Feelfree Lure 10 Review

The is Feelfree Lure 10  most compact sit-on-top fishing kayak. The small boat is suitable for short excursions on relatively calm waterways. It boasts many of the same amenities as the Feelfree Lure 11.5 and 13.5. Still, it’s a better option for river and lake trips. Paddlers can enjoy their pick of Feelfree’s dynamic color combinations, including Lime, Fire, and Desert camo. The boat boasts plenty of potential for aftermarket customizations. Though, you could easily use it as a fishing rig without making any amendments.

If you’re wondering how this boat fares on fishing trips and tours, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what we found out.

Things to Consider Before Purchasing

Feelfree has packed a whole lot of unique features into this 10-feet watercraft. Here’s everything you need know before you set sail aboard the Lure 10.

Customization

If you’re an angler who’s looking to outfit a fishing kayak with custom accessories, the Lure 10 is an excellent candidate. This boat has lots of dedicated space for gear and accessories. It boasts several customized mounting points as well as a proprietary rail system.

The Feelfree Lure kayak’s Uni-Track Accessory Rails enable paddlers to mount accessories on the front, back, and sides of the hull. The proprietary system keeps paddlers from drilling holes directly into the polyethylene. The boat also includes removable electronics pods, universal rod holders, and a rod leash. As such, an angler should have no trouble setting up their ideal angling setup.

Trip Duration

Lure 10’s extended deck and comfortable seating make it an excellent option for all-day fishing excursions. Still, the boat’s limited speed, tracking, and storage potential make it a poor choice for multi-day fishing adventures. Given the boat’s 375-pound weight capacity, we wouldn’t be comfortable taking it on a trip that required more than a day’s worth of provisions.

Seating

The experts at Feelfree made this boat both comfortable and roomy. There’s ample legroom as well as a designated space for standing. Adjustable foot braces make it easy for passengers to find comfortable positions for fishing, resting, and paddling.

The boat’s patent-pending Gravity Seat is undoubtedly one of its best features. You can take the seat from the deck level to 10 inches with just one tug of its red pull strap. You may also adjust the height in 1-inch increments. The seat has an ergonomic design and reinforced microfilament padding. It boasts a padded seat glove for even more enhanced comfort on all-day expeditions. Plus, it comes with a removable storage pocket system.

The proprietary seat system makes it easy for paddlers to switch between paddling and fishing positions. It also lets paddlers raise themselves up and out of the way of waves.

Paddlers can also take advantage of the boat’s one-of-a-kind standing platform. It boasts a padded base and a stand-assist strap.

Features and Benefits

You’ve gotten to know Feelfree’s Lure 10 kayak a little better. So, let’s go over some of its most noteworthy features.

Fishing Capabilities

While the Lure 10 is perfectly suitable for recreational paddles, there’s no denying its potential as a fishing vessel. The 36-inch hull is stable enough for stand-up fishing. There are multiple molded pole holders. Not to mention, the platform behind the seat is big enough for a catch and release aquarium, cooler, or bait station.

The kayak’s Uni-Track accessory mounting system lets paddlers add their pick of aftermarket fishing accessories. It is handy when you need to check the legality of your catches.

Portability

The Lure 10’s wheel-in-the-keel system is something we wish we could replicate on all of our kayaks. As the name implies, there is a small wheel inside the keel. The wheel makes it easy for paddlers to transport, launch, and port the yak without assistance. With less dragging and lifting, it’s unlikely that you will damage the hull. Molded bow and stern handles also make it easier to lift and pull this nearly 70-pound boat. There’s no doubt that it would be a hassle without the added assistance.

Durability

The Lure 10’s polyethylene hull is rigid enough to withstand beginner accidents. It is unscathed after brief encounters with rocks, sticks, and other waterway hazards. The proprietary wheel-in-the-keel system keeps the bottom of the boat out of harm’s way.

On-Water Performance

The Lure 10’s is a broad, short craft that offers ample stability. The boat has two pontoon chines on the bottom of its 36-inch hull. While the kayak doesn’t pick up much speed, it’s blunt design makes it incredibly maneuverable.

The boat isn’t much for tracking when used without a rudder. As such, its most popular uses are one-day recreational and angling excursions. The boat is easy to maneuver in and out of tight spaces. As a result, it’s an excellent pick for shore-based exploration. Given its stable base, it’s also an obvious pick for water photography and sightseeing. Naturally, the untippable hull is a popular pick for fishing.

Gear Storage/ Fishing Accessories

As we mentioned earlier, Feelfree’s Uni-bar system makes personalized add-ons easy. We love that you can tack on your pick of aftermarket accessories without making physical changes to the hull or cockpit.

The boat also boasts a pair of universal flush-mount rod holders and pole tethers. The pole tethers are merely small bungees that keep your poles from coming loose. Meanwhile, a large, watertight bow storage hatch and smaller quart-turn cockpit hatch provide paddlers with dry places for food, phones, and other vulnerable items. The front hatch is large enough to hold full-length pole and reel sets.

Given the boat’s 375-pound weight capacity, most paddlers should have enough space to store a day’s worth of gear, food, and water. Unfortunately, the kayak lacks a paddle keeper. Paddle storage is essential on longer paddlers and fishing excursions.

Comfort

The Lure 10’s Gravity Seat makes it one of the most comfortable fishing yaks on the market. You can easily adjust the height of the seat in 1-inch increments. Not to mention, it boasts an adjustable back, an extra-wide base, and generous padding. Since the 36-inch hull maintains its stability in rough water conditions, you should have no trouble making on-the-water adjustments.

Add adjustable foot braces into the mix, and there’s no denying the fact that this is one of the most comfortable fishing kayaks on the market. The boat even boasts a wide, stable standing pad in front of the cockpit. This slip-resistant flooring is about 1/2 inch thick. It’s soft enough to support bare feet.

What Customers Are Saying

We scoured the internet to see just what other customers thought about the Lure 10. Consumers seem to agree that this is a comfortable, stable fishing boat for paddlers of all skill levels. The consensus is that the Lure 10 is good yak for one day and shorter recreational rides.

Don’t let us do all the talking. Here’s A “top-to-bottom”review from an unlikely source, Smoky Ribs BBQ. As the reviewer points out, the boat is ready for action, but that shouldn’t stop you from making customizations. The reviewer added a trolling motor, a GoPro Mount, and a cup holder to his Lure 10. He says his add-ons make this the ultimate fishing rig for shallow and hard-to-reach angling destinations.

On Reddit, one consumer announced that the Lure 10 is his first “official” kayak purchase. The comments on the post speak to this yak’s general popularity. Fellow owners condone the purchase. Most are agree to share their customization tips, but no one seems to have any stand-out complaints.

The consensus is mostly the same throughout the rest of the internet. Consumers find Feelfree to be an agreeable and trustworthy manufacturer. The most common complaints about the Lure 10 kayaks were that they are slow. Consumers also seem to agree that these boats are difficult to find.

Alternatives

To form a complete picture of the Lure 10, we checked it out against some of its strongest performer competitors.

Final Thoughts

That does it! The Feelfree Lure 10 kayak is a top-performing sit-on-top fishing vessel that’s perfect for mellow waterways. It’s got an excellent price point and lots of customization potential. Plus, its patent-pending Gravity seat offers paddlers ample support and padding.

While the Lure 10 is far from the fastest or straightest tracking fishing rig on the market, it does well on mellow coastal waters, lakes, streams, and rivers. Feelfree’s paddlesport technologies are highly innovative, especially when you consider the manufacturer’s consistently low prices. If you are looking for an affordable rig for your next fishing trip, you won’t be disappointed by the Lure 10’s comfort, storage, and maneuverability.

Did we leave anything out? As always, feel free to drop your comments and questions in the section below.