I have an inexpensive 11 foot kayak that I fish out of alot. I like it because it is lightweight and I can throw it in the back of the Jeep and toss it over railings to get into places that others don't fish. However, this past week I rented a Hobie Outback with the pedal drive when I was in the Keys and I will say that it is night and day compared to my current set up. Being able to fish from a kayak without a paddle is awesome. It is a much more efficient way to fish. I even caught a couple of fish while trolling a lure going from A to B.