My bonafide RS 117 walkthrough & review

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4 жыл бұрын

I just added a new kayak to the fleet the bonafide RS117 . I plan on using this kayak for rivers , small lakes & inshore salt. This is a very good fishing kayak very stable.

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@ohblackwater 2 жыл бұрын

I also have the Bonafide RS117. I typically use it on open lakes, and I've subjected it to some crazy boat wakes, etc. like what you'd come across on Holiday weekends. Hahaha. This yak can take it. No problems. Easy to paddle, not fast, but not a pig on the water either. Very comfortable to sit on for hours. Paddles easy and tracks decent. RS117 is a great choice. Mine is venom colored.

@markbee5260 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done brother! One of the best reviews of a kayak I've seen yet. 👏.. you just made up my mind!

@PondsSoloFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Bonafide line of products. Solid review.

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching great yak for rivers / inshore

@Outdoors4adventure 4 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about a s.o.t. but got the bass raider 10e and still using my sit ins. That's a nice ride. Thanks for sharing.

@williamking2249 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this review I was thinking about the SS 107. But seeing reviews of the RS 117 and the price point it's changing my mind. So thank you again 👍

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

william king thanks for watching I really think this kayak is a very well made boat and affordable to many anglers 😀💯🎣🙏🏻

@jdurrant421 4 ай бұрын

Awesome review. Im on the fence between this RS117 and the SS 127. Lot of cypress trees in my area for fishing.

@FishingWithBIGD 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice yak and set up brother... 👍🏼👏🏼💯

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Fishing_With_BIG-D thanks for watching it’s gonna be great for rivers

@FitzYakin 4 жыл бұрын

Great review brother. Its nice having a couple of yaks in the fleet for various types of water and, as you said, an extra kayak so you can take someone along to introduce them to the sport. I've read a lot about the Bonafides and they seem like a great company that thought out a lot of little things in their designs.

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

FitzYakin thanks for watching they really make a great thought out fishing kayak . I will be able to put some of my buddies on the water for the experience 👍🎣

@AllenOutdoors868 4 жыл бұрын

That is a sweet rig!!

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Allen Outdoors thanks 🙏🏻

@cosmicninja6924 3 жыл бұрын

This may be my next kayak, if they ever come back in stock. Nice review.

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Cosmic Ninja thanks for watching . It’s a great fishing kayak , hope you get one soon . Tight lines

@BassKickingOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid!! I just got the Bonafide RS117. I haven’t got it out on water yet. But can’t wait! I just did a video on installing a Garmin Striker 4 fish finder. I liked how it turned out.

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Bass Kicking Outdoors your gonna love it very stable thanks for watching 👍🎣🙏🏻

@PolReilly 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at getting a new kayak pretty soon. I'm between the RS117 and the Jackson Bite Angler. Thanks for this review. Helped with my decision.

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I believe both kayaks would be great but if it was me I would have to choose the bonefide real 117 . Just a all around awesome kayak

@hoosierbackoutdoors1237 4 жыл бұрын

What a great review!!! Looks like it’s time for me to get a kayak. Lol

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Hoosierback Outdoors thanks for watching I would recommend it . It’s a fun sport and easy way to fish and enjoy the adventure 👍🎣🙏🏻

@UWPcustombaits 4 жыл бұрын

I bought my ss127 from GOP in Greenville NC. awesome customer service Im looking at the Rs117 for loaner when people want to go with me.

@countryboy6845 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at them they are nice going to order one next week nice video brother

@HooKSetzWithRyan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the rs117 is a very nice yak , very stable as well

@countryboy6845 Жыл бұрын

Hey, no problem brother. Yeah I’ve been watching your videos for a minute. Yeah I’m a bigger guy I was 440 pounds back this past November, but I wanna diet and I went from 440 to 330 just within November 1 till now and I was talking to Chad Harvey and I know I’ve watched his videos on the bonafide he says as long as I don’t over weigh it down with bunch of tackle and stuff he said I should be just fine with the bonafide RS 117. Only thing I take out is a couple pose in a couple Plano that’s it yeah Chad Harvey said last night that the bona fide RS 117 should be plenty stable for me just for what I want to do. I got sick five years ago and had to give up kayaking because I got put on oxygen I put weight on, but now that I’ve lost almost 100 pounds since November, I can get out and do more things so I want to get back in the kayak and plus I’m getting ready to have a weight loss surgery. What state are you in?

@HamboneFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Nice pickup, I need to get a river kayak myself

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I needed a extra so I could just rooftop and go. Love it

@TruckCamperBooBoo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting dizzy, nice boat!

@bipolaraquatics 4 жыл бұрын

nice review here supporting you friend

@larrygilreath1196 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see some more stuff on the 117 bonafide

@trevort3205 4 жыл бұрын

Not to be a know it all, that piece that divides the area under seat is a bulk head! I’m also in the market for a fishing yak and thanks for the video !

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Trevor T thanks for watching and thanks for the proper name for it . It’s a awesome fishing platform for the price very stable 👍💯🎣

@trevort3205 4 жыл бұрын

@HooKSetz with Ryan anytime brother !

@samuelwarden6285 4 жыл бұрын

Great details in this vid. Hopefully I'm going to demo this kayak next Saturday. If it's as good as everyone says it is I'm getting it. I'm in a perception pescador pro 10 and I wanted something more stable for standing. I'm just wondering if the weight difference will be really noticeable. 👍👊

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Samuel Warden thanks for watching you will love the r s 117 great kayak and very roomy . I love the open deck . Light weight as well for roof toping. I’ve owned a pescador pro 12 and it’s a night and day difference no comparison 👍💯

@samuelwarden6285 4 жыл бұрын

@@HooKSetzWithRyan Ok thanks I appreciate the feedback.

@TrueSouthernWaterfowlers 4 жыл бұрын

Great review!!!! What type of GoPro DIY were those mounts?!?!?!

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Gratton’s Southern Adventures thanks for watching I plan on doing a video on my diy Mounts I made for kayak fishing stayed tuned

@TrueSouthernWaterfowlers 4 жыл бұрын

HooKSetz With Ryan will do!!! Right now for my videos I have a paint pole for my GoPro mount

@LuchyOne 3 жыл бұрын

A great review! What size is your Engel Box? Thanks!

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching . It’s a 19 quart Engel cooler / dry box . Works great for kayaks

@liorgechmanfishingvideos 4 жыл бұрын

Like 19 ❤❤❤

@m1ndg4me09 3 жыл бұрын

The last month I've been going back and forth between the rs117 and the wilderness recon still can't make up my mind

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really like the RS 117 Awesome fishing platform for inshore,rivers and lakes . Wilderness systems makes a great kayak as well just not familiar with that brand .

@bassamerica7203 4 жыл бұрын

Sold

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

Bass AMERICA thanks for watching love it i think it’s the best affordable paddle kayak

@kbuzz26 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video - is that Copperhead Island?

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

kbuzz thanks for watching and yes you are correct good ol copperhead island

@Maggos89 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this for open lakes? I’m thinking about retiring my vibe yellowfin 100 because I want something more stable

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It’s definitely a great stable Fishing platform. I would recommend it on rivers , lakes , ponds and I even take it in the intracoastal waterway as well for flounder and reds . Also it’s very light weight for rooftoping as well . Hope this helps

@Maggos89 3 жыл бұрын

@@HooKSetzWithRyan this is perfect for what I do so couldn’t have been a better reply!

@josephaerialphotography6734 2 жыл бұрын

Is the kayak light enough to life onto the roof of a car? Why doesn't come with a rudder?

@HooKSetzWithRyan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The RS 117 is a great kayak and very easy to haul on a roof of a vehicle, very light and easy to lift on a roof of a vehicle.

@albertosantana5362 3 жыл бұрын

Does it come with a paddle?

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Alberto Santana thanks for watching , it does not come with paddle I do recommend buying a good quality paddle , light weight for fishing

@offthegridliving3339 3 жыл бұрын

Does it have a foot pedal option?

@HooKSetzWithRyan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Bonafide doesn’t have a pedal option yet but you could look at native watercraft for a pedal driven kayak

@crashdsnowman1 9 ай бұрын

Sorry but 75lbs isn't light and most fishing yaks paddle like a barge. I have a rs117, it's very stable and fine floating down rivers but don't think about paddling up a slow flow river for a half mile to get to a good hole. Even the ex123 isn't great for paddling a decent ways. Sit in yaks like the Pungo120 or Feelfree Aventura will be much better if you want to travel just add your own rod holders.

@jonathandehoyos5029 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 5’8 what size paddle did you get for it??

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

JONATHAN de hoyos thanks for watching . I use a 240 cm length carbon fiber paddle .

@jonathandehoyos5029 4 жыл бұрын

HooKSetz With Ryan this will be my first kayak. So do you plug all those holes in the kayak or do you just leave them unplugged? I’ll be using it for saltwater fishing around the mangrove trees and such. I need some advice on that. I appreciate you responding a lot of other people don’t when you have questions

@HooKSetzWithRyan 4 жыл бұрын

JONATHAN de hoyos no need to cover the scuppers it’s a dry ride . I also use mine for inshore salt as well . But you can buy some aftermarket scupper plugs if you feel the need to . Hope this helps and tight lines

@jonathandehoyos5029 4 жыл бұрын

HooKSetz With Ryan thanks appreciate all the help.