ROUGH PADDLE! - FeelFree Fishing Kayaks in high winds

[@mkanyuh]

Great video...got the Moken 10 V2 last week...gave up the extra speed of the 12.5 for the extra stability of the 10...but I chose FeelFree mainly on the videos you have posted. Thanks for all the great content and detailed reviews. For those of you making choices...I am 6'4 270...I have plenty of room in the 10...it is slow...so I would not recommend crossing a lake in it...I exclusively fish medium and small rivers...for stability...it sticks to the water like it is glued to it...I am used to the roll and pitch of canoes....so that was a neat surprise. On river rapids with 2 foot waves...it either cut right through them of road over them with very little roll or pitch...seated in the high position. FeelFree really puts a lot of thought into these designs. Love the Moken.

[@WAEofFishing]

Thanks for this comment and review!!!! Incredible value to the community! Im gonna pin this to the top

[@walden6272]

thanks for your review. I was having a difficult time choosing between the 10 v2 and 12.5 v2 but I do want that extra stability and prefer the shorter profile of the 10 v2 since I'm not a big guy. Sounds like the 10 v2 is for me. I enjoy going slow anyways.

[@WAEofFishing]

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[@mkanyuh]

@@walden6272 I've had it for a year now...still luv the boat...the stability has saved me three times when I got sideways in rapids...any less stable kayak or canoe would have flipped...this one stayed flat and I was able to step out and get unstuck. The only mod I made was to add some extra bungi to the side tackle holder as the boxes will slide under the seat. I hope you enjoy yours!!

[@walden6272]

@@mkanyuh Thanks for the update on your experience. I am excited to get one, hopefully soon. :)

[@fngonzo]

"I trust my child to be in a feel free". That statement speaks volumes and pretty much is the highest compliment you can ever give anyone or anything.

[@WAEofFishing]

I looked at it differently now that you said that. Wow

[@FishTalesRVA]

Nice! I like the encouragement you gave Caleb. That's alot of work. I pedaled on the water for 9 hrs today. Today was legs day. 😂

[@WAEofFishing]

Legs day away the free gym!

[@toddforsythe3109]

Wow, rough situation there. I purchased my first kayak last summer. I got the Moken 12.5. I’m a bank beater so its been quite a learning experience, even trying to modify it to my preferences. I ran into rough waters on Lake George NY last summer and I gotta say it handled amazing from a beginners point of view. Thank you for content. Tight lines 🎣

[@WAEofFishing]

you know, I was thinking about this yak the other day. I have owned a Bonafide SS127, Crescent Shoalie, Lure. Hands down, the most capable vessel of ALL of them is still that Moken. Now, fishability is unmatched in that Bonafide. Shoalie is FAST, Lure is comfortable. BUT, the Moken is tactical. Love that boat.

[@Yogi-ek9rv]

Great video! I just purchased the Moken 12.5 V2! very excited to get it out on the water!

[@WAEofFishing]

Oooo, nice yak! Congrats!

[@Wrexxxx]

Bought a Moken 12.5. I am 6’4” weigh about 250. This cockpit is pretty small for me. The foot pedals don’t adjust long enough and the seat can’t slide back. I was constantly bumping my knees with my paddle. I managed to clumsily raise my seat while I was on the water and it helped quite a bit, but I don’t really want to HAVE to always paddle up high. Just something to consider for taller kayakers thinking about this boat.

[@WAEofFishing]

Thanks for the info! I never encountered this being that I am only 5'10. I wonder if it is possible that the footpeg can be removed and reattached farther out??? I think now that I read this comment that your center of gravity being taller is much higher and would make the yak more left/right unstable. could you feel the yak moving back and forth off center or was it mostly stable. Flipping is hard to explain as how the boat is loaded could impact it as well. Sorry you had this experience. Now I am wondering what would be a better boat for you. Wildy perhaps? A recon or Coosa HD?? You have given me something to think about that I have never encountered before. I will ask some wise old sages and see if there is information for you! stay tuned!

[@Wrexxxx]

@@WAEofFishing I really like the boat and I will just adjust the way I paddle when I’m low for now. If this kayaking stays with me I’ll upgrade to something more stable and larger for me. The wife’s Jackson bite is like a school bus inside compared to my Moken! So much room.

[@kimberlyevans6799]

Great Video! Wonderful job coaching my baby!

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you! He has become a great paddler

[@BudjetBassin]

Great video my friend! Really enjoyed watching!👍👍👍

[@WAEofFishing]

thank you for watching! That really means a lot to me. And thank you if you also subscribed. :)

[@Wrexxxx]

Perhaps someone has an answer for me on this one. Me and the wife went out together for the first time with our Kayaks. Hers was a shorter, wider Jackson Bite. Mine a longer, thinner Feelfree Moken 12.5. Paddled one way uneventfully, then took a rest and swapped yaks for the ride back. Still uneventful. Ate a bite on shore then proceeded to go out again with our own yaks. My ass quickly ended up in the water twice within a few minutes of each other. Right off the shoreline. I had went back to the lower seat position (to try again because I’d kept bumping my knee with my paddle in this position) and was trying to tighten down the front seat strap, looked right and there I went. Tried again 5 mins later and had a repeat. This is after 3 hours of steadiness. Any ideas why this happened?

[@WAEofFishing]

Which boat did you flip in? The feelfree?

[@Wrexxxx]

@@WAEofFishing the Moken. The Bite is steady as a rock. A lot wider. The Moken is shakier (slimmer) and I knew this already but after hours of uneventful kayaking I was surprised to end up in the water after such an inconsequential action.

[@jasonbray1734]

Another great video showing the trials of kayaking. Great job keeping them encouraged to keep at it. Sidenote, got to take the moken V2 out this weekend. Awesome boat, I absolutely love it.

[@WAEofFishing]

Soooo jealous.... and happy for you at the same time. 😁

[@vishnuonfire]

The way you encouraged your son, loved it. Love from India

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you! Stay safe!

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

Great video,it was an eye opener with all that wind 👌

[@WAEofFishing]

Yes, I'm so proud of my son for his improvement in paddling skill. Thanks for watching!

[@conductor4Christ]

You did an excellent job staying calm to instruct your son, and he did good too. 👍🏻

[@WAEofFishing]

I think he needs to graduate to a bigger boat now thanks!

[@mrblueskynm3968]

Thanks for the video, I have seen several reviews about how well the Moken 12.5 is able to cut through waves and this video proved it. I got the 12.5 V2 a couple of months ago. I'm looking forward to fishing in it when this virus crap settles down.

[@WAEofFishing]

I am really happy for you. I am sure you will love that boat.

[@egomaniac247]

Great job encouraging the young man! Man I miss that swampy VA water in the background of the intro!

[@WAEofFishing]

It's the best! I grew up fishing the Suffolk lakes. Cypress, snakes and bass!!!

[@egomaniac247]

@@WAEofFishing yes sirrrr....I grew up fishing the Chick, James, and Harrison lake!

[@backroadsbass7174]

Awesome footage and your a great teacher.

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesosborne5950]

Need your opinion . im new to kayaking .been on a sit in and 2 mins later im swimming . tried a sit on and not one problem . I am looking at the moken 10 v2 and the 12. V2 to buy soon . im 275 lbs but I kayak on my own more then have someone with me and the 10 would be wiser to load on my Tahoe . which do you think would be best

[@WAEofFishing]

12 is faster, 10 has higher weight capacity. Really depends on budget 1st, then use case. Open water, distance, rough water....12'. Tight spaces, 10'. You won't truly struggle getting one on the Tahoe more than the other

[@Wrexxxx]

I have a Tacoma with a 5 ft bed and $70 bed extender. I own a Feelfree Moken 12.5. No worries here.

[@donnybrown6047]

Good video. I have the Feel Free Lure Tandem 2. It is a great. Kayak. I highly recommend this company. Kayak is made well and the customer service is great too.

[@WAEofFishing]

Awesome! Thanks for commenting

[@PedroHernandez-iz8ef]

Can I ask what kayak cart do you use for your feel free lure?

[@WAEofFishing]

I don't often use my cart. But I own the inexpensive bass pro shop cart. But I have to use separate bungee to hold it steady.

[@owenouzheng9537]

My lure 10 v2 order delivery to my dealer in August 10th. I have a 11 yrs old boy. Whol should take it first? He doesn’t want a tandem kayak but his own kayak, he made that very clear from beginning. I will slide this 10 foot inside of a Honda Odyssey.

[@WAEofFishing]

Nice! Congrats on the boat! Let your boy take it out first! For 20 minutes 🤣

[@Grandpa_RLP]

I am wanting to buy a new kayak and I am looking at the moken 12.5 V2. My question is how stable is it when standing. I really like to fish standing so I will be wanting to stand.

[@WAEofFishing]

i could stand on it fine. I gave it to my son and he stands ALL the time. One thing I noticed is that standing depends on core strenghth. the more out of shape I am the worse my balance. Also, the Moken is the best mix of stability and speed I have. My Bonafide is CRAZY stable but not as fast or nimble as the Moken. So, I think it is a better all around boat. thanks for watching!

[@madam497]

I remember being in the highest position on my lure 11.5, with strong wind. I paddled nowhere so I use my paddle as a push pole on the shore line back into safety of the channels from main lake. lol

[@WAEofFishing]

oooo, that sounds really sketchy! Glad you made it back!

[@yakmasterkayak]

Great learning lesson for both of them. Best advise is stay calm and keep paddling. Sn: I had no idea you had a brother. Is he ready for a smallmouth trip?

[@WAEofFishing]

Haha! Not yet!

[@revolutionimagesmedia7789]

Nope. Not yet. Lol

[@anthonylewis4534]

Great video, I’m just getting into kayak fishing and it’s definitely harder than it looks.

[@WAEofFishing]

Congrats! What boat do you have?

[@Reshi313]

Do you have any experience with the Crescent Lite Tackle? I'm trying to decide between the 12.5 Moken V2 or the LT. Fishing mostly lakes.

[@WAEofFishing]

No, but I have heard great things. The crescent are geared toward current from what I understand. Def go for the one that takes a rudder

[@anthonygray8613]

My bonafide did great saturday in all that wind even on 3-4 mile trip

[@WAEofFishing]

Yep. I have no doubt it did!

[@justincase9519]

Well done, sir!

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you my good man

[@DavidSmith-yv2vb]

i'm considering getting a moken 12 as i do alot of litter picking on rivers, and i'm liking all the storage space, although i'd like to take it elsewhere recreationally. Does it handle rough water ok? my only concern in that the bow looks a bit low, should i want to use it in the sea.

[@WAEofFishing]

It handles it great!!!! The hatches are lever lock sealed so even if you punch a wave, you're good. I prefer this to my bonafide in rough water 1000%

[@robbery892]

You’re boy did awesome!

[@WAEofFishing]

proud dad

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Hey bro, it's guy's like you I thank for taking time for newbies like myself. 2 questions. I wanted the lime green feel free lite for 2years. I've been fishing all my life, but kayak fishing is lots of learning. I finally received my vessel this summer. I have the feel free side fitted transom, for my new 2.5 Suzuki outboard, and I added a set of hard plastic outriggers, look like scotty, but they're very durable. I am 45, and have a heart condition, and only weigh, around 154lbs, at 5' 7". I love my boat, and fish a 900 acre lake, and do other trips. I do love to paddle, to stay in shape, once I recon different spots, and fish. Is the Moken lite rudder ready, and will it take a lure seat swap. Thanks for your videos. Stay safe..

[@WAEofFishing]

It will not take a lure seat. None of the moken will. I don't think the lite is rudder ready. I have to check. I love that I can connect and help people like you! That sounds like a sweet set up!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

@@WAEofFishing thanks for the info. Yeah I also believe it's not rudder ready. But I have seen a DIY rudder. Kind of like a skeg. But it does handle just fine for me. Be safe bro..

[@WAEofFishing]

You too!

[@numerouno4168]

Nice job man. Stab and pull.

[@WAEofFishing]

That's at shirt! TY for watching! And TY if you subscribed

[@bricemorgan7164]

Hey brother great channel, have you thought about installing electric trolling motor for your kayak? I'm from Australia and it's a very popular over here. With a lithium battery it's light weight. Thinking a trolling motor could quickly get you through the rough conditions like this video. Just a thought. Cheers mate

[@WAEofFishing]

It's super popular here too! But I'm a purist and like the easily portable quick deploy nature of kayaks. I also have a flat bottom aluminum with motors, so I never felt i needed it. Thanks so much for subscribing and commenting!!!

[@paulwhitmire]

Good video

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you Paul!

[@dougguilliams9529]

Nice video brother tight lines

[@WAEofFishing]

Thank you! Same same to you!

[@anthonygray8613]

Not going to lie have to have upper body power it will wear you out

[@WAEofFishing]

Yep! It's a workout!

[@jporter504]

Wind over 10, me and my kayak stay in.

[@WAEofFishing]

That is a good idea! But I may still roll the dice... fingers crossed!

[@madam497]

Not anymore, I put a trolling motor on my lure 11.5 hehe

[@chesterinflorida1567]

What AquaBound Hybrid paddle are you using? I just got a Manta Ray, haven’t used it yet.

[@WAEofFishing]

Im at work, I'll have to look when I get home! 😎 thanks for watching my video!

[@TrollinOntheRVA]

Fishin KID Crusin like Smokey Robinson lol

[@WAEofFishing]

He did good... time to upgrade his boat tho

[@TrollinOntheRVA]

@@WAEofFishing dude that Looks EXHAUSTING lol

[@WAEofFishing]

@@TrollinOntheRVA nah

[@aliengrey6052]

Bloody salesman tried to sell me a lure 11.5 for the sea. Totally wrong yak. Moken 12.5 is the perfect model for the sea.

[@WAEofFishing]

He saw the commission!!! Good for you to not fall for it

[@owenouzheng9537]

2020, most of gun buyers are first time gun owners. Most of kayak shoppers are fist time kayak paddlers, isn’t it?

[@WAEofFishing]

YES! Covid caused people to really change up behavior!

[@kalboro9085]

If you never been 20 miles off shore kayaking in deep water, Your NOT EXPERIENCED KAYAKER..

[@WAEofFishing]

20 miles!!!!! Did you paddle that far or mother ship?!!