Best kayak on Reddit
145 reviews from r/Kayaking, r/kayakfishing, r/whitewater and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Old Town
4.4
(14)
"Old Town, Bonafide, Nucanoe, and Kaku are great kayaks for your needs."
"I have an oldtown salty (rolled back into the ocean kayaks malibu line) and a predator (Renamed to bigwater 132). They're both amazing kayaks."
"Super stable and not too heavy if you take the pedal drive out."
"Personally, I would aim for a pedal kayak. You get the options of going hands free to focus on fishing."
"I fish off an oldtown 120pdl. feels super stable to me."
"Old town PDL is the way🤝"
"Old town otter."
"I'd look at the Old Town 120."
"The seats are super adjustable on the old towns."
"If you can't afford a Hobie Outback or PA then the next best pedal drive would be old Town."
#2
Wilderness Systems
4.7
(10)
"We did our homework and purchased 12FT Pungo 120s Wilderness. You may be able to find them on sale (slightly used) we have had ours for 8yrs and they look like new."
"Wilderness Systems Tsunami 12 ft used."
"Definitely a pungo120! They are always ranked the best recreational kayak year in and year out."
"Buying a Pungo 120 or 125 will ensure a satisfying kayaking experience."
"If your friend can afford the Pungo 120, it will be much better to paddle than the 105."
"I have a Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 and it has dry storage bulkheads front and rear of the cockpit."
"Try a tsunami 145"
"I noticed tonight Wilderness Systems Targa 100 a 10’ sit on is on sale in your price range."
"I have a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 sit on, I use it on lakes and rivers."
"I have a Wilderness Systems Commander that's a 12 ft fishing kayak."
#3
Hobie
4.4
(10)
"Definitely see if you can get a second hand hobie. They’re tanks and pedaling and rudder control makes fishing so much easier."
"I have a hobie pa14 and love it. I can stand and move around in it without fear of tipping."
"I now use a hobie pa14. So much space and comfort."
"Hobie pa14 is very stable."
"Depends on your budget but at my heaviest 6'2 350lb the hobie pa14 is super sturdy that I can stand up and fish."
"Hobie Outback is kinda in a similar position but is better suited for people that take a lot of gear."
"I got a Hobie Outback. I like it. Very stable."
"Hobie are amazing but really expensive."
"I purchased a 2013 outback on marketplace for $500, spent about $150 fixing it up and upgrading the seat."
"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."
#4
Crescent
4.7
(9)
"Crescent crew, crescent lite tackle 2."
"It tracks well but still has plenty of maneuverability. It’s extremely comfy as well."
"Seat is excellent and has a high setting you can move it to."
"Highly recommend the crew, it’s extremely versatile and paddles really well."
"I’d go crescent crew and add a motor."
"I bought a crescent ultralite because I just love to be on the water."
"Slightly out of budget but if you can find a crescent primo, she would probably love it."
"I have a crescent Ultralite, the primo is similar but slightly heavier."
"I’d recommend looking at Crescent kayaks, if you haven’t already."
#5
Bonafide
5.0
(8)
"I'm pretty heavy and I'm very happy with my Bonafide SS127."
"Then Bonafide released the XTR130 and it became my dream kayak."
"I highly suggest looking there for a good deal."
"But I love the tracking on my Bonafide EX123. It's a very stable sit-in."
"The Bonafide EX123 is supposed to be extremely difficult to capsize."
"I wanted a Bonafide SS127 and found one in excellent shape for less than half the price of a new one."
"I cannot recommend the bonafide ss127 enough."
"I’m saving up for a Bonefide SS127."
#6
Pelican
3.9
(10)
"I have a pelican kayak if you’re gonna kayak fish I recommend a peddle kayak."
"Get a used Pelican off of Facebook marketplace and paddle it for awhile."
"Pelicans are light, and cheap, and available on the used kayak market."
"Great options that combine affordability and quality."
"Great options that combine affordability and quality."
"An example would be something like this [here](https://www.frontenacoutfitters.com/collections/fishing-kayaks/products/pelican-catch-classic-100)"
"If you are only looking to cross the river and not do any serious paddling I would look on market place for a used pelican or lifetime."
"Most basic Pelican/Lifetime ones are around 1-200$."
"Pelican makes great entry level boats."
"Generally speaking: pelican<old Town << wilderness system (stability and durability) = dagger (speed/agility) << Delta = eddyline."
#7
Perception
4.2
(5)
"Perception. one you'll want to keep."
"Check out the Tribe and the Rambler."
"Perception makes a couple of good sit-on-tops that you can likely find used in your area."
"I tried finding a do-it-all kayak for a while, but my experiences led me to feel that each type of kayak has its own niche."
"Perception or Dagger, both great recreational kayaks."
#8
Sea Eagle
4.7
(3)
"Canoe style kayak with great storage and awesome tracking."
"For a thousand dollars, you can have a SeaEagle RazorLite."
"A good drop stitch inflatable kayak, like a Sea Eagle Explorer, will be very stable."
#9
Lifetime
4.3
(3)
"I'd highly recommend getting a lifetime Tamarack."
"Using a lifetime stealth angler pro."
"I have a Tamarack and it is a great kayak."
#10
Jackson
4.3
(3)
"I started with a Jackson Riviera sit on top. It's a fucking tank of a kayak in a great way!"
"Jackson bite FD is a minimalist kayak that can handle some chop."
"Jackson bite FD is slightly above that range, but god the pedal drive is so nice."
#11
Ascend
4.3
(3)
"I have an H10 and love it - just having this thing to carry gear on the multi-day trips makes a difference."
"For those wondering: $850 at https://www.ascendkayaks.com/hybrid/h12.html"
"$850 at https://www.ascendkayaks.com/hybrid/h12.html"
#12
Pakayak
3.7
(3)
"I liked it a lot, and would have bought one if I was slightly smaller."
"Pakayak, think Russian doll style nesting components."
"I stuck with my Pakayak."
#13
Loon 126
5.0
(2)
"Love my Loon 126."
"The Loon seat is the most comfortable I’ve used."
#14
Aquaglide
5.0
(2)
"I've been very happy with it."
"I ended up going with an Aquaglide Chelan 140. They are on sale right now for $500 and well worth the extra cost."
#15
Intex
3.0
(3)
"I got my Feelfree second hand for 600 but really enjoyed the ability to fish from the water with great portability that I got from the Intex Excursion."
"They're sometimes not the most maneuverable."
"The vast majority of products are cheap crap."
#16
Oru
4.0
(2)
"Depending on how far you are hiking... a foldable kayak might be a good option."
"Oru kayak is foldable and great for calm waters."
#17
Pungo
4.0
(2)
"Take a look at the Pungo. Massive cockpit and easy in/out."
"Get a used Pongo."
#18
Dagger Mamba
4.0
(2)
"Dagger Mamba."
"If you liked the Code, look for a used one and maybe check with local kayak schools."
#19
Liquid Logic
4.0
(2)
"I used a jefe boss made by liquid logic. I’ve done three day paddles down the American river with no problem."
"I'm about your size and am happy with my liquid logic remix 79."
#20
Local Shops
5.0
(1)
"Since you live near prime fishing areas, always recommend seeking local shops."
#21
Inflatable Ducky
5.0
(1)
"Get an inflatable ducky! Those are great for beginners. Nice and stable, easy to pack."
#22
QCC
5.0
(1)
"If you’re shopping widely and can find a QCC 500x they are great."
#23
Perception Pescador Pro 10
5.0
(1)
"Used Perception Pescador Pro 10 for your son and 12 for you would be great fishing kayaks that you should be able to find in that price range!"
#24
Eddyline Sandpiper 130
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been enjoying the eddyline sandpiper 130 with my dog for about 1.5 years now and it’s been great."
#25
Vibe Sea Ghost 130
5.0
(1)
"I have a vibe sea ghost 130 and my lab has plenty of room to move around and still be stable."
#26
Advanced Elements
5.0
(1)
"Amazon has an old Advanced Elements Advanced Frame kayak for about $275 right now."
#27
Riot
5.0
(1)
"Riot Bayside 12 solo. Fits me and a 70lb labrador."
#28
Prijon
5.0
(1)
"I’d have a look at this Prijon: https://en.prijon.com/custom-line-cl-370-2.html."
#29
Jackson Bite
5.0
(1)
"I have both a true SOT (Jackson Bite) and a hybrid SOT."
#30
Innova
5.0
(1)
"She has felt much more secure in the inflatables, particularly the Innova."
#31
Hobie Pedal Kayaks
5.0
(1)
"Love out hobie pedal kayaks."
#32
Dagger Supernova
5.0
(1)
"The Supernova is the most fun boat I have paddled, hands down."
#33
Abu Garcia
5.0
(1)
"Casts buttery smooth with even the lightest baits."
#34
Perception Prodigy XS
5.0
(1)
"Perception Prodigy XS is great for smaller children."
#35
Wilderness Systems Piccolo
5.0
(1)
"My small 7 year old started using a 13' WS Piccolo this year."
#36
Hoodoo Voyager 100P
5.0
(1)
"I bought a hoodoo voyager 100p for 1600 after a cart tax and shipping and honestly don't regret a thing about it."
#37
Bonafide SS127
5.0
(1)
"I wanted a Bonafide SS127 and found one in excellent shape for less than half the price of a new one."
#38
Crescent Crew
5.0
(1)
"I’d go crescent crew and add a motor."
#39
P&H
5.0
(1)
"I love P&H Scorpio. It is stable, goes quite straight, easy to maneuver and strong."
#40
Dagger
5.0
(1)
"I love my dagger boats good plastic, comfy outfitting and top notch designs!"
#41
Wilderness
4.0
(1)
"I have a tsunami 125. Much safe than my dicks sporting good life time kayaks."
#42
Used Kayak
4.0
(1)
"I’d go used. Far less financial risk if the hobby doesn’t take."
#43
Stratos 12.5L
4.0
(1)
"6'6" 220, stratos 12.5L fits great with extra leg room and does everything a recreational kayak does but better and more."
#44
Baidarka Explorer
4.0
(1)
"Tip: the kayaking clubs around town often have second hands that people try to sell."
#45
Yakima
4.0
(1)
"I am partial to Yakima, but any good rack system will offer accessories like kayak bars to carry them."
#46
Tarpon
4.0
(1)
"A friend of mine and her big energetic 70lb mutt have fun in her Tarpon 105."
#47
Viking
4.0
(1)
"I have a basic Viking kayak (not a fishing yak, though I fish out of it) and the one good thing about it is it’s light."
#48
Sportsman 120
4.0
(1)
"I like my sportsman 120 old, but you can’t use the pedals in a lot of shallows."
#49
Recon
4.0
(1)
"Recon 120 has a sliding seat."
#50
Seatream
4.0
(1)
"You can get a seatream openwater 12' on clearance at sierra for 349+75 shipping."
#51
Pelican 10’ Sit-in
4.0
(1)
"I picked up a 10’ Pelican sit-in for $90."
#52
Aire
4.0
(1)
"Consider a packraft or maybe an Aire Spud."
#53
Native
4.0
(1)
"Instead, I would go with the native titan x. It's big, sturdy."
#54
Soul Bigfoot
4.0
(1)
"Soul Bigfoot."
#55
Chesapeake Light Craft
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at Chesapeake light craft."
#56
Old Town Heron Jr.
4.0
(1)
"My son cut his teeth on an Old Town Heron Jr."
#57
Native Fish
4.0
(1)
"I run a chinese ‘Native Fish’ knock-off."
#58
Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Bite since it is a true SOT."
#59
Bass Pro Fishing Kayaks
4.0
(1)
"They have a great selection of fishing kayaks that are very cool."
#60
Perception Tribe 11.5
4.0
(1)
"Perception Tribe 11.5 sit on top."
#61
Swell Scupper 14 and 16
4.0
(1)
"Swell Scupper 14 and 16 are SOT and have quite a bit of dry storage."
#62
Bonafide XTR130
4.0
(1)
"Look at the Bonafide XTR130."
#63
BKC Brooklyn 12.5
4.0
(1)
"Recently picked up a Brooklyn 12.5 tandem second hand and have yet to find a flaw."
#64
Perception Conduit
4.0
(1)
"I just upgraded to a Perception Conduit. It is a lot nicer."
#65
Wisconsin River Trips Unknown
4.0
(1)
"It's like Amazon for kayaking."
#66
Dagger Mamba 8.6
4.0
(1)
"You could look for a used Dagger Mamba 8.6."
#67
Jackson Cruise FD
4.0
(1)
"Jackson Cruise FD and bite FD are pretty well rounded, but also relatively expensive."
#68
Old Town Sportsman
4.0
(1)
"I have a 10.5 foot old town sportsman that I use for bay fishing in the salt."
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