First want to say hello to all as Iam a new guy here,that said, think about a kayak,have been fishing from one for 3 years now and love it,you can google kayak fishing for so much info you'r head will spin.Yes they are stable,fun and best of all the fish don't know you are there(have had fish use me for cover/swim right up to the kayak),you can rig it with rod holders,fishfinder etc...a sit-on-top kayak is a great platform to think about,some of them are so stable you can stand up and fish.Last thing , do get a rudder as it makes a day fishing a lot more fun....hope this helps and good luck.....Alan