Actually got to meet this young lady today. She gave this old angler some good tips and also some fiddler crabs because I had struck out trying to find some. She's knowledgeable and passionate about this lifestyle. It's very refreshing to see.

Exciting to see you again fellow kayaker. So enjoy see your video. 🫶🏻

I like what you’ve done with your kayak! Game changer for so many reasons! I fish a lot from my boat but I have been seriously looking into getting a kayak too. Seeing you validates my want for making sure I can upgrade in the future. Bravo 👏🏻

Great work. Nice to see you back. Hopefully more fishing videos to follow!!!

So glad to see a new video! That is a really nice boat motor! I feel you on the back pain. 😎

Definitely an upgrade!! I'm not a "Kayak" fisherman, but if I was, this would be a must have with our crazy tides!! Great video!!

Congratulations for the Diy videos,this work was fantastic. I'm Brazilian,I really like your videos. I also fish here on the coast of Brazil.

Great DIY video, can't wait to be down there full time. Got another month or 2 till house done. Ready to get the lines tight.

Good job installing it, and it's pushing you pretty good! 👍👍

Oh babe , so glad your back

You are great, easy on the eyes also. Love watching you catch the drum. You tube is great to put this on. Gary Thompson, MD

Awesome set-up. I love my 22' sportsman 120 pdl. I just added my new J2 Bixpy PP 768, with the Bixpy rudder kit, which is the vibe Gravity rudder. I purchased the matte black platform for the deck, from Navarre fishing. And I believe he makes the bow mount for just about any kayak. But depending on where i'm fishing, sometimes I'll leave my PDL at home plug my deck and just use the now high powered Bixpy. But that bow mount trolling motor is coming. So I'll have 3 different setups. And the Oldtown is built so thick and rugged, the bow will not sag on the water. Stay safe my friend. 🌊 🛶 🎣 🌴

Really cool upgrade! I bet you’ll be on the water tomorrow, over 80° for February is insane! ☀️

I love what you've done with the battery. I'll be doing the same. SP106 Paddle with J2 as well.

Great job on that mod, Erin! Slick little motor. I have only 3 complaints. 1, you got me up to 3am watching your videos. 2, now I want one of those kayaks. And 3, of course I'll want that motor mod, too! Darn you! 😂

Really enjoy your videos..!

Great video, it's been a while/ love the update! Chow

Now that’s a different setup. Cool.

Great video! I hope your shoulder gets better, I had to do a lot of physical therapy to get back to paddling easy, so I know a bit about how it can be.

l think it is great to see the laddies make fishing be so fun and cool to be a angler

Like very much what you done to Your kayak ,it has given me some possibilities to get to my favorite spots.🌹🏆🌹

Love that kayak great motor 😊😊😊

Smarter not harder good thinking.

Love the pigtails, great footage,

Very nice job on this video, Erin. That motor really helps you scoot along. That means you can cover more fishing spots during your trips. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 P.S. I have more crushed chili pepper for you. I’ll drop it at East Coast this week. Stay well! Steve

Very informative video Erin. look forward to the catch,clean and cook videos. Have you been able to go up to the north end and look if the renourishment has affected the beaches?

Nice work that’s awesome

Good video and vibes.

I do a lot of marsh / coastal fishing in South Carolina out of my Auto Pilot 120. I've been looking for a secondary (backup) propulsion system in case my Minn Kota goes down while I'm 5 miles from the launch in the tides and wind. Wouldn't be such a big deal if I had a pedal drive but there is no paddling that 120. This may be the answer. Great video, thanks!

Awesome ill be up that way in May

What a great and helpful addition to the kayak. Smart move girl. Should help get on spots, and back, faster. That darn chirping sounded like a bird was following you. You have your kayak setup pretty nice. I wanted a kayak, but chose to get a small boat to get into skinny water. Don't let those big reds whoop yor butt. Have fun girl. Steve

Hope to see you out there this year I fish the surf on NTB when I can

very cool video

Copeing saws are great for that type of application.

Thanks for sharing the information!!! I have a Hobie Compass and thinking about adding the Bixpy rather than buying the Old Town Autopilot kayak.

Thanks for the info. I have been looking at those and one of the competitors. Still have not made up my mind yet. My kayaks are all Eddylines much different than the sit on tops. You could mount a flexible solar panel to charge that. You could even use it as a sun shade. I paddle up river from our house on the river we live on. Have been for 20 some years now but it would be nice to not paddle some days up.

When cutting plastic, slow is your friend. Set the Dremel at its lowest speed and cut a little at a time. You might use a wet rag to cool down the plastic between cuts, to prevent melting.

Great video.

Nice one X

Great video , I saw you answer the question about deploying the rudder and weight…. How about turning the kayak while motor is off ??? Did it affect turn radius by cutting the rotor?

Game changer 😊

You are amazing

Get out there and enjoy! I think a jig saw would have cut that in a couple minutes with less damage to the remainder of the skeg. Circular saw for straight cut and jig saw for the hole cut it down to 1 minute!

Great video. I am bummed, i love this idea but i think My wilderness systems rudder looks like it would be too narrow. How wide was that template mounting hole layout?

Wow you got the coolest toys , I have a native slayer , one day i would like to get a electric motor kit ,but that 1,000$ price tag is to rich for my blood .

Good idea...😅👍

Great video. Just started looking at the Bixby. Curious as to why shortening the length of the Old Town rudder is part of their instructions. After cutting the rudder, does the addition of the motor get u back to the original OT rudder length? Asking as a Hobie Outback owner. How’s it do in shallow water with obstructions? Thx.

When you are on the motor, the peddle prop is creating drag. Can you you flip up the peddle prop while on motor or would that flood out the cockpit? In NC do you have to register the kayak when you add the motor? In FL you do. Another great video.

Would you consider upgrading to new K1 battery or do you find the standard battery enough? Thanks!

What made you decide to use the rudder opposed to the power pole adapter ?

Great mod! How does cutting the rudder affect its use when you are just pedaling?

Can you use a battery storage unit like ones used as 12v jumper to refill Bixby battery?

I have an old town big game 132 and have considered putting a bixpy on it. Can you raise and lower the bixpy on your rudder using the stock lever and lines, or did you have to do something special? Thank you and tight lines.

Can it be used with higher class inflatable kayak? Thanks for great video.

Do you deploy the rudder with the stock rudder deployment system? I've tried rubber mount on my pdl, and motor was too heavy(J1)

I did the same diy rudder installation on my old town 132 , did you have any issues deploying the rudder or lifting it out of the water cause I am what did I do wrong ?

Can you do a video of launching your kayak. I have a old town sportsman and thinking about getting a trailer. Like to see others advice and techniques. Also what other areas around wilmington have you fished?

So what is it like to steer and pedal with the motor turned off? A lot more drag? Less steering? Would love to know. Mahalo!

Good video and install. I think you should have two of them on it then you could be like the snail on a turtle's back .... Wheeeeeeeee

how well does it turn when motor is on the rutter. when not using the propulsation?

When you are pedaling, what is the effect on steering?

How pounds of thrust is this bixby model? Thank you!!!

And BTW, you are an awesome Lady.

Is the hand lever strong enough to pick up the rudder with the j2 motor attached like that? TIA

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Hi Aaron is the power pac Solar powered , I use 9 ft pontoon boats used in white water extremes , But in most cases in lakes too fishing , You`r farting around all day but when you realize after 9 hrs Holy shxt I`m weak to get back to shore Given you have a sweet paddle wheel Love that idea , I have to row but within a 15 to 20 mins i can get power again from the sun using a 5 x 12 solar panel gives 15 watt

Nice - lov emy bixpy - Q- tell me more about that battery to the GoPro set up? (also hope a fish did not strike while that line was wwraped up in it ! 🙂

Good girl.❤

Pretty cool motor, I wonder if now it needs to be registered?

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

i wanna put the bixpy on the oru folding kayak. overkill??

Hey girl your so awesome and awesome and so awesome and amazing fishing lady. You got a manly shop skills I love task

It maybe too fast 4 me but I like it alot

649 o gotta save for this

are you still making videos? just recently found you site and im new to the area

Hi Erin! Is $1200 really worth it?

What is the run time for the motor from the battery?😊

What is yr purpose to keep yr pdl installed when u hv the bixpy

Why did you not pull up the pedals?

Do you have to register your vessel

VERY GOOD VIDEO AND YOU ARE LOOKING VERY BEAUTIFUL ❤️

love watching you do your thing. why are you always wearing band-aid on your arm. hope you are ok.

I'd pull the pedal drive out so you don't get the extra drag.

You are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzfaq.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

I got the 120 let's go fishing

Damn girl you brave bikining' in February, lol.

Well must say your a do it yourself woman ,GOOD WOMAN!!

I love your channel , But JIGSAW

You're just a little Hottie!!! 😍😍😍 I love a woman that is a entrepreneur and not scared to take on a DYI project.. you just need to move down here to St Petersburg Florida and we can go kayak fishing together or deep sea.. 😜✌️

@6:36 what did you say?

ugh has that broke off yet?

To me it's like electric why u want I bike that does the work the enjoyment come from peddling and paddling otherwise I be in motorcycle or boat

Don’t understand why u don’t just strap a trolling motor on the side of your kayak for $199.00 or u can drill and cut into your kayak and install a bixby fOR $1600.00 ITS A NO BRAINER For ME

$1200....ouch.

Oh my gosh do you realize how beautiful you are, I hope your husband or boyfriend know your doing videos

Nice addition to the kayak , 1 question ,when you are peddling does that recharge the battery ? There must be a device that is available ? If not , I'll invent one . Love your accent , maybe wings on the kayak 🛶 could be next addition? Lol

Isn't leaving peddles in creating lots of resistance on the motor?

Next time use jigsaw or hacksaw blade. Good job though.

I just love that bikini 🎣🎣🎣😎🐠🐠🐠🐟🐟🦈🦈🦈🦈❤️