[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this kayak two years ago. All ages enjoy the comfort and ease of the tamarack. Padded seat is nice. I'm 53, if I'm going for a day of fishing I can fit all of my gear easily. Love the price, weight, low maintenance. Highly recommend this kayak for anyone.

Being new to kayak fishing I wanted to get an affordable kayak with at least a few amenities already on board and the Tamarack Angler fits the bill for me. I fish the flats of the Gulf of Mexico mostly with the seas at 1 to 3 feet. It is very easy to paddle even loaded with gear and I've had it in some really low water conditions without getting stuck. It is a fairly stable platform to fish from but I wouldn't recommend standing. I did add a custom seat cushion to it as the pad is not comfortable after long days of fishing. There is alot of storage also and you can do alot of modifications to it without cutting or screwing holes in the hull. I was able to install a stake out pole mount and an anchor trolley system (on both sides)on this without compromising the integrity of the hull and it all funtions well. Overall a great buy for the money and great way to get into kayak fishing

I bought this kayak a year ago. I am an experienced kayaker who owns five kayaks which I use for fishing in freshwater and coastal ocean. This kayak runs smoothly and has reasonable maneuverability. For general kayaking, it is as good as can expected for the price. The cons: It isn't as stable as expected for fishing unless focusing on fish under 5 lbs. The handles are not designed for one person to carry. A suggestion is to have two handles on one side about 2' apart. The storage compartment is far too spacious, allowing things to slide around and become out of reach when needed. The opening is too small to fit a life preserver or fishing rods. It seems like a good place to put a water bottle, first aid kit, phone, or small tackle box. Unless the water is dead calm, good luck in trying to reach any of these when you need them after being on the water awhile. Wrapping them in clothing or a towel helps somewhat but they can still become virtually impossible to reach when on the water. WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS ARE OUT OF REACH? Finally, I think this is my first kayak with a paddle provided. That is a nice addition except that this paddle is too flimsy to be practical in some situations. I think I used it once and gave up on it when it was too inefficient. This paddle is plenty for some of the easiest kayaking situations, such as paddling on a pond on a calm day. It is not good when traveling miles in light waves or against a river current to reach an upstream destination. These are kayaking realities for many of us. While this kayak is decent overall, some of the accessories can be improved to provide a better experience for the user.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My hubby and I both have this Lifetime kayak. We love them. They're very durable. Easy for him to load and unload. They are a great product. I do wish Lifetime offered different seats to buy with the kayak.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband bought a kayak reluctantly due to the fact that he didn't think he would use it enough however he is gone every weekend during the summer/fall fishing and when we go camping he takes it with us to fish on the lakes. Absolutely work it and very sturdy

I have had this kayak for two weeks and it handles well in rough ocean water and in calm waters. It's a great deal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got my Tamarack, looking forward to my first Kayak owner experience lol.

Can't wait to take them down the river. This kayak appears well made, is light enough for one person to easily carry, and is designed to be comfortable. Lots of seating options and upgrades available.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great kayak for people with longer legs! Sitting on top, especially for people with mobility issues, is a huge benefit and makes kayaking much more enjoyable!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] great boat but both the seat strap clips broke on its maiden voyage making it impossible to paddle without hurting your back.