Does It Flip? Pelican Catch Mode 110 Kayak Stability Test and Fishability 

That means alot man, an I just try to provide the details that would help me make a decision, because it took me a couple months to decide. Glad the video was useful, you will enjoy this yak.

Wow, that's huge. That means alot! Thanks man for supporting the channel and subscribing. I appreciate you watching...and will always love to see you comment as we move forward! Get that therapy!

Now, that's a long-term review that I needed. Thanks for sharing that insight. I will look into the ozark trail wheels for it. But I also love this yak and believe it's hard to beat for the money.

6’2 and 210. Was wondering exactly this. Thank you!

@kasonf2176 All good, glad the video helped. This yak will work out well for you.

Yes indeed. I'm testing mine this Saturday on a Class 1 river trout fishing. Stay tuned to see how it performs.

Yeah your right its really stable. Im in. The process of modding it out. I appreciate you watching.

Crabbing sounds awesome in this kayak. I definitely am enjoying this kayak, good to hear so many positives regarding it. Thanks for the insight!

No problem, it's great to hear my video helped you out. The stand up assist strap makes life so much easier, I didn't realize just how effective it would be.

Appreciate the love! Thanks, glad you enjoyed the kayak session.

This is a good budget yak. Glad I got one. A yak would be awesoms on the river!

Nice! Great insight, I will make sure to do that next time. Thanks I appreciate it.

Thanks, glad I covered all your questions. I appreciate you watching.

I agree with you. The sit-on-top seat and standing stability were definitely a top priority for me. It makes a day of fishing so much more enjoyable and less strain on the body.

This kayak definitely stable and as comfortable as they get. In my opinion, I think it's a safe kayak.

😅Man I hope they hear you. Glad the video helped you decide, I just tried to post what I believe would help me decide! Means alot! Thanks.

🤣That's a good one. I have heard that reference before. I appreciate you watching. I needed that.

@@fishingistherapy Thanks man. I just started fishing for therapy myself. I'm not good at it but I do enjoy being outside by the water. Hopefully I will have a kayak or boat soon.

Just keep chipping away at it, I'm sure you can get a yak soon. The lifetime tamarack is a good starter yak, I have that one on my channel as well. Only costs around $300. But man I agree, it's hard to beat being in nature by the water....it's truly therapeutic!

@@fishingistherapy Thanks for the encouraging words and I hope your channel blows up to a million.

That would be beautiful, that's what I'm striving for. Stick around, hopefully it gets there, if not, I still am enjoying the journey and will forever get that therapy! Appreciate you!

Man, I couldn't wait for mine to arrive, you will definitely it on your lake, it's very stable.

@@fishingistherapy I think I might be able to bring my kayak into my house., Hmmm... I may have do some measuring with my measure tape. LOL!!! 😆😂

🤣Hey I'm sure you can make it work.

Thanks I appreciate you watching. I have considered an electric motor, have been looking at the newport vessels trolling motor, but I am trying to decide if it is necessary or not. Need more time In the yak to decide. Definitely have more testing to do, more to come soon.

Solid decision, glad my video was helpful. I upgraded from the tamarack 100. Can't go wrong with the upgrade in stability and features overall!

🤣😅Good one, Neo from the Matrix🤣🤣

Your welcome, I did my due diligence and appreciate that you liked the video.

Yeah, I would agree that it is worth the money. I though of getting a pedal drive as well, but I kayak in rocky conditions and weedy areas as well and didnt want to worry about damages. I wanted the extra leg space and a area to put my bait bucket and this kayak is the best out there for stability, price, modifications and weight. I think you can't go wrong, or you could try the pelican catch 110 hydrive that has a pedal if you really need it.

I've heard the pedal drives tend to break and leak easily and are a serious PITA in low waters. I bought my Catch 110 and had all three of my dogs on there with me for a tip test. That's, a Yellow Lab (65lbs), a Golden Retriever (85lbs), an Aussie (40lbs) and me the French Mongrel (200lbs) and we did the "tip test" too. All it took was a couple of Canada geese to land next to us and all three leaned right. Managed to hold steady just me leaning left when the Goldie jumped off and that's what tipped us! One thing I have since added over the bottom kydex sheeting (thanks FisherTherapy) is a rubber strap going handle to handle over the bottom (plain bungee could do but might have more drag) so I can flip it back over if it ever happens in open water. I didn't try the unflip super hard because I was doing all this close to shore but I could not unflip the kayak. I couldn't get a solid grip from the middle to heave it up and trying to push the closest side middle down . . . well the geese just laughed at me. In all honesty that was the first time I'd ever taken any of them on a boat and they've since settled down. Note that with three dogs (lab in the back, two in the front) I still had room between my legs for two geese carcasses. I wouldn't ever dare go fishing with three retrievers.

🤣Thoae geese had good entertainment. But your right thats alot of weight with all your dogs and the kayak seems to have held it well. I like the strap underneath idea. Its a wide yak and to have to reach across it can be challenging. Im going to look into doing this. What I have found with this yak in particular and wider yak is that you can board it from the rear the pontone section and slide down it and grab the handle to flip the yak back over. Also I heard the same leaking and pedal drive issues as well and I jusg wanted to avoid all that and not lose my leg space. Thanks for providing your insight and tips. Gives me something to improve. and think about.

Yes indeed, had a blast making this video. These yaks will definitely keep you mobile and fit. Time to test it in a river and lake. As always I appreciate you watching brother!

Yes indeed, 100%. I am currently adding mods to it and will be putting out a video soon on my new upgrades. I love this yak and I am glad I decided to purchase it.

I have not owned a 100, but have seen and got feedback from guys on the water sbout it, they have stability issues and tracking issues. I initially planned to get a 100 but after looking into the 110 and the upgrades for ghe money it was a no brainer. Now i have gotten good feedback once stabilizers and after market skeg were added, but I didnt want to do that as it coukd hurt the resale value with all the holes in yak that would be needed. I would say if you have the extra money go for the 110, if your a good diy guy and have the tools necessary then it could make sense for the 100.

Fluke, I will definitely give you a shout, would love to catch the striper blitz! That would be epic, going to look for you on FB!

What is your FB name?

@@fishingistherapy I found your page and wrote. I’ll send ya some info. And know a kayaker you should know > Eric Harrison. He’s like prostaff for hobie and all but doesn’t act like a prostaffer. Real good guy. I bet you’d love the surf up here too. Maybe one o the days.

@flukeskywalker7947 Man's thats awesome. I bet the surf up there would be amazing. Eric sounds like a good guy! One day I will make the make the trip up there and we can give them sore lips!

That makes sense. Once you add a cooler in the rear, it gains stability but I totally understand why you would look for for stability with white caps.

I used kudex sheets that I melted and put on the bottom for extra keel protection. Check out my previous kayak video, I go more in depth.

Yes you can, their is a trolling motor mount that Pelican sells. I hear its nice but you lokely will need a trolling motor arm extension so it doesnt make your arm uncomfortable reaching backwards.

Yes I can. I will likely go test it at a hydroelectric dam with fast moving water before a lake, but I will test it on a lake soon.

I used an anchor rope, cut to a comfortable reach length and linked it to a work out band handle. I then tied it to the handle at the bow. Here is the link to the handle. HPYGN Cable Machine Handles,... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFDTD51D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@fishingistherapy thank you sir Love the videos

@richardsatterfield4222 That means alot. Thanks, more to come soon!

This is a really stable platform compared to many on the market. I didn't have it balanced correctly but yes, they are more tippy than pontoon bass raider or etc due to not being as wide.

It's Kydex, used to add to the durability of the kayak when I drag it.

Allright thanks! Would you say that there is a more stable Kajak with the pedal drive than the Catch 110 HDii ?

@thomasdegroof1004 That would be hard to say, I haven't experienced many other kayaks, but the Pelican Catch Series likely has the most stable kayaks on the market at their price point.

Thought I was saving time but that's a great point, I would want to see the entry and exit. Next time....

Honestly it really comfortable. Give your legs a break and I like casting from the folded seat position better than sitting down the standard way. It feels more stable that way.

Yes it is, so much easier, I can't wait to see how it performs at Yonah Dam

No I haven't, just to fish right in front of a Hydroelectric dam that was running full power and this yak performed admirably. Check out the video, it's my most recent video.

I'm also 6'2". It has more than enough room for me.

@@fishingistherapy do you think the 110 is worth the extra money over the catch 100?

Yes,the rudder helps a ton with tracking, the extra rod holder and storage upfront plus the sit-on-top seat make it worth it for me.

Thank you. No my lap usually doesn't get wet unless I'm overly aggressive paddling, but that due to my paddle ring adjustment not the kayak.

@@fishingistherapy I have some adjusting to do then. Because my lap gets soaked every time and I’m in New England not the South.

@billoyler8041 Is it your kayak paddle? Or is water coming over the sides onto your lap not off the paddle?

Shalom! Thanks for watching!

How do you like the catch pwr?

Appreciate it. Your right, do you have any paddle recommendations?

@@fishingistherapy I wish I did. This is my first ever kayak and have no idea about paddles or MANY of the kayaking accessories. I just bought a cheaper option off Amazon and I'm hoping that I can get out soon enough to see how it works for me.

That makes sense. Enjoy yourself, I'm sure you won't regret your purchase. I will work on researching a new paddle.

Okay, great idea. I will try it. Thanks. I was worried it would break.

@fishingistherapy it's actually made to do that and so the back of your seat isn't in the way when you have a motor on it

@urmom69610 Apologies I though you were talking about another seat. Yes I love the sit on top option, that is a deciding factor as to why I purchased it. Your right it makes standing so easy and offers relief on the back.

@fishingistherapy I actually just bought a catch classic 100 but got a catch mode 110 should I be mad?

I would be content to know that I got more value and features for my money. That's a good deal, but it also depends on what features that you want in a yak.

Glad your okay, would love to hear more about how you took a punge twice due to boat waves so I can be aware.

@@fishingistherapy Exactly! Basic small watercraft boating knowledge is to face large oncoming waves isn't it?

Your correct, which is why I was inquiring as to how he fell in, was it user error that we can learn from or was it truly kayak instability?

User error i stand in a kayak not meant for it sometimes and not saying i recommend it just had to take a leak lol​@fishingistherapy

@peydenc4768 🤣I think we all can relate to you. We take the risk so we also take the consequence. I appreciate you watching and commenting.