Another option for stability is out riggers.  They can be added in front or back or mid.  They don't have to be perminate.

I have a Rouge River 15.6 and would not trade it for the world. We spend a lot of time Smallmouth Fishing & River Camping. This boat is wide enough to put 2 Plano Gear Lockers & Coleman Xtreme ice chest. It is a bit on the heavy side but it accommodates 2 people and all the gear you  need to spend 2 weeks on the river.

I stand in it and fish without pontoons on moving water. I do sit in the front when I solo with it. I have a trolling motor bracket that we take but rarely use.  We take the trolling motor and 2 deep cycle batteries on long trips for emergencies.

It has seen all of the rivers in Arkansas. I have had it for 10 plus years and it still going strong.

These boats are now branded under Old Towne. Dicks, Sams & big box stores carry them for around 400.00. I have not seen a 15.6 in some time. Most are 14 foot.

I also removed the center console so I could put my Plano Boxes side by side.


To Canoe or Kayak depends on what you want to do. I have both and use both. Kayak on day trips & summer time. I use the canoe in Winter and on trips more than 2 days. If you are site fishing the canoe is great because you are sitting up higher. If you are wade fishing then the kayak is great for getting there where I use a wading belt and tie the kayak tether to and start wade fishing.


Sure wish I were on the water.