Best for Fishing? NuCanoe or Kayak

With respect to comments on the Internet about the NuCanoe being too wide and heavy, my response is too wide and heavy for what? If you are a kayaker that goes on outings with other kayakers and you want to look like them and keep up with them on the water, then you should buy a kayak. If you are a fisherman who wants more of a boat than a kayak, go with the NuCanoe. Having fished from an Ocean Kayak Caper for 6 years, I couldn’t believe the advantages of a NuCanoe. It’s not a kayak or a canoe – it is by far the best small fishing boat that you can buy. I find it hard to believe that anyone that tests a regular S.O.T. kayak and then a NuCanoe would ever select a kayak over a NuCanoe for fishing.

Ken Z.
Aiken, SC

Two Years of Research Leads to a NuCanoe

After 2 years of research, beginning with the NuCanoe as my starting point, I finally ended up going with my first choice. I have two sons age 12 and 6. My 12 year old was very skittish in a canoe, afraid of tipping over. I personally didn’t like the way a canoe handled. I tried a 1 person sit-in kayak, loved it, but wanted to spend time with my sons. I was mostly interested in fishing and spending time out on water. I went to a local dealer (KC Paddler), ordered the NuCanoe 12, and outfitted it for fishing.

I took it out for first time yesterday with my 12 year old. I would recommend the Transport Cart for ease of transition from truck to water. One 270cm paddle was enough, my son didn’t need one. I have the swivel seats on order and will be glad to get them as I
was happy to find out its not very comfortable without a back to
your seat. Also found I will need a small anchor.

We could fit into spots that other boats could not where the fishing was great. My son was very comfortable and not afraid at all of tipping over as it is very stable. The NuCanoe was able to be out
in the lake where the water was choppy without a problem – no
fear of tipping. I’m also happy that I can purchase accessories as needed to customize it into what I really want and need.

My son caught his first white bass and the look on his face made all my purchase worth it. I feel as though I have really educated myself these past 2 years with the research online, personal experiences, and talking to professionals and I’m glad I made my choice to purchase the NuCanoe.

Danny R.
Lawrence, KS