We have bought and used 11 kayaks, and the Mojo Angler is the first fishing kayak. Lake paddling is fine. River floating and paddling is great. Getting in and out at gravel bars is a breeze, and there are plenty of well-engineered features. The only problem I had was unwittingly drifting close to the bank where overhanging branches snagged my rods which were perched in their rear rod holders. I lost a rod tip before I realized what was happening. My bad, not the kayak's!