Elkton Outdoors Steelhead Inflatable Fishing Kayak - Angler Blow Up Kayak, Includes Paddle, Seat, Hard Mounting Points, Bungee Storage, Rigid Dropstitch Floor and Spray Guard

Wanted to add a quick update after 2 years of use. No issues with anything on this kayak. Still using the hell out of it and I have no complaints. This is a very well made and stable kayak. At 6'3/218lbs I have tried several inflatable kayaks that were just not comfortable. I needed a kayak with leg room (38" inseam)! This kayak has ample leg room and is very comfortable. Plenty of storage for my food, drink and tackle. Only thing I need to change is to get myself a gel seat cushion as after a couple hours my butt goes to sleep. It deflates completely and easily and packs up into a relatively small package. Very important as I pull a 5th wheel RV and space is critical. Easy to clean up as the center bladder is completely removable and the drain plugs easily get rid of accumulated water. Very tough pvc bladders, I just spent 8 days kayaking in submerged timber and rocky shorelines. Numerous bumps into object and not one mark to show for it. While this is a rather expensive kayak, it looks to be very worth it as I hopefully will get many years of use out of it.

This is a great quality kayak. The two seats are very adjustable and comfortable. The kayak tracks very well and glides through the water very nicely with a front and rear skag. I bought a couple of Scotty fishing pole holders which attached to the kayak mounts nicely and work well for me. I’ve only had the kayak out on lakes and one class 1 rapids river and it performed very well. It’s very maneuverable and I’ll be comfortable taking in bigger rapids. It has lots of drains that can be used for draining water taken on if kayaking in rougher conditions. It has two side inflation chambers and a removable central floor chamber that is sturdy like a stand up paddle board. It comes with two paddles that can be broken down, a decent backpack style carrier, a dual action pump, 2 nice high back seats, and 2 adjustable foot rests. We’ve only had the kayak for about a month, but so far we are very happy with it.

This kayak is above and beyond the expectations of this sea-gal.Pros:- super easy set up and tear down- quality materials- durable for dumnies- sturdiness is so good you could stand inside of this while fishing- comfortable for a larger person- bad a** green color scheme- handy water drainage system to keep you above water (and to help clean and store.)- dog-friendly with lots of leg room (He can swim.)- great weight capacity- ample modifications for fishing accessoriesCons:- awkward to back pack due to poor design for low back support (You won't be able to do a short hike to a lake with this current design.)- proper storage requirements seem to be quite a chore (I'm not lazy tho.)

Disclaimer: This is my first kayak purchase so I don't have much to compare it to so my review will be specific to this kayak and its performance. I am no expert, so any feedback on my experiences is more than welcome as I may be missing things that other folks are aware of.I did a lot of research on the many different inflatable kayak options, ultimately landing on this one because of the consistently high ratings and mentions of durability. I'll try to keep my breakdown easy to follow.Sample size: 4 trips on the lake in Austin, and more by the time I return and update this post.Parts/Equipment: 4 out of 5 - The product lost a star because I was missing two pieces for the product (this was quickly rectified by customer support) but at this price point, I expect to have all the bells and whistles included right out of the box. The paddles are also a bit short for the size of this kayak, I often found myself working a bit harder to reach the water without rubbing against the sides. I opted for a larger paddle and that did the trick but at an additional cost to an already high price.Bonus: I had to buy an anchor to keep the kayak from being pushed around by the wind.Setup: 5 out of 5 - the kayak is fairly easy to set up and has instructions that are easy to follow. The bag is a little awkward to try to lug around, but overall, it keeps all of the pieces together in one place.Bonus: I don't recommend an electric pump, though it takes a little bit of elbow grease, the manual pump works very effectively, though it will make you work for it.Durability: 5 out of 5 - No issues in this department, the entire product feels sturdy and durable so far (small sample size noted above) so I hope to return with more trips under my belt and continue with the 5 out of 5 ratings.Maneuverability: 4/5 - I found that the wind can easily push this kayak around, Austin being flat with a fair amount of wind most of the time made it tricky to stay in roughly the same place. Even paddling can quickly make it turn further than you might expect.Overall it is a solid product that I would definitely recommend to anyone not too concerned about the price, it is well worth the amount, assuming it stands up against time and more trips on the water.

I've had this kayak for a couple months now and taken it out many times. So far, seems very durable and a great kayak. Easy to setup and break down. Tracks well in the water and handles choppy water with no problems. Awesome kayak for fishing lakes and rivers.