Bought this particular kayak on a recommendation from Tyler and could not be happier with the salty. It is super fast and just an overall fun fishing kayak! As always, great content!

I was surprised to hear you say that it is more stable than the Big Water 132. Good info. Mahalo

NOW you tell me 😁 My Big Water is coming next month. Thanks for another great vid

I'm big at researching every review of what I want to purchase After everything I read and watched, I bought the Salty 120 on Tyler's recommendation. East to load into my van or on top. Much faster than I anticipated and like Tyler stated, I often have to slow down a bit for trolling. Much much quieter pedaling and way less, if any noise compared to my two friends Hobies. Those click and scare fish away Not this Old Town Salty. I love it and the price was very Reasonable.

The only reason I didn’t get a Salty is that I wanted to store my rods in the hull so I went with the Topwater 120 PDL. Either way I went Old Town because of you Tyler and I have no regrets. As a matter of fact I’m thinking of getting a second one for my son.

Perfect timing! I just picked one up this weekend! Thanks!

Just bought the Hobie Pa14 and the Salty… Took the Hobie out yesterday and LOVED it but I have a feeling I am gona like the Salty better because of how simple it is… I load my Hobie front hatch with ice for shrimp but thats all i need a hatch for… If you are in Jacksonville Fla try Black Creek Outfitters! They had pdl’s in stock last month

Nice job w/ the video! Like those green pedals! 👍

I love mine! Bought about a year ago on Tyler’s recommendation.

I have a Revo 13 and a Pescador Pilot. The Pilot has a front well like the Salty. I fish the salt flats, rivers, and ocean and I much prefer the hatch less design. I don't use the hatch at all. I can put my lunch and a fish bag in the front of the pilot. And I never take on water. I think it's a better design. I used to put my daughter up there when she was little. My only complaint about the pescador pilot is how slow it is and how cumbersome to drive is. I think the salty is going to be my next kayak. Hobie's have just gotten overpriced and they don't stand behind their equipment. I appreciate the review very informative.

Thanks!

Picking mine up Saturday. Looking to use in the bay here in Rhode Island. Can’t wait

Thank you great review.

For deck storage and easy access, I’m thinking you could put a couple of hobie hookless map pockets on the inside. The berley pro might protrude too much? Not sure if you were able to install that yet. Either way, that would be sufficient for me, along with a crate.

It’s 3 k in Canada. Just bought one. Brutal

Great review.

I believe the Old Town Sportsman Bigwater 132 PDL is the fastest sit on top on the market currently. I get mine to the mid 6's (not for long) but a lot of reviewers hit low 7s. They both have a V shaped hull. The Salty as far as I know is second, but also lighter. I really like both the above models because they're fast but also decently stable. I'm pretty sure I'd flip a Revo 16. Due to my size though, it kind of made that decision easy for me.

Can you share info on the roof-top rack setup you are using? And, does the salty share the same scupper hole spacing as the Hobie’s? Curious if the wheel set would be interchangeable?? Awesome video Tyler, thanks!

Sort of pedantic om my part, but "chine" is pronounced like the first part of "China" if you follow my meaning. Well, unless there are regional variations I guess. That aside, a really nice video and I wanted to tell you that it inspired a purchase. I picked mine up last Friday, outfitting now and will get it out very soon. So, tell Old Town they owe up something for promoting their products!!! Thanks! Brad

DUDE!!!! You have a fish on 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

Hi. I've been following you for awhile. I just sold my skiff and am looking to buy a kayak asap. I live in Grays Harbor and would like to crab out of Tokeland and Hood Canal, troll Coho and Chinook out of the Chehalis and Sekiu, do some rock fishing from Ocean Shores, Westport and Sekiu as well as freshwater trout. Now that its June 2022 is it still your favorite? Would it be a good kayak for the type of fishing I'm looking to do. As usual you are awesome and thanks so much for the informative videos!

Great, so now you’re saying my PA will fill with water and sink and I’ll die?!? 😳 JK. Just finished purchasing all the accessories and ready to start setting up. Really appreciate all your kayak videos Tyler, it’s been helpful through this process. Hope to see you out there some day.

I ordered 2 sportsman 120pdl. Hope I won't be disappointed. Haha

I watched your vids on the Topwater and the Predator Old Town kayaks and listened to your criticism on thier seats. I take it that the seat design is much improved on the Salty. Occasionally I like to flyfish panfish while standing up in the boat. Can this be done in the Salty. Remember I'm older and my balance isn't as good as it used to be. Sorry about calling your Rav 4 a Subaru.

Would you recommend the salty over the sportsman 120 or even hobie oasis for fishing off shore as well, say pacific city for bottom fish?

Appreciate the video. I have a question about the setup for your rod and fishfinder holder to the kayak....I see their ram mounts. Can give the breakdown so I can duplicate it? (what size bars, and proper angel mounts to get) Appreciate your time.

can you tell us more about how you rigged your fish finder on this? I don't see the head unit in the video. I'm looking at the Yak Attack Cell Blok unit vs. wiring inside using the scupper mount underneath. Thank you

I'm weighing the old town vs. hobie kayaks. If I understand the Salty has a lower seat than the topwaters? that higher center of gravity is the biggest complaint I've read about the old towns. my first pedal kayak trip was in a buddy's older model that had a low, soft seat and my legs lasted a lot longer at that angle than my buddy in a higher seat. Thanks love your vids

Hi Tyler. Thanks for the great review. Can you tell me what car rack/saddle system and brand you use? I have a 2017 Subaru Outback and would like to get a system where I can load it myself without causing damage to the top of the rear hatch or side of the vehicle.

Who in the PNW carries the Salty. I can find the 120 Sportsman PDL everywhere but not the salty. Trying to stay within Pierce or Thurston county to get one but will travel further if i have to.

Hull slap is its greatest liability. Any suggestions?

You convinced me to get one but in Seattle these are hard to come by. Got any recommendations? Thanks

Overall for transportation fishing lakes rivers inshore and launching what you recommend between sportman 120 pdl vs saltypdl stuck between the two cant decide.

Thanks for the great review!!! Would you recommend the Salty or the Sportsman Topwater PDL 120 for the ocean? I’m trying to find out which one may be more stable in the ocean. Thank you so much!!!

Would you be able to fish that out of Westport, LaPush & Seiku? Thanks for the great review.

Why not use siphon-draining scupper plugs in those two scuppers in the front of the cockpit?

hey do you have a link to those pedals? I have the same color 120 pdl and those pedals are sick!

Is the Old Town salty still your favorite?

Any thoughts on the wilderness recon 120 HD? I e been trying to hold out for a OT Sportsman but there is a recon HD available right now. I haven’t seen much in comparison between the two.

Hi Tyler - torn between the salty and sportsman 120 pdl - have owned a native slayer 13 for a number of years - like the open bow of the salty - fish the majority of time inshore on the coast of North Carolina - but stability is very important to me - your thoughts if enough details provided would be appreciated - thanks

Why would you not plug those scupper holes when fishing???

Can you get scupper plugs where you showed the water coming in… or is it designed to be open like that?

What do you like better between Salty and Sportsman for big water like Puget Sound and Tillamook Bay?

What are those rod holder you have for trolling? Have you lost a rod? They seem to hold them pretty good.

what rod holders are you using to get out of the way of peddling...I like those

About the bow slap...when I'm trolling for trout and salmon in shallow calm water the bow slap on my whaler is a big problem....Is there a way to reduce the slap, maybe by adding weight in the front? I'm half considering trading up for the topwater while the salty is still in my truck unused.

Can this kayak handle well near and around bouy 10? I just bought one.

How bad is the hull slap on the salty?

What kind of pedals are those... I'm researching some for pdl106. Worried about thread pitch.

Have u any experience with natives , pedal drives..? Curious against the 10' slayer..?

I am curious of the weight of each kayak that you own when I go to left the kayak on top of my vehicle?

What do you think of native water craft Slayer Max

Why not are you using the autopilot 120 instead of using your legs peddling?

What kayak do you recommend for a 6'4" 330lb guy? Should I stick with a power boat? 😁

Faster than the Revo 13 w 180 standard fins??

Are they closing salmon at Brewster?

Your kayak doesn't tip over all that easy, does it?

Great Review! Would like to chat with you sometime soon or PM on face book FaceTime? Thanks