Pelican Catch Mode 110

This pelican catch mode 110 review covers the kayak ranked #3 of 9 in our best fishing kayaks guide, where it earns the best budget pick label at $894.11. The Pelican Catch Mode 110 is a 10 ft 8 in sit on top kayak for one paddler, with a 375 lb weight capacity, a 34.5 in wide hull and 75 lb of hull weight to haul. It earns 4.6 stars from 347 Amazon ratings, the highest rating in this ranking, and it suits beginners and weekend anglers who fish lakes, ponds and sheltered inshore water. Meanwhile, this is a stable, well equipped sit on top kayak for shoppers who want to skip pedal kayak prices.

Comfort is the standout feature on the Pelican Catch Mode 110. The Ergoboost seating system adjusts to a higher position, which lifts your eye line above the water for spotting cover and casting farther. In practice, the two 4 in rigging tracks accept rod holders, fish finders and camera mounts, and 3 flush mount rod holders keep spare rods within reach. A retractable stern skeg drops down to improve tracking when wind pushes across open water, then retracts for shallow flats. On top of that, the anti slip traction pads include a built in ruler for quick measurements and deaden sound that might spook fish. The 34.5 in beam supports standing to cast, which means the 375 lb capacity leaves room for a cooler, a tackle crate and extra gear.

At $894.11, the Pelican Catch Mode 110 costs less than every other kayak in this guide, and the lifetime limited warranty against manufacturer defects protects the hull for years. By contrast, pedal kayaks in the ranking cost more and add moving parts that need service, while this paddle model stays simple. That said, paddling 75 lb of polyethylene across a large lake takes effort, and the 128 in length tracks straight but turns slowly in tight creeks. Even so, the seat and hardware carry a 1 year parts and accessories warranty, and the kayak ships in the Venom color ready to fish. If you fish lakes and calm inshore water a few weekends a month, this is the one to get.