![]() Since this is the boat Chad uses the most, he says, “It’s like judging your own kid in a beauty pageant”! It’s hard to stay unbiased, especially since he helped Bonafide design it. The Titan 12 is a pedal-drive kayak that Native markets especially to bass anglers. “A stable platform, super comfortable seat, great when it comes to rigability and reliability” all contribute to this boat’s success and value. Native Titan Propel 12Ĭhad placed the Titan Propel 12 on this list due to its popularity over the 10.5 and 13.5-foot versions with the anglers he contacted. The Bite retails for just $1,099 (the lowest price point on our list) while the Bite FD is the pedal version featuring Jackson’s Flex Drive Mark IV. They both offer stability, great tracking, a comfortable seat and all kinds of rigging options you can customize. ![]() In Chad’s research, 2021 sales were split about even between the two Bite models from Jackson. Great back support in the seat add to this kayak’s attractiveness for all-day fishing. Its hull design makes it efficient and yet stable on more open water. PDL means this boat is a pedal-drive boat. Old Town BigWater PDL 132Ĭhad makes an interesting point with the BigWater from Old Town: it’s possible their own competition with a couple other models have hurt sales for this one. Vibe offers a Pro Kit to go with your kayak, making it easy for you to upgrade. The Sea Ghost 130 is ready for a wide range of water conditions, optimized for storage, stability and speed. This is a great beginner boat, but he knows many seasoned anglers who continue to use theirs as well. One reason Chad has two Vibe’s on his list is availability, where other brands were harder to get a hold of. This NuCanoe comes ready for a pedal system and with wiring access points for an after-market motor. “Unlimited” means unlimited rigability on this fishing kayak, designed to be both fast and stable. (The only one on this list he didn’t sit in, he promises a full review once he receives the one he ordered.) “This one would’ve done better if it didn’t have availability issues and molding issues right out of the gate,” Chad pointed out. The Recon features Wilderness Systems’ SMART Hull Technology, its StowPro Storage System for all your gear and the ultra-comfortable AirPro ACE seat. For performance, he especially liked this boat with a stern motor on it. ![]() He didn’t like the pedal version as well, so his #9 choice is the paddle version. Wilderness Systems Recon 120Ĭhad tested both the paddle and pedal version of the Recon. It has one of the higher weight capacities on the list, at 475 pounds. The Shearwater 125 retails for $1,699.99 (without the Pro Kit). Vibe makes it extra easy to customize by offering a recommended Pro Kit you can add to the Shearwater. The Shearwater is pedal-ready and motor-ready, designed to be affordable and extremely versatile. Here’s his list, beginning with #10 (all prices are 2022 prices): 10.
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