Kayak bass fishing: The Catch 120 by Pelican

The Catch 120 by Pelican is a lightweight fishing kayak that gets anglers into tight spots holding big fish.
The Catch 120 by Pelican is a lightweight fishing kayak that gets anglers into tight spots holding big fish.
The Catch 120 is Pelican's all-new fishing kayak for the 2016 season.
The Catch 120 is Pelican’s all-new fishing kayak for the 2016 season.
The Catch 120 measures 11 feet, 8 inches, boasts a 400-pound carrying capacity and weighs only 69 pounds without gear. <a href=http://www.pelicansport.com/en/catch-120 target=
The Catch 120 measures 11 feet, 8 inches, boasts a 400-pound carrying capacity and weighs only 69 pounds without gear. Pelican’s The Catch 120 retails for $749.99
The Catch 120 offers the dedicated 'yak angler a stable, easy-to-maneuver hull that makes it easy to access small lakes and ponds.
The Catch 120 offers the dedicated ‘yak angler a stable, easy-to-maneuver hull that makes it easy to access small lakes and ponds.
With a relatively small footprint, The Catch 120 can be fully rigged with aftermarket accessories, including electronics, anchor, gear holders, and so much more. But, right out of the box, it's ready to fish.
With a relatively small footprint, The Catch 120 can be fully rigged with aftermarket accessories, including electronics, anchor, gear holders, and so much more. But, right out of the box, it’s ready to fish.
RAM-X is a multi-layer material exclusive to Pelican. It is known for its high impact-resistance, its ability to regain its initial shape after violent impacts and its UV-protected exterior finish.
RAM-X is a multi-layer material exclusive to Pelican. It is known for its high impact-resistance, its ability to regain its initial shape after violent impacts and its UV-protected exterior finish.
Starting at the rear, there is a drain plug near the top-left in the picture. The rear platform can be used as an area for added storage.
Starting at the rear, there is a drain plug near the top-left in the picture. The rear platform can be used as an area for added storage.
The main storage area can hold crates, a cooler, rod holders, tackle or whatever else you can come up with. The built-in bungee cords are ideal to lash all accessories down.
The main storage area can hold crates, a cooler, rod holders, tackle or whatever else you can come up with. The built-in bungee cords are ideal to lash all accessories down.
Immediately behind the seat are two rod holders flush mounted into the gunnel.
Immediately behind the seat are two rod holders flush mounted into the gunnel.
Pelican's ultra-comfortable seat is highly adjustable and can be lashed down during transit or storage.
Pelican’s ultra-comfortable seat is highly adjustable and can be lashed down during transit or storage.
Here's another view in front of the seat where the strap attaches to the floor.
Here’s another view in front of the seat where the strap attaches to the floor.
A closer look at the tie-down clip and a drain plug. Both very handy items whenever you need them.
A closer look at the tie-down clip and a drain plug. Both very handy items whenever you need them.
The mesh seat sits on a lightweight aluminum frame that can be adjusted, or removed completely if the situation calls for it.
The mesh seat sits on a lightweight aluminum frame that can be adjusted, or removed completely if the situation calls for it.
This strap easily adjusts the seat back, forward or backwards.
This strap easily adjusts the seat back, forward or backwards.
It's easy to sit in this chair all day long. Having a chair that is comfortable and adjustable will increase endurance, and that means more fish.
It’s easy to sit in this chair all day long. Having a chair that is comfortable and adjustable will increase endurance, and that means more fish.
If the angler needs more leg room, or to sit higher in the boat, the entire chair can be lifted up and placed in the slots pointed out here.
If the angler needs more leg room, or to sit higher in the boat, the entire chair can be lifted up and placed in the slots pointed out here.
Here's the rear clip for the back of the chair.
Here’s the rear clip for the back of the chair.
Here's a look at the seat in the elevated position.
Here’s a look at the seat in the elevated position.
Having the seat higher will raise the center of gravity, but it's certainly more comfortable. You'll also notice the bungee on the side of the boat, that's to hold the paddle down when not in use.
Having the seat higher will raise the center of gravity, but it’s certainly more comfortable. You’ll also notice the bungee on the side of the boat, that’s to hold the paddle down when not in use.
Pulling the chair out completely opens up the floor of the kayak. Perhaps a stand-up trip is the plan, or one could even use a cooler as a seat to maximize space.
Pulling the chair out completely opens up the floor of the kayak. Perhaps a stand-up trip is the plan, or one could even use a cooler as a seat to maximize space.
These peddle-looking things are foot rests. There is one on either side and very adjustable to fit anglers of any height and leg length. This is a comfort factor worth having!
These peddle-looking things are foot rests. There is one on either side and very adjustable to fit anglers of any height and leg length. This is a comfort factor worth having!
The foot rests also help to add leverage when the boat captain is paddling.
The foot rests also help to add leverage when the boat captain is paddling.
There are bungee-cord hooks on either side of the seat on the gunnel. As you look down the top of the gunnel, you're looking at the area where aftermarket add-on tracks can be installed. The tracks will accommodate Ram mounts, electronics mounts, anchor chord, there are more options to count.
There are bungee-cord hooks on either side of the seat on the gunnel. As you look down the top of the gunnel, you’re looking at the area where aftermarket add-on tracks can be installed. The tracks will accommodate Ram mounts, electronics mounts, anchor chord, there are more options to count.
If you'd like to stand up and fish, this handy strap is within arm's reach to help you get to your feet. It's a valuable convenience, for sure.
If you’d like to stand up and fish, this handy strap is within arm’s reach to help you get to your feet. It’s a valuable convenience, for sure.
There is also a spacious storage compartment built into the bow of the kayak.
There is also a spacious storage compartment built into the bow of the kayak.
Turn the latches to unlock and open the bin.
Turn the latches to unlock and open the bin.
There is plenty of room in this hatch ...
There is plenty of room in this hatch …
... for whatever you might be needing throughout the day: Rain gear, sweatshirt, tackle, you name it.
… for whatever you might be needing throughout the day: Rain gear, sweatshirt, tackle, you name it.