Best fishing kayak on Reddit
191 reviews from r/kayakfishing, r/Kayaking, r/Fishing and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Old Town
4.4
(32)
"More reliable and all around better kayak for less money."
"Used Old Town will be your best bet for standing."
"You can’t go wrong with Old Town, Native and Hobie."
"The best fishing kayak I've ever owned is made by old town."
"I have the slayer propel 10 and I love it. Old town 106 is a better kayak though."
"Finally ordered an Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL... I think the Sportsman 120 is going to the best kayak for the kind of fishing I’ll be doing."
"The best fishing kayak are made by Old Town."
"That said, the current Outback is one bad ass boat."
"Old town Sportsman 120 for sure."
"Is the best fishing kayak."
#2
Hobie
4.4
(21)
"Definitely see if you can get a second hand hobie."
"For your budget, these are great yaks."
"Pedal drive is really nice for trolling."
"Hobie is the answer you seek."
"If you want some exercise while you fish or dont mind it, the hobie pa 14 can not be beat."
"Hobie passport."
"It's VERY difficult to find a better kayak than Hobie for fishing."
"Best kayak fishing model on the market is hobie pa 14."
"Hobie PA 14."
"If I were buying a new yak it would prolly be the Hobie Compass."
#3
Lifetime
3.9
(19)
"I have a Lifetime Tamarack Pro. The seat is amazing, and comfortable."
"Absolutely love it. I think some people give it crap because they can't believe such an inexpensive kayak could be so good."
"Hands down the most stable, comfortable, and reliable fishing kayaks for around $300."
"Two of my buddies have Yukons and love 'em, hope you do too!"
"Solid choice. I've been fishing off of mine all summer."
"Hit up Facebook marketplace, I got a Lifetime Yukon this weekend for less than $300."
"Get a Lifetime kayak and enjoy learning on an affordable and fun kayak."
"I have 2 of these as loaners."
"Would be a good option."
"I have a 13 foot lifetime kayak that I paid about $700 for."
#4
Perception
4.1
(13)
"Perception Outlaw hands down 6”4 230."
"Perception outlaw 11.5 pretty stable and four rod holders."
"Sturdy, comfortable seat, lots of room."
"I really enjoy it."
"I run this one for two years and love it, it's definitely not 5k boat slayer but it works great for me."
"All great choices."
"1500 for a new kayak plus accessories I would say perception outlaw."
"I recommend maybe looking at that."
"The Perception Pescador is a great boat for someone who is on a budget."
"Perception Sound makes that same kayak still."
#5
Jackson
4.3
(12)
"He LOVES IT!!! Has had it since April and has fished every weekend in it."
"Given your size and no pedal power preferred, Jackson is for you!"
"I just picked up a Jackson Bite FD, pedal drive."
"Jackson bite FD is a minimalist kayak that can handle some chop."
"I personally went with a Jackson Knarr for the kick up prop drive."
"Jackson, Vibe and Crescent Kayaks are also good ones."
"Jackson kayak."
"I’ve got a Jackson fishing kayak and I use it exclusively in rivers and creeks."
"A few years back got 3 Jackson cuda 12ft at about 950.00 each, they were the older model."
"Thank you narrowed it down to Wilderness Systems, Old Town and Jackson"
#6
Bonafide
4.1
(11)
"If you don’t mind spending a little I’d recommend Bonafide."
"Other brands I would look at would be Jackson, Nucanoe, Native, Old Town, and Bonafide."
"Those stability videos of the Bonafide SS127 have always surprised me."
"I'm a big fan of bonafide but picking out the right kayak what you looking to spend."
"Look at a used Bonafide SS127, SS107."
"Bonafide SS127, Crescent Kayaks or Wilderness Systems Recon 120."
"Bonafide or Jackson."
"SS127 sounds like a good fit."
"Id go bonafide theyre bout to have a pedal drive available in Oct I belive."
"It’s so stable."
#7
Crescent
4.4
(8)
"Bought a used Crescent Lite Tackle and it is without a doubt the most bang for your buck."
"Awesome fishing features, should do well in a river and can mount a trolling motor in the future."
"I have moved onto a Crescent Lite Tackle, which is amazing how well it paddles and stable it is."
"Crescent Shoalie/lightTackle 2."
"I’d definitely take a look at what crescent has to offer."
"Crescent ultralite kayak is 50 LBS and paddles very nicely."
"I like crescent kayaks."
"Jackson, Vibe and Crescent Kayaks are also good ones."
#8
Pelican
4.1
(7)
"I bought two pelican brand kayaks and I love them."
"I got a pelican catch 100 for $325 with a $100 paddle included free."
"It's pretty stable for a sit on kayak and it's roomy."
"I got a basic sit on top pelican can't remember the model but wasn't a fishing one made 2 rod holders in a milk crate."
"Pelican Kayak from Costco. See Angling Spiders' review on YouTube."
"Great first yak and around $600 usd."
"I personally just got a cheap pelican from academy and I love it."
#9
Wilderness Systems
4.0
(6)
"If you have a wilderness systems and like it, then they are always an option."
"Good compromise all around."
"Look at native watercraft and wilderness systems."
"Go used and get a decent rig. Trusted names are wilderness systems, native, and hobie."
"Thank you narrowed it down to Wilderness Systems, Old Town and Jackson"
"I’ve had a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 for a few years now and swear by it."
#10
Kaku
4.0
(5)
"It's a 12ft and great on lakes."
"Another option would Kaku. Very similar feel to pre 2020 Bonafide."
"Kaku Zulu."
"I picked up a Diablo Amigo and Kaku Voodoo in the range you’re looking at off of Facebook marketplace."
"Kaku Zulu."
#11
Vibe
4.0
(5)
"Been a great rig."
"I use a yellowfin vibe sit on top."
"Vibe sells a good kayak."
"Look into vibe kayaks, multiple styles all relatively lightweight and great quality."
"Fantastic Yak - only thing lacking is an anchor trolley."
#12
Native
4.5
(4)
"It's amazing, tracks perfectly, tons of space."
"Is hard to beat!"
"Native Ultimate Fx12."
"Native Ultimate, Jackson Kilroy."
#13
NuCanoe
4.0
(4)
"Other brands I would look at would be Jackson, Nucanoe, Native, Old Town, and Bonafide."
"They make a great kayak and there are made in the USA."
"If you are looking for something light weight but good quality, and can spend an extra 200 or so, check out NuCanoe and Crescent kayaks."
"You might be able to get a used nucanoe for about that much."
#14
Nucanoe
4.0
(4)
"I bought a nucanoe unlimited. Very stable."
"Spent 600 on a used nucanoe frontier 12 with a shit ton of extras."
"I’d personally pass on that yak and check out the Nucanoe F10, it’s a considerably better yak imo."
"I second the nucanoe unlimited!!"
#15
Ascend
3.5
(4)
"I’ve got one, bought it 3 years ago for 499 before they went up during Covid."
"Sit on top."
"I love my ascend 10T. I have better balance than most and can comfortably stand and fish."
"The quality of the hull material in Ascend kayaks are lacking imo."
#16
Ocean Kayak
4.3
(3)
"I'll keep saying it. Ocean Kayak Prowler/Trident is one of the best open water fishing kayaks."
"I like my Ocean Kayak Prowler 13, the kayak is only 56lbs."
"Used Ocean Kayak prowler 13 off of Craigslist."
#17
Hobie Outback
4.5
(2)
"I have an outback, bought a lynx and the outback gets almost no use now."
"Outback has always been a solid choice, it’s just no longer the clear choice..."
#18
FeelFree
4.0
(2)
"Moken V2 is on sale, $699 for the ten foot."
"Feel free Moken V2. I was a first timer like you and did a ton of research on the Moken."
#19
Diablo
4.0
(2)
"Diablo Amigo."
"I picked up a Diablo Amigo and Kaku Voodoo in the range you’re looking at off of Facebook marketplace."
#20
General
4.0
(2)
"Subscribe to r/kayakfishing. There's a ton of great information for the beginner and quite a few comparison threads."
"Make sure its a sit on top and for offshore paddling really blows."
#21
Lifetime Tamarack
3.5
(2)
"A lifetime tamarack would be good."
"I do currently have a cheap sit on top that is in no way capable of being upgraded to pedal drive (Its a lifetime tamarak from walmart) it handled well on the water."
#22
Eddyline
5.0
(1)
"Wow, she’s a beauty that Eddyline."
#23
Gheenoe
5.0
(1)
"If it were me I would get a 13ft gheenoe highsider."
#24
Mission Contour 450
5.0
(1)
"They are super stable and I have never rolled it (intentionally)"
#25
Garmin Portable Fish Finder
5.0
(1)
"I also have a portable fish finder from Garmin."
#26
Yellowfin
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Yellowfin 120 since it was under 70lbs."
#27
Magellan
4.0
(1)
"I found my Magellan pro angler kayak for 600. Comfy seat, tons of storage, 2 rod holders on the side."
#28
Ascend Kayak
4.0
(1)
"My wife loves her Ascend but it’s the smaller one and they’re really heavy."
#29
Crescent Lite Tackle
4.0
(1)
"I own a Crescent Lite Tackle which is excellent paddling."
#30
Native Watercraft
4.0
(1)
"Look at native watercraft and wilderness systems."
#31
Hobie PA 360
4.0
(1)
"I have a PA 360 drive and it’s amazing."
#32
Sit On Top Kayak
4.0
(1)
"One of the best features of a SOT is that they're much easier to get back into than a SIS, super important if you plan on going into bigger water."
#33
Porta-Bote
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at porta-bote, I use a 10 ft and you fold it up and build it within 10 mins."
#34
Feelfree
4.0
(1)
"Used feelfree, sea stream, vibe shearwater, lightning kayaks, oldtown."
#35
Paddle Kayak
4.0
(1)
"I’d buy a used paddle kayak, and try it out for a while."
#36
Native Fish
4.0
(1)
"I run a chinese ‘Native Fish’ knock-off. Being able to reverse isn’t the be-all, end-all, but it’s pretty fucken great."
#37
Inflatable Kayak
4.0
(1)
"I would consider possibly an inflatable tandem kayak so he can go out with friends."
#38
Tarpon
4.0
(1)
"Used tarpon 120 or prowler 13"
#39
Lowe
4.0
(1)
"I have a Lowe Stinger 175C. Pretty good boat and aluminum will last a lot longer than plastic."
#40
Old Town kayak
3.0
(1)
"Old Town do make some decent kayaks in that category."
#41
Perception kayak
3.0
(1)
"Perception and Old Town do make some decent kayaks in that category."
#42
Pelican kayak
3.0
(1)
"Normally when someone says recreational kayak I think Pelican."
#43
Advanced Elements
3.0
(1)
"You can try something like this, checkout their closeout section for cheaper prices."
#44
Tamarack kayak
2.0
(1)
"I fish all the time out of $300 tamarack and I hate it."
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