Why I chose this Kayak! NUCANOE FRONTIER 12

[@dondouglas3431]

I have owned a NuCanoe Frontier 12 for about 6 years. I looked at different sit on tops for a long time before getting the Frontier. I wanted an open floor plan so i could take my 84# chocolate lab hunting and fishing with me. I also like that i can add that second seat to bring my wife or other family and friends. This boat is the most stable kayak or canoe i have ever used. I can stand up and use it like a SUP, or cast standing. My dog can move around without rocking the boat at all! He loves fishing and when i am netting a trout, he is hanging his head over to try to retrieve it. No problem with tipping. I think the paddle that NuCanoe sells works well and i haven't found a lighter one that is as long. It also works well with my Old Town 119. The Frontier is slow compared to narrower kayaks but tracks great. On bigger water ,i use my Minn Kota with the trolling plate added to the transom. Having power makes trolling so easy. The extension on my extension on the Minn Kota saves a lot of twisting to control the motor. This boat holds a lot of gear. If i could change one thing about the Frontier,it would be to have it about 10-15# lighter. My Frontier without seats weighs 74#. I load it solo on my Pilot using a Yakima loader assist bar that slides into the horizontal bar on the rack. I can do it at 69 years old but a few pounds less would be nice! Have fun with your Kayak! thanks for the video!

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank you for the feedback and I second everything you mentioned! It's a great kayak and close to perfect for everything I need it for!

[@gronthomson]

Nice to know that you can handle your kayak at 69 years, Don! WAYDAGO! I'm 71 and very fit, and am new to fly fishing. Thinking that the Frontier or the UNLIMITED would work well for me in the mangroves, rivers, and bays in SW Florida. Don't know whether to motorize it or equip it with pedals. Either will add weight.

[@fishingismydrug1]

How is your net secured to the back of the chair? I like that!!

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I think i just had it stuck in between my life vest and chair

[@TWC6724]

I can’t wait to get the new ‘unlimited’ they just came out with. I had my eyes on the frontier 12 but I like the new model. Same reasons as you, I want to be able to bring my son out with me. I like the tandem feature.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Yea, if I would have know known they were coming out with unlimited, I would have probably waited. But still very happy with the frontier!

[@bdfree901]

So sick. Great setup man, congrats.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! Appreciate it! It's worked out great for my needs!

[@mlast3264]

Thanks. Looking at these and this helps.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Glad it helped!

[@sofloflow]

Had my eyes on these for a while & now im being offered one as trade for one of my rifles. I want to, only issue is the guys 12hrs away. I might make the trip idk yet. Sure would be a nice upgrade from my Pelican Getaway HDII

[@OutdoorHighlife]

They are great kayaks! Hope the deal works out for you!

[@chevyjean1208]

I made my mind up on this frontier 12 ,I'm a older guy like to be able to get some fishing into where boats cant love your video,I'm new to kayak fishing ,quick question what type paddle are you using and where could I purchase a nice 1, I'm 6'3" 265pounds

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thank you! The frontier 12 is defintely a very stable kayak with a 650# wt capacity! I have a Werner Skagit adjustable fiberglass paddle that I purchased from OKC kayak.

[@jasonhudd]

I’m interested in finding out what kind of rack you use in the back of your truck?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Here is a video I posted about it, a few months ago. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH7GhoV5l7aBbbc

[@steveshort6217]

Sweet rig, I plan on buying one soon

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! They are great versatile rigs for sure! Still loving mine!

[@steveshort6217]

@@OutdoorHighlife I subscribed and plan on mimicking your setup. Any issues with just securing the trolling motor to the transom?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

@@steveshort6217 Awesome man! Thanks! I ordered the trolling motor mounting kit from nucanoe and it works well. I would just make sure that your specific trolling motor mount combined with the kit is big enough to to fit on transom of nucanoe. Mine wasn't, but I made it work, but I have an older trolling motor, so you may not have that issue.

[@StevenYe]

That’s a nice one! I just get nucanoe and thinking about take my two kids. Could you give me an idea to put three people on it? Thank you

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I have had my wife and son in it with me out on the lake and it does OK. With and adult and 2 kids, it should work out fine. Just depends on weight and size of everyone, along with what type of water your going to be in.

[@scottbrightman3662]

What brand of kayak paddle are you using? And how long is it? Thank you

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Werner Skagit adjustable fiberglass paddle

[@ericc3327]

Looking for a kayak for duck hunting, but fairly new to kayaks in general. How is paddling with a swivel seat?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I havent had any problems paddling it, but I'm using a trolling motor on lakes and drifting on rivers most of the time.

[@brianrichard1768]

How is paddling a 41" wide kayak? I imagine you need a very long paddle to avoid hitting the sides when you paddle? Also how is tracking when your gliding?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Its definately not the fastest kayak out there, but considering its width, paddling and tracking are good. It's have an adjustable paddle extended to its max length and it does fine.

[@johnkillinger7078]

Not bad to paddle at all as long as there is little or no wind and you need the longer paddle

[@joshfriedman1461]

Nice review. Thanks. How stable maneuverable is it in a swift moving river

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I haven't had it in real swift water yet. The rivers and lakes I have used it on so far have been fairly calm. It's very stable. Havent had to maneuver it in any really swift water yet. I plan on putting it to the test over the next couple months as I have a few trips planned.

[@joshfriedman1461]

@@OutdoorHighlife thanks

[@skipsamples2647]

Very cool setup.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! I am loving it so far!

[@ljc_outdoors9511]

Hey brother! Great video! In the very beginning of the clip, what size trailer are you using?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Thanks! Appreciate it! 10ft trailer

[@MrDeputy83]

Where did you buy the casting bars?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Oklahoma City Kayak

[@scottwagers3859]

I have 2 of these Frontier 12s in army camo just like yours also outfitted with anchor wizards. Quick question what pound is your anchor and were did you get it?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

5lbs, I think I got it from Dunham Sports. I know u can get them from Amazon as well.

[@beforethehunt]

Are u interested in selling one of your kayaks?

[@scottwagers3859]

@@beforethehunt thank you for asking, but I need both of them for fishing trips.

[@penilamb5784]

What size trolling motor will it carry

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I've got an old, heavy 24# thrust minkotta and it handles it just fine. You could probably put all the way up to a 55# thrust on there and it would carry it just fine.

[@rodrigoelgu]

Would you have waited and gotten the unlimited model if you had known about it? I was looking at getting a frontier 12 but the speed of the unlimited looks like has been greatly improved at least on paper im still waiting to see a KZbin review here on KZbin.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Yes, considering it's only 100 dollars more and some of the new features, I would have probably went with the unlimited. However, I am sometimes leery of new models of any product, due to the fact that you just never know what kinks may have not been worked out yet. They may look good in theory and on paper, but in practice they dont fit your needs. But the unlimited looks great, like you said there are just not alot of reviews on it yet.

[@rodrigoelgu]

@@OutdoorHighlife I would think they should know how to build a kayak by now but you are right i think I'm still gonna order one unlimited, can i ask if you can car top one on these kayaks? I drive a small golf gti? 🚙

[@OutdoorHighlife]

@@rodrigoelgu I'm not sure. I carry mine truck racks and I have a trailer also. I've seen guys on KZbin put them on SUV. Not sure what your ride is like, but If you can find a way to strap it down or have some kind of rack you can probably can car top it.

[@nickatkins9692]

What cooler is that you got on there?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Ozark Trail

[@chrisgiblin5883]

do you think it can handle fast moving water like the white river?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

It just depends on generation schedule on the White. With minimum flow, it would work fine. But if they are running alot of water, I personally wouldn't put any kayak in.

[@Drewski.22]

How are you still liking the frontier a year later ?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

I have pushed the limits with it and still loving it!

[@jluciano2940]

👍👍👍👏👏

[@stealthswim223]

Yeah you sold me on this kayak. I only fly fish, so a stable boat to stand on is top priority. And the fact I can have my wife or kids on it is a huge plus.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

That's awesome! I hope enjoy it! It's worked out great for me and my family!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Solid kayak.

[@OutdoorHighlife]

For sure!

[@caverunbassmaster7659]

Can you put a gas engine on it?

[@OutdoorHighlife]

Yea, many people run a 2.5 Honda on the back.

[@caverunbassmaster7659]

@@OutdoorHighlife thanks 👍🏼

[@rammone5241]

Your anchor is too small best to use a 10 lb with an anchor trolley so you can get the anchor on the deck , you do not need the seat, sitting is optional, lay 2 foam gym mats where you can kneel within reach of your trolling motor, best to use 45 lb or higher with a speed prop and group 30 AGM battery, 1 battery at the aft for your troll, and another towards the bow for your electronics( Fish finder, transducer, nav lights plus can be reserve as secondary for the troll battery). Your loading and off loading is taking too long, if you got to a busy single lane boat ramp you will pissed people off. This vessel is not easy to paddle in 15+ winds and you will not be comfortable in 2-4 swells sitting in that seat, kneeling down on one knee keeping your center of gravity lower will make the ride more comfortable, you only need one had to operate the troll. I live in a state with unforgiving south winds, high boat traffic, unruly boaters, and all the lakes filled with timber and rocks. I remove everything and only have clear deck, I stand up and operate my long shaft 45 lb. MinnKota that you can extend the throttle arm, I mostly vertical fish standing deep structure or just deep fresh water. If I need to use live bait I bring my 20 gallon bait bucket and use the cast net( BaitBuster 1/2 mesh). Throwing the cast net you will get lots of water on the deck so just bring a cheap plastic long handle ladle to scoop out the water. Plus we have the Lacey so your vessel must be dry when leaving the ramp, make things easy for the inspector to see your deck is clear. Some days I just take it in a creek and just bring the paddle, it is a heavy vessel, so I use a heavy duty cart and strap the canoe on top of it and haul it 2-3 hundred yards to the launch. I love this vessel, not a fan of Hobie, for the price of loading out with troll motor and 2 AGM group 30 batteries still cheaper than base price Hobie. Enjoy and be safe. I am a nut, I can catch live shad in 50+ deep.

[@MrDeputy83]

Can you post a pic of your set up.. interested how you set up with the AGM batteries... Thank you