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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing When the water gets big, small kayaks feel small. The Old Town Predator BigWater PDL 132 is a 13 foot 2 inch pedal-driven fishing kayak built for open water: big lakes, bays, and coastal water where you need to cover distance and stay stable doing it. In This Review Who the
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Inflatable Boats · Reviews 15.4′ of inflatable boat, room for 8 people, rated up to a 40 hp (15″ shaft / 175 lbs) tube outboard. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at the SD470 — what it does well, what it costs, and who it is actually for. Saturn’s 15' Inflatable Boats SD470 measures 15.4'
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Pedal Kayaks · Fishing The Old Town Predator BigWater 132 is one of the most battle-tested pedal fishing kayaks ever built. The Predator PDL lineage goes back years, and this 13-foot-2 tri-hull has been refined through countless tournaments and rough-water days. In This Review Who the Predator BigWater 132 is for Stability: a big-water tri-hull
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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 plastic on the water right now. Think of it like an e-bike for the water. In This Review Who This Kayak Is For The ePDL+ Drive: How It Works Stability and
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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. A kayak battery box keeps your battery dry, secure, and wired safely — whether you are running a fish finder, lights, or a trolling motor. Here is what to look for and the
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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. A good kayak anchor system is the difference between fishing a spot and drifting past it. Whether you are holding position in wind, working a shoreline, or waiting out a tide change, here
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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 right accessories turn a good fishing kayak into a great one. After years of rigging kayaks and testing gear on the water, these are the fishing kayak accessories I actually recommend —
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Paddle Kayaks · Fishing Not every angler wants a pedal drive. Some of us like the simplicity of paddling, the quiet of a paddle-only boat, and a lower price tag. In This Review Who This Kayak Is For Stability and On-Water Feel Seat Comfort Storage and Rigging Paddle Performance Honest Drawbacks Specs Old Town Loon
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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 just 54 lbs, it’s easy to car-top solo, and the huge cockpit makes getting in and out a breeze. In This Review Who the Loon 106 Angler Is For Stability Seat
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Inflatable Boats · Reviews 14′ of inflatable boat, room for 7 people, rated up to a 40 hp (15″ shaft / 175 lbs) tube outboard. Here is an honest, spec-by-spec look at the SD430 — what it does well, what it costs, and who it is actually for. The 14' Inflatable Boats SD430 is a
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