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Chris Funk, the Feral One
Добавлен 19 фев 2014
My channel is a way to share some fun adventures and hopefully help some folks along the way. I want to be as real as possible and refuse to put on an act or over dramatize a title or video just to get folks to like or subscribe. If you like my videos and subscribe, awesome, if not, well I hope I figure out what i did wrong so I can fix it next time. I am no pro, I buy my own gear, put on my britches one leg at a time and struggle just like everyone else. If you smile or learn a bit, then this channel did its job and I am thankful for that opportunity.
You Need More Than 1 Fillet Knife!
Good fillet knives are awesome tools to have, but just like different size wrenches, they each serve a special purpose!
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Yakattack Rotogrip Phone Holder Setup
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yeah, i know i cut of my face..... y'all ain't here to see that anyway LOL
Langdale Dam To Be Removed Soon
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This dam has been there since 1908. For those of us that love this area of the river we are worried about the shoal bass population and what may happen when the dam is removed. I remember the awesome shoal bass fishing in downtown Columbus and the whitewater project nearly ruined that.... they are still there, but nothing like it was back in the day!
NRS Kuda126 and Pike Comparison
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The Kuda is MY choice, the Pike is hers.... tune in to find out why!
Do You NEED a Skeg on the Kuda 126???
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How necessary is the skeg on the Kuda inflatable? Lets look and see!
Big Ol Bass Smashing Topwater Frog
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this is the best critter I have caught in a while. she crushed that frog!!!!
Inflatable Kayak Leak Repair
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Leak repair is a skill all of us need to learn if you plan on fishing out of an inflatable kayak. My Kuda 126 had a little run in with a dorsal fin and needed a quick fix to stop the leak.
Fly Fishing In the Urban White Water Course
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Fly Fishing In the Urban White Water Course
Kuda 126 Travel Take Down and Setup Complete
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Kuda 126 Travel Take Down and Setup Complete
What if You Pop a Leak in Your Inflatable???
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What if You Pop a Leak in Your Inflatable???
YAKATTACK SIDE STAGE AND CENTER STAGE ROD MANAGEMENT
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YAKATTACK SIDE STAGE AND CENTER STAGE ROD MANAGEMENT
Crescent K Craft After the Honeymoon
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Crescent K Craft After the Honeymoon
NRS Pike 126 First Paddle First Slime
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NRS Pike 126 First Paddle First Slime
Shoalies, Spots, Hybrids and Gar on the Fly
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Shoalies, Spots, Hybrids and Gar on the Fly
NRS Pike Walkthough and Kuda Side by Side
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NRS Pike Walkthough and Kuda Side by Side
How To Put Decals and Numbers on a Kayak
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How To Put Decals and Numbers on a Kayak
Kuda 126 First Thoughts, First Slime!
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Kuda 126 First Thoughts, First Slime!
NRS Kuda 126 a TRUE Lightweight Option!
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NRS Kuda 126 a TRUE Lightweight Option!
Blindness Update: Ocular Toxoplasmosis
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Blindness Update: Ocular Toxoplasmosis
Slow Trip Turned Into New PB Shoalie On The Fly!!!!
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Slow Trip Turned Into New PB Shoalie On The Fly!!!!
I’m glad I got to see this beautiful area and fish it
How much you pay for your Angler Pro paddle, $385? I tell you what I paid $200 out the door for a brand new one, that's right $200 brand new for a Bending Branches Angler Pro off eBay.
Good deal, they are worth every penny of either price!
Well, I just got finished making a purchase on eBay for a Bending Branches Angler Pro- new/unused for $200 out the door. I'm glad a lot of people often don't check selling sites like Mercari or eBay 1st, so this gives me the opportunity to be the buyer on even a better savings most of the time.
do you know the date on the start of dam removal. My Boy is an Army Ranger down the road at Ft Benning and may try to fish it before the teardown.
I do not, I have an email sent in, but no response yet. If he goes, tell him to holler at me, I fish up there as much as possible.
I just got a response, looks like summer of 25 is the start.
no kuda/pike on this trip huh love your nrs videos I bought one and get ideas on from your videos on setups.
Not this time, I will have it out soon, though. I just swap my rigs out to keep all the videos from looking the same. I don't wanna be too boring LOL
As a potential first time kayak buyer that lives in an apartment I've been really thinking about getting an inflatable. Since I will be primarily solo river fishing which do you feel one would work best going back against the current? I initially thought the Pike would be the best with its keel in the front but maybe the Kuda would be better since it is more floating on top of the rather?
The Kuda is AWESOME going back up river and attaining over small rapids. It totally blew me away how easy it is to paddle up current. You will not be disappointed in it!!!
Man one pretty area...let's hope for the best for those shoals.
Definitely! I love them beautiful, strong critters!!!
In the short term it may hurt them but in the long run it cant do anything but help them.
let's hope you are right. that area and the one below it are heavily populated with shoal bass, but the 20 plus mile stretch of river above it has very few of them..... seems like those dams have been more beneficial than detrimental to them in this area.
I guess its due to the years since I have been to the Ga side but I don't remember the dam being that tall. I remember as a kid there were huge boulders below the shoals at crow hop that are now silted over.
when west point started generating 81mw a few years ago, it moved a pile of that silt and sand down into the top of harding at riverview. it will be interesting to see how navigable it all is when the entire run has the full flow from the dam during spring floods!
I'm not educated on the issue, but how would removing a dam be bad for native shoal bass? Dams have been a problem for them. I get their will be an influx of silt for a bit.
They spawn on rock. Silt totally extirpated them from any flow in alabama. We are also concerned with the manufacturing waste that is hidden under 100 years of it. The extra flow from dam removal also ruined the shoal bass fishery in downtown Columbus. I hope it doesn't hurt em there, but let's just say I am a bit pessimistic due to past projects on the river.
Great video Chris. I'm sorry about your brother... great advice from him.
Thank you!
If you are looking at buying these things for your boat, DON'T!! I put these things on my brand new aluminum trailer to hold my boat, thinking that all f the "reviews" were good. After the VERY FIRST trip to the water, the next time out they became hard to release. I then took them off, sprayed them inside with corrosion X, lithium grease and even MAX WAX!! They made three trips to the water, after the third trip I had to cut the straps with my knife to release my boat from the trailer. I currently have two giant chunks of rusted together garbage to show for my money. DO NOT BUY, unless you like throwing your money away.
I am assuming you are in salt water, because I am over 5 YEARS in on mine with zero issues.
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne yeah.. 3rd trip had to cut them to launch my boat. Junk.
@@ZZ-jd6vx that sucks. I wonder if there are some designed for the salt? They sure are handy on my rig!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne I was severely pissed when I had to cut my boat free to launch it. I have been using regular home depot ratchet straps that I cut to length since.. I bowfish saltwater 4 to 5 times a week, thusfar those have held up better. No rust on them yet. I used the BBs for 3 trips.. I had them on last year but don't do near as many trips in the winter.
@@ZZ-jd6vx no doubt!!!
Nice video❤ and nice fish, my buddy says
Thank you!
Really like the idea of this type of rig. What are your thoughts of a multiday trip to the Okefenokee on the pike or kuda?
I would definitely be fine with that as long as I had my repair kit and my K pump with me for emergency repairs. These would paddle great in the swamp!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne So my use for the kayak would be mainly for photography. I play around with astrophotography. So I need the darkest skies possible. Obviously the Okefenokee has some of the darkest sky’s on the east coast. but there are some other places I would like to paddle into that are remote here in central Florida also. I saw a Aqua glide Blackfoot 130 also inflatable. Had more space and self bailing holes in the floor. Have you had any experience with that product.
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne so I believe I am gonna go with the pike. Is there anything they are gonna do new for 2025 with the pike model? Looking around they are selling on close out.
Hey Chris, awesome review and overview. I was wondering if you happen to have a link for the rod stagers you used. Thanks
Can you take good fish photos from that angle? Maybe I’d have to stand up and turn around?
I do shoot from that a lot and usually get real good freeze frames of fish jumping or net shots. I like that angle for my videos better than anything I've tried so far.
Hi Chris, whats the best way to store it in terms of longevity? Pack it up or release some psi and keep it semi inflated? What to you think/know?
I am leaving mine inflated unless I need to pack it up for a trip that requires the pack. I feel the sides and bottom before I load up to see if it needs a little air added but most times it is good to go!
Im on almost my 2nd week of getting out of surgery , i was a pedestrian and hit by a drunk driver at approx 65mph. I broke my tibia and fibia in half, 26 y/o most painful shit ive ever gone thru just glad i survived , thanks for the video i look forward to recovering
So glad you are here to tell your story!!!
That thing moves pretty well without a skeg
Yes sir! Definitely a bit more technical, but I think on the shallow rocky spots I fish that may be a good thing!
I've haven't had the pleasure of trying the Kuda yet, but standing in my pike isn't a issue.
The Pike is definitely decent to stand in, but wait till you try the Kuda!!!
I have both. Switch them up depending on what I’m doing. The GF prefers the Kuda when we both go.
Gotta love options! I am definitely in camp Kuda!
Was out in my Kuda today on a local river in VA. I put the whitewater skeg in for the first time to try it. I took it out after dragging over a couple ledges (the rivers are real low here). Like you said, if you're in shallow rocky rivers, you're going to hit that thing constantly.
For sure. Now that I know it is doable, mine will be out on the shallow days.
This is what I needed to hear i got back and ankle problems can’t stand for long periods of time wanted something I can still fly fish so I was looking at something I could sit down but not break the bank I wasn’t sure if u would since fly rod is way different watching you video reading comment it’s very doable and I’ll be looking a kayak I can enjoy
It is very doable! The stealth alone will allow you to get closer than you imagine. Hope you have a blast!
Great vid. I have the Pike 126 and love it 😊
I am super impressed with it for sure!!!
I had a right tibial fracture schatzker 5 .fractured knee 2 broken bones ,did a orif surgery recieved 56 stiches along with plates and screws in my foot..its mentally draining .
Without a doubt! Toughest thing I have ever been through. Thankful for every step now!
Forgot to bring my skew along for my pike 126 on calm “pond” water. It was doable but I sure missed the tracking!
Definitely makes a difference on flat water and with wind!!!
Good video. On rocky rivers I go no skeg, lakes- skeg it. Have you had issues with fishing puncturing the boat?
I had a hybrid get me with its dorsal right beside my seat and then dropped a big redbreast right beside that repair and got another pinhole! I fixed it but got some thick material to armor plate that area to hopefully prevent that from happening again!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne interesting, I remember that was an issue in Jeff’s videos. Thanks!
Always have a paddle leash and have it secondary attached to the boat. And thats far from a pool toy. NRS is the leading white water rafting outfitter. A solid boat would be in pieces in white water, but that inflatable will just bounce off rocks.
I think I just referenced pool toy in the way that it blows without a load in it in comparison to a hard side boat. My other videos have proven it is definitely a serious river fishing rig! And a am not a fan of leashes in moving water. I think they would lead to a risk of entanglement.
Great information! I have a couple of questions, I want to start planning a trip out there but I’m not sure how to begin. I’ve never camped, never done anything outdoors-like. I’m interested in the dark skies areas because I want to see the stars away from light pollution. Where do you suggest I begin? I’m not sure if this requires me canoeing or if I don’t need that. What skills should I learn ahead of time and what is the critical gear to bring with me?
You can get one of the cabins at stephen c foster, I have a video walk through of one of those on my channel if you do not want to camp. That entire area is dark sky designated and lights out at 10 pm so if you walk a little away from camp on the road the sky is amazing!
I heard in a livestream that you preferred the Bite over the Yupik. Is there any particular reason? I have pretty much narrowed down my search to those 2.
I like the simplicity of the Bite and it is simply a great paddling, extremely fishable rig that is stable enough to throw a cast net off of if needed. It is lighter and less expensive as well. It is one of the best all around rigs I have and will probably always have!
@ChrisFunktheFeralOne Thank you for the reply,I think I will order mine on Monday. It sounds like it's exactly what I am looking for.
I am so greatful to see your video..Before I was so depressed because of this I injury .Now I am at my 4 rth week and yet only a few light be steps I can do.hoping to be dancing also after 6 weeks.
Tibiaplateau Schatzker 6 here, August last year.. 11 weaks non weight bearing. Now I'm able to jump, run, 150+ degrees knee bend, no pain whatsoever. My bad leg is actually doing better than my good leg after strength tests at fysio. To all people who had the misfortune of getting this horrible fracture, keep up hope.. one step at a time, exercise, and you'll be OK.
I was riding a bike along the beach on Hilton Head Island. There was a pod keeping pace with me . When they surfaced in a jump I swore they were looking at me. Ha happened at dusk most nights on their way towards the south of the island. Amazing time.
Great video man. Just ordered one specifically to fly fish for smallies. Cant wait for it to arrive!
It's gonna be awesome for that!!!!
So grateful for your video Chris, which I stumbled upon looking for TPF info. My injury happened 4 weeks ago on a hike with my son, Slipped down a steep mountainside and fell on my TWICE previously injured right leg. I screamed and cried when it happened knowing the long slow road ahead due to previous ACL and meniscus tears in same leg. My rescue was very dramatic - due to the steep incline I had to be airlifted out by chopper via a rope winch. Bragging rights for life helps a bit! I sustained a medial and lateral TPF but thankfully no surgery required. Just out of straight splint into hinged but likely two more months plus on crutches. It's a long, hard, slow road, and devastating as I'm a Yoga teacher and had taken years to get this knee and leg back to almost normal after my last injury 6 years ago. However, I agree, that faith is our saving grace. Perhaps it's God's intention to truly show me what it means to SURRENDER. God bless you Chris.
I ordered a 25qt Friday for weekend camping on my farm
Nice video!
What is the brand of these? I like the screw down vs the piece of pipe. I'm concerned the pipe end might slide or move
I don't remember for sure, but I know Malone and Yakgear both have the bolt on kind!
what is the name of rod holders ( 3 rods) on your left hand side and the accessory in the middle?
That's the side stage and center stage from yakattack. Here is a little piece I did showing them better! ruclips.net/video/ZbkTWuBCuMA/видео.html
What a fish Chris!!! Thank you Lord is right! 🙏😁
What a nice catch. Question do you still own your jackson take 2? And what kayak do you recommend for me 6”2 240lb and a small child around 45lb.
I do! The take two is an outstanding kayak, solo or tandem. I'd recommend it for anyone!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne I went to my Local dealer this weekend to check the take 2 out. It’s beautiful but it was super heavy to lift solo I couldn’t even get it off the ground in a standing position and I’m a pretty strong guy. Any recommendations because I would mainly be using it with my 4 year old son.
Love to see it
My man that hooch is near record size.
I was tickled with that one!
@@ChrisFunktheFeralOne that’s a seriously giant Chattahoochee Bass. Angler award is only .5 pounds or 10inches.
I had the opportunity to buy a used lime green kuda 126 an hour away, but it was sold out from under me. So, I bought the only display model pike 126 anywhere in Oregon (visiting from Idaho). I used it for the first time yesterday on Trillium Lake at the base of Mt. Hood and I really enjoyed the height of where the seat put me in the boat. Feel closer to the water, lower position of gravity, but still easy to get in and out of the seat at the shoreline or boat ramp. I'd like the weight and ease of folding the Kuda better than with my nose keel of the Pike, but the nose piece does help it track better through the water (less slap). From where I had to park (3x) yesterday, and how far we had to lug my boat with her lightweight paddleboard, I'm definitely investing in a kayak wheeled cart just in case. I was surprised at how fast the hand pump get everything inflated! The seat is quite comfortable for a big girl like me. I'll be adding handles on the side pontoons, and maybe a couple more YA mounting plates closer to the seat. The only other plus I saw with the Kuda is that my Whippet dog can walk around and stand on something like that better than the design of the 3-piece design of the Pike, but I still think the Kuda would have been more difficult to control (front end wag) when paddling harder in some wind that came through. Some great points to both boats, and some consessions.
Hey Chris, the bug net and rain tarp. Were those something that we once offered by boonedox? I’m about to buy a drifter but can’t find anything on their site for those two items.
Yes they were! I see that jeff little had one on his drifter video, I bet they still sell them!
Great tip sir!!! 👍👍
Thank you! Definitely works for us!
Got my Kuda 126 out for the first time today for a single point access on a local river that is very low. It's amazing how shallow it drafts and how easy it is to get moving. I've heard Jeff and others say it, but you have to experience the way it floats on top of the water to truly understand how different it is from rotomolded kayaks.
Without a doubt! And paddling upcurrent is amazing since it drafts so shallow!
I’m just about to have surgery because I totally crushed that bone and I’m 29 weeks pregnant!!
Praying for peace, comfort and recovery for you right now! So sorry you are going through this at this time!
Been using inflatables for years-Leaks-no problem- clean-glue-patch-repeat-lol
i'm kinda new to this game, but flat sure love what these things are capable of!!!!
Great video. Been looking at one of these been trying to find someone that has a power pole on one
I haven't seen a PP mounted on one, but seen several with Torqeedo or Newport motors running em so I know it is fully possible. I added 4 more switch pads to the back of mine for my camera rig when I fish and that would be the same thing you would need to do to run a power pole. Check out Jeff Littles rigging video, he has a step by step process for adding the torqeedo plate that may help!