Best fishing kayak on Reddit
193 reviews from r/kayakfishing, r/Kayaking, r/Fishing and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Old Town
4.4
(32)
"Great kayak for sure if you get something like that I can assure you it's not a mistake."
"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."
"From what I have read, the old town pdl system is pretty user friendly."
"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."
#2
Hobie
4.4
(24)
"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."
"I have two hobies and never been happier."
"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."
#3
Lifetime
4.0
(20)
"Very happy with my lifetime sir on kayak."
"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."
"For all the crap lifetime taramack gets, I have enjoyed mine."
"Get a Lifetime kayak and enjoy learning on an affordable and fun kayak."
"Would be a good option."
"Are better quality and value."
#4
Perception
4.1
(12)
"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
(11)
"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."
"Thank you narrowed it down to Wilderness Systems, Old Town and Jackson"
"Look into a Jackson Bite."
#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
4.3
(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."
"I like crescent kayaks."
"Jackson, Vibe and Crescent Kayaks are also good ones."
"You may want to look at Crescents, but generally speaking light and stable enough to be ocean-capable is a pretty tall order."
#8
Pelican
4.0
(8)
"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."
"Get a cheap one, he very well may use it once and not like 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 might add the Kaku Wahoo 10.5 to the list."
"Kaku Zulu."
#11
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."
#12
Vibe
4.0
(4)
"Been a great rig."
"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."
#13
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."
#14
Ocean Kayak
4.0
(3)
"I like my Ocean Kayak Prowler 13, the kayak is only 56lbs."
"Used Ocean Kayak prowler 13 off of Craigslist."
"The Ocean Kayak Malibu is made by Old Town as well."
#15
Native
5.0
(2)
"It's amazing, tracks perfectly, tons of space."
"Is hard to beat!"
#16
NRS
5.0
(2)
"Go for an NRS pike or kuda."
"The NRS Pike which is similar in design to the 350fx is currently on sale for ~700 dollars."
#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
Sea Eagle
4.5
(2)
"Love my sea eagle inflatables. Never chased leaks."
"I honestly looking for what best for me. So far I found the sea eagle 126 fish sup."
#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
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."
#21
Nucanoe
4.0
(2)
"I bought a nucanoe unlimited. Very stable."
"I second the nucanoe unlimited!!"
#22
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."
#23
Mission Contour 450
5.0
(1)
"They are super stable and I have never rolled it (intentionally)"
#24
Garmin Portable Fish Finder
5.0
(1)
"I also have a portable fish finder from Garmin."
#25
Bending Branches
5.0
(1)
"Everything they make is good, just targeted at different price points."
#26
Pampano
5.0
(1)
"My Pampano 12 ft. was in that range and I love it."
#27
Gheenoe
5.0
(1)
"If it were me I would get a 13ft gheenoe highsider."
#28
Quest KHOR
5.0
(1)
"It's light, strong, and does everything I need."
#29
Aqua-Bound
5.0
(1)
"Is the best bang for the buck in the market."
#30
Eddyline
5.0
(1)
"Wow, she’s a beauty that Eddyline."
#31
Outlaw
4.0
(1)
"Try and find a used outlaw."
#32
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."
#33
Feelfree
4.0
(1)
"Used feelfree, sea stream, vibe shearwater, lightning kayaks, oldtown."
#34
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."
#35
Hobie PA 360
4.0
(1)
"I have a PA 360 drive and it’s amazing."
#36
Native Watercraft
4.0
(1)
"Look at native watercraft and wilderness systems."
#37
Tarpon
4.0
(1)
"Used tarpon 120 or prowler 13"
#38
Lowe
4.0
(1)
"I have a Lowe Stinger 175C. Pretty good boat and aluminum will last a lot longer than plastic."
#39
Yellowfin
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Yellowfin 120 since it was under 70lbs."
#40
Crescent Ultralight
4.0
(1)
"Drew Gregory won angler of the year in crescent ultralight and lifetackle models."
#41
Twelve
4.0
(1)
"I picked up the T-12 (2ft longer) for 599 plus the 100$ gift card."
#42
Paddle Kayak
4.0
(1)
"I’d buy a used paddle kayak, and try it out for a while."
#43
Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS
4.0
(1)
"SUN DOLPHIN BOSS 12 SS - 12Lx33.25W, #78/500CAP $599."
#44
Seastream Open Water V2
4.0
(1)
"Here are some really good yaks at a low dollar point. SEASTREAM OPEN WATER V2 - 12Lx30W, #68/#400 CAP $499."
#45
Inflatable Kayak
4.0
(1)
"I would consider possibly an inflatable tandem kayak so he can go out with friends."
#46
Pescador 9.5
3.0
(1)
"I started with a craigslist Pescador 9.5 Sound sit-in $300. Lightweight but you have to hold your arms up all day to fish and your butt stays wet."
#47
Advanced Elements
3.0
(1)
"You can try something like this, checkout their closeout section for cheaper prices."
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