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Old Town's Newest Fishing Kayaks: Sportsman PDL 120 PRO, ePDL+ 120 PRO, Sonata 106 & More

Old Town's Newest Fishing Kayaks: Sportsman PDL 120 PRO, ePDL+ 120 PRO, Sonata 106 & More

As America’s oldest manufacturer of personal watercraft, Old Town has been innovating canoes and kayaks since 1898. From the first wood canoe based on the Penobscot Nation's design to the all new Old Town Sportsman ePDL+ 120 PRO, Old Town is one of the world's oldest and most trusted manufacturers of fishing kayaks.

Building on their legacy, Old Town's newest additions are a big upgrade to some of the most beloved and best-selling fishing kayaks of all time. Old Town introduced:

Let's dive into the features that stand out in the new Old Town kayaks and look at a side-by-side comparison to see which new kayak is the best fit for you.


New Features that Stand Out

Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO Fishing Kayak

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 Pro Fishing Kayak takes the beloved Sportsman PDL 120 and improves on the hull design, along with added features like more track, thru-hull wiring ports, bow mount trolling motor ready, horizontal rod storage and so much more.

Old Town Sportsman ePDL+ 120 PRO Fishing Kayak

The Old Town Sportsman ePDL+ 120 Pro is the same hull and design as the PDL 120 Pro but includes the ePDL+ drive which mimics an e-bike propulsion style utilizing manual pedaling, pedal assist and cruise control mode.



Old Town Sonata 106 Powered By Minn Kota Fishing Kayak

Adding another truly unique kayak to the market, the Old Town Sonata 106 Powered by Minn Kota is a one-of-a-kind kayak. With an integrated Minn Kota motor, four integrated SPEAKERS with a flush-mounted waterproof control panel and in-hull glow lighting, the Sonata is a party fishing kayak that can truly do it all.


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