"Sit on Top" vs. "Sit in" kayaks

Saltwater Kayak Fishing
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What are the advntages of the SOT kayak vs. the SI style kayak?

I have noticed that several manufacturer make very similar specification and configurations in both styles. I am looking for one to serve as a rig for shallow water and touring.

Thanks for an help you can offer.

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Hey FT: SOTs are generally more stable, you sit higher, if you flip you don’t have to roll to get back upright. You’re not limited in your movement like you are in a si. You can reach around more. And obviously more leg room. And I think they are easier for a beginner to handle.

Also, if a snake falls in the sot kayak you can wack him. If a snake falls in the si pit then I’m outta the boat.

I think sots are generally better for fishing. IMHO…

hope this helps…
Ron

“Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible…” 1 Corinthians 9:19

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Good points cskiff,

Get a SOT…too many advantages, especially if you want to get out and swim, freedom of movement for fishing, easy to get in and out of at docks.

We went out of Shem Creek Saturday and paddeled all over the place for hours and didnt get wet at all. It was windy but the yaks glided across the water…

bud

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Thanks for the ■■■■■■■■

I have seen a couple of “SOT” kayaks from Heritage and Wilderness Systems that look good on paper. What do you folks paddle?

Anyone using a tandum?

Thanks

Richard

Run the race with endurance tempered by honor, faith, hope, and love
… always remember the greatest is Love.

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Bite,
I mainly fish out of a WS-Pamlico 14 and I can get in and out very quickly. It has a large main opening plenty of storage. I also have a Perception Storm that is also easy to get in and out. Plenty of storage. Either SI or SOT works. I think SOT’s would be cooler in the summer but I’d prefer SI in the winter with the paddle drip. Someone told me about a pretty cool site. Check out
http://kayakfishingstuff.com/

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ss,

thanks for following the chum.

Is the Pamlico desent as a touring yak? How about storage? I have to keep in mind the family will want to tour more than fish. But I need a stable platform to fish and photograph from.

Richard

ps Thanks for the link.

Run the race with endurance tempered by honor, faith, hope, and love
… always remember the greatest is Love.

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I fish from a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160. Great for fishing and great for touring.

YotF

Those who can’t fish, spend too much on seafood!