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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 3368501" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>Mine is 12' long, sit on top Pelican 120 fisherman with two enclosed storage compartments and a bungee cord open storage in the rear. Its been discontinued at the factory which is why I got such a good closeout deal on it.</p><p>As I've been reading, the majority of fishing kayaks are sit on top. Some have a foot controlled rudder, mine is built to add one but personally I've never used a rudder even when available prefering to use the paddle. I can see where a rudder would be beneficial to most with the Oklahoma winds. One can keep paddling while directing the kayak where you want it to go.</p><p>Stability on mine is rated a 3.2 out of 4. There are some better and some worse.</p><p>The seat is a critical issue as well. One that is padded and adjustable is far better than a molded plastic butt bucket. Some of the "hammock" style seem to get good reviews as well although they don't last as long if left outdoors in the sunlight.</p><p>The paddle is also a critical issue. You can spend just about as much money on a paddle as a yak. Some of the carbon fiber models can run up to $400. They weigh about 14 oz. Fiberglass paddles like mine are around 23 oz and are less than $100. If you watch the big box stores like Academy or BP in the fall when they have clearance you can pick up a fiberglass for $50 or less. Some of the cheap paddles will weigh up to 36 oz.</p><p>If you think about it, a lighter paddle is going to make for a better day because your swinging less weight. It makes a difference at the end of the day.</p><p>If your buying for farm ponds and small bodies of water, just about anything will work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 3368501, member: 5412"] Mine is 12' long, sit on top Pelican 120 fisherman with two enclosed storage compartments and a bungee cord open storage in the rear. Its been discontinued at the factory which is why I got such a good closeout deal on it. As I've been reading, the majority of fishing kayaks are sit on top. Some have a foot controlled rudder, mine is built to add one but personally I've never used a rudder even when available prefering to use the paddle. I can see where a rudder would be beneficial to most with the Oklahoma winds. One can keep paddling while directing the kayak where you want it to go. Stability on mine is rated a 3.2 out of 4. There are some better and some worse. The seat is a critical issue as well. One that is padded and adjustable is far better than a molded plastic butt bucket. Some of the "hammock" style seem to get good reviews as well although they don't last as long if left outdoors in the sunlight. The paddle is also a critical issue. You can spend just about as much money on a paddle as a yak. Some of the carbon fiber models can run up to $400. They weigh about 14 oz. Fiberglass paddles like mine are around 23 oz and are less than $100. If you watch the big box stores like Academy or BP in the fall when they have clearance you can pick up a fiberglass for $50 or less. Some of the cheap paddles will weigh up to 36 oz. If you think about it, a lighter paddle is going to make for a better day because your swinging less weight. It makes a difference at the end of the day. If your buying for farm ponds and small bodies of water, just about anything will work. [/QUOTE]
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