Best Fishing KAYAK Ever? Bonafide XTR130 - HYPE OR HIT?

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In this video, GRAMPS gives his first impressions of the new 2024 Bonafide XTR130, a monster kayak - bass boat combo, answering the call for the masses who want to push the obsolete limit!
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@patrickcreech8203 Месяц назад

The XTR130 is _the_ craft I've been searching for since i started getting into kayak fishing. The ability to get my kiddo out on the boat with me and my big boy self is priceless. Throw in the possibility to stand on the deck and im sold.

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

yeah, this hits the mark for many people

@journeytome4516 Месяц назад

After watching Gene doing a walk-around of the XTR130, it's the 1st boat I'd even consider getting in.

@NamasteHome_ Месяц назад

Awesome boat, i can see why some are appealed to it while some aren't. For me, I'll stick to my outdated autopilot 120. For my fishing style, it suits me better as i don't fish heavy flowing rivers. I'll wait to see what old town will have offer in the future. Hopefully a autopilot gen 2. So far Old Town is still #1 in motorized kayak. No one has yet to make a kayak that comes with spot lock motor. Everything most be out sourced and diy while Old Town is just plug and play. The XTR is a beast though. There will be people in the market for it 100%

@flaminggorilla909 Месяц назад

I have been saving for a pwr129 and all the stuff I would need to rig it out. Definitely gonna go for the 130 now this thing is a BEAST!

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

I hear ya, I was just getting done getting the PWR129 tricked out and they drop this monster!

@FishingWithLiz Месяц назад

I swear Hans used battleships as a source of inspiration when designing the profile. Same for the PWR129. Love how they look on the water.

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

yeah, you navy peeps gotta be loving the fleet!

@justinoffutt7712 27 дней назад

Just saw this boat in person at the Bonafide factory. I’m a Native Slayer Max owner wanting to go powerized and have a 6 and 11 year old. I was looking into a Jon Boat but due to limited garage space it has me hesitant. This boat may actually fill that void so now I’m either between the PWR, XTR, or Jon. Decisions, decisions.

@FishinwithGRAMPS 27 дней назад

I absolutely love my PWR129, but would grab the XTR130 if I didn't have anything. I had jon boats when younger, but they are zero comfort. I have a Lowe fishing boat, but I spend the vast majority of my time in the kayak. Just much easier to deal with. I'd definitely try to get in all three before you chose.

@chefpetey 24 дня назад

When is the Susquehanna tournament? If you want some tips and/or Pennsylvania hospitality, message me. Great video amigo!

@FishinwithGRAMPS 24 дня назад

@@chefpetey couple weeks ago, lol

@davidrauschenbach6871 Месяц назад

Thanks Gramps sounds exciting! Susquehanna river! Ooo have fun!

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

Gonna be wild!

@JamesJohnsonFishing Месяц назад

The XTR130 is sweet! That said, as someone who uses a roof rack and a cart to get around, my back tells me it's not a good idea 🤣 Doesn't mean I won't be testing it out as soon as I can at MWO!

@chrisrus53 Месяц назад

This and the new Wilderness rig have me giddy to get into a yakht!

@HendersonHookin Месяц назад

I love my Big Rig so much, I just ordered my second one. Ever been in one? For me, fishing the colorado river, the 12-1 drive is perfect. and when I get lazy, the 55 lb Newport will push it 6 mph all day long

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

@HendersonHookin Yup, owned a Knarr, and have fished out of a Big Rig and Bite FD as well.

@HendersonHookin Месяц назад

@@FishinwithGRAMPS not a fan of the Knarr but the big rig is the best all around yak in my opinion

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

Heh, watch my video on the Knarr, wasn't a fan either

@imperialwhovian3461 Месяц назад

@@HendersonHookinreally? I've been loving my knarr, only complaint is the rudder cables

@HendersonHookin Месяц назад

@@FishinwithGRAMPS saw it a while back. I have several videos in my big rig

@jcorrales8 21 день назад

I’m wondering how it would handle in open ocean ? I’m in Redondo Beach,California

@FishinwithGRAMPS 21 день назад

heh, I this one can't... I can't imagine what would. I know there are several people who fish offshore in yaks.

@truckinglife5678 18 дней назад

I'm in Pensacola and we'll find out because I'm gonna be buying one. Definitely gonna pair it with a NK300.

@richardhasting6046 4 дня назад

Love this thing. But one little question: How the heck to you transport a boat this heavy?

@richardhasting6046 4 дня назад

And then, you just let it out about the trailer! Ok then! But $4000 for the trailer?

@FishinwithGRAMPS 4 дня назад

Same as you would a TitanX, Hobie PA14, NuCanoe Unlimited

@FishinwithGRAMPS 4 дня назад

You can get a Fish Texas Kayak Trailer that carries a single kayak starting at $1800. I pay more for ones that can carry two or three. Keep in mind, I started in a Walmart yak in the back of my truck 10 years ago. I have invested and grown over the last decade of kayak fishing.

@BassDudeFishn 27 дней назад

I think the NuCanoe Unlimted is the best boat. It's got more versatility then the other boats and I think price point is better. I can get this boat for about $1500 in the off-season. I think they have the best customer service. I mainly fish the river and I can't see myself spending more than $2000 for plastic boat that's going to get beat up.

@FishinwithGRAMPS 27 дней назад

I don't think their is a "best boat". Every year we get new innovations, pushing the competition farther and farther. We, the anglers, are the real winners.

@BassDudeFishn 27 дней назад

You are comparing a 154 lb boat to a 84 lb boat. In the sport of kayaking weight is everything. IMO, you would be better off getting a jon boat. You can do the same thing and you are going to get a better price point.

@FishinwithGRAMPS 27 дней назад

@@BassDudeFishn except you can't fish kayak derbs in a jon boat. And I don't need an 84# kayak because I have a trailer, so weight means nothing to me. I can pull the PWR129 through shallow water in the rivers and deal with the biggest waves on big lakes. I've got a built in rudder if I want to fish creeks or run the Xi3 on the front, and easily change the built in steering controls over to steer the NK300 in two minutes. Most of that are add-ons to the Unlimited.

@FishinwithGRAMPS 27 дней назад

@@BassDudeFishn and I always giggle when someone makes a "boat" comment on a kayak video. I have a boat, I just prefer to kayak fish most of the time.

@BassDudeFishn 27 дней назад

Yep. It's all in what you want to fish and brings you enjoyment.

@treverwagner Месяц назад

Oh yes the kayak I am nicknaming the battleship!

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

hehe, there we go!

@Tweezy_bassfishin_movement Месяц назад

yes sir

@stephenrobertson2397 Месяц назад

Is there a pdl drive system for them I can't afford the motors

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

Nope, built for motors. Titanx would do what you need.

@jeffheinlein3103 3 дня назад

So at what point do we just say to heck with a kayak and get a flat bottom John boat?

@FishinwithGRAMPS 3 дня назад

Why would I want that crap again? Can't handle current or wind, uncomfortable... hell to the nah

@lowlifeangler Месяц назад

It's hybrid of a Jon boat, bass boat, and fishing kayak. I call it a Gene boat.

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

Very true!

@jrowinski82 22 дня назад

No, it's a Jon Yak

@lowlifeangler 22 дня назад

@@jrowinski82 Battleyak

@jrowinski82 22 дня назад

@@lowlifeangler I like that!

@FishinwithGRAMPS 22 дня назад

Gene boat is perfect for @flukemaster

@ThomasShue Месяц назад

Why wasn’t the XTR130 available for the people to test at Icast 2024? That wilderness assassin would have been getting rocks thrown at it if the xtr130 was present and in the mix!

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

They launched the PWR129 after icast last year as well.

@joshlanham4885 Месяц назад

It’s a nice kayak for sure and for the people who say just buy a boat.I say shut up and fish it doesn’t make a difference what you do it out of.You do you 😂

@FishinwithGRAMPS Месяц назад

amen brother!