So after looking I ended up seeing this on sale on Academy's website for $399.  This is the same boat as the Native Redfish 12, I noticed it looked the same and when I went into my Academy I looked at the boat and actually saw where the Native name and Redfish labeling under the Heritage Angler label.  So the store had it priced at $499 when I showed them the online add they tried to tell me they couldn't match it because it showed "not available online" on the website.  I told them it was their company and they should honor it, the manager said he would knock off $50 but not match the full $100.  So I told him I would buy elsewhere.  That changed his tune, so needless to say I walked out with the boat for $399.

 

My question is for anyone who has previously had the Native Redfish or Heritage Angler.  What are the ins and outs of the boat?   Anything I should watch out for? Also how was the standing stability? The manual says I should not stand due to chance of capsize but my assumption is this is just for lawsuit issues.  I know I saw someone post that they had this boat before but can't remember who it was.

 

It also comes with just a seat back not a butt pad, what is a good aftermarket seat that isnt ridiculously priced? 

 

Tight Lines and Happy Fishing!!!

Boomer

I've got the redfish 10 and I really like it. If you're looking for rigging ideas I put the anchor trolley on the left hand side so I could use the paddle keeper as a stopping point for the trolley rope so it wouldn't run up too high. Could do it on the other side and install a cleat and use it the same way. I really like the mid hatch, it made it really easy to install mighty mounts with fullback plates just behind the seat for some ram tube rod holders. I put a gt90 gear track by yakattack with fullback plate to the right of my right foot peg to mount a transducer arm for my fish finder. Also put another mighty mount and fullback plate just above the cup holder to hold my fish finder console. I'll try to remember to take some pictures tomorrow. I've stood in it briefly to fish, I prefer sitting down and not risking losing my gear, but some people are really good at doing that kind of thing. Almost forgot, put a milk crate in the back to hold my tackle box trays and other random items. I zip tied a big game retractable rope set up, similar to a dog leash, to my milk crake so that I can use it as my anchor rope and not have a mess of rope in my way when fishing.