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Inflatable Boats · Reviews 13′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 25 hp (15″ shaft / 130 lbs) tube outboard. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at the FB385: what it does well, what it costs, and who it is actually for. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Most fishing kayaks are designed for conventional tackle and fly fishing is an afterthought. The Jackson Mayfly flips that. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. In This Review Who the Mayfly is for The fly
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Fly fishing from a kayak has one enemy: snags. Every bungee, cleat, and strap is a fly line magnet waiting to ruin your cast. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. In This Review Who the
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Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Jackson Kayak built its name on river fishing, and the Coosa X is the newest take on that legacy. At 11 feet 8 inches and 36 inches wide, it is a chunky little boat made for moving water: creeks, rivers, small lakes, and ponds where you need to turn fast and
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson Coosa FD takes the beloved Coosa river hull and adds Jackson’s Flex Drive Mark IV pedal system. The result is a 12-foot-7-inch pedal kayak that handles lakes, rivers, and even inshore saltwater. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at
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Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 25 hp (15″ shaft / 130 lbs) tube outboard. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at the FB365: what it does well, what it costs, and who it is actually for. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Jackson calls the Bite FD the go-kart of pedal-driven kayaks, and the name fits. It puts the Flex Drive pedal system on the proven Bite hull at one of the lowest prices in the pedal game. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Native Watercraft Forge 12 is a fishing kayak built as an open platform: it ships as a paddle kayak for $1,749, and you decide what it becomes. Add Native's X-Range pedal drive when you are ready, bolt a motor on the bow, add a stern motor kit later, or run
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks cost a fortune and fish like a dream. The Jackson Bite Angler flips that around. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. In This Review Who the Bite Angler Is For Stability: Stand-Up Friendly
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson Big Rig FD is a giant of a fishing kayak. At 13 feet 3 inches and 40 inches wide with a 550-pound capacity, it is built for anglers who refuse to leave gear at home. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in
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