FluxJet Kayak Ultimate Test: Rapids, Skinny Water and Two Tournament Days

Paul and Jeff from Aggressively Average Anglers do not do gentle product tests. For their latest FluxJet video, they took the kayak to a Kayak Adventure Series stop on the Tennessee River, ran it upriver through rapids and skinny water, and then fished a two-day tournament out of it.

The result is 47 minutes of the most honest FluxJet footage we have seen. This post walks through what they tested, what held up, and where the limits showed up.

Watch the full test here:

Video: We Put The FluxJet Kayak To The ULTIMATE Test! by Aggressively Average Anglers.

Two Kayaks, One Green Story

Paul and Jeff run two FluxJets, a green one and an orange one. The green kayak has a story behind it: after their first FluxJet review thumbnail showed a lime green kayak, that green was made for them. For this trip both kayaks came fully rigged with YakAttack gear and the setups they fish with every week.

Running the River: Rapids and Skinny Water

The first stretch of the video is the part most people ask us about. They pointed the FluxJet upriver and ran current, rapids, and shallow sections that would stop a lot of kayaks.

With no prop below the hull and a draft of about 4 inches, the kayak keeps moving where a propeller would be dragging. There is one honest moment where an angler ends up out of the kayak, climbs back in, and keeps fishing. Every kayak has its limits, and this video does not edit around that.

Two Days of Tournament Fishing

After the river run, the kayaks went straight into tournament fishing. Day two is the stretch to watch: big fish after big fish, all caught and landed from the FluxJet.

That is the idea behind the whole design. The jet drive, battery box, rails, and rigging are all built in, so you are not spending your morning mounting a motor or managing a pedal drive. You drop in a battery and fish.

Range Is About the Throttle, Not Just the Battery

The video is honest about the limit it found: their battery ran out partway through the first day. That is worth talking about, because it works the same way as any electric system, Tesla included. Range comes down to how you use the throttle.

Run at full power and you will burn through a battery a lot quicker. Back off to around 80% and you get efficient running, with most of the speed for a lot less drain. Fast bursts are there when you need them. Cruising is where your hours come from.

One fact to know before you order: the FluxJet is BYO battery. It runs on a 12V to 60V marine battery (36V is the recommended setup), and the battery and charger are not included. For long tournament days, size your battery for the hours you plan to run.

Who This Kayak Is For, and Who It Is Not

Every kayak has its ups and downs, and this one will not be right for everyone. If you enjoy building out a bare hull piece by piece, mounting and removing a motor, or pedaling, there are good kayaks for that.

The FluxJet fits the angler who wants the opposite: a kayak that arrives built out, with the drive and electronics integrated, where the setup step is dropping in your battery. After that, your time goes to fishing.

Questions about how it fishes? Drop them in the comments on the video. Paul and Jeff answer the people who ask, and they have more hours on these kayaks than almost anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How shallow can the FluxJet kayak run?

The FluxJet draws about 4 inches and has no propeller below the hull, so it can keep running in skinny water where prop-driven kayaks drag. In the Tennessee River test, that meant running shallow river sections without hanging up.

What battery does the FluxJet kayak use?

It is a bring-your-own-battery kayak. It accepts 12V to 60V marine batteries, with 36V the recommended setup, and it fits a Group 31 battery box. The battery and charger are not included. Range depends on your battery size and how much time you spend at full throttle.

How fast is the FluxJet kayak?

Speed is 6+ mph depending on your setup and conditions. The efficient way to run it is around 80% throttle for cruising, saving full power for short bursts, which stretches your battery noticeably.

How much does the FluxJet kayak cost?

The FluxJet is $3,499 in total. Ordering starts with a $999 deposit, with the $2,500 balance due before final assembly. A deposit reserves a slot in the March 2027 production run.

Can you stand up and fish from it?

Yes, standing is supported, and you will see standing fishing in Paul and Jeff's videos. Like any kayak, balance depends on the angler and the conditions, so test your comfort in calm water first.

See It for Yourself

If this test answered your questions, the next step is a closer look at the kayak itself. Read the FluxJet Buyer's Guide for an honest fit check, compare it with our earlier shallow water and weeds test, browse owner feedback on the reviews page, or head straight to the FluxJet kayak to reserve yours with a deposit.