Wide roomy yak? 2024
MDbassin reply :
I've been looking at getting into kayak fishing off and on for a while now and decided to go ahead and do it.
I am looking for a wide kayak not just for stability but for the space available I don't like the feeling of being confined on some of the narrower kayaks. The largest lake I fish is a 50 acre lake so speed isn't a big concern for me as I don't have a whole lot of ground to cover.
The 2 kayaks I've been looking at since I started thinking about kayak fishing and the ones I keep coming back to are the Feel Free Lure and the Hobie Pro Angler.
The lure I don't know what it is I think it's a mixture of everything that makes me keep coming back to it and the Hobie yea the mirage drive is nice but what I really like about it is the horizontal rod storage that can fit 6 rods.
Angry John reply :
You may want to check out the nucanoe. I have the original but the way it can be reconfigured and the openness is wonderful. My one ***** is no way to mount a threw hull sounder but i am working on a transom mount. There are many versions and they are cheaper than hobbie but very open and stable. I frog fish while standing up and i am 6'5" and 210.
Darren. reply :
When I think wide and roomy kayak I think Pro Angler.
Nucanoe is another "hybrid" worthy of consideration
on that front. I wouldn't consider my Native Ultimate
"wide and roomy" though it is wide. Is also comfortable.
I'd say consider a hybrid (Ultimate, Commander, Nucanoe)
if you're biggest lake is 50 acres. Hybrids have no scupper
holes to drain. I fish much larger reservoirs and have never
had an issue with no scupper holes.
Although I do eventually want another yak with scuppers
so I can hit some salty water with bigger waves and such.
VolFan reply :
I have a Nucanoe Frontier, and it's awesome. A lot faster than you'd think it would be for its size. It does have scuppers at the rear though, but I keep them plugged. You can walk from one end to the other, and there's many seating configurations available.
MDbassin reply :
I'll have to add the frontier to my list to research and check out. I was already looking at the 2 I mentioned earlier (Hobie pro angler, Feel Free Lure) also other ones that have caught my attention while looking was the Jackson big rig, wilderness systems atak, native slayer, and old town predator xl.
Dogmatic reply :
I don't think there is anything "roomier" than a Hobie PA, other than the new Native Titan. Others mentioned good choices, I'll add Ocean Kayaks Big Game Angler II that is also 34" wide. Budget options like the Ascend F 128t or H12 are others to consider. Good luck, and demo as much as possible.
MDbassin reply :
When will the titans be out? I see them if I google them but native doesn't even have them on there website
dang $2500 for the base kayak $3200 for the propel version according to there website
faygo1979 reply :
Depending on pricing I would say that a Hobie PA14 would be one of the most roomy kayaks available that also include horizontal rod storage.
The old town Predator series also allow horizontal rod storage and their new PDL model giving you pedal power.
For a less expensive paddle powered kayak I would look at the Nucanoe pursuit or the Jackson Bigrig or Cuda HD.
J Francho reply :
Many of the wider spec boats aren't actually roomier inside, so make sure you get some seat time.
I have a Commander 140, and even though it's not the widest spec, it's got a ton of room. Conversely, the Coosa I have measures wide, but doesn't fish wide. The Hobie PA 14 is probably one of the nicest as far as storage, and not feeling like you're surrounded by gear. I know I'm looking forward to some major seat time in a PA this summer.
MDbassin reply :
I know this kayak is in a completely different price range then the ones I mentioned earlier but I just came across it and was wondering if anyone knows anything about it.
Field and stream shadow caster. The deck is wide open like the frontier
J Francho reply :
Check one out in person. It's alright, not the same quality as some leaders in the industry.
Hawkeye21 reply :
The Pelican Catch 120 has plenty of room.
kschultz76 reply :
Take a look at the Jackson Kilroy or if you want really big the Kilroy DT. I'm very pleased with my Kilroy and while on paper it's not as wide as something like the Big Rig it feels wide and roomy inside. Because it's a SINK it has lots interior storage including four integrated storage tubes that work, and a dry storage hatch, plus a flat standing platform. While the Hobie PA is certainly larger and wider, it's also significantly heavier and more expensive.
Bassyaker319 reply :
There is a place in Centreville, Md that sells some kayaks. It pretty close to you and its on the water. They may let you demo one or two. I believe they sell native and a few other brands. A place in Lewes, De also specializes in kayaks. You can rent from there. I think they have a few Hobies.
Dorado reply :
I own a Native Ultimate Fx15t that is very roomy and comfortably fits two. Yesterday, I converted it to the single position and was able to stand in it all day. It's so versatile and I can run my fishfinder, battery box, coolers, anchoring system, on and on without feeling cramped.
Choporoz reply :
Take a quick look at Diablos, also. I can't deal with the weight/limited portability, but if width, stability, etc are primary concerns, they are bit of a unique, and pretty cool option.
LBASS01 reply :
I bought the Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Angler last year. Its been great! Plenty of room. I fish it as a single, and with my son, and it holds us both and all our gear no problem. Very stable.
T-Rick reply :
Lots of good information above. IMO, the most important advice is to try out as many as possible before choosing.
FWIW, I have a Hobie Pro Angler 14 and love it. For me, I wanted room and peddle drive so that it maximized the time I was holding my fishing rod.
Bryant Blackmon reply :
Owning a Hobie pro angler I'm not sure how any other brand can compete with the space and stability.
J Francho reply :
On 2/22/2017 at 12:18 PM, Bryant Blackmon said:Owning a Hobie pro angler I'm not sure how any other brand can compete with the space and stability.
Space, maybe. Definitely more organized than most. Stability, eh, there's tons of boats out there as stable. But the main way to compete is price. Hobie are a premium brand, and priced much higher than most other kayaks, and rightly so. They are the Bentley of the kayak world. Consequently, there's a ton of sweet design features built in that you notice more and more as you sit and fish from one. They are the best of the best. Mirage Drive is almost an expectation from a boat of this caliber.
kschultz76 reply :
On 2/22/2017 at 12:18 PM, Bryant Blackmon said:Owning a Hobie pro angler I'm not sure how any other brand can compete with the space and stability.
No doubt they're fantastic boats in a class of their own. But that's really the thing, price wise and weight wise they're in a class of their own and that's why there's very little competition directly.
I fished long before I started kayaking, and I started kayaking not with the intention of fishing. To me, and this is my opinion, the Hobie PA starts to blur the lines between a kayak and a small Jon boat. For me part of the kayaking experience is the go anywhere explore anything it allows, adding fishing to that lets me access things I couldn't with a larger boat. That means being able to car top it on my suv, and being able to load and maneuver it on dry land myself. I think there are several kayaks in lower price classes that still provide stability and space without the weight penalty or cost. But they won't have the bells and whistles the PA has for sure.
Like J Francho said its the Bentley of the bunch. And there just isn't a lot of direct competition for a Bentley.
Bryant Blackmon reply :
On 2/22/2017 at 9:20 PM, J Francho said:They are the Bentley of the kayak world.
But reliable unlike an actual Bentley 
GreenGhostMan reply :
I have an ocean kayak big game II. very stable and high capacity. I'm able to stand and fish in mine with ease.
Hertboi reply :
It's a real hard decision to make because there are so many good brands out there. I'd say set a budget first. Then start looking for what's in your price range. What weight, length and width you want. Also consider the seat, mounting points for accessories and storage! Think about what paddle you want. Paddles are a big part of kayak fishing if you don't go pedal driven and can cost some coin. Also, think about electronics if that is something on your list. Once you have your list built, find a store to go check them out. I started offshore fishing on a friends Hobie and it was great. IMO for pond or small lake fishing it's a bit too much. I chose to get a Wilderness ATAK 140. It's big, because I'm big lol but I really like it. I've started to fish ponds and small lakes here in Louisiana and it's been great. Check out paddleva.com, they have some good prices! I wanted to buy local but I saved almost $500 ordering it through them. I will support my local guy with accessories and other stuff.
fishwizzard reply :
@MDbassin, I have a Native Slayer Propel 10, and while it handles like a bathtub with a rudder, I find it nice and roomy and it's light and pretty easy to handle. No horizontal rod storage, but it fits a crate in the rear well and I can carry four or five rods without feeling too crowded. I am on the western shore by the bridge, let me know if you want to meet up and give it a spin.
ChrisD46 reply :
Jackson Big Rig - wide , stable and better than you would think to paddle .
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