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I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to test paddle the Predator 13 before its release date. I had seen pictures of this kayak and knew that it was definitely going to be a contender in the stand up fishing kayak category. After the first evening that I was in the boat, I was hooked. My primary fishing platform has been the Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.7, in which standing was possible, just not comfortable. In the Predator, it was second nature. Those of us that fished together during the testing could not believe the stability. The Predator 13 is honestly the most stable kayak in its class.
Aside from the stability, there were several other features that caught my eye. The Predator has 6 accessory plates that allow you to add all your favorite gear, without drilling into your kayak. Old Town also included the Clickseal front hatch as well as the mod-pod from the ocean kayak fishing boats, both of which I have used on previous kayaks and love.
Another feature that I noticed about this kayak was the seat. It's not your typical High-Low seat that we have all seen. The seat rides in a track, so that you can easily switch from high to low position with one hand.
The guys at Old Town had a big job of convincing me that my Ultra 4.7 would no longer be my primary fishing boat, but they succeeded. The Predator will be my new flats and freshwater kayak, and may even venture out into the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, but the ultra will still be my long haul BTB kayak. I was extremely impressed with the Predator. I'm excited to see what other people think of it.