Lifetime 90237 Tamarack Angler 100 Review: Sleek-Looking and Durable Fishing Kayak

Bottom Line

The sleek look with a nice bold color is what will draw many anglers to this kayak, but is also well-built with highly durable materials.

Build Quality: Sturdy HDPE Material

Lifetime makes this kayak from a highly durable high-density polyethylene material (HDPE) that is meant to ensure it will provide a long service life and can withstand the typical hazards when fishing in different conditions.

Besides being a long-lasting material, this polyethylene also has some ultraviolet protection, which is a nice trait for those that will be using their kayak in the summer months. With UV protection the sun will have minimal effect on the kayak to ensure it will not fade or crack easily.

This 10-foot long kayak is also build to make like easier for every angler including those that might not have a lot of experience with kayaks. The cockpit area is open and with lots of room to ensure you can move your legs freely. This open style makes it easy to get in and out of the kayak.

And to give you some confidence that the manufacture is sure of the kayak's build quality, they will also back it with a 5-year limited warranty.

Maneuverability: Easy to Handle

There is no doubt that you will still need to do enough practice to master how to maneuver this kayak, just like with any other model out there. That said, it seems to give users a much easier time when it comes to maneuvering it.

At 10-foot long this kayak is just the right size for most adults, and so there is not too much mass to deal with, which means it will be easier to get it to go just where you want it to go.

Also, at 52 pounds it is fairly lightweight for all athletic abilities and so there will be less resistance to deal with for easy maneuverability. And with the inclusion of the nice tracking skeg at the bottom, you should not have any problem paddling it straight.

Stability: Ultra-Stable Kayak

Lifetime 90237 Tamarack Angler 100 is built for maximum stability on the water, and it will achieve this using a combination of different features and design traits.

Key among them is that despite this not being the widest kayaks out there, it is still wide enough to ensure that it will maintain great contact with the water. At 31 inches wide, this should be a stable enough kayak for its size and with a little precaution, you can even fish while standing.

This Lifetime fishing kayak also includes a flat bottom hull design that further enhances the overall stability by keeping a large surface area in contact with the water. And it will also have sharper bow design to help enhance the overall speed, while also improving the tracking.

Design: Not Perfect But Still an Excellent Design

While the design of this fishing kayak might not be perfect given the few flaws like the compartments being open throughout, there are more good things to the design than there are drawbacks.

One of the design elements that will impress many users is that besides being more spacious, the cockpit will also include a nice seat with a backrest. This seat is spacious enough for most adults and can also be adjusted for customized comfort.

Also, there are multiple footrests on the cockpit, which is meant to make kayaking even more comfortable for you. With the multiple foot positions, you can keep your feet in the position you find most comfortable or according to your height. This also makes this kayak ideal for different user sizes.

Because the kayak has been designed for anglers, it will also include 3 fishing rod holders. Two of these rod holders will be flush mounted for carrying the rods when not in use while one will be an adjustable top-mounted one that can be very useful when fishing.

And the design also ensures that you will never have to worry about getting rid of any water that ends up on the kayak as there are some nice self-bailing scupper holes to help with the drainage.

Storage Compartment: Spacious and Secure Storage

For a fishing kayak , the Lifetime 90237 should provide an easy way to carry your gear to your favorite fishing spot. And with its 3 fishing rod holders, you can be sure that the rods will be super easy and secure to carry.

Better yet, this fishing kayak will also have enough storage for other fishing essentials that you will need when fishing. It has two 6-inch storage compartments with one at the back and one at the center of the kayak. These two compartments should provide more than enough space for your fishing and kayaking essentials.

Also, you will not have to worry about where to keep the paddle when you are not moving as the design also incorporates a nice paddle keeper with high-quality shock cords to keep your paddle secured in place.

And to give you much needed extra storage space for larger gear that you do not have any issues getting in contact with water, there are also sock cords at both the front and rear to help you secure it on the kayak.

For your drinks, you will also get two water bottle holders that will be very handy at preventing spills and messes when carrying fluids on your kayak.

Transport: Takes Little Effort to Move

Because this is a fairly lightweight kayak, you can be confident that it will take relatively less effort to move when compared to others out there. Also, 10 feet is manageable enough, and you can easily transport this kayak on most car roofs and any truck bed.

Also, anglers and regular kayakers will love that this kayak will include T-handles at the front and rear. These handles make it easy for two people to carry the kayak as they provide a secure place to hold it. Also, with the T-handle, it will make it easy to drag the kayak in and out of the water.

Overall, this is also an easy to carry kayak for the kayakers that opt for side carrying as it has several places and notches where you can place your hand to get a secure grip.

Price: Great Buy for the Price

It is obvious that high-quality kayaks do not come cheap, but despite this being a solid and stable model, it still comes at what man kayakers will consider a more budget-friendly price tag.

Given that it is a highly durable 10-foot HDPE with a lot to offer such as a comfortable seat and generous storage space, at under $500 , it is a good deal. And even if you choose the option that includes a paddle, you will still be getting a good deal.

Verdict

A good-looking kayak made from highly durable material and will include enough storage space for gear and rod holders.

If you are planning to do some kayak fishing, the Lifetime 90237 will be the perfect vessel for you. Besides being a well-built and tough kayak, it is also designed to be easily maneuverable and stable, and it will also include lots of storage space for your fishing gear.