looking at a kayak for stand-up fishing, if possible, and all around use

[philos]

I am looking at a H10 Ascend sit-in hybrid as I can get a considerable discount on that boat. I don’t think it’s perfect by any means, but I really would like something fairly inexpensive, fairly lightweight , that I could learn to stand up in fishing and maybe use for some waterfowl hunting.

Most of the fishing would be on lakes and ponds, and maybe calm backwaters in salt water.

I have a bed extender that I use now for longer items. That should work well for a 10 foot kayak.

What have you guys used that would cover most of what I’m looking for? Seems like there’s new boats or new innovations coming out constantly and I’m just not up to speed on what we have out there nowadays.

 

[Dos XX]

Why a sit in vs a sit on? To me a sit on is easier to get on and off of than a sit in is to get in and out of, more so if wearing waders. A 12' tarpon would be my # 1 choice, but might be more expensive. But, you might look at it for reference.

 

[Dos XX]

Similar.

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[Beendare]

Youtube has a few guys that have done a bunch of vids on the various kayaks...

 

[mrolen]

I had a nucanoe that I fished and duck hunted out of it was very stable for a canoe I was able to stand and fish.

 

[Cactus kid]

Have you looked into Diablo Paddlesports? I have two amigos and LOVE them.

 

[brca005]

I second the sit on, I’ve had a few kayaks and my favorite was a Native Manta Ray 12 foot, it was extremely stable for standing up, has handles to make it easy to lift and I didn’t consider it to be heavy. Naturally, they don’t make that one anymore, as Native has shifted towards the propel kayaks as of late, which most companies are doing.

I also had a Lightning Strike HD, which is a pedal kayak, it was nice but it didn’t have great handles to be able to lift with so it made it awkward and some trial and error to get it on and off my car roof rack. I can attest to the stability though, I once for whatever reason lost my balance, fell forward, the entire bow went under the water with me holding on, then popped right back out of the water, I stood up and continued fishing like nothing ever happened. There was a bunch of boats around, so I’m sure they all saw me.

Check Facebook marketplace for deals on kayaks, in my experience, you can find some higher end ones for mid level prices.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Jackson coosa and cuda 12 ft.
Personally I do not like standing in anything.
Both these have a high and low seat positions.
I also would not go shorter than 12 unless you are just in small tight creeks.
My sons is a 10 ft and feels way more unstable.
The older cuda is my favorite with a ton storage and it good for lakes and rivers.

 

[LostArra]

Jackson coosa and cuda 12 ft.
Personally I do not like standing in anything.

I get more actual fishing done while seated. Whether it's an Oklahoma lake or a Florida mangrove flat there is always a breeze or a current pushing you around.

 

[svivian]

Theres no way I would buy a sit in kayak... I would try to find a sit on top with a comfortable seat.

 

[wyogoat]

I had a Jackson Cuda 14 and sold it pretty quick. Have you thought about going to a super stable paddle board? That’s what I did. Way lighter and stable. Maybe not as fast but I am way happier fishing off my paddle board than I was out of my kayak. The weight difference alone of lugging that thing around.