FluxJet Kayaks

This is what a community is supposed to look like. 👏

A big thank you to David Dear for continuing to stay involved, share his experience, answer questions, and help other people in the FluxJet community.

David has around 30 trips on his FluxJet now, and instead of just posting another day on the water, he opened the conversation up to people who haven't received theirs yet or are still considering one.

And the questions started coming in.

Transportation and trailering.

Standing stability.

Towing.

Paddling and polling.

Grass and vegetation.

Seat and PFD setups.

These are great questions, and there's something especially valuable about getting answers from people who actually have the kayak in their hands and are putting hours on the water.

We're obviously here to answer questions too, but we love seeing owners helping future owners, comparing setups, sharing what they've learned, and giving us feedback along the way.

That feedback helps other customers, and it helps us continue learning and improving too.

Thank you, David, and thank you to everyone else jumping into these conversations and helping each other out.

Don't have your FluxJet yet? What would you like to ask someone who's already using one?

Their first FluxJet shipment sold out. Now they're taking pre-orders for their next dealer shipment.

Thanks to Mountain Road Trading Post for sharing the update and for supporting FluxJet.

One thing we want people to understand about our dealer network is that dealers place their orders ahead of time and wait for their scheduled shipments just like our customers do. Dealer orders don't move ahead of customers who have already been waiting.

Mountain Road Trading Post sold through its first FluxJet shipment and is now taking pre-orders for 10 more expected in October.

For those of you who purchased your FluxJet from Mountain Road Trading Post, we'd love to see what you've done with it.

What accessories did you add? Fish finder? Rod holders? Storage? Camera setup? Or did you keep it simple and just add a battery and go?

Share your setup in the comments.

And thank you to everyone supporting your local FluxJet dealers. It's great seeing these kayaks getting out on the water.

Second trip = another successful day. 🎣

Thanks to Myles Gautschy for sharing another catch!

As more owners get their FluxJets on the water, there's something we'd genuinely like to hear about from people who have owned other motorized kayaks.

Does having the motor already built into the kayak make it easier for you to actually get out and use it?

We're not asking because we think one setup is automatically better than another.

Mounting an add-on motor might only take a few minutes. Removing it can be quick too. And depending on your trailer, truck, storage, or hauling setup, you might never need to remove it.

Every setup has its advantages.

It's a little like owning a phone, tablet and computer. They overlap in what they can do, but each has a place where it makes sense.

Our approach with FluxJet was simply different.

The jet drive is already built in.

The controls are already there.

The wiring is already done.

The navigation lights are already installed.

You add your battery and whatever accessories you actually want to fish with.

For those who have experience with both styles, we'd really like to hear from you.

Did having the propulsion system built into your FluxJet change your launch routine or make it easier to decide to go fishing for a few hours?

Real owner feedback is incredibly useful for people trying to figure out what type of kayak fits them.

And Myles, keep the fishing photos coming! 👊🎣

First snakehead from the FluxJet, and Jason Dodson started with a good one. 🎣

9 1/2 lbs!

Thanks to Jason for sharing the catch with the community.

This also gives us a chance to talk about something we still hear pretty regularly:

"Won't a motor scare the fish away?"

If motors automatically stopped fish from biting, there would probably be a lot of charter fishing boats looking for a new line of work. 😂

The important part is how you use it.

With the FluxJet, you have fine control over the throttle. You can cover some water when you want to move, then slow things way down when you're working a bank or fishing an area.

We've actually had owners comment on how much they like the steering response at lower speeds for fishing.

Another reminder for new owners: pay attention to weight distribution.

If you're running the kayak lightly loaded, you want enough weight toward the rear to keep the intake properly submerged. The seat has two mounting positions, so moving it back can help. Depending on the rider and setup, adding some gear or weight toward the rear can help too.

That's why we keep telling new owners to get the kayak on the water and learn it before completely rigging everything.

Now back to Jason's catch.

Snakeheads aren't native to North America and are considered invasive in the U.S., but they've also become a fish that some anglers specifically target.

So let's hear from everyone:

What invasive species do you have in your state? And do you specifically target them?

Thanks again for sharing, Jason. Congrats on the first FluxJet snakehead!

This is pretty much what we had in mind. 🎣

Thanks to Adam Bordelon for sharing this shot and putting the FluxJet to work near San Luis Pass. Nice trout!

One thing we really like about this photo is how clean the kayak still looks even with Adam's fishing gear onboard.

That was intentional.

We wanted to create a kayak that was already a complete, simple platform when you received it.

The jet drive is built into the kayak.

Navigation lights are already installed and wired.

The controls are simple.

You don't have to figure out what motor to bolt on before your first trip.

Add a battery, add the accessories you actually want, and go fishing.

From there, it's completely up to you.

We've seen owners add fish finders, rod holders, power poles, crossbars and some pretty elaborate setups. We've also seen people keep things very simple.

Both work.

The goal was to give you a clean starting point and let you decide what comes next.

Thanks for sharing the photo, Adam, and congrats on the trout! 👊🎣

This is a pretty cool owner-built solution. 👏

Thanks to David Shumate for sharing his FluxJet launch setup with the community.

David built a PVC ramp that allows him to slide the kayak directly from the bed of his truck into the water. He primarily built it to make launching and loading easier and cut down on the lifting.

And it isn't just a garage project. He put it to use on the Etowah River, traveled about 2 miles, and landed a small striped bass.

We really appreciate owners taking the time to share things like this.

As more FluxJets hit the water, we're seeing different ways people transport them, launch them, rig them, and make the kayak work for how they fish.

Keep the ideas coming, David!

How are you getting your FluxJet to the water?

Truck bed, trailer, roof rack, or have you built your own solution?