Okay I have narrowed it down to two:
ClearWater Design Muskoka 12ft
Or
ClearWater Design Iqaluit 12ft
I would be using the kayak for 1-7 day trips and also alot for fishing. Both kayaks are similar, but the Iqaluit has a much larger cockpit which I would think be an advantage for fishing. I’ve never fished from a kayak and was wondering which would be a better choice for my needs. Do I sacrifice better quality, tracking and speed for better fishing? Does the bigger cockpit really make a huge difference in fishing? FWI im no beginner fisherman.
Muskoka cockpit = 34″ X 16″
Iqaluit cockpit = 51″ X 18″
I can’t answer your question. Kayaks are a poor choice for a fishing platform. An open canoe is the practical choice. Canoes are better because they allow greater loads and better access to gear.Please try a kayak and then a canoe. Kayaks are restrictive. They were designed or evolved to allow water to pour over them and not capsize. A canoe is a stable platform that can allow you freedom to move about.
Neither of those kayaks look suitable for fishing from – you can get kayaks that are still fast and have decent manoeuvrability but have also been designed specifically with fishing in mind so they offer the stability and storage space you need.
You should check out something like this:
http://www.gulfstreamshop.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1090
They do some bigger ones too:
http://www.gulfstreamshop.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=fishing+kayak