Basic Kayak Modifications & Gear: 0... Clip your stuff to your boat, except anchor - seriously. 1. Watertight Box ,brightly colored,for phone, wallet, keys, etc. 2. Pool Noodles in sidewalls or rear hatch. This makes your kayak recoverable at the surface when you sink it. 3. Upgrade handle mounts to dock cleats or eye bolts w/ washers. The little screws provided will tear out. 4. Attach anchor* using a cleat. 6. Add eye bolts for easy clip on, tow, securement. 7. Caribeaners and floating rope. 8. Drill drain hole in cup holder. 9. Cut pool Noodles into short sections to make cheap floats. Tie floats to everything. 10. Add pad eyes everywhere! 11. Add 6" pool noodle trough center of paddle as float. Basic Fishing Gear & Mods: 1. Flush mount pole holder. 2. Anchor* cleat / trolley system 3. Mount a pool noodle to stab your hooks and lures into for easy access. 4. Fishing rod floats, because you can't paddle upstream while you unsnag a line. You can drop pole in and paddle up for recovery in case leash pops off (and it will rip off if current pulls boat away from snag) 5. 6" length pool noodle slid over fish net handle as float. BIG Safety Tips: 1. Tuck POOL NOODLES into sidewalls or rear hatch to make sure when it tips, it floats and can be recovered. It does no good to secure all your equipment to a boat that sinks with all your things! 2. *DO NOT KNOT your anchor... Cleat it down so you can quickly release if it snags or you're in trouble. Attach float to anchor end-line to find the end of it for recovery. 3. Plan route and know where the dams / falls are, when the water eddys form, and have a PFD. Helpful Tips: 1. Add leashes and floats to gear / paddles / etc. 2. Sit in your kayak (on land) as you test for your mods. Practice getting in/out to see when your footing is. 3. Don't put hardware where you lean back to rest your arms. 4. Keep in mind limited reach from seat. 5. Sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. 6. Umbrellas can work as a sail, both good and bad. 7. Selfie with serial number in case stolen, register online, sharpie name hidden inside.

These kayaks are going $215.00 on walmart website. They will honor the price if you go in and show the website price. Just a heads up

I have the same kayak purchased last year. Here's some mods I did you may find useful. -Inspected it thoroughly for defects. Vacuumed shavings out of compartment (lots). -Unscrewed all screws and re-set them with silicone sealant/adhesive. -Put velcro on the hatch btween the legs and velcroed a small gear basket to it for bait, a few lures, lip grip, scissors, etc. -Tied a waterproof bag (wallet, fish license, food, etc) to the hook btween the feet and put it in the hatch. The cover can close over the draw string. Another mesh bag with the drinks goes down there too. -Used two plastic bottle caps, wrapped some duct tape around them and wedged them into the rear scuppers on the seat as water would come up thru there and wet the seat area. -Use a USCG throw-able floatation square as a seat cushion. -Use a (chest level) kayak life jacket and keep my (somewhat water proof) cellphone in it. Easy to keep and reach it there. -Put a milk crate or 5 gal pail behind the seat to hold fish. Cooler can also go back there but its difficult to reach the lid. -Installed a plastic Yak cleat in the waist area (easy reach) -Put a sun umbrella in a rod holder attached to the milk crate in back to fish in the shade. -Bought a 4lb anchor and polyprope line (floats) to anchor. Run the line thru a snap clip I put in the stern so I can fish downwind. It's cleated off at the waist and keeps the boat aligned, pointing downwind.. When I pull anchor I just paddle backwards until the line is floating next to me then pull it the anchor and store it and line between my feet. I take out the slack to the stern clip and cleat it off to keep the line from going out the stern. I also have a clip in the bow but I only use that for tie-down for roof transport. -Made a roof carrier out of 4 pool noodles and rope, lol. The 2x 6" fat noodles are on the roof under the kayak and the 2x 3" noodles go over the kayak, thru the open doors and clip inside the cab. They can be tightened while driving by just pulling down on them. Pretty sure I have the only pink, purple, blue and green kayak roof carrier in existence. It's a good mangrove kayak. I agree, it moves and tracks well.

my wife and I recently got yaks. LOVE THEM never thought something so simple could be so relaxing and fun. Now she is getting a fishing license!

great video review. Nice to see you cater to the reality that a lot of people would first try the more affordable option to get in to the hobby. instead of dismissing it as "lower class" you gave it legit props for what it is, a great little boat at an affordable entry price. And already you are on the water while others wait around to buy some high end plastic without knowing if it even suits em

Sitting next to my friend looking for a kayak, he wants to see all the things you didn't show lol. I have to agree... I wanted to see you pack your gear, wanted to see fitting/strapping the kayak on top of the car, and see how you manage to fish once you're out there. We both assumed the title of the video meant recommendations for buying a higher-quality kayak for a Walmart price (indicating an interesting skill or tips to know about)... not just buying a kayak from Walmart (which anyone can do), hahaha.

Great video. Very informative and educational. Thanks for the info. I am lookin into gettin an extra inexpensive kayak for when I go out with family and friends and this helps . Keep vids comin

Just bought 2 blue ones today...the wife is super pumped to hit the lake this weekend. Thanks for the cool vid!

This is the best way to start. So many people are trying to buy hobbies and top of the line equipment. When you can catch the same exact fish and do the same things on a $200 kayak. As long as you're on the water.

I bought the sundolphin bali 12 about 6 months ago, my first one as well. Im 6"4 and a shade under 300 lbs..(I live minutes away from Lake michigan and several surrounding lakes) I've put at least 100 hours on her this summer, I think I can help give you some tips based on my experiences... number 1, a definite must, I have a paddle kayak also, and never really considered a pedal drive because of the price and I didn't know how much I would loove it! But an anchor system is the smartest adjustment I made. Hence my size, on even a slightly breezy day I'm just a mini sailboat floating out there... drifting made it almost impossible to fish any banks without having to constantly adjust and potentially spook the fish I was targetting. Number 2, you mentioned your butt getting wet, Instead of a raised seat, which raises your center of gravity, which reduces stability... I found a 4 inch soft foam flat pfd that meets our states requirements... which keeps me dry, and I don't need to keep a vest! 3, my bali has 2 rod holsters angled out and back just behind the seat, I don't use them for rod holsters, I use them to mount my outriggers. With my size, I couldn't really access the back or front compartments without feeling like I could tip at any moment.... so, I watched some videos on KZfaq, and connected some pvc pipe to some pool noodles, got the outriggers adjusted to how deep I sat in the water, and now I can literally access all storage, and I can even stand, and sight fish the banks with no fear of tipping! I can lay down and take a nap on 4 foot rollers out on the big lake, no concern at all. Plus it cost me about 20 bucks, and I can remove or add it in about 60 seconds. Lastly, enjoy man! They're soo awesome! They're therapeutic, relaxing, exciting, refreshing, invigorating, rejuvinating, great excercise, takes you back to nature. It's the perfect pasttime, hopefully the tips will help you, cheers man. Peace. P.s. I'm saving up for one of them 3000 dollar pedal kayaks after how much I enjoyed my first one! Peace duder.

I love this, so great! Thank you for this, it really helped when I was choosing a kayak for my husband and I!

Also remember that the one thing that makes a Kayak move straighter and track easier in the water are the "Number of Strakes" on the bottom of the Kayak! Strakes are the extruded longitudinal lines you see on the bottom's of many Boat's and Air Boat's! Without them, the Watercraft would be harder to steer and keep straight in the water!

Didn't say anything about fishing from it.

Insane how prices went up for these, cheapest one I found was $449 online, but also seems like a upgraded version. Still can't believe how much more expensive they are now.

after watching your review i went out and got the same kayak! its my 1st kayak but i love it. kayaking is a great hobby.

Brand new to kayaking. Have yet to try it, but this is a good starting point. Thank you.

this is so cool because this is the same kayak i wanted to get so thanks for the review

Like this vid. I just bought a 2pack of these kayaks at Sam's. They were returns. Only $211. For both. I can't wait to use. Thanks for showing were the plug was located. One kayak had water in it...

subscribed! Thank you! I plan on buying two just to get my father back out in nature having fun fishing once again. He taught ,me and now it is time to return the favor and keep him focused and active. I really appreciate your time and effort on this being I am a knew house owner and have a super strict budget...Super strict lol. Thank you again!!!!

1st time watching you, thank you for the kayak review, I appreciate your review!!!

I have the eight foot kayak for $150.00 (Red colored one)....Weight limit is 250 lbs and weight of kayak is 38 lbs....It is super stable for this 64 year old man....I only use it in ponds where there are no boats with gas engines....Just wanted to let you guys know that you can buy a six pack of foam practice golf balls that fit just right in the scupper holes....Wal-Mart has them....six balls for three bucks and they can be pulled out very quickly if the need arises....I would also suggest that you buy a thin comfortable life jacket that you can wear all the time....The location you have yours in would most likely be completely useless when you flip your boat, and notice I said when you flip your boat, not if....Loved the video and subscribed....Be careful guys and enjoy the great outdoors!😎

Congrats on your new kayak! 👍 Looking forward to seeing you catch fish from it!

Thanks for the review! Helpful in trying to decide! Lots of em out there!!

Great info, ready to buy my first kayak & loved your recommendations

ITS CRAZY I got that same kyak for only 27 dollars because they messed up the price sticker on it and they had to honor the deal 😂

I bought a Walmart Sun Dolphin Journey 10. The best add on I put on it was a retractable rudder. It is not steerable, but now the kayak tracts so nice and straight.

Great video, thanks! Just bought my first kayak

Great info video. Jst want I needed Cz I was looking at that exact kayak...thx. Keep up the good work.

Cool video and the kayak is good too, now you will get all the accessories one at time as time goes by, just be careful when it is windy and out of the summer season never do kayak alone.

I own the same kayak! I love it especially for it's price. Edit: The only problem was the seat cushion broke within 10 uses.

I have the same kayak, it is my first, and I really like it. I use it on lakes and channels and it does great.

Great video thank you been looking for a kayak and I'm sold on this one

I have the Emotion Stealth Angler 11 (also made by Lifetime), and I absolutely love it. It's similar to the Tamarack but 11-foot rather than 10-foot. It cost me about $350 at Cabela's. I wanted something I could use in both fresh and saltwater (inshore) and possibly even offshore on a calm day. I'm not sure if I'd trust it offshore, but I've had it in choppy intracoastal shipping channels and had no problems whatsoever. For the price, you can customize the heck out of it, set it up the way you like it and still pay a fraction of what a Jackson, Hobie or other high-end fishing kayak would cost you. I put an anchor system on mine, added a mounting system for additional rod holders, GoPros, etc, put in an additional access hatch to enable more hull storage, and added a nice Garmin GPS fish finder with thru-hull transducer. Even with all that, I've spent less than $700 total for a very tricked-out kayak loaded with everything I need ($200 of that was the fishfinder). Honestly, the only reason I'd ever consider upgrading is if I want to be able to stand and fish, or to switch to a pedal-system kayak.

I have the Tamarack... paid 500 for mine.. Walmart had it for 250 in the winter.. love mine.. put trolling motor and Lowrance Hook 4 on it.

This is an informative video. You have given me some good ideas on what I want from a kayak. Thank you.

you are so right, thinking about getting a kayak on a budget, narrowed it down to Walmart but still not sure. but after this video I'm sure now, thanks

Awesome budget kayak!!! Im thinking of getting it now

Congrats on joining the kayak fishing community! Wear a life jacket when you make videos that influence other paddlers. Might save someones life. Cheers.

Loved the review! Thank you. As a drone flyer I was excited to see the phantom in the air! Lol.

I love my tamarack! I go out basically everyday make outriggers for it nd you can stand and fish at ease

Two years later, depending on the Wal-mart you get it from you can still get this from $239-279. Amazing for entry level, recreational.

Thanks for the video, very informative. I'm will be getting that same Kayak at Walmart because of this video.

Love the review dude. Thanks. I bought a Heritage Featherlite 9.5 feet for me and am thinking of buying one of those for the wife. Great review.

funny I just did the same thing for fathers day this year bought 2. Myself and my son went and tried the same kayak and had a blast. first time in a kayak and spent over 4 hours on the water even caught fish. Thanks for the vid.!!!!

1:49 haha just the way you touch the paddle 😆

I️ had that kayak. I️t was amazing I️ wish I️ still had it

Thank You for this video, very good explanation about the Kayak buying

Thx man for the awesome video! Really informative and definitely helped me in choosing an inexpensive option for a fishing kayak! Can’t wait to get together with my dad and go out on the water to catch some 🎣 *subscribed!

Let me just begging by saying your Walmart has incredible stock

Just bought an old town sportsman 106! I like it a lot

Been looking for a review like this. Thx!

Enjoy your yak...we have three economy ones (1 sit on top Sun Dolphin 10’, 1 sit in Pelican 10’, and 1 sit in No Limits 8’6”). We bought them to test how much we would like doing this - we love it! We are now looking to sell 2/3 and go big with some Dagger Axis 12 kayaks, as we do a lot of lakes as well as whitewater...wish I had done this 20 years ago!

Hi Julian, I sold my bay boat (Mako 1901) several years ago and got into kayak fishing. Best decision I ever made. Less is more when it comes to kayak fishing. Through the years I've continued to trim down my kayak setup and now have a garage full of kayak stuff I don't use. By the way, there is always something bigger and better on the other side of the lake. Don't peddle, paddle!

If you plan on using this one long term, consider buying a stadium seat and replacing the cheap seat. Get a bungee cord and you can bungee it down and it still be comfy and the seat won't move around. It's a lot better on the back, trust me. I have the same yak. Nice video!

You can actually use practice golf balls for your scupper holes. They work the best! I've had mine for a year now and no water comes through with practice golf balls.

Seems good man. I've been looking at kayaks for some time now, never used one before very helpful review

I think you sold me on it. Thanks, Great Help!

Great vid! Just the info that I was looking for.. Thanks

Thanks for the input!! I’ll probably get same one anytime soon!!

Good looking kayak for the money. I never knew you could get a decent kayak for that kind of money. Thanks for the review!

Cool video! My Walmart doesn't have that many yaks lol!

Looks good, I got a pescador pro120 on amazon prime for $360 because they messed up the two day shipping 🤣

I got the same one from Walmart, just took it out yesterday for the first time, I am extremely pleased with it for my first kayak.

Thanks for the kayak review! That destroyed boat was the craziest thing I've seen in a loooooong time... Creepy as crap!!!

Congratulations on joining the ranks of the plastic navy😀😀😀😀 I live close to you now, if you want to hang out and do some kayak fishing

Great freaking video man. Another great way, and a simple one too, to take advantage of our surroundings.

Fishing from it is awesome great boat. The seat is the only downfall I've read comments about the Stadium seats I'm totally going to do that. I've started on a metal bracket to mount it in the place of the other one and it will keep me up a little bit higher out of the water so my butt doesn't get wet

Thanks for this review! This is the exact kayak I am looking at buying. Going to get it now. Price is still around $300 which isn't bad at all for my first one!! Is it stable enough to stand in?

Dope! Makes me want to go get one!

that boat didnt run aground. it obviously caught fire. i had it happen to my boat last month. the battery exploded and gas tank went with it. insurance is refusing and saying its a home owners issue and home owners is saying its my boat policy. either way I see myself getting the big hard insurance shaft.

Just bought one almost new on CL for $150. Guy was nice enough to throw in a wheel dolly transport and vest along with paddles. I also asked if he could throw in his truck while he was at it. 😁 Love the Kayak. Got a kids youth one for my daughter too so we’ll go kayaking together. These aren’t speed demons but I’d rather have the stability. Solid Kayak.

Great review thinking of getting me one soon because of this video thanks

Great video bro enjoy.

I saw a video of someone sinking in a kayak. They did not realize until it was too late.

looks like a great economy outfit..might add that a small piece of wood fastened to the one side near the seat with bolts can be made into a cheap trolling motor mount and even the smallest cheapest trolling motor will push that well I think

We just bought a pair and first time using a Kayak. Great buy easy to use. We have use them for fishing not bad. We are happy we bought them.

Seems like a nice Kayak for the money! Good review

How did I know y’all were from south Florida even before you said biscayne nat Park 🇨🇺

Yep. Got mine for $215.00 in Oregon (no taxes). Previously had a Sundolphin purchased for $278.00. Wish I had bought this one first. Much more stable, better tracking, more storage. Great first kayak for river floating/fishing. My friend got a great deal on an Emotion Stealth Angler for $380.00 which paddles a little faster, but for the price, I'm very happy with my Lifetime Tamarak.

Thanks ..I'm a newbie and this helped!

I'm wanting to get my first fishing kayak. Looks like a lot of fun and can get to the fish in one. Do you have any suggestions on where I should start? Should I get a sit inside or sit on top kayak?

What shoes are you wearing, water loafers looks nice

Great video! Went quickly very entertaining 🙂

how is the plastic on it, is it thin and flexy or is it stiffer where you could mod it with an anchor system?

I love your channel bro

I have the green one u bought it’s great

Very helpful video . Trying to buy my first kayak but yes your right cheap kayak too get to the spots u can't access through land because of private property .. thank youu

We have two of these and they have been great around the mangroves and bays on the Tampa side. The paddles that come with it really need to be replaced but do great if speed isn't a main concern. The built in rod holders are a plus and the best back rest for the price point.

I have a 12 ft lifetime tandem. It's sub optimal once you get really into the sport. But it got me into the sport for an affordable price. And it has got me through some nasty weather (2 to 3 ft storm swells/ 20 plus mph head winds) when I was caught on the water. And I made it out without losing any gear. And I've never tipped it. I've even stood up on it, and I'm 6'5".Perfect entry level yak. You'll wanna replace the seat tho.

Damn I wish we had a walmart in our country, Kayaks are so cheap where you are!

Got the same one. Works great. Fishing from this one as opposed to my sit in model is much easier. Easier to handle fish, getting in and out, not getting swamped. This one is the best for the $ imho...

Awesome video. Great price. Thank you for the Walmart and Water review. Just purchased an Ascend H10 hybrid kayak from Cabela's June 1st. It is on backorder and has not arrived yet. Now I really cannot wait for it to get here so I can enjoy the water as much as you do. My husband said he may get one too but he wants to see how I like mine first. Lol. Thanks again for your great video.

The middle and back compartments are not for storage. It's a livewell

Where is this Walmart at? The ones around me don't have this selection that this one does. Please let me know

This video was awesome! I plan to do the same type of thing. Cant wait to get back into fishing! Its been to many years!

Funny this video came up but im buying the same kayak its coming in a few days! Awesome video bro

O got a 12ft tamarack angler with crack on bottom for 75$ ...$ 5.99 pack of plastic weld rods at harborfrieght and a old soldier gun 30min later good as new

If your not wearing a liftjacket and an emergency happens it does you no good

I have the desert color of that kayak, I have taken it on multiple 12+ trips on the Colorado River which is probably more that it is designed for (not by much though) and it handles it like a champ, minor tracking issues but it's a fast River with weird currents, I love mine and will be taking it out on the Kansas River this summer.

Seems like a nice one. And you did read my mind.