![]() I kicked my legs out a bit, placed my feet on the foot-pegs, and leaned back against the seat. My legs were at just the right height so that I could easily lift my feet and stretch them out if needed without feeling scrunched up and having to shift my weight around much at all. Bonafide’s headline model has truly earned its reputation for being one of the most comfortable kayaks on the market. ![]() Rocking back and forth a few times to get a better feel, I have never been as thoroughly impressed with the seating position on a kayak before.īefore launching, I had already locked the seat into the “high” position because I was eager to experience what I had been reading about for weeks online. I could immediately feel the stability that many users had been raving about in the online forums, on Youtube and elsewhere. He produced a Torqueedo trolling motor and quickly mounted it onto the previously-installed bracket located on the stern of his kayak. Lastly, he popped a latch on his trailer and cracked a smile. Scott’s SS127 was fully rigged with everything you’d typically see on any professional kayak angler’s ride, yet it still appeared to have plenty of room to spare. It was situated in a way that was directly facing the seat, but somehow still allowed for plenty of legroom in the cockpit area. His kayak was fitted with a Raymarine fish finder that was located front-and-center, mounted on top of the removable DryPod that’s perfectly suited to house electronics components. While the kayak I would be using for the day was fitted with mostly standard equipment that comes with each SS127, Scott’s kayak was decked out with all the bells and whistles. There’s no denying that the overall appearance of this model is all about ergonomics and functionality, but my first impression was that this kayak absolutely exudes one thing that I’m fanatical about when it comes to fishing-stealth. We would have gotten on the water sooner if it hadn’t been for a few spectators to gather around near the boat ramp and admire the sleek, sharp look of the SS127. Instead, he simply opened the hatch (which can be accessed from either the front of the bow or from the seated position), grabbed the items he needed and was ready to hit the water within a few minutes. He didn’t have to worry about going back and forth to his truck to unload most of his gear and get set up. Scott had virtually all of his fishing gear stashed inside the SS127’s oversized bow hatch, which kept everything from fishing rods, paddles, nets, lifejackets and more safe and protected from the elements while he was going from Point A to B. As I helped Scott prepare to unload his two SS127 kayaks, I couldn’t help but notice all the attractive features this vessel had up close for the first time. I’m not the most experienced kayak angler, but I’ve fished out of enough of them to recognize premium quality when I see and feel it. You can find out more about his work here. He also took a few of the photos you see in this article. ![]() It should be noted that Scott is an outstanding professional photographer and he’s responsible for quite a few of the amazing kayak fishing photos you see online and in popular fishing magazines. Recently, I was thrilled to meet up with Scott Beutjer of Westbrook Supply Company to experience for myself what Bonafide has coined as Ultimate Fishability and how the SS127 model delivers on it. As an affiliate of Amazon and other retailers, we may earn a small commission when you buy via our links, at no additional cost to you. ![]()
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