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Aside from a few subjective preferences, there’s little mystery surrounding the features and characteristics anglers want in a fishing kayak. Most want a stable, comfortable vessel that handles well, tracks like it’s on a rail and provides plenty of storage space. For anglers with sufficient budgetary flexibility, a propulsion system is obviously a welcome addition. But … [Read more...] about Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 13 Review

Anglers who routinely target shy or easily spooked fish must be very careful when selecting a kayak. Pick the wrong model and you’ll end up scaring away the fish before you get within casting range. But there are a few vessels, such as Native Watercraft’s Manta Ray Propel Angler 12, which are specifically designed to slice through the water without disturbing the surface or … [Read more...] about Native Watercraft Manta Ray Propel Angler 12 Review

Different anglers want different things in a fishing kayak. Some want the fastest vessel they can find, while others want one that is overflowing in storage space. Some prefer kayaks that are very light and portable, while others want kayaks that track as though they’re on a rail. But one thing that almost all anglers seek in kayaks is stability. Nobody wants to take a spill … [Read more...] about Vibe Kayaks Sea Ghost 130 Review

Inflatable kayaks usually evoke images of cheap toys lining the aisles of big-box retailers. However, there are a few high-quality inflatable kayaks on the market, which typically bear price tags in line with hard-shelled kayaks designed for beginners and intermediate paddlers. The Sevylor Colorado 2-Person is a good example of these types of crafts, and it deserves serious … [Read more...] about Sevylor Colorado 2-Person Review

While advanced paddlers often set their sights on kayaks brandishing several-thousand-dollar price tags, kayaking newcomers are usually keen to spend as little as possible on their first kayak. While this is a completely understandable notion, many anglers who shop at the low end of the cost spectrum end up disappointed with their purchase. Often, these bargain-priced kayaks … [Read more...] about Sun Dolphin Journey 10 SS Review

Even budget-priced kayaks usually cost several hundred dollars, which effectively prices out many would-be kayakers. However, there are a few inflatable kayaks, which can allow you to get on the water and catch a few fish without spending much money at all – like, for example, the Sevylor Tahiti 2-Person Kayak. Designed to be easy to store, transport and use, the Tahiti … [Read more...] about Sevylor Tahiti 2-Person Review

Many kayaks available at low and intermediate price points are simple vessels, which lack the features most modern anglers want. They rarely provide enough storage space, they’re generally quite heavy for their size, and they are usually designed for general use – the manufacturer will simply throw on a few “fishing” accessories to make it suitable for anglers. However, the … [Read more...] about Sun Dolphin Journey 12 SS Review

Many anglers are under the mistaken impression that a good kayak must have a four-digit price tag. And while there are certainly a variety of extremely good kayaks available at that price range, there are plenty of worthy options available for much less, like the Sun Dolphin Excursion 10 SS. A small and lightweight, yet durable craft, the Excursion 10 SS performs and handles … [Read more...] about Sun Dolphin Excursion 10 SS Review