For me the answer is easy. first, a sit on top kayak is a must, if you're wanting a fishing kayak. 2nd, if you want a sit on top fishing kayak the answer is a Hobie either the Outback model or the ProAngler in either 12' or 14' model. The biggest aspect about the Hobie's that make them superior is the hands free MirageDrive system. The good thing about the MirageDrive is hands free fishing and speed. you can pedal alot faster than you can paddle. The mirageDrive is also good to go in very skinny water. I use my Hobie on Lakes as big as Cumberland and St. Clair, Saltwater in the Gulf of Mexico and flows as small as Elkhorn Creek or the New River in VA, and I'm able to use the MirageDrive on them all. One big thing about the ProAngler is the seat, it is by far the best seat for a kayak I've been in. It's fully adjustable, like a 7-way power seat in your vehicle. back tilts, seat has an up/down adjustment, very, very comfortable seat. Boat will have laydown style rod storage so you don't have rods sticking up out of the back. can easily hold 6 to 8 rods/reels. a tackle management system for easy storage and access of tackleboxes, and comes Lowrance ready for an easy no drill, install of a Lowrance fishfinder. Alot of options and features with the Hobie!!

http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-outback/

http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-pro-angler-12/

http://www.hobiecat.com/mirage/mirage-pro-angler-14/