The Manta Ray is so maneuverable I was able to put every cast just where I wanted it.

The groove down the sides of the kayak that keeps your paddle tucked snuggly out of the way when not in use is just amazing. When I used to fish from a sit inside kayak my paddle would roll around on top like it had wheels.  Any fish strike meant the paddle was instantly ejected into the water.  I wrestled these big bass around the lily pads and my paddle didn’t budge from its station.

This was easily the hottest day in my part of the south so far.  It was so hot I could see the water evaporating from this rural Mississippi pond.  The fish had all the shade they wanted underneath the lily pads though…I wish there had been just a little for me.  I went through a whole can of that Coppertone Sport aerosol stuff.

If you want more pictures they’re in the photo gallery.

Deprived of a local kayak shop, my purchase was made without the benefit of putting my hands on the boat.

I depended on the Internet for all the reviews and specs that helped me make my decision.  What really annoyed me was that I could never find more than a few pictures here and there.

Well, here are some up close and personal pictures of the Native Manta Ray 12 fishing Kayak in excruciating detail.  We’ll talk more about this great boat soon.

You can get larger versions of these pictures in this photo gallery .