Angler 12

I have owned this kayak for 5 or 6 years now and i fish in it atleast 4-5 times a week and you want the god honest truth well here you go! I have absolutely put this kayak through the ringer again and again and again. I own five kayaks all different kinds and this is by far my favorite. My buddies all have thousand plus dollar kayaks top of the line and they can't hold a candle to this Heritage and they'll even tell you that, matter of fact two of them went and bought a heritage. This kayak came off a lowboy trailer at 60 MPH on a back road ,concrete road mind you ,and I was just sure it was destroyed as I went back to get it all I found a were some scratches on the bottom scratches on the side and it broke the aftermarket seat that was in it! It never has leaked, it never has given me any problems that right there was proof to me. This is the toughest most stable kayak I've ever owned I have had this kayak in 2 to 3 ft swells in the Gulf of Mexico , I've had this kayak out on the water when nobody in their right mind should have been out on the water in horrible weather conditions and it has not let me down, it has never flipped never sunk! If you're thinking about buying a kayak for life I would suggest you look at the Heritage 12 Angler I don't know anything about the angler 10, I've never had one but the 12 is perfect for me! I'm 6'2 190 lb it's got plenty of leg room I've never had an issue of being uncomfortable after I replaced the seat, it gets five stars for dependability, durability, stability and being all around safe from me. I've documented pictures of most of the weather I've been in it, the pictures of when it came off the trailer so I have lots of evidence that this is a solid kayak and I personally would put it up against any other brand 12-ft kayak. Again this is my opinion from my own personal experiences. Hope this helps

I have had my angler 12 for about 3 years now. I absolutely love it! it has never failed to get me where I need to go. I have fished lakes and ponds throughout most of south east Texas as well as the surf. very stable kayak, I love the flat bottom gets me in the shallow tight stops. I added an new seat, crate and fish finder. I would strongly suggest this for a beginner or avid kayak fisherman.

Purchased this new last fall at a killer price ($299 on sale, MSRP is 749.99). This is equivalent to the Heritage Redfish 12, but without a seat bottom, and a smaller front hatch. For a starter fishing kayak, I have no complaints. Also bought wife an Old Town Vapor 10 Angler (also $299) and son a Heritage Featherlight 9'6" Angler ($249). Basically saved around $800 over regular prices.

Anyhow, it holds my 250# self, plus tackle, without fail. It tracks fine, it's slower than the other 2 (sit-ins, mine is sit-on-top), and as I paddle it "waggles" a bit, but it gets me where I'm going without any fuss. Included an anchor kit, scotty rod holder in front, 2 inset rod holders behind the seat, and a rear hatch. I ordered a "hatch cup" that fit in the back hatch (5 or 6"?), and gives me plenty of room for my wallet and cell phone in a waterproof bag, and could put a bit more (maybe 1.5 liters total volume?) It didn't cost too much to add from ACK I think, maybe $20? Also has a paddle keeper (snap-in style, not the best for this kayak, but it does work). Bungees across stern well, which is large enough, and has insets for, a bucket, or milk crate, with more room behind those.

Complaints: small foot pegs (I have large feet) lead to hot-spots on my feet (wearing water shoes), and no seat pad (but has screws to secure one of the many options out there). Seat back pad included is short, for my 6'2" height, but it mostly works.

I'd say adding a $50 seat, and replacing the kayak feet tracks (which are fine, just don't like the small pegs) with a nicer set like the Sea-Lect for their much larger pads(about $35-40 online), and for about $100 over original price and hundreds less than a Redfish 12, and even more than that saved over similar models (Pescador for instance) , I've got a nice kayak that I'm totally happy with.