The Sportsman PDL 120 is a sit-on-top pedal fishing kayak built around Old Town's PDL Drive, a propeller unit with instant forward and reverse. It takes the Topwater 120 hull and adds an upgraded seat, a hands-free layout and a patented easy-docking system that lets you lift the drive out for shallow water and landings. It suits anglers who want to cover water and fish with both hands free, and it competes with other pedal kayaks on drive reliability and a five-year warranty on the PDL Drive rather than on light weight. Owners rate it highly for stability and the drive; the main trade-offs are weight and hull drag when pedaling hard.
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Owners rate the Sportsman PDL 120 very highly, with 4.9 out of 5 across 107 ratings. They praise the pedal drive, stability and hands-free fishing setup, and the main complaints concern weight and maneuvering the boat on land.
The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 is a one-person, sit-on-top pedal fishing kayak. It is built for hands-free fishing and is nimble and stable. It takes the Topwater 120 and adds an upgraded seat and the PDL Drive.
The PDL Drive is a leg-powered propeller unit with instant forward and reverse and nothing to shift. It is mechanical, so there is no battery. It has a patented easy-docking system for launching and landing, and the drive and seat are removable for transport and storage. The model also accepts the ePDL+ RetroFit, which adds power assist.
The DoubleU Hull glides quietly and gives a stable platform for stand-up fishing. The seat has lumbar support, adjusts for leg length on a shuttle track, and has a mesh cover for ventilation and drainage. Non-slip EVA foam deck pads add traction. For storage, it has an oversized stern tank well, storage under the seat, side pockets, horizontal rod storage and a sealed bow hatch for dry gear.
