I use my Malibu X-Factor fishing kayak on many different bodies of water and to chase many species of fish. I paddle the cold water lakes of the Northeast looking for Smallmouth Bass and fish the salt water flats of South Florida targeting Redfish and Sea trout. I have tried to keep the rigging on my kayak very flexible so I can adapt it to the current conditions and fish I am chasing.
YakAngler got their first look at the new Malibu X-Factor fishing kayak at this year's ICAST. This kayak is sharp, the new features included on this model really look like Malibu has listened to the kayak fishing community, and I’m excited to get my hands on one.
The Malibu X-Factor is my second kayak and since I am in my second season with it I thought it was time to do a review. First some background information, unfortunately when I purchased my first kayak I didn't follow the golden rule of kayak purchasing that is posted on every website about the subject: “Get some seat time! Paddle the kayak not just for ten minutes but for hours and try several kayaks out to get a feel for them.