Fishin' Possible
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Comfort/Ease of Use:This boat is a joy to paddle and careen around a pond. The cockpit is roomy and the seat is comfortable, with a built-in back rest. Initial stability is very good, and the foot wells stay dry.
Handling: The 120 was perhaps the most elusive of the boats to pin down. I think it was because no one thing tended to stand out, yet all components worked together very well. The multi-chined hull handles well, with decent speed, good maneuverability, and good tracking. The boat was designed after the 160, and while it is not a miniature in scale, it is evident that the same care and thought have gone into its design.
Fishing: This is a good day fisher but, again, elusive to describe. It has four sites for rod mounting to better customize an angler's desires. I am skeptical about gadgetry on kayaks, but the paddle-retaining bungees on this and many of the other boats are a good idea. For boats without a mounted rod holder, the paddle bungee works just as well. A tackle well exists behind the seat for storing tackle box, cooler, bait bucket, or fish bag.
Details: The 120 shows attention to detail and has a handsome finish. For example, attachment eyelets are plastic, but have recessions molded beneath the loop so that clips fit easily and the foot of each eyelet is secure. The net effect is a point of fastening as secure as the brass version on its bigger brother-small things, maybe, but indicative of general overall quality. It could use a ditty bag in the fore hatch. The adequate back rest is molded plastic and hinged to flatten when desired.
Heft: This boat carried poorly on the shoulder.
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