My first Kayak is the Pungo Angler. After much research, this boat seemed to be what I was looking for, and I couldn't be happier with it. Excellent stability for fishing with plenty of room for tackle. Carrying two rods is no problem either. I was worried that paddling with a rod in the front holder would be a problem, but not at all. I keep a tackle box behind the seat and accessing it is a piece of cake. The boat is faster than I could've imagined. I also own a 17' aluminum canoe, but now when I am solo, the Pungo suits my needs perfectly. I highly recommend this boat, especially for anyone planning on doing some fishing.