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Lure 11.5 V2 with Overdrive Pro Build
Jul 08, 2024 Admin Team
![Navigating Through History: The (Re)volution of the Feelfree Lure Kayak Series](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/lure_fear_no_water.jpg?v=1711514031)
Navigating Through History: The (Re)volution of the Feelfree Lure Kayak Series
Mar 27, 2024 Admin Team
![Tips from the Pros: Breaking Down New Water Part 2](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/400796482_10160154044057984_7110760942422756202_n.jpg?v=1699983286)
Tips from the Pros: Breaking Down New Water Part 2
Nov 14, 2023 Jake Smith
![Decking the Kayaks: Top 5 Accessories for Kayak Fishing this Holiday Season](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-10-30_at_10.11.29_AM.png?v=1698675114)
Decking the Kayaks: Top 5 Accessories for Kayak Fishing this Holiday Season
Oct 30, 2023 Jake Smith
![Kayak Fishing: The Fish Finder, why it exists and how to install it](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/vjYui-Og.png?v=1692985819)
Kayak Fishing: The Fish Finder, why it exists and how to install it
Aug 25, 2023 Jake Smith
![Tips from the Pros: Breaking Down New Water Part 1](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-07-06_at_11.44.02_AM.png?v=1688658399)
Tips from the Pros: Breaking Down New Water Part 1
Jul 06, 2023 Jake Smith
![Behind The Scenes: The Great State of Florida](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-03-02_at_12.13.13_PM.png?v=1677783230)
Behind The Scenes: The Great State of Florida
Mar 15, 2023 Jake Smith
![Behind The Scenes Series: 1200 Miles](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/FEELFREE-CAROUSEL-KENTUCKY-LAKE-KBF_01.jpg?v=1666970439)
Behind The Scenes Series: 1200 Miles
Dec 08, 2022 Jake Smith
![Winter Red Fishing the North Carolina Coast](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/NC_Red_Fish_115_Green_Flash_web-68.jpg?v=1643037736)
Winter Red Fishing the North Carolina Coast
Jan 24, 2022 Colby Sexton
![Kayak Fishing for Giant Trout in Oregon](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images__copy_2.jpg?v=1640209867)
Kayak Fishing for Giant Trout in Oregon
Dec 22, 2021 Colby Sexton
![Feelfree Adventures - Texas Coast](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/The_Texas_Coast_Thumb_172f9f88-65e2-452a-965c-4851fe1db404.jpg?v=1594238070)
Feelfree Adventures - Texas Coast
Jul 08, 2020 Admin Team
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Kayak Festival in Thailand
Feb 20, 2020 Colby Sexton
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Feelfree Fishing Festival Asia 2020
Feb 14, 2020 Colby Sexton
Jim and Colby from Feelfree Kayaks US traveled to Thailand with over 100 anglers to experience the Feelfree Fishing Fest Asia 2020.
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Top 3 Kayaks For Mom and Dad
May 01, 2023 Admin Team
![FeelFree Tech Tips: 8 Ball Steering System Initial Setup, Adjustment, & Cable Replacement](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_10.08.45_AM.png?v=1675955779)
FeelFree Tech Tips: 8 Ball Steering System Initial Setup, Adjustment, & Cable Replacement
Feb 09, 2023 Jake Smith
![Make it a Feelfree New Year](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Klamath_Falls_2021_web-64.jpg?v=1671750407)
Make it a Feelfree New Year
Dec 27, 2022 Admin Team
![2022 Feelfree Kayak Holiday Buyer’s Guide – For Him, Her and The Kiddos Too!](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-15_at_10.39.33_AM.png?v=1668526843)
2022 Feelfree Kayak Holiday Buyer’s Guide – For Him, Her and The Kiddos Too!
Nov 14, 2022 Admin Team
![Feelfree Kayaks Battery Guide](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog-Images-battery.jpg?v=1623870568)
Feelfree Kayaks Battery Guide
Jun 16, 2021 Admin Team
![Transporting Your Kayak In the Bed Of a Truck](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/transport.jpg?v=1600372099)
Transporting Your Kayak In the Bed Of a Truck
Sep 17, 2020 Admin Team
![Knowledge Center: 10 Things to Know Before You Buy Your First Kayak](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/10thingsblog.jpg?v=1594238121)
Knowledge Center: 10 Things to Know Before You Buy Your First Kayak
Jul 07, 2020 Admin Team
![Knowledge Base - Kayak Rudders 101](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_rudder.jpg?v=1579826296)
Knowledge Base - Kayak Rudders 101
Jan 23, 2020 Admin Team
![Kayak Business: A Quick Start Guide on Starting Your Own Kayak Rental Facility](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/iStock-1318379900.jpg?v=1703108802)
Kayak Business: A Quick Start Guide on Starting Your Own Kayak Rental Facility
Jan 09, 2024 Jake Smith
![What a remarkable year it has been!](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/team.jpg?v=1701296054)
What a remarkable year it has been!
Nov 30, 2023 Admin Team
![Feelfree US Expands With Multi-State West Coast Distribution Center](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/whs.jpg?v=1679078164)
Feelfree US Expands With Multi-State West Coast Distribution Center
Apr 10, 2023 Admin Team
![Feelfree Kayaks Launches New 10’ Pedal Kayak Based On Popular Platform](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/mpdl.jpg?v=1678827184)
Feelfree Kayaks Launches New 10’ Pedal Kayak Based On Popular Platform
Mar 15, 2023 Admin Team
![Feelfree Kayaks Announces Upgrade To Popular Fishing Kayak for Smaller Paddlers](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/RJJ00931.jpg?v=1674493795)
Feelfree Kayaks Announces Upgrade To Popular Fishing Kayak for Smaller Paddlers
Jan 24, 2023 Admin Team
![We're All Family (of Kayak Brands)](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_family.jpg?v=1586984596)
We're All Family (of Kayak Brands)
Apr 15, 2020 Admin Team
![Feelfree Dealer Update - Open for Business!](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_21_copy.jpg?v=1586461457)
Feelfree Dealer Update - Open for Business!
Apr 09, 2020 Admin Team
![Press Release - Feelfree Re-Launches Next Generation of the Lure 11.5](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_lure11.jpg?v=1580180956)
Press Release - Feelfree Re-Launches Next Generation of the Lure 11.5
Jul 15, 2015 Feelfree US Admin
![Press Release - Feelfree Continues to Expand with New Fishing Kayak](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_12.jpg?v=1580238795)
Press Release - Feelfree Continues to Expand with New Fishing Kayak
Jul 10, 2014 Feelfree US Admin
![Press Release - Feelfree Introduces Fishing Kayak for Younger and Smaller Paddlers](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_10.jpg?v=1580233547)
Press Release - Feelfree Introduces Fishing Kayak for Younger and Smaller Paddlers
Jun 12, 2014 Feelfree US Admin
![Press Release - Feelfree Launches the Lure 10 and 11.5](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_5b.jpg?v=1580184963)
Press Release - Feelfree Launches the Lure 10 and 11.5
Mar 17, 2014 Feelfree US Admin
![In the News - Kayak Distributorship Opens in Swannanoa](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_2.jpg?v=1580159120)
In the News - Kayak Distributorship Opens in Swannanoa
Nov 12, 2013 Feelfree US Admin
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Ask a Feelfree Pro: Picking Jig Skirt Colors
May 16, 2024 Admin Team
![2024 Bassmaster Kayak Series National Championship](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-05-14_at_11.57.51_AM.png?v=1715702563)
2024 Bassmaster Kayak Series National Championship
May 14, 2024 Admin Team
![2023 Fipsed Kayak Fishing World Championship!](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-03-25_at_2.47.58_PM.png?v=1711392954)
2023 Fipsed Kayak Fishing World Championship!
Mar 25, 2024 Admin Team
![Thoughts from the Kayak.. Vol 2.. Solitude](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-03-18_at_3.31.32_PM.png?v=1710790402)
Thoughts from the Kayak.. Vol 2.. Solitude
Mar 19, 2024 Admin Team
![Thoughts from the Kayak.. Vol 1, Forward Facing Sonar, Is it for you?](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/335067380_1959497641068743_4247238608656700733_n.jpg?v=1710789820)
Thoughts from the Kayak.. Vol 1, Forward Facing Sonar, Is it for you?
Mar 19, 2024 Admin Team
![Tips from the Pros: How to Catch Your PB this Winter](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-03-18_at_3.39.13_PM.png?v=1710791086)
Tips from the Pros: How to Catch Your PB this Winter
Mar 18, 2024 Admin Team
![Winter Training with F3 Kayak Fishing Team!](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-01-10_at_10.44.50_AM.png?v=1704901942)
Winter Training with F3 Kayak Fishing Team!
Jan 10, 2024 Admin Team
![Fall Wildlife Photography in the Moken 12.5 PDL](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2024-01-09_at_11.59.33_AM.png?v=1704820844)
Fall Wildlife Photography in the Moken 12.5 PDL
Jan 09, 2024 Jake Smith
![Pro Builds: Garavaglia Moken 12.5 V2](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-09-25_at_11.57.33_AM.png?v=1695658035)
Pro Builds: Garavaglia Moken 12.5 V2
Sep 25, 2023 Jake Smith
![Feelfree Kayaking Wildlife Through The Lens: July 2023](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/4Z4A1307.jpg?v=1688663893)
Feelfree Kayaking Wildlife Through The Lens: July 2023
Jul 07, 2023 Jake Smith
![Wildlife Photography with your Feelfree Kayak](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-06-14_at_12.43.22_PM.png?v=1686761177)
Wildlife Photography with your Feelfree Kayak
Jun 16, 2023 Jake Smith
![Tips From the Pros: The Best Fish Finder Mount in 7 Questions](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-06-13_at_3.29.26_PM.png?v=1686684899)
Tips From the Pros: The Best Fish Finder Mount in 7 Questions
Jun 14, 2023 Jake Smith
![Fishing a Tournament- From Prep to Results- with Rick Garavaglia](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-04-10_at_11.55.01_AM.png?v=1681142253)
Fishing a Tournament- From Prep to Results- with Rick Garavaglia
Apr 10, 2023 Jake Smith
![Tips From the Pros: Tournament Rigging](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-04-05_at_11.57.54_AM.png?v=1680710364)
Tips From the Pros: Tournament Rigging
Apr 05, 2023 Jake Smith
![Feelfree Announces First Ever Feelfree Fishing Team Manager](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Unknown.jpg?v=1680289176)
Feelfree Announces First Ever Feelfree Fishing Team Manager
Mar 31, 2023 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Surviving Cold Water](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-02-07_at_10.04.29_AM.png?v=1675782662)
Tips From the Pros: Surviving Cold Water
Feb 07, 2023 Jake Smith
![Trips With the Pros: Finding Open Water in the Winter](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-02-01_at_3.29.22_PM.png?v=1675283937)
Trips With the Pros: Finding Open Water in the Winter
Feb 01, 2023 Jake Smith
![10 Tips To Succeed in Kayak Fishing Tournaments](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-01-12_at_2.16.01_PM.png?v=1673551780)
10 Tips To Succeed in Kayak Fishing Tournaments
Jan 12, 2023 Jake Smith
![Trips with the Pros: Starting Over](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-01_at_2.13.34_PM.png?v=1667326885)
Trips with the Pros: Starting Over
Dec 28, 2022 Jake Smith
![Looking back with Rick Garavaglia](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-12-21_at_10.43.51_AM.png?v=1671637644)
Looking back with Rick Garavaglia
Dec 21, 2022 Jake Smith
![Getting to Know our Fishing Team: Rick Garavaglia](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-01_at_3.00.33_PM.png?v=1667329750)
Getting to Know our Fishing Team: Rick Garavaglia
Dec 16, 2022 Jake Smith
![Through the Lens Part 1: Multi-Day Excursion on the Chippewa Flowage- Fishing](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-16_at_3.25.22_PM.png?v=1668630815)
Through the Lens Part 1: Multi-Day Excursion on the Chippewa Flowage- Fishing
Dec 14, 2022 Jake Smith
![Trips with the Pros: The Middle of Everything](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-01_at_1.59.59_PM.png?v=1667325896)
Trips with the Pros: The Middle of Everything
Nov 29, 2022 Jake Smith
![Trips with the Pros: The Hidden Gem](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-11-01_at_2.08.37_PM.png?v=1667326336)
Trips with the Pros: The Hidden Gem
Nov 11, 2022 Jake Smith
![Tips From The Pros: Targeting Lake Trout In Canada](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-10-13_at_11.54.44_AM.png?v=1665687714)
Tips From The Pros: Targeting Lake Trout In Canada
Oct 28, 2022 Jake Smith
![Feel Free Fishing Recap: Bassmaster Classic, A Dream Come True](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2022-10-12_at_9.41.24_AM.png?v=1665585833)
Feel Free Fishing Recap: Bassmaster Classic, A Dream Come True
Oct 14, 2022 Jake Smith
![Tips from the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 3 of 3: Tournament and Evaluation](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blogrick.jpg?v=1655357092)
Tips from the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 3 of 3: Tournament and Evaluation
Jun 15, 2022 Admin Team
![Tips from the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 2 of 3: Prefishing](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blogrick2.jpg?v=1655356858)
Tips from the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 2 of 3: Prefishing
Jun 15, 2022 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 1 of 3:Â Prep and Travel](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blogrick3.jpg?v=1655356843)
Tips From the Pros: Tournament Fishing Done Right 1 of 3:Â Prep and Travel
Jun 15, 2022 Admin Team
![Tips from the Pros: Top Presentations for National Trail Events](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/gomes.jpg?v=1655357748)
Tips from the Pros: Top Presentations for National Trail Events
Apr 25, 2022 Admin Team
![Tips from the Pros: Kayak Repair](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_fix.jpg?v=1646323331)
Tips from the Pros: Kayak Repair
Mar 03, 2022 Admin Team
![Getting to Know our Fishing Team: Kodi Bowers](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_kodi.jpg?v=1646316770)
Getting to Know our Fishing Team: Kodi Bowers
Mar 03, 2022 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Transporting your Feelfree Kayak on a Trailer (Roundtable Discussion)](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images__trailer.jpg?v=1646311220)
Tips From the Pros: Transporting your Feelfree Kayak on a Trailer (Roundtable Discussion)
Mar 03, 2022 Admin Team
![Getting to Know Our Fishing Team: Bobby Ulrich](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog-Images-bob.jpg?v=1638457974)
Getting to Know Our Fishing Team: Bobby Ulrich
Dec 02, 2021 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Rigging Your Kayak](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_3_7ef6d34d-bd6f-4de5-b175-df04105809fb.jpg?v=1629756772)
Tips From the Pros: Rigging Your Kayak
Aug 26, 2021 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Kayak Fishing Checklist](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_g.jpg?v=1629756563)
Tips From the Pros: Kayak Fishing Checklist
Aug 23, 2021 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: Summer Freshwater Fishing](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog_images_1_4cd3881a-6624-4872-8cf7-903f38fd3b3c.jpg?v=1629756295)
Tips From the Pros: Summer Freshwater Fishing
Aug 23, 2021 Admin Team
![Tips From the Pros: The Nuts & Bolts of Winter](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Untitled-1_e2199301-1639-4bf8-8a4b-5544237a48e1.jpg?v=1618420102)
Tips From the Pros: The Nuts & Bolts of Winter
Apr 14, 2021 Admin Team
![F3 COMPETITIVE TEAM - FEATURED MEMBER: JAY HARMAN](http://www.feelfreeus.com/cdn/shop/articles/Untitled-1_f0a63df3-c92d-4d98-ab83-43957a11cb74.jpg?v=1618329440)
F3 COMPETITIVE TEAM - FEATURED MEMBER: JAY HARMAN
Apr 13, 2021 Admin Team