hey folks, its been quite awhile since i dropped a line in a regular basis. i always had boats but have been paddle boarding for a bit now and really have the urge to chuck a bait at some of the fishy looking spots i pass over.

i imagine the field has changed alot since i used to browse this part of the forums. but i'm trying to come up with a list of contenders.

p13
viking profish
reloaded
prowler 4.7

these are some of the kayaks i used to see mentioned. are there some new brands to consider?

for context. i am a smaller paddler, 75kg. travel light. will use it for some touring with the kids on their paddle boats (may look at a second yak).

any advice welcome. cheers

nah andrew. it's tempting. but i reckon it would not be an enjoyable experience in the end.
i think i need something with more control of direction and drift. and an easier way of freeing my hands etc.

i'm keen to have a kayak. have the roofracks and storage space.

well so what i did was go out and grabbed a viking 2+1.

i reckon it will get me through until i make a decision on something more dedicated.

will just use it for paddle boarding backup with the family. some exploring with the teens. and an occasional fishing foray.

thanks, thats a kayak i'm keeping in mind for the future.
i've got the viking 2+1 and also now a fishmaster single so will just use those two for the next year. will reassess my needs again next summer.