Sportsman 120 Paddle Kayak
Details
- Boat built specifically for kayak anglers
- Ultra-stable DoubleU Hull glides over water quietly
- Premium seating with high-low adjustments and removability
- Non-slip EVA foam deck provides traction and stand-up comfort
- Two forward-facing and two rear-facing flush mount rod holders
- Dry storage with sealed bow hatch
- Large open cockpit and aft tank with included custom tackle box
- Cup holders in the deck on each side of the seat
- Item #JOPF11Y
- Hull Material
- single-layer polyethylene
- Length
- 12ft
- Width
- 36in
- Maximum Load
- 500lb
- Rudder
- included, PDL Drive
- Skeg
- none
- Claimed Weight
- 116lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
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Overall Rating
5 based on 9 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 10, 2023
Off to a great start
This is my first venture with kayak fishing. The kayak is comfortable and stable. It maneuvers well. Maiden voyage I caught 5 spotted trout, so I'd say off to a good start. Still way low on the learning curve but I am very pleased with the purchase.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
June 16, 2023
LOVE. MY. KAYAK!!!!
I bought my kayak slightly used. It was like new when I got it. I absolutely love this thing. It is so comfortable. I broke one of the plastic seat strap buckles and contacted customer service. They immediately sent out a replacement. I have nothing bad to say about this kayak or their customer service. My friend bought the bigger 13 foot kayak and he loves his as well. They are a little on the pricey side, but well worth the money.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
April 4, 2023
Old Town PDL 120
The best kayak I have ever owned. I started out with an Ascend FS12T, winds and waves were an issue, not anymore. The OT PDL120 is stable and quick, I am 240lbs and 5"11 male. The kayak is great and confidence on big lakes is super important for obvious safety reasons. I have had water over the bow many times and crashed through 2 foot boat wakes with ease. Thank you Old Town. I will buy another one in the future.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
December 9, 2022
I love my PDL120
I bought this beauty in spring of 2022 and we fell in love with it
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
August 16, 2022
Great kayaks
Old Town Kayaks are addictive. I started out with a Topwater 120. Then I bought my wife an Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL because she had a hard time keeping up with me as I paddled. I then had to buy myself a Sportsman 120 PDL to keep up with her. These kayaks see a lot of use from long trips around our mountain lakes we live near to hauling them to the Gulf every year for vacation. I am 6’4 and 220 lbs. and this kayak is stable for enough for me to standup and fish on. No problem with rough waters in the ocean. I have had breakers lapping over the top of the bow and the kayak never loses a step. These are the only kayaks my wife will set foot on. My next step is to add a motor to my original Old Town 120.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
August 24, 2021
All I expected +
This was one of my favorite purchases I think I've ever made. This yak is stable as can be and moves at a really nice cruising speed and a good top end when I feel like going for broke on my legs. It's a little heavy, but I knew that going in to the purchase and I'm fine with that. It car-tops really well with a t-bar on a crossover vehicle. It's really easy to steer and by being as heavy as it is, it holds well along the grassline of the marsh when you want to hold your position to fish. Reverse drive and the simple mechanism to pop up the pedals in shallow water makes this perfect fishing platform for tidal waters and creeks. You won't be sorry.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
March 26, 2021
Great Design
I bought this kayak last year and couldn't be happier. I took it out on a small lake and fished for about 10 hours straight (caught a nice mess of bluegill). I expected my back to get sore, but the seat is so comfortable that I had no issue. I think pedalling is also helpul, as it keeps the blood moving. I can't wait to take it out again this spring. There is plenty of storage space and this kayak is very stable and sturdy; I'm 6'4", 260lbs, had a full cooler and plenty of gear, and had no issue whatsoever. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
March 26, 2021
Great Design
I bought this kayak last year and couldn't be happier. I took it out on a small lake and fished for about 10 hours straight (caught a nice mess of bluegill). I expected my back to get sore, but the seat is so comfortable that I had no issue. I think pedalling is also helpul, as it keeps the blood moving. I can't wait to take it out again this spring. There is plenty of storage space and this kayak is very stable and sturdy; I'm 6'4", 260lbs, had a full cooler and plenty of gear, and had no issue whatsoever. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
January 13, 2021
Walking on water!
In June 2020 my 42 year old wife suffered a major stroke and needed to learn to walk again. In working with her physical therapist we thought pedaling may help. Since we both love the water we decided to order 2 Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL’s in Ember and Photic camo (his and hers). We picked up our kayaks on September 18th 2020 and between pedaling and Rehab she has made an incredible comeback! I look forward to do some fishing out of my Sportsman 120 PDL come spring in our great fishery in the Finger lakes/Lake Ontario region. These kayaks are nothing short of an incredible feat of engineering and we are so blessed to have chosen an amazing brand that is stable, easy to use, and made in the USA. If you are in the market for a kayak then do yourself a favor and get an Old Town. Customer service is second to none as well and will do whatever it takes to make you happy! Thank you Old Town!
Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors
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