Pelican The Catch 120 - One Year Buyers Review!

[@BeardedKayakFishing]

I just got one from a local sports store going out of business for $500. Getting it ready for it's maiden voyage.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Great deal, bought mine for I believe 700 in May 2020. Enjoy!

[@ReeRuns]

This is a great review, thank you!

[@pepepepert]

For the same price you can get the Ascend 128T which comes wired for electronics and trolling motors

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

This suited my needs perfectly for a couple years. Just actually bought a 133x last night. Video coming soon

[@Nathancl22]

You should add a skeg to the yak. It paddles and tracks so much better. Night and day

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Might have to do some research on that. Thanks!

[@subdawg1331]

thanks bud awesome video

[@michealbass5908]

I am looking seriously in purchasing this kayak. One question, the two front facing rod holders, with rods in, do they get in the way of paddling?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

They do quite a bit. They’re more used for keeping your rod secured when removing the hook from a fish catch. Not really for extra storage.

[@michealbass5908]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen Thanks for the quick reply. My choice is either this one or the Lifetime Yukon.

[@michealbass5908]

How does it track? Pretty straight? I noticed it doesn’t have a skeg, but its design being a tunnel design maybe doesn’t need one.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Yeah it’s an entry level ish fishing kayak this wouldn’t have a skeg. It does track pretty well as is.

[@michealbass5908]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen You sold me. I am picking mine up this Friday, thanks for your help!

[@domanater480]

Hey, would you still recommended this kayak? was looking at the bigfish 120 but this is $350 cheaper where i live

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

I would say yes, especially if you’re not one to do modifications this is more geared towards that.

[@Nothing2Interesting]

A man of good taste. I'm looking at the same two and at the same question. You make your purchase yet Nic? What do you think? I'm kinda between 3. The Old Town Sportsman 120, the Bigfish 120 and the Pelican 120

[@domanater480]

@@Nothing2Interesting hey dude, I actually couldnt find the pelican where im from so that was off table. I actually tried out a bigfish 105 after the shop worker persuaded that the 120 was overkill for me at 70kg's. But i still found the 105 was far far to heavy for roof loading on my car. I ended up with a completely different chinese type 14ft yak. Out of your choices id say the old town is the best one.

[@Nothing2Interesting]

@@domanater480 yeah I couldnt believe how heavy the Bigfish was when I I was looking at the Specs. The Old Town is only 38.5kg by itself so much more manageable on the roof. Itll probably be the one I get because its the only one in stock locally for me lol. How are you liking the one you got?

[@jamesrose8518]

So it looks great in the driveway. How is it in the water?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Great for the beginner looking to get into higher level kayak fishing. Good stability but not much room for mods if you wanted to add them (If you want to make them look nice). I've had two kayaks since making this video and this kayak is long gone. But I remember having a positive experience, however its tough to justify at that price point especially compared to something like a Perception Outlaw

[@Thesevs111]

Is the front storage hatch blocked off or is it open....meaning can small stuff slide to the back?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

It is not blocked off. There’s foam blocks in the middle so the bigger stuff won’t slide but the smaller stuff like pliers and scissors will

[@toxic_kills_1786]

How does yours have 4 rod holders I can’t find one with 4 they all have 2?? Is there a different version of the 120

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

The catch 120 has 4 rod holders. Two in the front and two in the back

[@calirc]

The catch 120 classic comes only with 2 😉in the back

[@calirc]

Awesome review!! You helped me to make my final decision!!

[@owlergg]

What kind of cart do you use for transporting to the water?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Never used a cart for this one

[@kikedavila2792]

Im from Mexico and i only have two soups to choose, Pelican or Chinese Kayak. My Question is is good for sea fishing? I want for sea fishing 1000mts far to the coast. Is ok? I want the 120 catch because its not heavy and i have 47 years and this will be my kayak for the rest of my life. What do you think? Im 6.1ft and 80kg weight

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Yeah it’s a great kayak but probably not too great in the ocean. This is definitely a pond/river kayak. I could stand comfortably but again only in a lake with no current.

[@wilsonlourenco1339]

Sweet brother