I saw guy fishing out of one, looked like his legs were laying straight out. Sitting in the floor with my legs straight in front would kill my back. If I'm going to stand up in one of those...I want to be in shallow water lol.
I just bought a Perception Sport Pescador 12.0 (cheap, entry level boat) a couple weeks ago. I haven't fished out of it yet, but I chose this kayak so I could in the future. So far I have just paddled around the lake, floated rivers, paddled creeks, etc. I am amazed at how stable it is and very comfortable as well. I have spent 3 hours straight in it without issue. 3 mph is my average speed on flat water, with moderate amount of work.
I love them. Most of my fishing is done in the hills where the rivers have rapids, so a large boat really isn't an option. I was using a 13.5' Coleman Canadian, but I wasn't really happy with it. Too tippy. Got myself a 4.2 meter kayak and never looked back. Ended up buying a 3.6 meter one for my daughter as well. I've never tried to stand up in the 3.6m, but I have in the 4.2. It is unbelievably stable. The shape of the hull and being a little bit wider across than most kayaks helps I think. It's almost 3' across.
Kayaks are much easier to load up onto the back of my ute too. They are the ticket if you fish alone.
The ones I use are made in Australia, so that's not much help, but a couple of guys I know use Hobie kayaks. The ones that have the foot pedals are awesome for moving around and still having both hands free to fish, as well as trolling obviously. If the Old Town ones are on par price wise with the same type in the Hobie range, I'd seriously be looking at the Hobie with the paddle drive.
I have a Hobie Outback. You can stand in it and fish or get your hook out of a tree. Look it up if you like to fish. You peddle with your feet so your hands are free to cast your rod.
I initially wanted a yak but i kinda now want a supercharged jet ski or something decently fast. That way i can go wherever whenever and not deal with flipping over and having to paddle back several miles because you got blown too far.
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