Bonafide SS127 Fishing Kayak - Still Worth Buying in 2021?

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I was able to borrow and paddle the Bonafide SS127 Fishing Kayak to test and review. This is serious contender as I look to upgrade to a new kayak! I will also be testing other boats, including the Jackson Coosa HD, Wilderness Systems Radar 115, Brooklyn and Diablo kayaks.
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@rcruz1211 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, I just picked mine up today and can’t wait to get it on the water.

@marydaniels6707 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review! And perfect timing on looking for a new one. The Rivers are calling! :)

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt! I wish I had the yaks with me this weekend!

@rockygrindstaff7312 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you could review every paddle only fishing kayak out there. Best kayak review I have seen on KZfaq. I am torn between this boat and the Nucanoe Pursuit. This review was very helpful.

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rocky, that's high praise. I appreciate the comment. I'll ask around and see if I can get access to the Pursuit to review. The Bonafide will be hard to beat in the paddle only category.

@davelindsey6890 3 жыл бұрын

My two cents. I acquired an SS127 second-hand in October of 2020. My first forays with this boat were in FL and on inshore waters like the Mosquito Lagoon. Here it performed wonderfully and I was happy with the comfort provided by a kayak this size that enables you to stay on the water 6 hours or more if you are so inclined. I was less happy with it while bass fishing rivers in NC and found its size to be a bit of a liability and also found it to be a bit too slow for my liking in these rivers and especially when going against wind and current. Consequently I recently bought another used kayak, this time an older Jackson Kilroy, for this kind of fishing. So which one would I keep if I could only have one? That depends on what kind of fishing I would be doing the most of in that situation. For inshore/flats, the Bonafide. For inland rivers, the Jackson. If you're looking at a Bonafide do be aware, and as this video says, it's not a small boat and you'll need to be ready to deal with larger boat issues.

@scottg9208 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Michael. I built a milk crate rod holder with a lid on it this spring for my Wilderness Systems Radar 115. That makes all the difference in the world for carrying rods and gear. Look forward to more reviews of other brands.

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

I have a simple milk crate that I’ve used for testing, with some PVC rod holders. I’ll definitely use a crate and make some mods to the yak that I end up with that I wasn’t able to make on the borrowed boats!

@MesquiteOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and video edit! I’ve always thought that kayak was very well thought out and well built. Looking forward to the rest of your kayak overviews and finding out which one you settle on

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll be down your way fairly frequently. I may need you to show me the ropes around there sometime while I’m visiting my parents. 😜

@MesquiteOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelMiddletonTBH awesome! Ya for sure send me a message on Instagram or Facebook. Well see if our schedules line up

@doctoordan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m looking forward to your honest reviews.👍👍

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tylerdurden1255 2 жыл бұрын

good video sir. I'm in the market for one 127 and this helped my decision.

@danschmitz4699 Жыл бұрын

Great points, thanks

@robertbriones1073 Жыл бұрын

Where is the serial number located?

@TracksideRacingNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

i loved the one i had but sold it cause the tournaments we fish here do not allow us to use motors sadly

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

I really with they made a pedal drive for the 127!

@TracksideRacingNetwork 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelMiddletonTBH i agree 100%

@royestrawn658 3 жыл бұрын

Does it catch fish?

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! I’ve only “pretend” fished so far! 👍

@glenho72 2 жыл бұрын

how much is this model

@dawncrossland3028 2 жыл бұрын

$1799

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

What is your favorite fishing kayak?

@royestrawn658 3 жыл бұрын

Im a little biased but Diablo Paddle Sports has done me well! Great video! Can’twait for the next review.

@MichaelMiddletonTBH 3 жыл бұрын

Roye Strawn I need to get my hands on one to test and review! Know anybody? 😜

@dawncrossland3028 2 жыл бұрын

What Did You end Up Buying??

@bp30656 2 жыл бұрын

You can see it clearly walking back and forth with your overhead video