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THE BEST FISHING KAYAKS UNDER $1000

March 19, 2024|Beginner Guides, Kayak & Accessory Reviews

Kayak Bass Magazine reader Bobby McCready's Yukon Angler 11.5 rigged and ready
to go fishing



Someone posted a picture on Facebook the other day of a Hobie Pro Angler 14 on a
garage floor, all rigged with sonar and multiple rods sticking up from a crate
in the back. The post said something like, “I’m ready to catch some fish. Any
other mods I should do? I’m new to fishing.” I re-read the last part several
times. Hobie makes a nice kayak, and it should be nice for something that costs
almost $5,000 (more for the 360 drive). You can buy expensive equipment and look
like a pro on the water, but you can’t buy your way to becoming a good
fisherman. To be fair, maybe the guy got the kayak for free or has so much money
that a Hobie Pro Angler is pocket change to him. The post got me thinking about
all the money people spend to become better anglers when the real way to do it
is time on the water. We put together a list of what we think are the best
fishing kayaks under $1000. These are tournament-worthy kayaks that can hold
their own against more expensive models on the market. Money doesn’t make a
fisherman, and you do not need to go broke to catch a fish or compete in kayak
bass tournaments. 




"YOU CAN’T BUY YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A GOOD FISHERMAN."




The Seastream Angler 120 (Retail $799.00)

Seastream is owned by Feelfee Kayaks, and the Seastream Angler 120 is a solid,
rotomolded polyethylene kayak (the same plastic almost all kayaks are made of)
that is 12 feet, 3 inches long, 35 inches wide, and weighs 95 pounds. It has a
450-pound weight capacity, making it a good option for bigger anglers.  This
sit-on-top kayak has lawn chair-style seating, which happens to be the same seat
that is in the Feelfree Moken kayak. The seat is adjustable to two levels, and
there is under-seat storage, a secure bow storage compartment, and a gear
console in the middle that is great for storing cellphones and wallets. It has a
rear tank well for a kayak crate and two flush-mounted rod holders. One of the
best features is the vertical rod holders on each side. There are rod tip
protection pockets near the bow and straps towards the middle to strap down a
rod vertically and out of the way. After getting three rods from my kayak crate
hung in an overhanging tree, the vertical rod storage is an important feature
for me. Seastream advertises this kayak as stable with the ability to stand and
fish with confidence. This kayak is designed for the paddler and performs well
on the water. 

Check out the Seastream Angler 120 on the Seastream website




Seastream Angler 120 Kayak

The Perception Outlaw 11.5 (Retail $929.00)

The perception Outlaw 11.5 kayak is a popular kayak that has nearly developed a
cult-like following. It’s 11 feet, 6 inches long, 35 inches wide, and weighs 77
pounds. It has a 425-pound weight capacity, which makes it another good option
for larger anglers. The Outlaw has a unique design, and it looks like a cross
between a kayak and a stand-up paddleboard. Some of the best features are the
elevated lawn chair style seat, the four rear slanted rod holders, and the gear
storage areas on each side of the seat that can hold Perception saddlebags
explicitly designed for the Outlaw. It has plenty of bow storage and a tank well
of a good size to add a crate or store gear. The Perception Outlaw 11.5 is known
for its incredible stability, but everything has tradeoffs. The increase in
stability gives this kayak a slower speed. However, it’s a kayak, and they were
never meant to be fast. 

Shop the Perception Outlaw 11.5 Kayak on Amazon.com




Perception Outlaw 11.5 Kayak

The Pelican Catch Mode 110 Fishing Kayak (Retail $799.00)

The Pelican Catch Mode 110 kayak is a lightweight, durable fishing kayak that is
10 feet, 8 inches, 34.5 inches wide, weighs 83 pounds, and has a weight capacity
of 375 pounds. What makes this kayak stand out from all others is the RamX
material used exclusively by Pelican. This is a lightweight, proprietary
material previously used on the Coleman Crawdad Jon boats, which are still on
the water after many decades. Pelican purchased the rights from Coleman so they
are the only kayak manufacturer using RamX. The Pelican Catch Mode 110 has
several great features, including the lawn chair-style seat that folds down and
offers the angler an elevated platform to sit and fish. There are three
flush-mounted rod holders, two cup holders, a tankwell with bungee cords, and a
forward storage area with a net to secure items. It is a stable kayak, so
anglers can stand to fish, and it paddles well. A drop-down skeg is designed to
come loose instead of breaking if it strikes an object. The Pelican Catch Mode
110 is great on lakes but is a phenomenal river kayak. 

Shop the Pelican Catch Mode 110 Kayak on Amazon.com




Pelican Catch Mode 110 Kayak

The Lifetime Yukon Angler 11.5 Kayak (Retail $574.00)

We love the look of this kayak, and it’s a great deal for under $600. The Yukon
is 11 feet, 5 inches long, 32 inches wide, and weighs 78 pounds. It has lawn
chair-style seating, a front hatch for gear storage, two flush-mounted rod
holders, and gear tracks on both sides. Lifetime advertises the Yukon as stable
and allows the angler to stand and fish. If you like to film yourself fishing,
the Yukon has a front camera mount built in. One nice addition is the skeg
wheel. This small wheel in the built-in skeg makes loading and unloading the
kayak easier on the angler. The Yukon is narrower than the other mentioned
kayaks, but it’s a tradeoff for better paddle ability. Generally, the longer and
narrower a kayak, the faster and more straight it paddles. The Yukon can be
purchased at Walmart or slightly cheaper at Sam's Club.

Shop the Lifetime Yukon Angler 11.5 Kayak at Walmart.com




Lifetime Yukon Angler 11.5 Kayak

Wrapping Up

Remember, the kayak doesn't make the fisherman, and all you need to do is get on
the water. Do not be intimidated by anglers with expensive rigs, and don't let
it keep you out of tournament fishing. All of the kayaks we discussed here are
tournament-sufficient kayaks under $1000. There are other options and even
cheaper options that will work, but the four kayaks we discussed have all the
features and comfort needed for a day or two on the lake fishing for fun or
fishing to win. 






-By Kayak Bass Magazine Staff 




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