Many kayak anglers won't even consider an inflatable kayak for fishing. Those folks are missing out on river fishing in those holes behind the Class III and higher rapids. They're also hauling around their hard-to-store-without-a-garage hard plastic kayaks in trucks that get gas mileage in the low teens. They're missing out on a kayak that can fit in a backpack and fit in the trunk of even some of the smallest cars - or even on the bus. It's called the NRS “Pike”.
Northwest River Supply is a name synonomous with extreme river passages here in the North West. NRS began building inflatable rafts and pontoons in the 1970s and built a brand on unparalleled performance and strength. At ICAST this year, NRS made its first appearance and uncovered two new excellent fishing platforms.
Unveiled at Outdoor Retailer last year, the Advanced Elements StraitEdge Angler has finally hit the shelves. This new inflatable fishing kayak shows that, yes, inflatables should definitely be in consideration when you are shopping for a new fishing kayak.