Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 Kayak

Native Watercraft's Ultimate 12 kayak is designed for fisherman. The sharp bow and stern cut the water efficiently for good tracking. The tunnel hull offers unparalleled support for stand up and cast stability. The tunneled hull is designed to have a high weight capacity so it can be paddled into the shallows and tight spots that a big boat can’t get to (where the best fishing is). The boat paddles and handles better than most performance recreational kayaks, a balance of tracking, stability and maneuverability. The Open Deck layout means you can carry a ton of gear and have easy access to it while on the water. The Seat slides to access the gear holds while you are out on the water. Have you ever tried to open a hatch on a sit on top while on open water? The Seat also snaps out of the boat for a beach chair and camp chair..so no more sitting on hard rocks, dirty mud, or wet grass. Take the seat out, and you have a lighter boat, about 7 lbs less to load. Native Watercraft has a ton of kayak fishing accessories on their website to outfit this boat however you wanthttp://www.nativewatercraft.com/overview_acc_all.cfmhttp://www.nativewatercraft.com/overview_acc_all.cfm).The Ultimate 12 is a top choice for bigger people looking for a comfortable boat that is easy to get in and out of. The Ultimate 12 has got to be the most stable boat I have ever paddled. I can just step off the dock right into it. Solid performance and value for fisherman and lake paddlers.

This is a great kayak. I have done exhaustive research, gone on numerous kayak demo days and tried out about as many different kayaks that you can possibly try. I love to fish so a great fishing kayak was my goal. Initially I thought I would want a sit on top....that's what many, maybe most anglers down here in Florida use...well once I got into the Native Ultimate I knew this was the kayak for me. Tons of space for gear and storage, well made, great in the water, easy to rig as you see fit to meet your fishing and kayaking needs. I could not be happier with my Native Ultimate 12 purchase. PLUS as an added bonus Backcountry.com was awesome in processing my order, making sure I understood what I had to do to receive my shipment of the kayak. backcountry.com packed the kayak very well and made the whole process easy and stress free. Great job to backcounty and if you are in the market for a great fishing kayak you can't go wrong with the Native Ultimate.

FishfulThinking

I'm 6'5" 265 lbs and other Kayaks just aren't comfortable. I demo'd a few before I purchased, and the store that I bought from only had the (I guess its the angler model of the native 12) in blue. I didn't care to get the (angler model) at the time of purchase, I figured just more features for me to break/have to maintain, but I did want a blue native 12, and the (angler model) was all they had in that color, so I said screw it and made the purchse.

I'm glad I did,,, the keel that pops down in the back surprised me by making a big difference in keeping the kayak straight. This is especially handy when I take off my shirt, and recline the chair back to doze off as I float along the river. The other reviews are spot on when it comes to stability and exceptional comfort of this craft.

Perfect kayak fishing craft. Holds loads of gear, remarkably stable and comfortable. Have used to float hole to hole for steelhead on Michigan streams. Making hairpin turns and dodging deadfall is a breeze on Pere Marquette and Little Manistee Rivers. Easy to get in and out even in full wading gear and clothing layered for 35 degrees! Don't bother with the "angler" model. Learn what you need and rig it up yourself. A joy on small lakes and ponds -- buy the accessory paddle clips to store paddle while fishing. They got this boat right!!

A fantastic craft for saltwater fly fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. So steady you can stand up and cast your fly rod. Plenty of room for all your gear and room to spare to spread out and get comfortable. Five fly fisher ladies all have one and regulary take fishing outings.

Great boat for the bigger guy wanting an all around fishing kayak. The Ultimate 12 Angler model comes with these installed...3 Scotty Flush Deck Mounts, an 1.5 lb anchor with poly line and stow bag, and anchor trolley system (really handy for fishing up and fishing downstream with same anchor).

I have a Native Ultimate 14.5 and often kayak fish in the marshes around Charleston Sc. I also have a black labrador retriever that sits up front. It is a awsome kayak!. I can even stand up and fish from it with out any issues.