Jet Power Leads New Fishing Kayak Technologies at ICAST

"Jet-Powered Fishing Kayak" was the buzz phrase at ICAST 2025 in Orlando. We have to admit, it conjured up images of a kayak roaring across the water like in a Bond movie.

In actuality, the new FluxJet Kayak, winner of ICAST’s Best of Show award, is much more practical than that, and not quite so fast. FluxJet is the world’s first electric jet-driven fishing kayak, featuring a fully integrated jet drive that can reach a speed of more than 5 mph. It weighs 88 pounds, and has 960 minutes of maximum run time and 1,000 watts of power.

CEO and inventor Jason Woods said the idea behind the FluxJet was to make a simple kayak design that incorporates revolutionary technology. "What we wanted to do was create a kayak that goes back to looking like a kayak. We wanted it to be super clean … but we also want you to have the ability to drop in a battery and have power."

Think of the e-bike, Woods says. That market began with retrofitting bicycles with bulky hardware to give them power. But after decades of design advances, e-bikes, with power drives incorpoated in the frame, now pretty much just look like bikes. ”We wanted to build a boat where you didn’t even know there’s a motor,” Woods said. “Steve Jobs said the best technology is invisible."

The FluxJet is ready to rig for fishing. It’s 11 feet long, 34 inches wide and 12 inches high. It accepts 12-, 24-, 36-, 48- or 60-volt power sources. The kayak has an MSRP of $2,999.

• FluxJet wasn’t the only head-turning kayak technology unveiled at ICAST. Here’s a look:

Garmin Force Current Kayak Trolling Motor

Garmin’s new Force Current kayak trolling motor features the industry’s first hands-free wireless throttle and steering system. The cool Current, which can run in freshwater and saltwater, allows anglers to wirelessly fish and maneuver at the same time. Power steer pedals allow the user to steer without hands, as well as access key features like anchor lock and heading hold. Wireless throttle and steering can be accomplished with the foot pedals, handheld remote or compatible smartwatch. MSRP: $3,599.99 with foot pedals, $2,999.99 without | Learn More 

YakAttack FluxDrive Electric Kayak Motor

The FluxDrive electric motor from YakAttack is a new evolution of kayak propulsion. The 90-pound thrust motor runs on any 12-volt battery and features YakAttack's NaviSync GPS anchoring system. A remote control interface allows you to stop, go, or anchor at the push of a button. MSRP: $1,500 | Learn More

Minn Kota Kayak Terrova

With Minn Kota's most advanced GPS trolling system, including Spot-Lock, the new Kayak Terrova allow you to maneuver your boat the way you want. For use in freshwater, the 12-volt motor offers 55-pound thrust and micro remote. Kayak Terrova uses GPS to control your trolling motor with unrivaled features that keep you on the fish. Set Spot-Lock, record paths, control speed and steering, and more. Minn Kota makes boat positioning and control automatic, and you can take command from the easy-to-use micro remote or the One-Boat Network App. MSRP: $1,499 | Learn More

ePropulsion eLite Electric Outboard Motor

An interesting choice for portable power that can be used on kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, dinghies and inflatables, ePropulsion’s 500W eLite electric outboard motor is designed to be the most compact and lightweight electric outboard in its class—an easy-to-use alternative to small internal combustion engines. Easy to carry and set up, it weighs less than 15 pounds. It is powered by an integrated, and rechargeable, lithium-ion battery. MSRP: $1,249 | Learn More

Power-Pole Move Stainless Steel TechFlow Propeller

You can upgrade your Power-Pole Move trolling motor with a new stainless steel prop, after the ICAST debut of the Stainless Steel TechFlow propeller. Built to handle whatever you throw at it, resisting nicks, minimizing wear from impact and keeping weeds off your line. MSRP: $549.99 | Learn More

Inflatables from Hobie

Hobie, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, entered the iTrek Angler 12 in this year’s NPS. The iTrek Angler Series inflatables are ultra-lightweight, portable enough to fit in a backpack, and fully rigged with the MirageDrive 180 pedal-drive, gear tracks, fish finder readiness, and motor mount. MSRP: $2,699 | Learn More

Railblaza's Mule Inflatable Kayak/Paddleboard

Railblaza, a Texas-based maker of fishing kayak accessories, entered six new products in the NPS, including the Mule, an inflatable hybrid fishing kayak/stand-up paddleboard that looks super cool. It can be used as a paddleboard or converted to more of a kayak style with the installation of a chair. It’s a solid choice for portability and shallow-water stealth, and features an industry-first tracking keel design, silent hull construction and ultra-stable footing. Made of premium material. MSRP: $1,300 | Learn More

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