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Reviews15′ Heavy-Duty KaBoat SK470XL Review
KaBoats · Reviews 15′ interior of kaboat micro skiff, room for 3 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 10hp 4-stroke or 15hp...
ReviewsEddyline Rio 140 Review: Lightweight Rec Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Eddyline Rio 140, formerly known as the Equinox, blends recreational kayak comfort with real sea kayak performance. It is...
ReviewsJackson TakeTwo Recreational Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson TakeTwo is the brand’s largest capacity tandem, and it’s one of the most flexible boats Jackson has ever...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Pamlico 135T Review: Tandem Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Buying a tandem kayak usually means buying a boat you can only use when your partner is free. The Wilderness...
ReviewsVoyaX Mossa 97 Review: Electric Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The VoyaX Mossa 97 is one of the most interesting new fishing kayaks in a while. It takes the XPDL...
Reviews15′ Inflatable KaBoat SK470 Micro Skiff Review
KaBoats · Reviews 15′ of kaboat micro skiff, room for 3 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 10 hp outboard. Here is...
ReviewsVoyaX Mossa 128 Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The VoyaX Mossa 128 won the 2026 iCAST Best Boat or Watercraft award, and it is easy to see why....
ReviewsCAJO Terra 116 PDL Pro Review: Stand-Up Fishing
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing CAJO (Camino Journey) is one of the newer names in kayak fishing, and the Terra 116 PDL Pro Series is...
ReviewsCAJO Outpost 128 PDL Pro Series Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks ask you to pick a style: paddle, pedal, or motor. The CAJO Outpost 128 PDL says, why not...
Reviews14′ Inflatable KaBoat SK430 Micro Skiff Review
KaBoats · Reviews 14′ of kaboat micro skiff, room for 3 people, rated up to an 8 hp (10 hp if 2 stroke) outboard....
ReviewsCAJO Outpost 100 PDL Review: Compact Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing CAJO (Camino Journey) is a newer brand built by serious kayak anglers, and the Outpost 100 PDL shows it. It...
ReviewsCAJO Highlander 140T AirTrek Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Highlander 140T AirTrek is a 14-foot tandem that breaks the usual rules. It is an inflatable built from welded...
ReviewsCAJO Highlander 120 AirTrek PDL Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Here’s the pitch: a 12 foot fishing kayak that fits in a roller bag. The CAJO Highlander 120 AirTrek PDL...
ReviewsCAJO Highlander 100 AirTrek PDL Review: Inflatable Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Most inflatable kayaks feel like pool toys with rod holders. The CAJO Highlander 100 AirTrek PDL is different. Affiliate disclosure:...
Reviews12′ Inflatable KaBoat SK396 Micro Skiff Review
KaBoats · Reviews 12.5′ of kaboat micro skiff, room for 2 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 2.5 hp outboard. Here is...
Reviews3 Waters Big Fish 120 V3 Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The 3 Waters Big Fish 120 V3 is a 12-foot paddle fishing kayak built for one thing: taking you further....
Reviews3 Waters Big Fish 120 PDL Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Big Fish 120 PDL is the big brother of the 105, and the extra 18 inches of hull change...
Reviews3 Waters Big Fish 105 V3 Review: Stable Paddle Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The 3 Waters Big Fish 105 V3 is built for one job: giving bigger anglers a stable paddle kayak they...
Reviews3 Waters Big Fish 105 PDL Review: Compact Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing If you have been eyeing a pedal kayak but dreading the thought of hauling a 12-foot barge to the ramp,...
Reviews13′ Heavy-Duty KaBoat SK385XL Review
KaBoats · Reviews 13′ interior of kaboat micro skiff, room for 2 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 10 hp outboard. Here...
ReviewsBlue Sky Boatworks 360 Pro Review: Catamaran Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Pro is not really a kayak. It is a catamaran fishing platform that happens to...
ReviewsBlue Sky Boatworks 360 Angler Review: Pedal Boat
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Angler is not really a kayak at all. It is a twin-hull pedal boat from...
ReviewsReelYaks Rogue 9.8ft Modular Pedal Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing No roof rack, no trailer, no pickup truck? The ReelYaks Rogue 9.8ft is built for exactly that situation. Affiliate disclosure:...
ReviewsReelYaks Rocket 9.8ft Modular Pedal Kayak Review: Fin Drive
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The wildest thing about the ReelYaks Rocket 9.8ft is the first time you load it. Two sections, each about 35...
Reviews12 ft Azzurro Mare Inflatable Boats AM365 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft / 150 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsReelYaks Rocket 13.8ft Tandem Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Tandem kayaks are great on the water and a pain everywhere else. The ReelYaks Rocket solves that by splitting into...
ReviewsReelYaks Rocket 13.8ft Tandem Fin Drive Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Here’s the problem this kayak solves: you want a tandem fishing kayak, but you drive a crossover and live in...
ReviewsReelYaks Raptor 9.5 Review: Modular Fin Drive Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing No roof rack. No trailer. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this...
ReviewsReelYaks Rapido 10.8ft Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Rapido is Reel Yaks’ longest solo modular kayak, and the length is the whole point. It splits into two...
Reviews11′ Extra Heavy-Duty Boat CN330 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 15 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsReelYaks Raider 14ft Tandem Modular Pedal Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Fishing with a partner is great until you have to haul a 14-foot tandem kayak to the ramp. The ReelYaks...
ReviewsReelYaks 9.5ft Raptor Review: Modular Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing No roof rack. No trailer. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this...
ReviewsReelYaks Recon 10 Review: Modular Prop Drive Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The ReelYaks Recon 10 takes everything good about modular kayaks and adds the one thing the smaller models lack: real...
ReviewsReelYaks 10ft Radar Modular Pedal Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing What if your pedal kayak fit in the trunk of your car? The ReelYaks 10ft Radar is a modular fishing...
Reviews11′ Saturn Flat Bottom Boat KM330 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 people, rated up to a 12 hp (8.8 kw) outboard. Here is an...
ReviewsReelYaks 10ft Radar Review: Modular Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing No roof rack? No truck? Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this...
ReviewsReelYaks Rapido 10.8ft Review: Modular Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The ReelYaks Rapido solves the problem that keeps a lot of people out of pedal kayaks: getting the boat to...
ReviewsReelYak 10ft Recon Review: Modular Fin Drive Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The ReelYak 10ft Recon solves the oldest problem in kayak fishing: getting the boat to the water. It splits into...
ReviewsPerception Showdown 11.5 Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Perception Showdown 11.5 is the pedal-powered evolution of the popular Outlaw, and it answers the question a lot of...
Reviews12′ Saturn V-Keel Boat KM360D Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11 ft 10 in of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 20 hp (14.7 kw) outboard....
ReviewsPerception Pescador Pro 10.0 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing If you’ve spent any time at a boat ramp, you’ve seen a Pescador. The Perception Pescador Pro 10.0 has been...
ReviewsFeelfree Moken 12.5 PDL Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Moken 12.5 has been Feelfree’s go-to fishing kayak for years: fast, stable, and comfortable. The PDL version adds the...
ReviewsFeelfree Lure II Tandem Overdrive V2 Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Feelfree Lure II Tandem Overdrive V2 is the Swiss Army knife of tandem fishing kayaks. Paddle it, pedal it,...
Reviews11′ Saturn V-Keel Boat KM330D Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 people, rated up to a 15 hp (11 kw) outboard. Here is an...
ReviewsFeelfree Lure 13.5 Overdrive V2 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Feelfree Lure 13.5 Overdrive V2 is the big one in the Lure family. At 13’5″ with a 500 lb...
ReviewsFeelfree Lure 11.5 Overdrive V2 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Feelfree Lure 11.5 Overdrive V2 hits the sweet spot in the Lure lineup. It’s shorter and lighter than the...
ReviewsFeelfree Dorado 125 Overdrive Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Feelfree Dorado 125 Overdrive is not a kayak you carry under one arm. It is a 12-foot-10-inch fishing platform...
ReviewsFeelFree SuperFish 108 Review: Motor-Ready Kayak
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing The FeelFree SuperFish 108 is built for anglers who want a stable, motor-ready platform without jumping to a pedal drive....
Reviews10′ Saturn V-Keel Boat KM300D Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 10 ft of inflatable boat, room for 3 people, rated up to a 10 hp (7.4 kw) outboard. Here is...
ReviewsCrescent Cres-Craft Fishing Kayak Review
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing The Crescent Cres-Craft is not really a kayak in the traditional sense. It is a micro skiff with a paddling...
ReviewsCrescent CK2 Venture Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks are built for an afternoon. The Crescent CK2 Venture is built for the expedition. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may...
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited MAX Review: Tournament Package
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Tournament mornings are stressful enough without rigging a kayak in the dark. The Unlimited MAX Tournament Package is built for...
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited Review: Tournament Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe Unlimited is less a kayak and more a blank canvas for a fishing machine. At 12 feet 6...
Reviews12′ Fishing Inflatable Boats FCB365 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 15 hp (15″ shaft / 100 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited + Terrova Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks are boats. The NuCanoe Unlimited paired with a Minn Kota Terrova is more like a compact bass boat...
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited + EPS Review: Electric Fishing Kayak
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing There comes a point in every kayak angler’s life when the wind picks up, the spot is a mile away,...
ReviewsNuCanoe U10 Review: Compact Tournament Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe U10 is the little brother of the famous Unlimited, and it might be the smartest compact fishing kayak...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek Fiesta Inflatable Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing This isn’t a kayak. It’s a floating party that happens to have pedal drives. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a...
Reviews9.6′ Fishing Inflatable Boats FCB290 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 9.6′ of inflatable boat, room for 2 adults plus 1 child, rated up to an 8 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsNuCanoe Frontier 12 Fishing Kayak Review and Specs
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe Frontier 12 has been around for years, and there is a reason it is still here. It is...
ReviewsNuCanoe Flint Kayak Review: Simple, Stable Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing If you want a fishing kayak that you can throw in the truck bed and launch anywhere, the NuCanoe Flint...
ReviewsNuCanoe F10 Fishing Kayak Review: Specs, Pros, Cons
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe F10 is not trying to be fast. It is trying to be the most stable 10-foot boat you...
ReviewsJackson YuPIK Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks try to be one thing. The Jackson YuPIK tries to be your thing, whatever that is. Affiliate disclosure:...
Reviews13′ Heavy-Duty Boat FB385 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 13′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 25 hp (15″ shaft / 130 lbs) tube...
ReviewsJackson Mayfly Tournament Angler Package Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Most fishing kayaks are designed for conventional tackle and fly fishing is an afterthought. The Jackson Mayfly flips that. Affiliate...
ReviewsJackson Mayfly Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Fly fishing from a kayak has one enemy: snags. Every bungee, cleat, and strap is a fly line magnet waiting...
ReviewsJackson Coosa X Review: The River Angler’s Fishing Kayak
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Jackson Kayak built its name on river fishing, and the Coosa X is the newest take on that legacy. At...
ReviewsJackson Coosa FD Review: Pedal Drive Tournament Package
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson Coosa FD takes the beloved Coosa river hull and adds Jackson’s Flex Drive Mark IV pedal system. The...
Reviews12′ Heavy-Duty Boat FB365 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 25 hp (15″ shaft / 130 lbs) tube...
ReviewsJackson Bite FD Review: Affordable Pedal Fishing Kayak
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...
ReviewsNative Watercraft Forge 12 Review: Paddle, Pedal, or Power
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Native Watercraft Forge 12 is a fishing kayak built as an open platform: it ships as a paddle kayak...
ReviewsJackson Bite Angler Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks cost a fortune and fish like a dream. The Jackson Bite Angler flips that around. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY...
ReviewsJackson Big Rig FD Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak for Big Water
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson Big Rig FD is a giant of a fishing kayak. At 13 feet 3 inches and 40 inches...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek 11 Inflatable Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage iTrek 11 sounds like a contradiction: an inflatable kayak with a real pedal drive. But Hobie’s drop-stitch...
Reviews10′ Heavy-Duty Boat FB300 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 10′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 people, rated up to a 15 hp (short shaft) outboard. Here is an...
ReviewsWilderness Systems iA.T.A.K. 110 Review: Inflatable Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing I used to laugh at inflatable fishing kayaks. Then I stood on a drop stitch floor that felt like a...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Tarpon 140 Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 is a 14-foot sit-on-top built for anglers who actually like to paddle. While the market...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Tarpon 105 Review and Specs
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Tarpon name has been around for decades, and there is a reason it is still one of the best-selling...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128 Review and Specs
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks are built for paddling. The Wilderness Systems Tactical Pro 128 was built for rigging. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may...
Reviews12′ Inflatable Budget Boats CB365 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 15 hp (15″ shaft / 100 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsWilderness Systems Recon 120 HD Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Recon 120 HD with the AirPro ACES seat is built around one big idea: you choose how...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Radar 135 Review: Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Radar 135 has been a staple of serious kayak fishing for years, and the TriPower design is...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Radar 115 Review: Paddle, Pedal, Motor
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Radar 115 is the Swiss army knife of fishing kayaks. It is a true tri-powered boat: paddle...
ReviewsWilderness Systems A.T.A.K. 120 Review
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing A.T.A.K. stands for Advanced Tactical Angling Kayak, and the 120 is the one that started it all. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY...
Reviews11′ Inflatable Budget Boats CB330 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 people, rated up to a 10 hp (15″ shaft / 100 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsBonafide SS107 Review: Compact Stable Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Bonafide SS107 takes everything anglers love about the bigger SS127 and packs it into a 10-foot-7 hull that fits...
ReviewsBonafide SKF117 Review: Hybrid Skiff Kayak for Anglers
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Bonafide SKF117 is not like most fishing kayaks. Bonafide borrowed the shape from salt flats skiffs and blended it...
ReviewsBonafide RVR119 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing If you fish rivers, you already know the problem. A kayak that feels rock solid on a lake can turn...
Reviews9.6′ Inflatable Budget Boats CB290 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 9.6′ of inflatable boat, room for 2 adults plus 1 child, rated up to an 8 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsBonafide PWR129 PRO Review: Motor-Ready Fishing Kayak
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Most fishing kayaks are built for a paddle first and a motor as an afterthought. The Bonafide PWR129 PRO flips...
ReviewsNative Ultimate FX15 Tandem Review: Hybrid Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Native Watercraft Ultimate FX15 Tandem is the Swiss Army knife of fishing boats. It is a hybrid canoe-kayak that...
ReviewsNative TitanX Propel 12.5 Review: Top Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing When you climb into the Native Watercraft TitanX Propel 12.5, the first thing you notice is how much boat is...
ReviewsNative Watercraft TitanX Propel 10.5 Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Native Watercraft TitanX Propel 10.5 takes everything anglers loved about the full-size TitanX and packs it into a 10’8″...
Reviews11′ Professional-Grade Boat SD330PRO Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 20hp (15″ shaft / 150...
ReviewsNative Watercraft Hammer 1210 Pedal Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing I got my first look at the Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 this season, and it is clear Native built this...
ReviewsOld Town Topwater 120 PDL Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Topwater 120 PDL is what happens when a legendary boat builder decides to make pedal fishing affordable....
ReviewsOld Town Topwater 106 PDL Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Topwater 106 PDL packs hands-free pedal fishing into a compact 10’6″ package. You get Old Town’s proven...
ReviewsOld Town ePDL+ 120 PRO Review: Specs, Pros, Cons
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Pedal kayaks changed kayak fishing. Electric pedal assist might change it again. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from...
Reviews18′ Inflatable Boats SD518 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 17.8′ of inflatable boat, room for 10 people, rated up to a 50 hp (15″ shaft / 175 lbs) tube...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Sportsman PDL 120 Pro is Old Town’s answer to anglers who kept asking for more. It takes the proven...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman PDL 106 Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing A pedal kayak under 11 feet that you can car-top, stand up in, and fish all day? That is exactly...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman BigWater 132 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Sportsman BigWater 132 is Old Town’s big-water paddle kayak, and the name tells you exactly what it is for....
ReviewsHobie Mirage Oasis Review: Tandem Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage Oasis is the performance tandem in Hobie’s lineup: 14 feet 6 inches of fast, efficient hull powered...
News & ShowsMinn Kota Absorbs Humminbird: What the Merger Means for Kayak Anglers (2026)
On October 6, Minn Kota made its biggest move in years: it launched a whole new “One Seamless Fishing System” and folded Humminbird in...
DIY & How-ToHow to Mount a Bixpy Motor on Your Kayak Without Drilling: Bixpy Rod Holder Adapter Review (2026)
I have been running Bixpy motors on my kayaks for years. They are sleek, quiet, and dead reliable. But the number one question I...
Reviews16′ Inflatable Boats SD488 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 16′ of inflatable boat, room for 8 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 40 hp (15″ shaft /...
Buying GuidesBest Fish Finder for Kayaks 2026: My Honest Picks
A fish finder will not catch fish for you, but the right one will show you exactly where they are. Here are my honest...
Buying GuidesBest Pedal Kayaks 2026: My Top Picks After Testing Them All
I own three pedal kayaks. I run two more in my rental business. I have pedaled just about every drive system on the market,...
Buying GuidesBest Kayak Battery for Fish Finders 2026: What Size You Need
Pick the wrong battery and your fish finder dies at noon. Pick the right one and you stop thinking about power entirely. Here is...
Buying GuidesBest Kayak Motors 2026: My Top 3 Picks (and One to Avoid)
I have tested just about every kayak motor on the market. Most are fine. A few are great. And a couple you should stay...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 136 is the kayak that made motorized fishing mainstream. A 45-pound thrust Minn Kota motor...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman 106 Minn Kota Review: Motorized Fishing
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Want to cover the whole lake without lifting a paddle? The Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota takes the compact,...
ReviewsOld Town Sonata 106 MK Fishing Kayak Review
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing The Sonata 106 MK is the quirkiest boat on this list, and I mean that as a compliment. Old Town...
ReviewsOld Town Predator BigWater PDL 132 Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing When the water gets big, small kayaks feel small. The Old Town Predator BigWater PDL 132 is a 13 foot...
Reviews15′ Inflatable Boats SD470 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 15.4′ of inflatable boat, room for 8 people, rated up to a 40 hp (15″ shaft / 175 lbs) tube...
ReviewsOld Town Predator BigWater 132 Review: Proven Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Predator BigWater 132 is one of the most battle-tested pedal fishing kayaks ever built. The Predator PDL...
ReviewsOld Town Malibu ePDL+ 120 Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Malibu ePDL+ 120 is Old Town’s electric-assist recreational kayak, and it might be the most fun 12 feet of...
Best Kayak Battery Box 2026: Power Your Fish Finder & Lights
First, an important distinction: a fish finder battery and a trolling motor battery are very different things. A fish finder sips power, all it...
Kayak Anchor System Guide 2026: Trolleys, Anchors & Setup
Affiliate Disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure:...
Best Fishing Kayak Accessories 2026: 15 Must-Have Upgrades
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ReviewsOld Town Loon 126 Angler Review: Sit-Inside Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Not every angler wants a pedal drive. Some of us like the simplicity of paddling, the quiet of a paddle-only...
ReviewsOld Town Loon 106 Angler Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Loon 106 Angler is a sit-inside fishing kayak that keeps things simple and light. At 10’6″ and...
Reviews14′ Inflatable Boats SD430 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 14′ of inflatable boat, room for 7 people, rated up to a 40 hp (15″ shaft / 175 lbs) tube...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek Angler 10 Inflatable Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing An inflatable with a real pedal drive and a real fishing layout sounds like a gimmick until you see the...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek 9 Review: Inflatable Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage iTrek 9 Ultralight is the lightest pedal-driven fishing platform Hobie has ever made. The fitted hull weighs...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek 14 Duo Review: Tandem Inflatable Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage iTrek 14 Duo is the answer to a problem I hear all the time: “I want to...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman 120 PRO Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Old Town Sportsman 120 PRO Review Old Town’s newest Sportsman is a 12-foot paddle kayak built like a rigging platform:...
Reviews13.8′ Inflatable Boats SD415 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 13.8′ of inflatable boat, room for 7 people, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft / 150 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsHobie Pro Angler 12 360XR Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Pro Angler 12 with the MirageDrive 360XR is the boat that made every other pedal kayak look over...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Passport 12.0 R Review: Budget Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing I’ll be honest. For years I wanted a Hobie pedal kayak but I couldn’t justify the price tag. Affiliate disclosure:...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Passport 10.5 R Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Passport 10.5 R is Hobie’s most affordable way into a true pedal drive kayak. The “R” means rotomolded: a...
ReviewsBonafide RS117 Review: Affordable Hybrid Cat Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Bonafide RS117 takes the Hybrid Cat hull from Bonafide’s premium SS series and puts it on a $999 paddle...
Reviews13′ Inflatable Boats SD385 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 13′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Compass Review: Simple Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage Compass is the simplest way to get into Hobie’s legendary pedal drive system without spending top dollar....
ReviewsHobie Mirage Compass Duo Tandem Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Tandem kayaks are usually a compromise. One person paddles hard, the other gets bored, and someone ends up doing all...
ReviewsPerception Pescador Pro 12.0 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Perception Pescador Pro 12.0 has been around for years, and there is a reason it keeps selling. It is...
ReviewsFeelFree AirShip Review: Inflatable Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing · Inflatable FeelFree AirShip Review: Inflatable Pedal Fishing Kayak The FeelFree AirShip is an 11-foot-2-inch inflatable pedal fishing kayak and...
ReviewsAccuphy Ping Live Mini Review: Live Sonar for $699
The Accuphy Ping Live Mini is the most affordable live sonar at $699. Wireless 5G streaming to your phone or tablet, five live sonar...
Reviews12′ Professional-Grade Boat SD365PRO Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft / 150 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsPerception Outlaw 11.5 Review: Stable Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Outlaw 11.5 has a trick most kayaks twice its price do not: the seat folds completely away so you...
ReviewsCrescent LiteTackle II Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Crescent LiteTackle II is the second generation of Crescent’s flagship paddle kayak, and it keeps the clean, open deck...
ReviewsJackson Knarr FD Review: Big Water Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Jackson Knarr FD is a big-water specialist. Designer Tony Lee hand-shaped the hull around surf, wind, waves, and current,...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Recon 120 Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Recon 120 HD is Wilderness Systems’ tri-power fishing machine. You can paddle it, pedal it with the Helix PD...
Reviews12′ PRO Inflatable Boats SD365 V1 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft / 150 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsLiTime ArgoSeeker A1 Review
LiTime's kayak-sized electric outboard: 700W, 60 lb of thrust, wireless remote, and a 13.45-pound body. Our review covers specs, battery math, and who should...
ReviewsLiTime ArgoSeeker A2 Review
LiTime's first electric outboard pairs a 48V brushless motor with a wireless remote and 120 pounds of thrust. Our review covers the specs, the...
ReviewsNative Slayer Propel 10 LTE Review: 10-Ft Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Most pedal kayaks feel like they need their own trailer. The Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE goes the other...
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Native Watercraft Ultimate FX12 is a hybrid that splits the difference between a canoe and a kayak. You get...
Buying GuidesKayak Fishing Charters in the USA: The Complete State-by-State Guide (2026)
We researched every kayak fishing charter on FishingBooker: 21 operations across 14 states. Compare kayaks, species, prices, and find your trip.
Reviews12′ Inflatable Boats SD365 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 12′ of inflatable boat, room for 5 people, rated up to a 30 hp (15″ shaft / 150 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman 106 Review: Compact Stable Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Sportsman 106 is Old Town’s answer to anglers who want a stand-up stable fishing platform they can throw on...
Reviews11′ Inflatable Boats SD330W Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 15 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsOld Town BigWater ePDL+ 132 Review: Electric Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 is the most versatile propulsion system ever put on a fishing kayak. You...
Reviews11′ Inflatable Dinghy Boats SD330 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 11′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 adults plus 1 child, rated up to a 15 hp (15″ shaft /...
ReviewsHobie Mirage iTrek Angler 12 Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage iTrek Angler 12 is an inflatable fishing kayak with Hobie’s MirageDrive 180 pedal system built in. It’s...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Lynx Review: Lightest Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Mirage Lynx is the lightest pedal-powered hard-shell kayak Hobie has ever made. The fitted hull weighs just 47 pounds,...
Reviews9.6′ Inflatable Dinghy Boats SD290 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 9.6′ of inflatable boat, room for 4 people, rated up to a 10 hp (15″ shaft / 100 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsHobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 Review: The 12ft Fishing Beast
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 is the boat that made pedal kayak fishing famous. Twelve feet long, 36 inches...
ReviewsHobie Pro Angler 14 360XR Review: 360 Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 with the 360XR drive is the boat other pedal kayaks get compared to. It...
Reviews8.6′ Inflatable Dinghy Boats SD260 Review
Inflatable Boats · Reviews 8.6′ of inflatable boat, room for 3 people, rated up to an 8 hp (15″ shaft / 80 lbs) outboard....
ReviewsFeelfree Moken 10 PDL Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing A 10-foot pedal kayak sounds like a toy until you actually fish from one. The Feelfree Moken 10 PDL packs...
ReviewsCrescent Shoalie Fishing Kayak Review
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Crescent built its name on hulls that paddle better than they should. The Shoalie is the company’s first kayak designed...
ReviewsNuCanoe U10 Fishing Kayak Review: Small but Mighty
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe U10 is the little brother of the popular Unlimited, and it might be the better boat for a...
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited MAX Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Some kayaks feel like kayaks. The NuCanoe Unlimited MAX feels like a compact fishing boat. Affiliate disclosure: KayakDIY may earn...
ReviewsNuCanoe Unlimited Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The NuCanoe Unlimited is one of those boats that feels less like a kayak and more like a blank canvas...
ReviewsJackson Coosa FD Fishing Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Coosa FD takes Jackson’s most proven river hull, the Coosa HD, and adds the Flex Drive pedal system. The...
ReviewsBonafide PWR129 Review: Motor-Ready Fishing Kayak
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing Most fishing kayaks treat motors and electronics as an afterthought. You drill holes, run wires with zip ties, and hope...
ReviewsBonafide P127 Pedal Kayak Review: Specs, Pros, Cons
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing Bonafide has a reputation for building kayaks that feel like they were designed by actual fishermen, and the P127 keeps...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman PDL 120 Review: Pedal Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 is one of those kayaks that shows up in more driveways every year. At...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 Review: Premium Fishing Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 is the boat every other fishing kayak gets compared to. It has been the...
ReviewsOld Town BigWater PDL 132 Review: Specs, Pros, Cons
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing When the wind kicks up and the lake turns to chop, most kayaks make you work for every cast. The...
ReviewsOld Town Malibu PDL Kayak Review
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Malibu PDL (built on the Ocean Kayak Malibu platform) is the pedal kayak for people who want...
ReviewsWilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Review: Best All-Around Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 has been around for years, and it stays popular for a simple reason: it paddles...
ReviewsBonafide SS127 Review: Ultra-Stable Sit-Stand Fishing Kayak
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Bonafide SS127 was the first kayak from Bonafide, and it became a legend for one reason: it lets you...
ReviewsNative Slayer Propel Max 10 Review: Compact Pedal Kayak
Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Native Slayer Propel Max 10 might be the smartest small pedal kayak on the market. It is only 10...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman 120 Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing I’ve paddled a lot of fishing kayaks over the years, and the Old Town Sportsman 120 keeps coming up when...
ReviewsBonafide XTR130 Fishing Kayak Review: Big, Stable, Ready
Motorized Kayaks · Fishing I’ve stood up and fished from plenty of kayaks over the years, and most of them make me pick my...
ReviewsHobie Mirage Outback Fishing Kayak Review
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Mirage Outback is the best-selling fishing kayak in the world, and it earned that title. At 12 feet 9...
ReviewsOld Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Fishing Kayak Review
Motorized Kayaks · Minn Kota Spot-Lock Old Town’s AutoPilot 120 pairs a 45-pound-thrust Minn Kota with GPS Spot-Lock in a 12-foot fishing platform. Here’s...
ReviewsCrescent Smallie Fishing Kayak Review: Specs, Pros, Cons
Paddle Kayaks · Fishing The Crescent Smallie packs stand-up stability and a full-length deck pad kit into a 65-pound hull you can car-top solo....
ReviewsFluxJet Kayak Review: Weed-Ready Electric Jet Power Without an Exposed Prop
FluxJet hides its electric jet drive inside an 11-foot fishing platform, eliminating an exposed prop, shaft, and rudder. Our on-water first look explains where...
ReviewsBonafide XTR140P First Look: Pedal Drive, Tandem Space, and Big-Water Stability
Fishing Kayaks · ICAST First Look The Bonafide XTR140P stretches the bass-boat-style XTR platform to 14 feet, adds an optional stowable pedal drive, and...
ReviewsVibe Sea Ghost 105 WRD First Look: A Compact Fishing Kayak Built for Power
The Sea Ghost name returns in a compact, motor-ready platform. See what the 10-foot-6-inch Vibe Sea Ghost 105 WRD adds for anglers who want...
ReviewsVoyaX MOSSA 97 Review: Smart Pedal Assist, GPS SpotHold, and 360° Steering
The compact MOSSA 97 combines manual pedaling, electric assist, GPS anchoring, and cable-free 360-degree steering in one removable XPDL drive. Here is what stood...
Buying GuidesBest GPS Trolling Motor for Kayaks (2026): Spot-Lock Without the $3,000 Price Tag
The GPS trolling motor setups I recommend for kayaks: AutoBoat Smart Head, Old Town AutoPilot, VoyaX MOSSA and the premium brands, with real prices...
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RAW UNCUT, iCAST 2025 New Product Showcase: Full Gear Breakdown This article walks through the RAW UNCUT: iCAST 2025 new product showcase video step...
ReviewsK4 Edge Smart Motor Review 2026: Best $500 Kayak Motor?
$500 K4 Edge Smart Motor Review: Remote Steering Kayak & SUP Drive In this review we put the K4 Edge Smart Motor to the...
ReviewsOld Town Malibu Pedal T Review 2026: Best Tandem Pedal Kayak?
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Affiliate Disclosure: KayakDIY may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this article, at no extra cost to you. The competitive kayak...
ReviewsDoes a $500 Inflatable Fishing Skiff Beat Kayaks? My Honest Review
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ReviewsBixpy Kayak Motor Review (2026): Which Kit, Battery & Mount to Buy
Everything I tell friends before they buy a Bixpy: the K-1 kits, the battery move that saves money, no-drill mounts for Hobie, Old Town...