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Gregory. Worth the $$$.

My neighbor has a Native hybrid that he really enjoys. Yes, there is copious amounts of storage space because essentially it is designed like a canoe but like you said, without rails mounting Scotty rod holders, a fish finder or anything for that matter is nearly impossible. He did say that he doesn't mind sacraficing those things for the added stability and having the ability to sight fish in the flats.

On the flip side. I have both a sit inside and a sit on top. The sit inside is great for paddling from point A to point B because it tracks great and it ultra streamlined, however limited dry storage and not much rail mounting options. And after about 2 hours I have to get out of it, I'm a big guy at 6 feet tall and I have to get out and stretch. The sit on top I currently have is the most versatile boat I have ever paddled. It's a Prowler Big Game that has multiple hatches to reach the in hull sotrage, is super stable with a 36" beam and more decking lines/tie down spots that I know what to do with. And the best part is because of the wide beam I can actually swing my legs over the side and dangle my feet in the water without losing any stability. Which is great for when I'm set up on a great fishing spot or I need to cool off or I just need to stretch.

I guess every yak has their pros and cons.

Great write up Rich.

I've never fished the hatch, but I've heard fly fishing it is the way to go. Atleast the weather is looking decent for this weekend. Nothing breaks the spirit more than when I have some free time to get out and wet a line yet the wind is howling. So I plan to take full advantage and hit some of my favorite spots in northern RI for some fat bucket-mouths.

I have to agree with you on that one. When it's not blowing gale force winds I've had the kayak out in the salt. With the dandelions comes the tautog. But SINCE it's been small craft advisories nearly everyday for the past month, I've been in the fresh, last Saturday I couldn't miss, no matter what I threw!

How's the fishing been in CT?

So how was it?