sully99

You should look into a Hybrid, like a Ultimate or Comander. Bass Pro even has a Asend Hybrid now. They are very stable, plenty of room for gear and very comfortable.

If you don't want to install a rack a cheep alternative is to use two pool noodles.

It's all about what works for you, one is not better that the other. There are some very well built canoes out there, you are not going to find any kayaks with scuppers under 40 pounds.

Bending Branches Angler Ace 240cm

You can also put a washer on the back of the rivet to help it hold better. Rivet guns are under $20. You can add a hatch so that you can access those areas. http://www.topkayaker.net/Articles/Customize/KayakHatchDeckPlate.html

Native makes a tandem FX15 and is also selling the older 14.5 again. Both have everything that you need with no mods needed. Jackson also makes a Kilroy in a tandem now.

KJ the Loon 138 was my first yak and I had major sellers remorse. I fished out of it for 12 years, l sold it to buy a SOT. Sold that after 2 years and bought the Ultimate which l love.

Native Ultimate 12 and a 14.5 Started with a SIT 17 years ago the went to a SOT now I have two Hybrids and for me it's the only way to go. To each his own.

I've been fishing out of a kayak since 1998 and love it, it's my preferred way to fish for convenience and access to some great bodies of water often overlooked. Now that kayak fishing is getting more popular ( I used to get a lot of strange looks ) I have a little company on the water. I like the tournaments and group outings in my area also. I still enjoy fishing out of my friends bass boats don't get me wrong.

I fish the KBL tournaments in Illinois and the only restriction is length. Kayaks have to bo at least 10'.

It's simple- long rod, short handle But they are very hard to find.

The OT Loon 138 was my first fishing kayak (Purchased in 1998). I sold it to buy a Ascend FS12T when they first came out, I had serious buyers remorse. I sold that and bought my current Ultimate 12 which I love but the Loon was a great yak.

Looks like an Ultimate "lite". Being an Old Town I'm sure it is a nice paddle.

I'd buy a kayak. But you know the saying "what ever floats your boat"

This is the best of both worlds, paddles like a kayak, open like a canoe, and coverts from tandem to solo in minutes.http://www.nativewatercraft.com/boat.cfm?id=51