Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman Rigged and Reviewed!

In part 2 of my 3 video series, I review the Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman, as well as how I have it rigged. Enjoy!

[@w4sec]

Hi, I really enjoy the videos and just subscribed. I am currently using a 10ft. walmart yack, but am considering the Discovery or a regular canoe. Two questions. First - is there room for some sort of fish cooler/bag in the case of keeping a few? (Not a fan of stringers on Florida rivers). Also, how well would it transport on a roof top? I assume the seat back would fold down. Thanks again for your reviews and vids.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You for the questions. As far as a fish bag, there is plenty of space in both the front and rear of the kayak even with a crate for your fishing gear. Secondly, while the seat back does not fold completely again the bottom, it does fold enough to roof top the canoe. I hope this helps.

[@TackleFishingAdventures]

Great review and definitely a great way to go back to basics and simplify the experience out fishing

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You for the kind words!

[@WaterborneCamper]

Nice set-up! I've been thinking hard about buying one of these boats.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You, you won't be disappointed!

[@buckylasek2965]

Great review, I’ve been considering buying one which brought me here, and now I’m sold. 1 attachment I’d like to figure out though is a removable yoke.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank you for the kind words, it’s definitely a great boat! As far as the removable yoke, I am not sure about that...

[@jmarg76]

The rubber feet to hold the paddle are a fantastic idea. Going to try that on my canoe.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You, they are great paddle holders. They are made by YakAttack.

[@jmarg76]

@@TheFloridaBassPaddler oh no I meant the rubber feet (made for PC's/laptops etc) I use a double bladed paddle in my solo canoe and the paddle moves around a lot in the wind. Those rubber feet would be perfect, and I won't have to drill into the canoe!

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

@@jmarg76 Oh, gotcha…lol. I have a Kayak Kushion that actually raises me up a bit so I couldn’t rest my paddle on the padded arm rests because it would hit my legs and not sit flush. When I tried to rest my paddle on the sides, it would slide forward and make noise…that is what gave me the idea of the rubber feet.

[@jmarg76]

@@TheFloridaBassPaddler Genius!

[@oldguyriders]

Nice video. I found this very informative and I appreciated the pros and cons. Thanks

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank you for the kind words. I do my best to cover all aspects of a kayak as KZbin is a very informative platform for researching products.

[@TomBeckett76]

Nice informative video. I live in Lake County, Florida. Been researching Canoes. Is it stable on Lakes? I like it because it's light and would be easy to put on a car roof rack.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank you for your kind words. It has been great on lakes, even with a mild chop from wind. I actually have another video filmed on a extremely windy day at Lake Fellsmere. It’s just 56 pounds so car topping it should not be a problem at all. I absolutely love this canoe!

[@RathJ13]

Have the same canoe, was wondering where you got the accessories from, specifically the paddle tether mount, and the camera system you've got going on.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

The paddle tether is the Rogue Fishing Company “Defender” rod and paddle leash. I have it attached to a YakAttack Vertical Tie Down. As far as the camera mount, that is the YakAttack Panfish. I hope this helps.

[@bobscar327]

Very nice video on a good little canoe. Might work for me, too. Thanks.

[@kenethbuxton-co2sw]

I have changed my seat as the seat is level with top of the canoe and easy to remove as this allows for taller people too use the canoe

[@jrm5650]

Looking to pick one of these up. Which length kayak paddle do you use? 240?

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

I actually bought a 250 so I could also use it with my kayak but a 240 would also work for me just fine.

[@jrm5650]

Thank you!!!

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

@@jrm5650 My pleasure.

[@kennethcolbert2921]

Can you replace the seat if you needed to? I'm looking at getting this canoe or the big water 132 kayka. Thanks

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, this seat can not be upgraded if that is what you are asking. It can be replaced with the same seat fixture if needed though.

[@iowaadventures4701]

It’s more like a sit inside kayak then sit on top kayak. I think you are forgetting the multiple types of kayaks out there. In fact, the sit inside came long before the sit on top or what you want to call fish and kayaks.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

I appreciate that, but I am aware of the multiple types of kayaks out there. Yes, this craft is closer to a SINK due to the lower seat unlike the original Discovery which had the higher, more traditional canoe seat which is closer to the top rail, like a SOT.

[@kenethbuxton-co2sw]

I’am in Australia setting up the same canoe one thing I am changing is the seat mine will be able to rotate 360 degrees

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Interesting

[@ronschreiber3635]

You have a link for the Add on's ?? thanks great info video .

[@wastefulthinker3848]

Add a spacer and a longer bolt for the back paddle mount. Raise it up about an inch and it should seat over the rest.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You for that tip, I may try that.

[@terrylamielle4981]

Now I'm really interested !!

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

I have a third video dropping tonight to show how it handles in 15-20 MPH winds!

[@kevinsimmon10]

What brand is that cooler?

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

That is a Bison SoftPak 12 Can Cooler.

[@kevinsimmon10]

@@TheFloridaBassPaddler thanks, great review!

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

@@kevinsimmon10 Thank You very much for the kind words!

[@DragonsinGenesisPodcast]

You can actually move those foot braces toward you without using your hands at all. Simply press the side of your foot against the side of the brace and pull toward you. It’ll slide up the rail with ease. No need to lean forward or hook your feet around the brace. Great design.

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You for that info, I’ll give it a shot next time out.

[@newjerseykayakadventures3036]

Kool canyak / kaynoe. Can you stand up in it??

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

Thank You. I have stood in it, but I do not feel as stable doing so as I do in my kayak.

[@newjerseykayakadventures3036]

@@TheFloridaBassPaddler TY

[@liv101100]

Can you remove the thwart??

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

You can, but I am not sure what impact that will have on the canoe.

[@liv101100]

@@TheFloridaBassPaddler would it make it easier to flip or harder to steer?

[@TheFloridaBassPaddler]

@@liv101100 I would be more concerned with somehow warping the shape of the canoe. The thwarts additional support to the sides of the craft and removing one just concerns me to be honest.