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7 Things to Ponder Before Buying a Fishing Kayak

Find the right kayak for you based on type of water, species of fish and angling technique.

7 Things to Ponder Before Buying a Fishing Kayak

Designed to handle large bodies of water with tides, currents and waves, the Old Town Sportsman Salty PDL 120 has a sleek, rounded hull.

Angler interest in kayaks has exploded recently, and so too has the number of kayaks tailored to fishing applications. With today’s dizzying array of purpose-built fishing kayaks—and an equally overwhelming variety of features and characteristics—many prospective buyers don’t know where to begin. However, there is a method to the madness.

Speak with a handful of industry experts on the kayak buying process, and several key considerations will come up again and again. If you’re

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