Pedal Kayaks · Fishing
The Sportsman PDL 120 Pro is Old Town’s answer to anglers who kept asking for more. It takes the proven PDL 120 platform and rebuilds it for rigging: a bigger cockpit, a bigger tankwell, horizontal rod storage, and a staggering 150 inches of aluminum accessory track.
The Sportsman PDL 120 Pro is Old Town’s answer to anglers who kept asking for more. It takes the proven PDL 120 platform and rebuilds it for rigging: a bigger cockpit, a bigger tankwell, horizontal rod storage, and a staggering 150 inches of aluminum accessory track. This is a tournament-ready pedal kayak out of the box.
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Who This Kayak Is For
This is the boat for the serious bass or inshore angler who rigs everything. If you run a fish finder, a shallow-water anchor, rod holders, a camera, and maybe a bow-mount trolling motor, the Pro was built with you in mind. Tournament anglers will appreciate the horizontal rod tubes that keep four rods rigged and protected.
Casual weekend paddlers can look at the standard PDL 120 and save money. The Pro earns its price in rigging, not in basic paddling.
Stability and On-Water Performance
The DoubleU hull is one of the most stable pedal kayak platforms made. You can stand and fish with confidence, and the 36-inch beam stays planted in chop. The PDL drive gives instant forward and reverse with a 5-year warranty, and it is saltwater ready with minimal maintenance.
A rudder is included, which helps a 12-foot pedal boat hold a line in wind. The drive docks in and out easily for launch and landing, so you are not grinding the prop on the ramp.
Comfort and Seating
The Element seating system adjusts on a shuttle track for leg length and has a breathable mesh cover that drains and ventilates. Lumbar support is good for full days of pedaling. The seat is light at 6 pounds and removable.
The thinned gunnels are the quiet upgrade here. They open up the cockpit so your knees and elbows have room, and they make the tankwell wide enough for a full-size crate.
Storage and Rigging
This is the Pro’s home field. Four 36-inch aluminum tracks run nearly bow to stern on both sides, plus a small track on the bow that doubles as a grab handle. That is 150 inches of mounting space for anything you own.
The bow hatch was redesigned to fit large batteries with a tie-down point. For the battery, I recommend the WattCycle 12V 100Ah mini LiFePO4 battery with Bluetooth — it runs most 12V trolling motors up to 55lb thrust plus a fish finder, and it’s compact and light. The stern has a round hatch for hull access, two four-hole inserts for shallow-water anchors or motors, a universal trolling motor mount on the bow, and thru-hull wiring ports so you never have to drill. Three flush-mount rod holders plus horizontal storage for four rods cover your sticks.
Honest Drawbacks
At 131 pounds assembled, this is a heavy boat. Car-topping it solo is not realistic for most people, so budget for a trailer or a bed extender. The price is premium, and by the time you add electronics and a motor you are deep into the money. The pedal drive also adds draft, so skinny flats mean pulling the drive and paddling.
Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO Fishing Kayak FAQ
How much does the Sportsman PDL 120 Pro weigh?
The assembled boat is 131 pounds including the seat and PDL drive. The drive itself is 19 pounds and the seat is 6.
What is the weight capacity?
Total capacity is 565 pounds, with 420 pounds usable for the angler and gear.
Can you mount a trolling motor on it?
Yes. It has a universal bow-mount pattern, thru-hull wiring ports, and stern inserts for shallow-water anchors or a stern motor.
What is different from the standard Sportsman PDL 120?
The Pro adds a bigger cockpit and tankwell, horizontal rod storage for four rods, 150 inches of track, factory wiring ports, and motor and anchor mounts.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 12′ 0″ |
| Width | 36″ |
| Weight | 131 lbs (assembled) |
| Max capacity | 565 lbs (420 lbs usable) |
| Drive type | PDL pedal drive |
Where to Buy
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Also check out our reviews of the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Fishing Kayak, Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Fishing Kayak, Old Town Malibu PDL Fishing Kayak, Old Town Predator/BigWater PDL 132 Fishing Kayak, and Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Fishing Kayak.
For the latest colors, specs, and warranty details, see the official Old Town website for the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO.
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