The Feelfree Lure 11.5 V2 is the second-generation refinement of a kayak Feelfree built its modern fishing reputation on. The first Lure introduced the Gravity Seat, which raises a fishing angler higher than any other seat in the category. The V2 keeps the seat, refines the hull, and adds full-length rail tracks. The result is a compact, standing-capable fishing platform that does a lot for its size.
What the Lure 11.5 V2 is
A short and wide sit-on-top. Eleven and a half feet long, 36 inches at the beam, 425-pound capacity, with the Gravity Seat as the headline accommodation. The Gravity Seat is a frame seat that sits on rails and adjusts between a low fishing position, a high sight-casting position, and a fully removable beach-chair mode for shore lunches.
The deck layout is standing-angler-leaning. Wide flat foot zones, full-length rail tracks on both gunwales, a sonar-pod-ready transducer plate built into the bow, two rear flush-mount rod holders, and the famous wheel in the keel for car-park-to-water drags. The wheel is a real plastic wheel, half-recessed into the molded keel of the hull, and it works on hard packed dirt or pavement.
The hull is moderate-tunnel under the cockpit, which is where the standing stability comes from. The boat is genuinely standing-friendly for most adults. The trade is hull speed. The shorter waterline does not glide the way a 13-foot kayak does.
The V2 changes from the original Lure are subtle but real. Full-length rail tracks (the original had partial tracks). Updated scupper layout with self-bailing scuppers under the cockpit. A refined keel guide aft. Same Gravity Seat, same wheel, same overall character.
Who it's for
The angler who wants standing capability without the weight penalty of a Pro Angler. The Lure stands up under most adults, weighs less, and stores easier.
The shore launcher. The wheel in the keel turns a fifty-yard drag across a gravel boat ramp into a walk, not a haul. For anglers without a true dock or a trailer, this is the feature that sells the boat.
The angler who fishes in deeper water and wants seat height for visibility. The Gravity Seat raises the angler nearly seventeen inches above the deck at the high position. Sight-casting from that height in stained or moving water is a different game than fishing from the typical eight-inch seat.
Who it's not for
The angler who wants pedal drive standard. The Lure accepts the Feelfree Overdrive pedal pod as an add-on, but it is an option, not a default. If pedal is the priority, an Old Town PDL 120 or a Pescador Pilot 12 ships ready to go.
The crossing paddler. The shorter waterline does not glide for distance the way longer kayaks do. After two miles of open water you feel the difference.
The wind-sensitive angler. The high seat catches wind. In a beam breeze the Lure pushes around more than a low-seated kayak. Drop the seat to the low position in wind and the issue mostly goes away, but you give up the sight-casting height.
Pricing
Mid tier. New retail in 2026 sits noticeably above entry kayaks like the Pescador Pro and noticeably below premium pedal kayaks like the Pro Angler. The Gravity Seat alone is worth a chunk of the price difference from entry boats.
Used market is regional. Feelfree's dealer network is thinner than Hobie or Perception, so the used market depends on local representation. Two-to-three-year-old Lure V2 hulls in good condition sell at around 65 percent of new, which is a normal mid-tier curve.
What works
- Gravity Seat is a real accommodation feature, not marketing
- 36-inch beam standing capability in an 11'5" hull
- Wheel in the keel is a useful tool for shore launches
- Sonar pod factory plate is oversized
- Rail tracks run the full length on both gunwales
What doesn't
- Paddle-only standard, Overdrive pedal is extra money
- Shorter waterline glides less per stroke
- High seat plus beam wind is a real combination to manage
- Rigged weight is heavy for 11'5"
- Dealer network depends on the region
A first launch on the Tennessee River
We rolled the Lure V2 down a long gravel ramp on the Tennessee River one fall morning. The wheel in the keel did the work. Two hundred feet from car to water without the lift-and-drop routine that other kayaks require. At the put-in the Gravity Seat went up to the high position and the angler stood briefly to check casting room before sitting back down. The boat held flat under the height change.
A windy afternoon on Pine Island Sound
A different trip, harder conditions. Fifteen knots of side wind across Pine Island Sound. The Gravity Seat in the high position caught the wind and pushed the angler off track. Dropping the seat to the low setting fixed most of the issue. The trade is the angler loses sight-casting height. Shape rule, not a boat fault. A kayak with a higher seat sees the wind more.
Best year to buy
V2 production hulls from 2022 forward. The V2 update is meaningful enough that the original Lure trades at a discount on the used market and feels older once you sit in both. The full-length rail tracks alone make the V2 the better long-term setup.
For used buys, inspect the wheel in the keel for cracks, check the Gravity Seat frame for play in the slides, and verify the transducer plate is intact.
Cost of ownership
Annual cost is mostly storage. The Lure V2 is heavy enough at 90 pounds rigged that a wall mount or a ceiling hoist is the usual home solution. The wheel in the keel reduces transport stress on the hull, which extends the long-term lifespan.
The Gravity Seat is the most expensive replacement part if it ever breaks. Frame components are field-serviceable but the suspension fabric is not. Treat the seat well, dry it after wet sessions, and it lasts the life of the boat.
The optional Overdrive pedal kit is a meaningful add-on cost if you decide to convert the Lure to pedal drive later. Plan that decision early. Buying paddle-only and adding pedal in year two is more expensive than buying a pedal kayak from the start.
How it compares
Against the Bonafide SS127, the Lure is shorter and wider with the Gravity Seat as the standout accommodation. The Bonafide has a sleeker hull and a more modern design language. Bonafide has stronger angler-circle reputation. Both are solid mid-tier choices.
Against the Wilderness Systems Radar 135, the Lure is the more compact and more standing-friendly option. The Radar is longer, glides better, and has fuller dealer support. Different priorities, different fits.
Against the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel, the Lure paddle-only is the cheaper entry into the same kind of standing-friendly hull design. The Slayer comes with the Propel pedal drive standard, which is a different price tier.
Year-by-year notes
The V2 designation matters. First-generation Lure kayaks predate the full-length rail tracks and the refined scupper layout. A V2 from 2022 forward is the right buy. Pre-V2 boats trade at a real discount and the rail-track difference shows up in rigging flexibility.
For a 2026 used inspection, verify the wheel in the keel for cracks or wobble, check the Gravity Seat frame for play in the slides, and confirm the transducer plate has not been over-drilled by a previous owner.
Bottom line
Right for the angler who values standing capability and seat-height visibility, wants a kayak that ships shore-launchable, and is willing to forgive a shorter glide. The Gravity Seat is the headline. The wheel is the underrated bonus. Add the Overdrive pedal kit later if pedal becomes a priority.