When I first started kayak bass fishing, pedal drive kayaks instantly won me over. Hands-free control—the ability to cast and maneuver without trying to juggle a paddle was the way to go.

Finally, fully-specced fishing kayaks can certainly command the big bucks, but the Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL ($3,000) ...

The stern angler has no paddle because with all the fishing tackle we carry, having another paddle on board is a waste of ...