Hi Patrick
I have a kayak and I do not want to part with it. I respond only because I am so happy with it, that I can't help but recommend it to anyone considering kayak fishing. The problem is that it costs a bundle, and triggered an sudden case of buyers remorse. That feeling went away within 10 minutes after we hit the water.
Its a Hobie Outback. Its for fisherman, not for pure kayakers, and I could not be happier with it. My recommendation is that if you want a kayak for fishing, go with the Hobie Outback.
If that is absolutely not a possibility, then I recommend any of the SOT (sit on top) models.
Chuck