FeelFree Lure 11.5 Fishing Kayak Review
If you get online and search for a fishing kayak, you’ll be bombarded with more choices than you can shake a paddle at. As manufacturers heap scores of new offerings on the market each year, I have to stop and ask myself: “What am I looking for in the first place?” Speaking for myself, practical innovation rates highly. I’m going to show you some of these innovative features about the FeelFree Lure 11.5 kayak that caught my attention as well as some of the standard equipage that you can expect from this model.
How to kayak comfortably
If you intend to spend hours on the water chasing that trophy fish, you will love the patented Gravity Seat that comes in the Lure 11.5. In The Ultimate Fishing Kayak …show more content…
This facilitates safe transport and dry storage of your electronics investment. Get a look at how easy it is to unlock and remove the pod in this video from Kayak Angler Magazine. As Scott McGregor and Jim Hager discuss some of the new features of the Lure 11.5, Jim easily removes the pod from the boat in a few seconds.
How to get your kayak to the water’s edge
Yet another of the small but critical items I mentioned in The Ultimate Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide is the problem of getting your kayak from your vehicle to the water’s edge without dragging it behind you like a child’s blanket. The usual solution for solo portaging is to use a wheeled kayak dolly that is small enough to fit in your storage compartment. The geniuses at FeelFree have come up with another winning feature by installing a recessed wheel in the back of the keel. Simply grasp the front handle of your kayak and roll it to the water.
Pro tip: Some kayakers suggest placing a strip of sacrificial gorilla tape on the keel to either side of the recessed wheel. This allows the tape to absorb any scrapes in the keel while you and your fishing buddy race to the shore like a couple of teenage girls at a Justin Beiber …show more content…
There is a handy molded recess just behind the seat that accommodates a standard plastic crate. Kayak fishermen commonly use an inexpensive crate for additional onboard storage.
The Lure 11.5 comes with recessed rod holders already installed. Each of these holders includes an elastic rod leash to ensure that your favorite rod doesn’t wind up at the bottom of the lake.
Handles are moulded into the hull on all four sides.
Above each side handle, you will find a recess and bungee to securely hold your paddle while you fish with both hands.
A non-slip structural pad allows you to comfortably stand while fishing.
Pro tip: While users report that the front storage compartment does a good job of keeping water out, Pete Duboise of The Outdoorsman suggests a double safety approach for all water-sensitive items. Place critical items in a standard dry bag before placing this bag in the front storage compartment. Your dry essentials will stay dry and safe.
Some of the optional features include a paddle leash, drain plugs, additional flush-mounted rod holders, a front Unibar for accessories and an easily installed
If you get online and search for a fishing kayak, you’ll be bombarded with more choices than you can shake a paddle at. As manufacturers heap scores of new offerings on the market each year, I have to stop and ask myself: “What am I looking for in the first place?” Speaking for myself, practical innovation rates highly. I’m going to show you some of these innovative features about the FeelFree Lure 11.5 kayak that caught my attention as well as some of the standard equipage that you can expect from this model.
How to kayak comfortably
If you intend to spend hours on the water chasing that trophy fish, you will love the patented Gravity Seat that comes in the Lure 11.5. In The Ultimate Fishing Kayak …show more content…
This facilitates safe transport and dry storage of your electronics investment. Get a look at how easy it is to unlock and remove the pod in this video from Kayak Angler Magazine. As Scott McGregor and Jim Hager discuss some of the new features of the Lure 11.5, Jim easily removes the pod from the boat in a few seconds.
How to get your kayak to the water’s edge
Yet another of the small but critical items I mentioned in The Ultimate Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide is the problem of getting your kayak from your vehicle to the water’s edge without dragging it behind you like a child’s blanket. The usual solution for solo portaging is to use a wheeled kayak dolly that is small enough to fit in your storage compartment. The geniuses at FeelFree have come up with another winning feature by installing a recessed wheel in the back of the keel. Simply grasp the front handle of your kayak and roll it to the water.
Pro tip: Some kayakers suggest placing a strip of sacrificial gorilla tape on the keel to either side of the recessed wheel. This allows the tape to absorb any scrapes in the keel while you and your fishing buddy race to the shore like a couple of teenage girls at a Justin Beiber …show more content…
There is a handy molded recess just behind the seat that accommodates a standard plastic crate. Kayak fishermen commonly use an inexpensive crate for additional onboard storage.
The Lure 11.5 comes with recessed rod holders already installed. Each of these holders includes an elastic rod leash to ensure that your favorite rod doesn’t wind up at the bottom of the lake.
Handles are moulded into the hull on all four sides.
Above each side handle, you will find a recess and bungee to securely hold your paddle while you fish with both hands.
A non-slip structural pad allows you to comfortably stand while fishing.
Pro tip: While users report that the front storage compartment does a good job of keeping water out, Pete Duboise of The Outdoorsman suggests a double safety approach for all water-sensitive items. Place critical items in a standard dry bag before placing this bag in the front storage compartment. Your dry essentials will stay dry and safe.
Some of the optional features include a paddle leash, drain plugs, additional flush-mounted rod holders, a front Unibar for accessories and an easily installed