The year’s best new fishing kayaks for Canadian waters (and beyond)

ASCEND: 12T

Bass Pro Shops’ house brand kayaks have been steadily improving, and offer solid value for novice kayak anglers. The 12T has a tunnel hull with a wide transom and flared bow sections, making it stable enough to stand up in. The open cockpit offers plenty of cargo space, and the deluxe removable seat has a three-position adjustment.

LENGTH: 12’

BEAM: 31”

WEIGHT: 77 pounds

CAPACITY: 350 pounds

LEARN MORE: www.ascendkayaks.com