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Native Watersports is a preeminent name in the kayaking community at large, as well as among anglers.It should come as no surprise; Native kayaks are some of the best in the market, with their pedal-driven kayaks leading the bunch, again, especially for fishermen.This short post will cover some of the top picks from our catalog - as well as who might get the most use from them.Why Native Kayaks?Fi …

Kayaks are expensive enough, and fishing kayaks elevate that to an art form. It makes sense, then, to want to know you’ll be getting your money’s worth.This is not a purchase decision you’ll want to snap to. Take your time, research your options, and buy smart.Now, one of your options is the Jackson Coosa X, which is one of the more impressive options out there, especially among fishing kayaks tha …

To be frank, the Hobie Lynx lacks a lot of what other modern fishing kayaks offer, especially from the same producer. But a Hobie is a Hobie, and the Lynx is exceptionally specialized to offer lightweight fishing performance.Here’s why the Lynx is the best in its class, that is, among ultra-lightweight fishing kayaks.StabilitySmall as it is, the Hobie Lynx wants little in the way of stability. In …

You have to love the fact that the Old Town Autopilot 120 comes pre-configured with a 12V, 45 lb, saltwater-ready Minn-Kota trolling motor, and is engineered with Spot-Lock technology that helps you hold a position, effortlessly.What you don’t have to love is the (considerably) more involved maintenance involved with caring for a trolling motor as compared to a paddle or even a pedal drive.No worr …