Got this kayak from Cabela's bargain cave for $200 it's a great kayak for that price! I didn't want to make a large investment if I didn't care for the sport. I made a few modifications- flush-mount rod holders, anchor trolley & side carry handles. Also added bungee cord hold downs for a milk crate bought at the hardware store and mounted in the rear storage area. The included paddle keepers are really handy and it's great for fishing! Easy to make mods with pilot holes and the kayak handles very well and is stable in 2 foot swells in Lake Erie. It's a got a huge spot in the back for storage with a net and a smaller space forward with cords. There is a eight inch center hatch which has no baffles so gear can migrate all the way forward or rear with no stops. Easy to paddle forward and maneuver but being wide it tends to wander off course inspite of the built in skeg. Comfy seat that is plastic riveted on allowing you to actually lean back with a very nice adjustable seat back. I added Gorilla tape to the bottom underside of the seat to reinforce the rivet holes to keep the seat material from tearing. I added Seattle Sports Universal Scupper Plugs xsmall into the scupper holes in the seat (it helps to keep you dry) UNLESS water gets in there, then it's sort of trapped there. But I haven't had this problem yet. I left the forward and rear scupper holes open for drainage. I can't wait for some more kayak fishing!
