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Tired of bank fishing, watching the boat-bound anglers on the middle of the lake hauling in what you can’t reach? Looking to upgrade your wading setup?

Maybe it’s time you treat yourself to a fishing kayak. You don’t need a center console to get on the middle of the lake!

All you need is something lightweight, convenient, and fast, like an Old Town Autopilot 120 fishing kayak, which just might be for you if…

You Stand When You Fish

The Old Town Autopilot is rock-solid and stable in the water, whether you need to stand sight cast to fish with a fly rod, get more leverage when fighting, or even to point a shotgun.

At 152 lbs assembled, this is a sure, stable kayak, and it’s even equipped with non-slip EVA foam deck pads that provide traction and comfort whenever you need to stand - even if it’s just to stretch your legs.

You Use Electronics

The Old Town Autopilot 120 is equipped with three through-hull wiring kits and a universal transducer mount that enable you to mount a fish finder effortlessly and in a matter of minutes - with no need to drill into or modify the kayak. It’s natively electronic-friendly.

You Have a Lot of Tackle

Even though it’s just a kayak, the Old Town Autopilot 120 is rigged up with plenty of space, holders, and attachment points.

It comes with a custom tackle box, and is equipped with 4 18” tracks for easy mounting and removal of fishing accessories. It also features 2 forward-facing and 2 rear-facing flush-mounted rod holders, keeping your outfits out of the way but still at arm’s reach.

Plus, there’s plenty of room, generally, with a large, open cockpit and an aft tank well with space for tackle boxes, coolers, nets, and more.

Paddle and Pedal Power Are Not for You

If there’s one thing the Old Town Sportsman Autopilot 120 offers that most other fishing kayaks don’t, it’s power. Sure, many others have a square transom and can accept trolling motor mounts, but the Autopilot 120 is pre-configured with a saltwater-ready 45lb thrust motor that can drive this thing through wind and currents like a proverbial hot knife through butter.

It’s convenient, effortless, and compatible with both lead-acid or li-ion batteries.

You Need to Be Able to Hold a Position

The Autopilot 120 is easy to control and handle thanks to its XL rudder and foot brace steering that allow for easy, hands-free controls.

But, what’s even better is this kayak’s Minn-Kota Spot-Lock technology that keeps the whole rig in one spot with no effort from you. Maintaining your position is effortless, leaving your hands and attention free for casting, changing lures, fighting, or boating fish. It’s also equipped with shallow water anchor-mounting inserts.

You Find Other Kayaks Uncomfortable

The Autopilot 120 might be uncommonly powerful, but that doesn’t mean it has made concessions elsewhere. It’s a game changer in terms of comfort.

If you’ve ever had a bad experience with comfort in a kayak, don’t let that color your perspective. This one features a dual–layer Textilene seat with a mid-layer of 3D mesh that is extremely comfortable, breathable, UV-resistant, and easy to clean. The seat can be positioned high or low and is removable for cleaning/transport.

You Need an Easy Solution…

With all of these features, you might think this thing is hard to launch, load, and transport. That couldn’t be farther from the truth.

This fishing kayak features comfortable handles at the front and on both sides, as well as a lift assist that helps deploy and stow the motor when launching or landing, or when in shallow water. The motor console can also easily be removed for transport.

…And One That’s Tough

Despite these features, the Old Town Autopilot 120 is built like a piece of iron, with a one-piece, single-layer polyethylene hull that’s covered by a warranty for life.

You Also Hunt

Last but not least, this is a great fishing kayak if you hunt from time to time - for two reasons.

One, it can help you access remote areas away from other hunters, in which places game may be less pressured and more cooperative.

Two, if you hunt waterfowl, it’s a great outfit, with plenty of room for stashing decoy bags and other hunting equipment. And, since it’s stable enough to stand it, the design is perfect for waterfowl hunting, too. Just cover it up with some marsh grass, get a paddle for extra shallow haunts, and you’re good to float.

Learn More About the Old Town Autopilot 120 at No Bad Days Kayaks

Want to learn more about the Old Town Autopilot 120? Check it out here at No Bad Days Kayaks, and if you have any questions, get in touch with us at 512-229-0560. We are here and happy to help.