How to choose what Kayak is right for you
REI, one of the larger online shops that sells kayaks, offered a decent article on selecting a good kayak.
A brief excerpt:
Whether you’re headed to a local lake for the day or off on an extended paddling tour, you’ll want to make sure you’ve chosen the boat that will let you get the most out of your time on the water. The information that follows will help you sort through the options for flat water paddling.
- Determine your paddling-trip preferences (day trips, expeditions, family recreation) before selecting a boat.
- Choose a boat based on the type of paddling and water for which it was designed.
- Design and materials will affect how your kayak handles in various situations.
- Consider the important “extras” before purchasing your kayak.
Be sure to visit REI.com for the rest of the advice.
Unfortunately, they don’t include any information on fishing kayaks specifically, but from my experience, if you’re serious about the sport, the sit on top kayak is the way to go. Look for one with a center console big enough to add a rod mount. Here’s a full list of REI’s sit on top kayak accessories
