I am looking to buy a fishing kayak...looking to spend 800-1000 max. I was looking at the Heritage Redfish 12 or the ocean kayak prowler trident 13. what is your opinions? would like to hear them.

                 Check out Otter duck boats.There more stable and lite too.I have the phantom but had to make a seat for it.The 2000 has a seat.Thre more like a pontoon.Let me know what you think.
Old-fart Catfisher

I have a Wilderness systems Tarpon 120.I'ts a 12'6 kayak, weighs about 60 lbs.the front hatch and center hatch have twist and lock levers wich  are good if you are in choppy water , any rubber hatches have a tendancy to get knocked loose sometimes (loose hatches = water in hull).they come with a seat system that is great. the seat sits on a frame over the scupper holes so any water in the cockpit goes under the seat, makes a verry dry ride. and the seat back has adjustable height.its stable, and thier in your price range.rated for lakes rivers and inshore salt too.they make longer versions.14' & 16' i believe.

Checked them out. As they are very neat, just not what im looking for...thanx for recommending them though

as for the wilderness system. Awesome! this is pretty much what im looking for in a kayak, just one question, what exactly does a rudder system allow? Im still looking and wanting more advice so please speak up! I dont plan on buying one for another month or so, but just keep giving me advice Thanks.

check out the hobie mirage!