it's superior to any pedal drive and handles weeds way better and is less hassle all around

[@AliexFolgueira]

thats interesting, can you show me some photos of how it is setup?

[@BassManStrikes]

@@AliexFolgueira Absolutely, I have done some updates since this video most notable was I ditched the wireless remote and now have a sweet wired remote mounted next to the seat with a rotary throttle 👍😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/emO7k3R_ndx-o6c

[@codyliles6240]

I always wanted to get a peddle kayak but now im an LAK amputee so gonna stock to my paddles amd trolling motor lpl

[@AliexFolgueira]

Hope you find what works for you the best

[@kredstance4642]

Your the best!! I Enjoy every video! Keep it up 👍🏻

[@venturetrucking6437]

For me, the entire idea of a kayak is the minamalist, lightweight, small, close to nature aspects. As well as the exercise. The last thing I want to do is have a bunch of gadgets motors and batteries adding weight and complexity to it. If I want all that, I'd just buy a john boat.

[@AliexFolgueira]

That’s the beauty of kayaks you can have it your way, paddle pedal or power or all

[@BRollOffroad]

i put a 40lb $150 Minn Kota on my $300 canoe, battery was $170 i think. i can go 10 miles with 3 people, lock the steering and just chill, it's the best.

[@givemeabreakdoc]

Pedal kayaks are not dead. Yes, I prefer my motor guide xi3, and I don’t even use my pedal kayak anymore, but many tournaments won’t allow them. But, your points are spot on.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Sounds like for you they are 😜

[@givemeabreakdoc]

@@AliexFolgueira lol. Yeah, pretty much. All the points you made are spot on.

[@alphasxsignal]

Just buy the Sea Pearl 21 sailboat goes in 6" of water and sails as fast as your motor drive and you can put a motor drive on it too.

[@matthewlidrich2030]

Hey, thank you for spitting the truth. I mean, that is what all of us are wanting is someone to speak the truth for folks who want to fish in a kayak.

[@AliexFolgueira]

thanks matt, you are right i want to fish! not exercise lol

[@skinz1234]

I was gonna get into kayaks but only if they have a motor so how do I learn ? This is all so complicated!!! Whats the easiest setup? I’m subscribing to your channel now!!! :D

[@AliexFolgueira]

The amazing thing is that we you have so many great options it is incredible, I can guide you a bit, what kind of waters do you fish? Budget ? How heavy are you ? With that info I can point you in the right direction

[@davidgibson5157]

Hey Alex where are the lethum battery add ? Couldn't find them and what's code again ?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Amped Outdoors 😃 code is aliex5 and here is the link to the 100ah ampedoutdoors.com/collections/boat-batteies/products/100ah-lithium-battery-lifepo4-heated-battery-for-charging-below-freezing

[@BobBohner4851]

Right on dude. Great job

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks

[@gameopsdk]

I can understand if you never leave your state to fish or visit one other state, but I regularly fish 3 states and rather than registering it in every state I'll use the xi3 at home and use the pedal drive for out of state traveling. Yearly non resident fishing licenses can add up pretty quick, then adding multiple boat registration fees for a kayak on top of it? I'll pass, saves me more money for gas and other fishing crap... In about 6 years when I'm 100% vested with my union's pension I plan on quitting and doing a cross country vacation in my teardrop trailer. My xi3 will most likely stay home and I'll just be using my pedal drive. Just makes more sense to me, no point in paying to register in a state for a year when your only going to be there a week or two... Although I will admit that having a kayak with almost every state registration sticker going down the side would be an pretty cool, expensive but cool. Maybe if my fishing bait didn't say "not for human consumption" on it I could afford it... 🤪

[@hx1234]

motors maybe be the new trend and your first option but having a pedal drive is a good 2nd option/backup incase your motor has a issue out on the lake because no one really wants to paddle a load kayak.