Stealth Kayak Fusion 480 Walkthrough: Fastest Plastic Fishing Kayak?

[@piyachetty3023]

Hi man came across your channel looking for the fusion review awesome stuff man I'm now subscribed look forward to more awesomeness you bring 🙏

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Awesome Thanks

[@piyachetty3023]

Growing up in south Africa Durban always admired the stealth kayaks launching off at north pier hopefully one day I'll have 1

[@MooMooOutdoors]

@@piyachetty3023 It's so great at launching in the surf and more importantly does awesome job and landing.

[@GoTrails]

Nice info, thanks for posting! Thumbs up

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@YourNextCast]

You are the master on kayaks. I appreciate you sharing your expert opinion.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm just an enthusiast. Love the sport.

[@losthorizonfishing107]

Definitely a great purchase! I think you will be really happy with the stability and the extra confidence you feel paddling it in rough ocean conditions! The weight and width of the Fusion 480 is very similar to my Stealth Fisha 555, so that makes me think the on water performance will be similar also. You are going to love it!🎣😃

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank Dan. I hope you are ready to fight some more Thrashers.

[@KarawangChannel7]

Very interesting and good video friend

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@WesLovelace]

A reel sleek design Moo and it's got my favorite item in a yak.....Lots of interior storage and plenty of addition surface area for all the Xtra stuff!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm not gonna lie. It's pretty cool

[@williamwilliams4559]

very nice kayak. in 2000 i had the cobra kayak Expedition 18' long loved it

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Cobra Expedition is super cool. I always wanted to try it. Super duper fast.

[@christianfilloux]

Cannot wait to see a vid with you on the water in it!! Looks like such a rocket!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'll be taking it out this coming weekend.

[@petergajic7591]

Can't wait to see you rockit , personally I like a open bow to control bigger fish but the sleekness for divers or trollers seems perfect, I'll keep my hobie for now mr.mo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Convenience of pedal drive is hard to beat and that's why I'm keeping my Revo.

[@GINCHANNELcar_moto]

Like. Very nice kayak

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@GoMidwestFishing]

That’s a beautiful kayak. Can’t wait to see it on the water.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'll be taking it out next video.

[@SpicyAngler]

Nice one Moo Moo I like the new yak. Do you follow Rokkit Kit? He is Australian on YT. He has also Stealth but I think the pro Fisher one Fibreglass. Very nice surfing kayak

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes I follow Rokkit Kit. He's great. I found him when I was doing research on Stealth Kayaks.

[@SpicyAngler]

@@MooMooOutdoors in the surf that sometimes he is launching he must having Stealth. He is almost always does only trolling on his yak sessions tho

[@arkster00]

Very well designed. Can you carry crab traps on that? I suppose you could modify your fish well to hold crabs when coming back to keep them in good condition. BTW, nice house.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Supposedly I can carry crab traps. I got so much to do with my back yard LOL

[@slacktide_angler]

Very very curious how you'd rig it for norcal fishing.. am waiting for updates :)

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Simple and least amount of drilling as possible.

[@slacktide_angler]

@@MooMooOutdoors I'm actually working on a zero drill mounting plate for my touring kayak using fiberglass. Once the weather warms up enough to cure it, I'll share it

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That's awesome. Looking forward to it

[@carlosfung5780]

Nice walk through Moo, your backyard is HUGE 😀. You should be a Stealth distributor for the Sac area since your backyard can hold several Stealth models 😀. Partner up with Ruben !!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Haha. Bigger backyard, more work LOL.

[@jjz4874]

How fast could you get from this? Faster than revolution 13? I love the live bait tank👍

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

Great vid. I think only a few people will have had issues with the fixed rudder, but I have read plenty of comments from UK paddlers that wouldn't trust this so would prefer a kick-up rudder. It's good that Stealth have included both options for this kayak. Of course kick-up rudder are less effective in surf.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

We'll see how I like the current rudder. Yes kick-up rudder is not so good in the surf.

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Great video friend 👍👍

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you 👍

[@toddramsay977]

You last video introducing the kayak. I agreed with another viewer about not liking it because no place to put gear. I have to say except when you go crabbing, I harshly misjudged it. I do like this kayak, you can take the hobie revol when you crab. The built in bait well is a nice feature. Congrats!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. I knew some of you will come around 😁😁.

[@JamesKyujin]

Hey Moo. Are you taking this out on the ocean? Why a paddle kayak vs a peddle drive you have?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Your question will be answered in tomorrow's video 😉

[@chazbickel4518]

Looks like a great kayak!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Looks good for sure. We'll see how it handles on the water.

[@Weekendwarrioroutdoors]

That's a good looking kayak, the bait well is definitely a cool feature.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes it is. One of the feature got me sold on it.

[@Cryptosporidium_living_life]

is it possible to turn the livewell inlet so it doesn't push in water and use the live well as a dry storage for tackleboxes?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

They haven't come out with a specific drain plug for Fusion 480 but yes if you can fab or find a plug to keep the water out.

[@MobyLife]

Amazing stuff.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks Moby

[@werftv4580]

interesting kayak.. will be cool to watch you on the water with it..

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Stay tuned for the next video.

[@jameschristofferson4878]

Huge storage area! Bet those would be a hot ticket in Hawaii.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm pretty sure Stealth is pretty popular in Hawaii.

[@Walt1119]

It’s a good looking yak but,,,, just got my outback four months ago and I still remember trying to paddle and fish, no thanks to the paddle anymore. I will say that your fishing is a bit different than mine so good luck with your new yak, will be waiting to see more.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

What kind of fishing do you do? Can't really beat the convenience of pedal drive when fishing but you'll hear why I bought this kayak.

[@gregmouton64]

Great video!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks Greg #stealthtribe 💪💪

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Cool kayak.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes it is 😁

[@boun_basstics]

i have a question. when are you going to release the video of you actually in the water with that thing!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Be patience my friend LOL. I'll be on the water with it next video.

[@keithmacomber5707]

Just got my Fusion 480 delivered and I've been thinking about adding something similar to the Fisha's bungie/velcro rod holder setup. Can't wait to see how you kit yours out.

[@dereksmith7965]

Where did you purchase it from Roy’s bait and tackle? Thanks

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm gonna try to keep it simple as possible with minimal drilling holes.

[@keithmacomber5707]

@@dereksmith7965 I got mine from sitontopkayak.com. They're a distributor up in Bellingham WA. They aren't listed on the Stealth site for some reason but they've got fusions and can supply the Fish/ProFishas. Service was great, would definitely shop with them again.

[@fishinonthebay]

Sweet kayak! That thing looks like it will cut the water nicely. Will you use this when you trolling for salmon? or will you use the pedal kayak? Looking forward to seeing her in action.🤙

[@MooMooOutdoors]

When I'm surf launching, stealth will he my ride.

[@brpmanmann1255]

Have a subscriber appreciation day and let all the subs tryout your new kayak?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That's a pretty good idea. I might do something like it when the pandemic is over.

[@Play_outdoors]

Hey moomoo which net do you use to store inside this kayak? My understanding is illegal not to have one when fishing from a vessel

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes, you are correct. You are required to have a landing net on board that is at least 18 inch diameter opening. I don't have a folding net that fits inside the hatch. I usually carry a net in this video below. Which is great for landing and releasing a shaker halibut without causing tail split. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZqlnJuYrL9ksKc

[@Play_outdoors]

@@MooMooOutdoors thanks for taking the time to respond. I just got the profisha 525 from Ruben. These kayaks glide so well on the water -trying to figure out which net to bring that could fit in the hatch

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I thought about buying a triangular net that folds down but decided not to because I already have too many nets 😂🤣. What I do in surf launch and landing is put the net on top of the fish hatch lid, the handle side on the lid and the hoop end on the bow, then strap the net handle with the hatch lid.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Grats on the profisha 525 🙌🙌. That's gotta be fastest fishing kayak ever made.

[@Play_outdoors]

@@MooMooOutdoors I tried your method of strapping down the net on a few beach launches and landing. It works! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@reelin_it_with_jake]

Wow that’s pretty impressive storage and the integrated live well is pretty cool! Let’s race...but let me get my motor first 😂

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Don't be cheating. Man power vs man power! 😉

[@reelin_it_with_jake]

@@MooMooOutdoors let’s go zoom zoom 😂

[@dereksmith7965]

May I ask where did you purchase that from ? Roy’s tackle? I’m thinking about getting a pro Fisher but I think I may go with the fusion more durable thank you

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Email Ruben and he'll set you up. Email address in description.

[@dereksmith7965]

@@MooMooOutdoors thank you very much my friend

[@a17dyjai]

That’s one sexy kayak! Need to check it out closely next time 😉

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You can see closely but no touchy touchy 😂🤣

[@theseagull7020]

I’m surprised you got rid of your hobie! But hope this suits you well! See you on the water.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I still have my Hobie 😉😉

[@erniemahr7584]

Hi Moo. Love watching your fishing videos! I was just about to pull the trigger on purchasing a revolution 13 but now I am really liking your new Fusion 480. Seems to be a great Kayak from what I heard. My only question is can you mount a downrigger like the one you have on your revolution? If not how are you planning to fish for salmon... lead core, trolling diver, etc? I am sure you are planning to explain this in your next video but I am getting anxious! Cheers tight line!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you. Yes you can mount a downrigger. Ruben has a downrigger on his stealth. However, I not planning on installing a downrigger on this since I still have my Revo 13. I'm going to use either driver (deep diver six) or just simply some weight.

[@erniemahr7584]

​@@MooMooOutdoors Sweet! Can't wait to see you on the water with that beauty. Congratulations!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@k4x4map46]

excellent!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you

[@k4x4map46]

@@MooMooOutdoors You're welcome!

[@seankang8448]

Do u like this boat better than hobie 13?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I think Revo 13 and Fusion 480 are different animals. Which one am I going to enjoy more? we'll find out.

[@kevsgonefishing]

Hmmmm,not sure how that's gonna be on a long trip, no lower back support. Is there no drive system for it???

[@MooMooOutdoors]

No this is a paddle kayak. As far as the comfort, we'll soon find out.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

I paddle mine a good distance with no back support. It's really comfortable.

[@SuperBardley]

Hey Moo, great review on what appears to be a great yak! We gotta get on the water together again, it has been too long 👍🏼 I’m selling my Revo-16...I switched over to an AI.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you Scurvy. Yes it's been too long. OMG AI? Are you sure want to sell the revo 16? They discontinued it.

[@sandroramos6293]

I wonder how it would compare with a Viking profish reload

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm going try to demo a Viking Profish Reload once the pandemic is over. Profish Reload was in my short list but couldn't say no to the fish hatch and the bait well.

[@maldrury8313]

@@MooMooOutdoors Viking does have an option for a live well in their tackle pod. If you are going to launch in the surf then the rod storage of the Stealth can't be beaten. Even if you flip in the surf your gear will be safe. I think the stability of the Fusion will be better than the other carbon Stealths.

[@wingnutbert9685]

Maybe, if you need back support, you could slot a padded PVC frame into the rod holders.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That's an idea. You can also simply clip on a back rest or strap on seat.

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

Next review will be Fisha fiber glass?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I will demo and review their fiberglass models but not for a few weeks at the minimum but it's coming.

[@CTRFishing]

That thing looks so cool! Awesome kayak setup I bet it cost ya a pretty penny

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Not too bad. Good investment. If you take care of it it will last you more than 10 years of aggressive fishing.

[@PacificCoastHunterz]

Ah man - looks like I know which one to get... Selling point for me is that front compartment - it'll hold my spearguns and fins without me needing to modify the kayak.

[@newd34]

Same for me. I have such a hard time Spearfishing out of my Revo 13

[@PacificCoastHunterz]

@@newd34 I'm going to wait and see what the ride is like before I pull the trigger on this.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm taking this kayak out for next video. Stay tuned.

[@westernfishing7735]

Crocs and socks! Right on me to. Lol

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Crocs and socks is the BEST! LOL

[@MikeAndreRIch]

That front hatch is insane! I’m very interested now....Giving me motivation to lose 20lbs💪🏾😂

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Haha. Do it!!!!

[@familyfishkiller1062]

Nice

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@tydengr]

seem it is not heavy for you. great kayak

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Anything under 75 lbs I can handle pretty well. Thanks

[@JohnAmes]

Hello my friend 👍

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks John

[@feifei06]

Oh my God😦 we have the same boat and paddle. I already put in the water twice. Mounting the transducer is a bite tricky If you need help I can show you how I did it

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm open for ideas. If you have a minute, DM me some pictures through FB or IG. Thanks.

[@takeadeepbreath6053]

Think I know why you bought this kayak because I just ordered a profisha for the same reason 😊

[@MooMooOutdoors]

NICE! We'll see if my reason is same as yours 😉

[@maldrury8313]

You need some system to stop your tackle from sliding forward in the rod storage area. I am sure you will love this Yak for surf launching compared to the Revo. Pedal kayaks are great to fish from but have limitations for surf launching.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You are 100% correct. Even though I think Revo is one of the best pedal kayak for surf launching, it doesn't come close to this or many other paddle kayak with surf ability. I think I have an easy solution to keeping things from sliding forward inside the fish hatch.

[@Truckerslife-365]

I think it’s a winner salt or fresh water

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks 😁😁

[@catchmeoutside4617]

Honestly that live bait well is the perfect place to pee. it's basically a self cleaning toilet.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

LOL

[@solid_spec]

Looks like a wet ride, stable for sure tho.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes definitely a wet ride and I'm not scared of getting wet 😜.

[@owengray5778]

sexiest plastic kayaks out there

[@MooMooOutdoors]

"Sexiest plastic kayak" I love it 😁😁

[@owenphillips9166]

Hiya Moo, great dry run-through. Brett at Stealth has done some videos to help with transducer attachment to the Fusion 480. I'll add the link in case you haven't seen it yet. Looking forward to seeing you do your other modifications and to getting her wet for the first time. Tight lines matey! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5rTiKtsrLadm5o

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thank you Owen. Yes I saw the video. It might take me a while to get the kit so I'm going to figure out a way to mount it without the kit. I need it for this weekend LOL.

[@craigleoni2349]

I hate to break it to you. But unless you are a teenager, or have abs of steel. You and your back will need a seat with supportive seat back.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Does this come from a experience? More reason to work on my abs 😁😁.

[@craigleoni2349]

@@MooMooOutdoors Yes. I paddled the fiberglass one. I'm to out of shape for it. They paddle like a dream and are fast

[@thefishrustler3893]

I’m 51 and typically go our for fairly long sessions…5-6 hours. Never have any back pain. All I use is a small inflatable pad for my butt. YMMV