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I will cut to the chase....there is no way you could stand up on this kayak to fish as it is very unstable. I have taken in out twice now and I doubt it will get any better.

First trip was on a flat water lake ( Lake Hickory) just for me to get used to it. I noticed immediately that it was unstable. It does track well and is easy to paddle. Plus I got wet as my weight really allowed the scuppers to fill up the boat with water.

Second trip was on Lake Norman, a lot of recreational boat activity, and experience a mild chop. We paddle a mile or so and went up Balls Creek. The boat was nimble enough to go up a small creek and I liked how well it handled. It is a beast to paddle as it is heavy and I am heavy. I also noticed you don't glide or coast as long as my other kayaks do once I stop paddling.

Both trips had me soaked. I sat in water the entire time. I am assuming that is due to my weight. I weigh 300# and 6'2" but the boat stayed flooded. It is rated at 450+ pounds capacity, but that doesn't mean it will stay dry.

The seat is comfortable but I don't think the suspension straps are very strong. The compartments and other gadgets are nice. The "quick" paddle holder on the bow is virtually useless. I am going to take mine off. The solid handles, bow and stern, seem like a great idea but really are a pain when it comes to tying the yak off on the trailer. The cup holder doesn't fit a Nalagene bottle and that is just communist in design. I mean really? who doesn't use Nalgene bottles.

It is so unstable that I don't think I can access my fishing crate without going tits up.

I bought it mainly for recreation, kayak camping, and some fishing. Mainly freshwater and I doubt I could handle this boat in surf conditions due to the stability. You are just top heavy feeling.

If you do you use this boat my advice is that you better be Rain-Man like about tying off your gear and kit as you will flip over due to lack of stability.

(I have been kayaking and canoeing for twenty years)