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Hey guys!

Looking at getting a fishing kayak to use for duck hunting and wanted to get some pros and cons of whoch brands and models everyone is using and what you like about them.

Thanks
 
I fish out of a Hobie PA12, it's very stable on the water (I can stand to cast) and the Mirage drive leaves both hands free to do other stuff. It's also more stealthy not having to use and then stow a paddle to adjust the position of the boat. The PA models also have plenty of accessible dry storage. The Pro Anglers are a bit heavy but I'm 60 yrs old and I car top mine no problem. The main downside is that they are pricey. I understand Pelican now makes similar peddle drive kayaks based on the first generation Hobie drive (less refined than the current Hobies). The Pelican boats are less expensive.
 
I got a pelican through Costco because of the price . I love Costco and the return policy . I now have a feelfree lure 13.5' which I added a rudder to m pretty nice for $2000 and easy to add features I want , eg an axle with wheels replaced the wheel in the keel ,
Side mount trolling motor , two years in and still loving it
 
Wilderness system ride series, old town predator series, feel free lure series are good ones for fishing. I like the sit on top models compared to the sit in ones. After having 10, 11.5 and 13 ft size believe the 11.5 models are the most handy of them for stability, paddling and room. Remember the weight of these as they are 60-100lbs if this is a issue
 
I have had Old Town kayaks for years really stable at 12 ft.I have not tried a fishing kayak.But I will tell you make sure you get one with a comfortable seat you will be in it all day.Good Luck.
 
I picked up a Native Watercraft 12.5 Volt with a 43 lb thrust motor a few years back, they don’t make this model anymore but consider the distance you think you want to travel and if an electric motor or peddle motor would help with carrying the load. Rudder, weight, size, colour, rod holders, sonar set up, stability, are all things worth considering to what you want to do. Good luck.
 
tmntdude84 said:
Hey guys!

Looking at getting a fishing kayak to use for duck hunting and wanted to get some pros and cons of whoch brands and models everyone is using and what you like about them.

Thanks
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I picked up a practically new Pelican Catch 120 on kijiji last year for the exact reasons you mentioned. It is not a high-end boat by any means but very stable, comfortable, and easily hauled around by one guy. I haven’t tried any other fishing specific kayaks so can’t offer much guidance on comparisons but for where I’m using mine (never have to paddle more than a km), the Catch 120 fits the bill nicely.
 
What is your price range? You’ve received some good answers so far, but with a huge range in price. Pedal drive is nice, but takes the cost up a lot.

I bought a Perception Pescador Pilot for $1799 brand new on a year end clear out. Also has a pedal drive, comfortable and good stability.
 
I have enjoyed my Jackson Kayak Tripper 12’, which has a very comfortable seat, lots of room for a crate or cooler behind the seat, tons of room for fishing gear or a dog or a child in front of the seat. If you upgrade to the Kilroy model it can be had with a complete camo cover and tracks to mount rod holders etc. Stable enough to stand up safely in, or to have an active child or dog standing on one side without worrying about upsetting or taking on water. Tracks pretty well when paddling too.
 
been thinking about a kayak lately.
My friend has been hunting and fishing from his kayak for years. Not sure the model he has but he fabricated a small outrigger pontoon that he attaches for hunting. Gives him superior stability and more load carrying ability without going to a bigger kayak. He also finds it way easier to mount and control an electric motor from the pontoon crossmember vs the rear of the kayak.
If I was gonna hunt from a kayak, the detacheable pontoon outrigger would be high on my list to add to the kit.
 
I run a Hobie Outback with the mirage drive system. Very stable and well built. I like it better then a canoe. Find it more stable
 
Since day one I wanted to Feel Free fishing kayak...the no tip standing deck...the built in transport wheel...the elevated adjustable seat...:rockOn:
Only thing stopping me is that I'm in an apartment now and have nowhere to keep it...
 
Since day one I wanted to Feel Free fishing kayak...the no tip standing deck...the built in transport wheel...the elevated adjustable seat...
Only thing stopping me now is that I'm in an apartment and have nowhere to keep it./QUOTE]

I was in the same situation, living in an apartment with no viable outdoor storage and knowing which fishing kayak I wanted to buy. In the end I found a garage I could afford to rent to store my boat that wasn't too far from my place. Actually it was 1/3 of a garage, two other guys were each renting a 1/3 to store their motorcycles.
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I fish from a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 100. It's a sit on top with great dry storage, built in rails for accessories and an amazing seat. Quite stable and very solidly built. I paid around $900 two years ago.
 
Totally different application by the sounds of things, but worth mentioning Alpacka Rafts. We use a small fleet of them and can’t recommend them enough. They’re truly light at 8-12lbs for the models we use, white water stable, and roll up to the size of a tent so they’re packable. The Vectran material is surprisingly tough as well for a boat that weighs what some housecats do.

We float rivers and backpack to the drops, perfect boat for stuff like that. Have carried them up mountains to alpine lakes as well.
 
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