HooDoo Impulse 120 - ON THE WATER REVIEW | Bixpy Jet & HooDoo 

By the way..When I started setting my kayak up. My fishing equipment, electronics, DIY Battery box, with charger panel and VM.. After installing my Bixpy, I really JUST fun fished, getting used to my kayak. But i did purchased 1/4" and 1/2" window weather gasket trim. Every storage hatch, has a strip, with clear marine silicone. Running the bixpy, even in some chop, after every trip, I've never seen a drop of water in my hull, or storage panel's. 🎣 🙏

Man! Looks like you have EVERYTHING you need! I'm glad you're decking it out and having fun with it. Tight lines!

@@FishingWithHeath lol..Yeah that dam waiting period, and then the RU-vid vids. I ordered mine,, just when covid hit. Little did I know, so did 90% of bank fisherman, like myself. Allot of thing's are needed, especially on a fishing kayak, but then the excitement of my 1st kayak, had me spending, but stuck to a budget. And after a year of research, that was an amazing deal. Wanted the Oldtown Sportsman 106, with the Minnkota. And i also wanted the Bonafide 127. But, the Impulse is actually the same hul, and deck setup, as the bonafide. I'm glad I got the 1st version made, because everyone is having major drive issues now.. But love the Bixpy, Perfect for me, and I did order a 2nd bixpy battery, and will mount it to my storage crate, or under my seat. Next season I have tournaments lined up, and wanna know I venture further, and deeper, all day. Be safe bro, love your setup. 🙏 🎣

Yes and yes!

Fins do NOT reverse.

Gotcha!! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching!

Appreciate it!

@@FishingWithHeath what's considered a "non starter" kayak then? This kayak's price tag sure aint no "starter" :)

an old town or hobie lol, 1500 is cheap compared to 3 grand starting price @@asianangler

I think the fin drive beats the propeller all the time on every type of kayak. Less maintenance. Less snags. Less everything.

​@HeathPanganiban I'm wanting to get into kayak fishing. I knew the fin out pulls the prop, but I assumed I'd like the reverse of the prop. I never thought about the problems coming from a spinning prop in shallow areas. That would be snag, untangle city. Thanks for that tip!

Yes you do have to register in my state. (Florida) Also look up Bixpy.

The Hobie drive mount works perfect.

Thank YOU!

Haven't had that yet.

I wouldn't stand on it for too long but a quick jump on it to the seat is fine.

Hey check out the drive attachment on the Bixpy website!

Here there - It's the J-2 Outboard Kit with the Hobie Drive Kit

I rinse it with fresh water after every use.

I did! Customer service was contacted.

@@FishingWithHeath was the problem resolved or is it just a flaw in how it’s built?

Hey there! I just measured it. The width of the pedal where your feet pushes against the drive is about 3.75 inches wide and it does come with straps. I always take the straps off of my drives. I don't like locking my feet in them.

@@FishingWithHeath thank you so much sir for this. Those Pedals are just three inches shorter then the width of my foot. I can see those pedals are not going to work for me my foot is just going to keep falling off those pedals. Oh I don't blame you I wouldn't want my foot locked up in those straps too. I hate those straps which is good for me because my toes are so wide that my foot will not slide through those straps because of my toes being so wide. I can get my #1. , 2. , 3. Toe through the straps but my #4. , 5. toe are on the outside of the straps & that is very discomfort on the feet. Again thank you so much I really appreciate your help.

Oooooo. I didn't check the speed while on the water. It's as quick as you pedal it. Pretty quick!

Did you get the impulse after all? Deciding whether to get the impulse or tempest.

​@MyNameIsJeff I got the Vanhunks elite pro angler. Pretty happy with it. Just got it on the water briefly, waiting for it to warm up more. So far it checks all the boxes. Light, Quick, and maneuverable.

What do you mean? For the bixpy? Just the drive adapter.

Yep! I don't recommend those. Ever. I would not risk damaging those weak spots in the hull. Use something like a C-Tug.

Thanks!

Yes

I believe it does. I'll double check.

I take the plugs out.

Nope. It stayed about the same!

I don't have a tempest :(

Yikes! No they answered me right away.

Nope

It's holding up well although I just traded it. My opinion is still the same. Great kayak!

Check out Bixpy.

Yeah they make a warranty replacement for that.

Not that I know of! Thanks for watching!

I called the company and set it up. But there are dealers around the US.

I'm 5 foot 10"

Nope

Nope!

10.5 ft long and 12ft long

length

I believe so!

it’s because they are having issues with the propeller system on the impulse most likely, there’s a vid on youtube about it

Hey! I personally have a 180 drive and very rarely put it in reverse.

Negative 4 lol

I have a few pedal drives and very RARELY use reverse.

They do not.

@@FishingWithHeath thanks for the update on this!

Still doing good!

I don't. I wish I did!

It can take multiple, yes.

@@FishingWithHeath I'm referring to different brand drives?

Ya, the impulse has been revised and it's better than ever. Just picked one up for my wife this Friday. I was very impressed witht he quality and layout, so much so I want to sell my kayak and buy one as well. And by the way, pictures don't do it justice, it's an amazing rig when you see it in person, very stout craft. Definitely a good buy!

As of now, yes.

Nope. Only if you flip the pedals around You rarely need reverse.

@@FishingWithHeath idk where your at but I use reserver alot where I'm at

Flip the drive

@@FishingWithHeath too late, lost the fish!!!

I would but No Hablo English

Hmm. Maybe!

Most defiantly.