Sit on top or sit in kayak

[Ohio Yakker]

I have and use the field and stream sit in kayak, the eagle run 12. I have had it for about 3 years and, although I like it, I wish I would have gotten the SOT. When I bought mine the Sit in was $100 cheaper which was the deciding factor, but I think they are the same price now. It is not the most stable kayak by any means but I have had it on Lake Erie and I felt perfectly safe. I just think a SOT style is more suited for fishing and can give you more mounting options for accessories. 

And neither of those kayaks will fit a typical milk/kayak crate in the back, so you will have to find another way of storing tackle and gear, or do some modifications. 

Overall it has been a great kayak for me, but I do plan on upgrading soon. If you can get either of them on sale then it will be a great value.

[Vlad Val Yevdash]

19 hours ago, Ohio Yakker said:

I have and use the field and stream sit in kayak, the eagle run 12. I have had it for about 3 years and, although I like it, I wish I would have gotten the SOT. When I bought mine the Sit in was $100 cheaper which was the deciding factor, but I think they are the same price now. It is not the most stable kayak by any means but I have had it on Lake Erie and I felt perfectly safe. I just think a SOT style is more suited for fishing and can give you more mounting options for accessories. 

And neither of those kayaks will fit a typical milk/kayak crate in the back, so you will have to find another way of storing tackle and gear, or do some modifications. 

Overall it has been a great kayak for me, but I do plan on upgrading soon. If you can get either of them on sale then it will be a great value.

Yeah they should be going on sale soon.

[bentron]

SOT all day. Endless rigging options and just a lot better suited for fishing.

[Big Phish]

A lot has already been said about this but it just so happens that I used both of those kayaks from the original post this afternoon.  My brother had bought the sit in one a while ago but had regretted not getting the SOT.  The other day he got one so now has both.  I have to say to go with the SOT.  I liked fishing from it way better and found it more comfortable after sitting in the sit in all day.  The other big benefit is way more space and versatility for mounting fish finders and other accessories.  It was a calm day but didn't notice any difference in getting wet.