If you put floats on your rods they will float. It cost maybe a $1 per rod, and works great.

The bottom line is it's a personal choice. Try both, and you decide which one you like more.

Or buy both, and see which one you take out more .

I would think if you're in a sink and it turtles unless you know how to right you self your going to bail out of it and then turn it up right. You would still loose a lot of your stuff. I turtled my sot at the GTG racing it backward in 3 feet of water. It didn't take 3 second to flip it back and get back in it. If I was in a sink I would have to go back to shore to get back in it.

Here's one a mechanical paddle kayak.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0L8hR2sY0U&feature=related

The only time I would want a sink was in white water.

As for fishing SOTs, I wouldn't go shorter than 12' if you are average build of 5'10 and 180-200. It won't track well, and it will get topheavy if you overload it.

If you are buying for the first time, pay attention to the seat. It is the most important additional piece to the kayak.

You have probably seen yakinYota do it, but it is really hard to paddle a tandem with one person. And don't ever plan to have two people fish out of a tandem kayak.

In the next year, I will be upgading my fleet to a stealth (me) and a 12' ultimate (wife).

http://www.feelfreekayak.com/products/moken12-angler/

these look pretty sweet.dont think any dealers in dallas area.

The Moken 12 Angler is a little narrow at 29", and heavy at 72.7 lbs.
I really don't care for the rear wheel, pretty much useless as far as I can see.
Built in seat back is too short for me.
Much too expensive at 828 bucks. ($916.39 with tax and shipping)
However if you really want one it is available from ACK.

without a demo we have no idea if that wheel is useless or not & im not driving to austin kayak to demo one.unless ack is a dallas dealer.

after some research, im liking the malibu x-factor for the ultimate fishing yak.looking for a used one.

hellbender,

X-factor is a good choice in my book if your fishing open water or ever think about paddling the bays, chip channels or fishing BTB Malibu has certainly made a name for themselves in the sport. Be aware that that yak is big & heavy! Exactly what a man my size would feel comfy in. Good luck in the hunt. Please let us know how you like it.


Length: 14' 4"
Weight: 62lbs.
Width: 33" (at beam)
Depth: 4.75"(from waterline)
Footrests: Deluxe Adjustable
Max. load: 625 lbs. (these 2 are pushin it)


Link to Malibu fishing kayaks: http://www.malibukayaks.com/fishing_kayaks.asp

AAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...first love.

I definitely recommend rowing it before you buy it, I like a lot of things about mine but it was not a joy to row at all.

try & go duck hunting in a SOT

You mean like this?

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/drupal/node/251

wow
how would you like paddling that around
i bet it works though

It has the Mirage drive. You peddle with your feet, not paddle with your hands. I mean, you can paddle if you need to, but the peddling is a terrific way to get around.
I have the kayak just like it(Hobie Outback). It's extremely stable. A little pricey, but a great Kayak.

http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaks/features/miragedrive/