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A stated 600 lb capacity, 6 rod holders and a proper adjustable seat: the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow covers what matters most in a fishing kayak. It suits fishing for two, or one angler with a kid, and its sibling listing, the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo, holds #2 in our tandem fishing kayak ranking.
The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.
| Brand | BKC |
|---|---|
| Category | Paddle fishing kayaks |
| Stated maximum capacity | 600 lb |
| Stated length | 12.5 ft |
| Two-person seating wording | Stated in this listing |
| Sit-on-top wording | Stated in this listing |
| Standing room | Stated in the listing |
| Seat | Adjustable seat |
| ASIN | B07577X2KL |
Full listing title: BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem Fishing Kayak, 2 to 3 Person Sit-on-Top
| Stated maximum capacity | 600 lbs capacityManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Stated length | 12.5 ftManufacturer documentation |
| Two-person seating wording | TandemManufacturer documentation |
| Sit-on-top wording | Sit-on-TopManufacturer documentation |
Built for fishing for two, or one angler with a kid. Our score: 7.1/10, “good”. Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet).
The BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow next to two paddle fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.
The maximum the listing states for paddler plus gear. It is a seller figure, not a stability result: add your own load in our <a href="/kayak-capacity-planner/">capacity planner</a> and keep a real margin below it.
A big number on paper: enough headroom for a heavier angler, a crate, a cooler and a battery. It is still the seller's maximum, so keep a margin of your own.
Room for a spare rod rigged with another lure, plus one for trolling. On the water, not having to re-rig is half the fun.
A seat you can adjust matters more than any spec once you have been out for four hours.
You slip into shallow coves and weed beds that bigger boats never reach, and you hear the fish rising.
Fishing becomes a shared day out: one hull, two anglers, one roof rack.
On calm water you can stand to sight-fish and cast over the weeds, which the listing describes.
Two. It is built for two people, and that is where it makes sense.
If you mostly fish alone, a solo hull is lighter, shorter and easier to handle on your own.
These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.
Getting to the water. A roof rack or a trailer, then a cart or a friend for the walk to the water.
On the water. Paddle to the spot, rest the paddle and use the 6 rod holders, fish. Simple, quiet, nothing to maintain.
After the trip. A rinse with the hose, then store it on its side or on a rack, out of the sun.
What you get. A paddle, an adjustable seat, 6 rod holders.
From the listing. Check the box contents on the current listing before ordering, as bundles change.
Listed at $947 on Sep 30, 2026. Kayak prices move with the season and the seller, so take it as a ballpark: the button always shows today's price and stock.
Want your hands free for the rod? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive is our top-rated pedal kayak (9.1/10).
Mostly fishing alone? The Lifetime Muskie Angler is our top solo sit-on-top (9.3/10).
No roof rack? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 is inflatable and rides in the trunk (9.4/10).
The BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow earns its place with a stated 600 lb capacity and 6 rod holders. No buyer reviews yet, so this BKC fishing kayak has to win you over on paper. The one thing that bugs us: how stable it feels on your water, with your gear, is something no listing can promise. We'd pick it if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the Old Town Loon 106 Angler first.
Before the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow goes in your basket, check your load for two: two anglers, two sets of gear and a margin have to fit under the stated 600 lb.
Both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 600 lb to see your margin.
12.5 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.
Ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most.
A PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
How the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow stacks up against the closest alternative, the Old Town Loon 106 Angler.
| Criterion | BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow | Old Town Loon 106 Angler |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Seats | Two (tandem) | Not stated |
| Rod holders | 6 | Mentioned |
| Paddle included | Stated in the listing | Not stated |
| Build | Sit-on-top | Not stated |
Pick the Old Town Loon 106 Angler if you want our higher-rated option (7.2/10); stay with the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Red Yellow for seats for two and 6 rod holders.
We rate it 7.1/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
The listing mentions a 600 lb capacity, 6 rod holders, an adjustable seat, seats for two, a deck made for standing up to cast and a paddle in the box. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.
Your full load: both anglers, both gear bags, the cooler and the anchor. Subtract it from the stated 600 lb to see your margin. Transport and storage: 12.5 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. Your water: ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most. Life jacket and rules: a PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
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