I have just one of the cheap Menards kayaks that I have fished out of and just to explore some smaller creeks. My brother and I plan to do some weekend camping trips exploring some smaller rivers/creeks through Iowa this summer. I have fished out of it several times and it works fine. I have a friend that has one also and he bought a rod holder mount from bass pro and a paddle holder. It is great if you are fishing farm ponds etc. I would say it is not the most comfortable on my back though after a couple hours. It would be pretty sweet to have one of the pricier sit on top kayaks from bass pro.