Geo, I use baitcasters in the yak. I'm a righty, but use lefty reels. No switching hands. I only own a couple of cheap spinners and rarely use them. If you are more comfortable using the spinners in the canoe, probably the same in the yak.

As far as the yak you posted, I have never seen one up close to really give a good opinion. If you are seriously thinking about one for fishing, see if you can try out several different ones just to get a feel for what will work for you. A lot will depend on where you intend to use it. I mostly use mine in small lakes and rivers, so a smaller size paddle version works best for me. A couple of my friends use theirs mostly in saltwater. Peddle drive hobies is what they prefer in the salt. I've had mine in the salt, but have to keep a good eye on the weather/conditions.

Andrew