Posted by Forrest on Jan 14th 2025

9 Things That Differentiate the Native Slayer Propel 10 from Other Fishing Kayaks with Pedal Drives

Arguably the best pedal-driven kayak in its weight and size class, the Native Slayer Propel 10, outfitted with the company’s Propel Pedal Drive System, is fast, stable, and optimized with features that render it fishing friendly.

But don’t just take our word for it. We’ll break down 9 things that set this pedal-driven fishing kayak apart here.

A Pedal Drive with Forward and Reverse Functionality

Most pedal-driven fishing kayaks are powered either by fins or a propeller. In the case of the latter, historically, the drive systems have not been able to furnish power in reverse.

The Native Slayer Propel 10 changes all that, with a revolutionary drive system that offers full power in both directions, making it effortless to sneak in and out of skinny water, and resulting in a fishing kayak that’s more maneuverable, overall.

The Pedal Drive System Is Easy to Maintain

The Propel Pedal Drive system is not only easy to remove from the cockpit, for storage and transport, but it is also easy to take apart and boasts a simplistic design, streamlining maintenance.

With a pedal drive system that’s this user-friendly, there’s hardly an argument to be made for competitors. It’s also built tough and is just as at home in the salt as it is in freshwater.

Armchair-Comfortable Seating

Have you ever been in a fishing kayak and felt that the seating was somewhat less than comfortable or supportive? We’re going to bet the odds are in favor of you reporting yes to that question.

Well, if you’re interested in experiencing true comfort on the water - at least restricted to the scope of what a sit-on-top fishing kayak can offer - then look no further than the Native Slayer Propel 10.

Touted as “armchair-comfortable,” the rig’s seating is adjustable and quick drying, to keep you comfortable during long days on the water, almost without regard to the conditions.

An Impact Resistant Rudder

Pedal driven kayaks rely largely on the rudders with which they are equipped in order to track a true heading, and to hold it.

The problem is that most of these kayaks have impact-resistant drive units, but with respect to the rudder, the resolution has been lacking.

Fortunately, the Native Slayer Propel 10 is outfitted with a rudder that is uniquely situated to stand up to (light) impacts, so you won’t be dead in the water even if you run afoul of some submerged obstacle.

A Clutter-Free Cockpit; Only the Essentials

Some fishing kayaks are loaded to the gills with features, and for some yak-bound anglers, this is a boon.

For others, it is just a waste of space that gets overwhelming pretty quickly.

Well, in the case of the Native Slayer Propel 10, there’s just what you need (described at more length below) and nothing you don’t need.

Native Watersports has elevated simplification to an art form - but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of room for tackle.

Three Rod Holders

Native Slayer Propel 10

Despite the fact that the Native Slayer Propel 10 has just what you need and no more, it still manages to have enough space for three rod holders, one ahead and two behind the cockpit.

So you can keep three outfits rigged with different baits to produce differing presentations as needed, with two staged behind you and one ready to roll.

Features like transducer mounts and shallow water anchors are nice, but let’s be honest. If there’s one thing any fishing kayak could use more of its space to store or stage more rods and tackle.

Extremely Lightweight Design

This is probably, all things considered, the biggest selling point of the Native Slayer Propel 10. Fully outfitted the whole thing weighs only 81 pounds, and stripped down it’s just 62.

That’s a featherweight in the world of fishing kayaks, many of which weigh well more than 100 pounds with their drive units installed.

It also means the Native Slayer Propel 10 is light - and compact enough - to easily transport solo, either on a cartop or from the bed of a truck.

Unrivalled Stability

There are times when you’re going to need to be able to stand, not only because you want to give your legs a stretch, but because you need to see further, sight cast to fish, or get some extra leverage while fighting.

The Native Slayer Propel 10 shares stability in common with many fishing kayaks, but in a kayak of this size and weight, it is a rarity.

All the same, it is more than stable enough for you to stand in, which is a big bonus.

Adequate Dry Well and Storage Space

Last but not least, it’s important to note that the Native Slayer Propel 10 has plenty of dry well room and storage space.

This is a feature that is not at all uncommon on fishing kayaks, but the fact that this model is as small and light as it is without sacrificing storage space is a huge deal.

Learn More About the Native Slayer Propel 10 Here