The Workhorse Kayak: 5 Years on a FeelFree Lure 11.5 V2

Real-world kayak setup : this boat gets used

It is freezing outside and we are not fishing anytime soon, so I wanted to answer a question I get all the time about my kayak.

This is my FeelFree Lure 11.5 V2 and the exact system I have built and used for about five years. This is not a showroom kayak. It is a workhorse that has been on rivers, lakes, cold-weather trips, and long days on the water. Everything on this boat is here because it serves a purpose.

In this video I walk through the full setup, why I chose this kayak, and how I have modified it over time to fit how I actually fish and film.

I cover the seat system and why comfort matters when you spend long days in a kayak, the built-in wheel system that makes transport easier, and the Malone MicroSport trailer that changed everything for me once I stopped car-topping.

I break down my crate system, rod holders, YakAttack rails and accessories, paddle storage, anchor systems, and why moving my Anchor Wizard to the front of the boat completely changed how I fish rivers.

I also go over my electronics pod and transducer setup, how I mount cameras for filming, and the small safety items I always keep on board like a spare paddle and a winter get-warm kit.

If you are building your first kayak setup or refining the one you already have, I hope this helps you create a system that is simple, functional, and meant to be used.

Thanks for watching, and when it warms up we will be back on the water making more videos with this kayak.

Gear Featured in This Kayak Setup

Kayak and Trailer

• FeelFree Lure 11.5 V2 Fishing Kayak
https://www.feelfreeus.com/products/l...

• Malone MicroSport Kayak Trailer
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• Malone Trailer Storage Box
https://finfeather.com/products/14603...

• Spare Trailer Tire
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Rigging and On-Water Organization

• YakAttack Gear Tracks and Mounting Rails
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• YakAttack Rod Holder
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• YakAttack Cup Holder
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• YakAttack Paddle Holder
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• Milk Crate Storage System
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• Bungee Cords and Carabiners
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Anchoring and Boat Control

• Anchor Wizard Anchoring System
https://amzn.to/3N4Jq3p

• Three-Pound Anchor
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• Grapple or Clip-Style Anchor
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Safety and Essentials

• Folding Emergency Spare Paddle
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• Emergency Thermal Blanket
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• Hand Warmers
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Electronics and Filming

• Fish Finder
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• 12V Battery
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• YakAttack Camera Booms
https://amzn.to/4qjGjTO

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