Best kayak on Reddit

183 reviews from r/Kayaking, r/kayakfishing, r/whitewater and 6 more subreddits

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Old Town

4.7

(19)

"I fish off an oldtown 120pdl. feels super stable to me."

"Oldtown pdl120 is the way to go."

"Look into the Old Town Sportsman 106. Lots of larger guys have this model and love it."

"I had an old town sportsman 120 and loved it."

"Old town PDL is the way🤝"

"I recommend the old town castine 145 or the eddy line sandpiper 130."

"Old Town Bigwater is crazy fun."

"I can stand in it and cast and fish with ease."

"The old town sportsman 120 PDL is one of the most stable platforms on the market."

"Old Town Twin Heron Tandem Kayak is perfect for dogs because 1. The front seat is removable."

Pelican

4.3

(11)

"I have a pelican kayak if you’re gonna kayak fish I recommend a peddle kayak."

"I got a Pelican Blitz for $300 on sale a couple of years ago and I love it."

"Pelican Catch pwr 100. It's only 10ft long so it fits in truck bed."

"Pelicans are light, and cheap, and available on the used kayak market."

"Great options that combine affordability and quality."

"Most basic Pelican/Lifetime ones are around 1-200$."

"I’ve got a pelican mission 100 that I use for fishing. It’s quite good very lightweight also 30lbs."

"A pelican catch for around $500 will do you well for long trips and last years."

"Pelican kayaks are great beginner boats. Track straight and glide well."

Wilderness Systems

4.7

(10)

"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 don’t think it’s possible to tip without very actively trying to."

"I have a Wilderness Systems Commander that's a 12 ft fishing kayak."

"Wilderness systems still makes a recon 120, the website is a bit weird right now."

"Pungo 125 is an easy boat for someone your size."

Crescent

4.9

(8)

"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."

"Crescent lite tackle 2. Great, great blend of paddle ability and enough subtle features."

"I bought a crescent ultralite because I just love to be on the water."

"I’d recommend looking at Crescent kayaks, if you haven’t already."

Hobie

4.5

(8)

"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."

"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."

"The hobie mirage lineup are great pedal kayaks but cost a bit of cash."

"If a PA is in your budget its hard to argue against them."

Perception

4.3

(7)

"Perception Prodigy is a great kids kayak."

"Perception. one you'll want to keep."

"I noticed that Mountain Man (Old Forge) has some Pungo 120’s they are trying to move."

"Mine is a Perception Pescador 10', which is a number of years old now. It's tracks well and has a decent seat."

"I started with a Perception 120. It's not specifically a fishing kayak, so I had to make adaptations."

"I just got a Perception Tribe 11.5 as my first boat."

"Perception or Dagger, both great recreational kayaks."

Lifetime

4.3

(6)

"The 5 foot Lifetime sit on top for about $100 at Walmart is perfect for a 5 year old."

"I'd highly recommend getting a lifetime Tamarack."

"Using a lifetime stealth angler pro."

"Very happy with my lifetime sir on kayak."

"I have a Tamarack and it is a great kayak."

"It's been a great kayak for me as an angler."

Dagger

4.3

(6)

"I have done serious miles on rivers, multi nighters on rivers and lakes with my 11 foot Dagger."

"I love my dagger boats good plastic, comfy outfitting and top notch designs!"

"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"

"My go-to would be a small pyrahna Scorch or Dagger Code."

"Something like the Dagger Stratos would work well for those types of conditions."

Sea Eagle

4.6

(5)

"Canoe style kayak with great storage and awesome tracking."

"I love it. I have had it now for seven seasons and put about 750 miles on it."

"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."

"Consider the SeaEagle SE 330. My son takes his Great Pyrenees out all the time."

#10

Wavesport

4.3

(4)

"Wavesport transformer. You'll love it."

"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"

"Old school, but I love the Wavesport SuperEZ."

#11

Jackson

4.3

(4)

"The wider the better. Look at the Jackson Big Rig FD."

"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."

"Jackson bite FD is slightly above that range, but god the pedal drive is so nice."

"Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Large should be good for you."

#12

Bonafide

5.0

(3)

"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."

#13

Pakayak

3.8

(4)

"They'll be closest to the Castine 140 you liked, and designed for touring and coastal paddling."

"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."

#14

Eddyline

4.7

(3)

"The Eddyline Sitka series is nice with different sizes to align with paddler sizes."

"I recommend the old town castine 145 or the eddy line sandpiper 130."

"Maybe look at Eddyline or other thermoformed kayaks."

#15

Pyranha

4.0

(3)

"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"

"My go-to would be a small pyrahna Scorch or Dagger Code."

"A general beginner boat that will be okay all around for the weight a Pyranha Karnali Large will also be a good option."

#16

Stellar

5.0

(2)

"I use my Stellar S14 for fishing and touring."

"I just upgraded to a Stellar 14’er and it’s an amazing boat- highly recommend."

#17

Aire

5.0

(2)

"I have a tandem whitewater kayak- Aire tributary tomcat - has been awesome."

"They’re super durable and hold up great when we put our cattle dogs in them."

#18

Feelfree

5.0

(2)

"I am over 6'4" and have a feelfree juntos and love it."

"Feelfree lure 12.5. You'll never flip that tank."

#19

Aqua Glide

4.5

(2)

"It’s super inexpensive right now about 70% off."

"Navarro's are on closeout with drop stitch- can't beat the value."

#20

Native

4.5

(2)

"It’s a great hybrid kayak-canoe with lots of storage and pretty lightweight for its size."

"I would also consider Native TitanX. Their drive is one of the better ones as well."

#21

Dagger Mamba

4.0

(2)

"Dagger Mamba."

"If you liked the Code, look for a used one and maybe check with local kayak schools."

#22

Liquid Logic

4.0

(2)

"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"

"I'm about your size and am happy with my liquid logic remix 79."

#23

Ascend

4.0

(2)

"$850 at https://www.ascendkayaks.com/hybrid/h12.html"

"Maybe one of the Ascend fishing kayaks from Cabela's/Bass Pro?"

#24

Stratos

4.0

(2)

"Sounds a lot like my use case which led me to getting my stratos, very fun and versatile boat."

"I fit comfortably in my stratos 12.5L with extra leg room."

#25

Honor

5.0

(1)

"All work fine for shorter people or kids."

#26

Pungo 120

5.0

(1)

"Pungo 120 or 125 for larger folk."

#27

Loon 126

5.0

(1)

"The Loon seat is the most comfortable I’ve used."

#28

Seaward Ascente

5.0

(1)

"I fit in it great! Lots of adjustments that can be made."

#29

Oru Bay ST

5.0

(1)

"We have had our Oru kayaks for more than a couple of years, and continue to love them."

#30

Hobie Mirage Sport

5.0

(1)

"This one was perfect for her."

#31

Crescent Crew

5.0

(1)

"I’d go crescent crew and add a motor."

#32

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."

#33

Dagger Supernova

5.0

(1)

"The Supernova is the most fun boat I have paddled, hands down."

#34

Hobie Pedal Kayaks

5.0

(1)

"Love out hobie pedal kayaks."

#35

Perception Prodigy XS

5.0

(1)

"Perception Prodigy XS is great for smaller children."

#36

Wilderness Systems Piccolo

5.0

(1)

"My small 7 year old started using a 13' WS Piccolo this year."

#37

Jackson Bite

5.0

(1)

"I have both a true SOT (Jackson Bite) and a hybrid SOT."

#38

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."

#39

Current Designs

5.0

(1)

"I’m a big Current Design’s fan myself. The Vision is a great boat. Stable, light and quite fast."

#40

Delta

5.0

(1)

"Delta makes similar boats, with various sizes, and models for smaller paddlers."

#41

Moken

5.0

(1)

"Moken sit on top is super stable and really sturdy."

#42

Vibe

5.0

(1)

"I have a Vibe Shearwater 125. Super stable, even with seat in the highest position."

#43

Big Rig

5.0

(1)

"I have a Big Rig with the new Mark IV Drive and its worked great for me."

#44

Bay Sports

5.0

(1)

"I love my bay sports pedal pro fish 3.2m."

#45

Nucanoe

5.0

(1)

"My Nucanoe Frontier is very stable, recommended."

#46

Seastream

5.0

(1)

"The pedal drive has reverse, unlike fin pedal drives."

#47

Airvolution

5.0

(1)

"I was able to get the Airvolution2 Tandem for about $2000 plus tax with free shipping."

#48

Vanhunks

5.0

(1)

"Check out Vanhunks, love mine."

#49

Pouch

5.0

(1)

"Fast, giant storage capability, enough legroom for both paddlers."

#50

Red Fish Kayaks

5.0

(1)

"You can get her a very light, locally made, completely custom, family heirloom worthy kayak from Red Fish Kayaks."

#51

Seatream

4.0

(1)

"You can get a seatream openwater 12' on clearance at sierra for 349+75 shipping."

#52

Intex

4.0

(1)

"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."

#53

Lynx

4.0

(1)

"Lynx will be your best bet. It's going to be way faster and more nimble."

#54

Slayer Propel

4.0

(1)

"I know it's not the same kayak, but in the Slayer Propel I have my seat back where it's comfortable to fish."

#55

Pungo

4.0

(1)

"Get a used Pongo."

#56

Soul Bigfoot

4.0

(1)

"Soul Bigfoot."

#57

Chesapeake Light Craft

4.0

(1)

"Take a look at Chesapeake light craft."

#58

Old Town Heron Jr.

4.0

(1)

"My son cut his teeth on an Old Town Heron Jr."

#59

Pelican 10’ Sit-in

4.0

(1)

"I picked up a 10’ Pelican sit-in for $90."

#60

Native Fish

4.0

(1)

"I run a chinese ‘Native Fish’ knock-off."

#61

Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120

4.0

(1)

"I prefer the Bite since it is a true SOT."

#62

Bass Pro Fishing Kayaks

4.0

(1)

"They have a great selection of fishing kayaks that are very cool."

#63

Perception Tribe 11.5

4.0

(1)

"Perception Tribe 11.5 sit on top."

#64

Swell Scupper 14 and 16

4.0

(1)

"Swell Scupper 14 and 16 are SOT and have quite a bit of dry storage."

#65

Bonafide XTR130

4.0

(1)

"Look at the Bonafide XTR130."

#66

BKC Brooklyn 12.5

4.0

(1)

"Recently picked up a Brooklyn 12.5 tandem second hand and have yet to find a flaw."

#67

Perception Conduit

4.0

(1)

"I just upgraded to a Perception Conduit. It is a lot nicer."

#68

Wisconsin River Trips Unknown

4.0

(1)

"It's like Amazon for kayaking."

#69

Dagger Mamba 8.6

4.0

(1)

"You could look for a used Dagger Mamba 8.6."

#70

Jackson Cruise FD

4.0

(1)

"Jackson Cruise FD and bite FD are pretty well rounded, but also relatively expensive."

#71

Old Town Sportsman

4.0

(1)

"I have a 10.5 foot old town sportsman that I use for bay fishing in the salt."

#72

FeelFree

4.0

(1)

"At a lower price point the FeelFree Aventura 125 is great for fishing and surprisingly good for touring."

#73

Diablo

4.0

(1)

"I own a Diablo Amigo, Jackson Kilroy DT, and a Hobie Pro Angler 14 with peddle drive."

#74

Swell

4.0

(1)

"Swell Scupper 14 and 16 are SOT and have quite a bit of dry storage."

#75

Riot

4.0

(1)

"On a budget: I'd watch for Pyranha Machno, Dagger Mamba, Dagger Nomad, Liquid Logic Remix, Wavesport Diesel, Wavesport Habitat, Riot Magnum"

#76

Necky

4.0

(1)

"I've had good experiences with Necky kayaks and still own 2."

#77

Evoke

4.0

(1)

"My 6'5" son does good with my Evoke Vue 120 from Sportsman’s."

#78

NuCanoe

4.0

(1)

"Nucanoe Flint is my go to when someone says river fishing."

#79

Lost Creek

4.0

(1)

"I would look at the lost creek anglers or riot mako for the price range you are looking to be in."

#80

Neris

4.0

(1)

"Check out the Neris Smart Pro & Smart Pro Expedition."

#81

Prijon

4.0

(1)

"I find it an awesome sit in sea kayak for fishing."

#82

Ocean Kayak

4.0

(1)

"If you specifically want a SOT for those uses, I love my Ocean Kayak Caper."

#83

Tamarack Pro

4.0

(1)

"I keep a rigid crate and a small cooler on the back, I added 3 rod holders."

#84

CK2

4.0

(1)

"Go for a CK2. 400 pound limit and sooooo much leg room."

#85

Advanced Elements

4.0

(1)

"Advanced Elements makes a line of foldable inflatable kayaks that have an aluminum rib frame."

#86

Advanced Frames

4.0

(1)

"It might not have enough storage capacity for camping trips."

#87

Epic

4.0

(1)

"A small person in our club has an Epic, roughly 14' long. It's super light."

#88

Sun Dolphin

3.0

(1)

"Sun dolphin kayaks are ok if you just want to float around."

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