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We like the Old Town Loon 126 for the mix: a stated 450 lb capacity and a 12.5 ft hull. A good match for ponds, lakes and slow rivers, rated 7.3/10 on its documented specs.
| Brand | Old Town |
|---|---|
| Category | Paddle fishing kayaks |
| Stated maximum capacity | 450 lb |
| Stated length | 12.5 ft |
| Hatch or tank well | Stated in the listing |
| ASIN | B0DR712SZ6 |
Full listing title: Old Town Loon 126 Solo Sit-Inside Recreational Paddle Kayak, 12 ft 6 in, Lava
| Stated maximum capacity | 450-pound total weight capacityManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Stated length | 12 ft 6 inManufacturer documentation |
Built for ponds, lakes and slow rivers. Our score: 7.3/10, “good”. Rated from the listing's stated specs (no buyer reviews captured yet).
The Old Town Loon 126 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.
Longer hulls track straighter and glide further on open water, but they need a longer roof rack and more storage space.
A hatch or tank well keeps the crate, the cooler and the dry bag out of the way of your casting.
You slip into shallow coves and weed beds that bigger boats never reach, and you hear the fish rising.
Check the listing: it does not say sit-on-top, so read the layout carefully.
A sit-inside keeps you drier and warmer on cold water but holds less tackle.
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, 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.
Listed at $1,299.99 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).
Fishing with a partner or a kid? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 seats two (9.4/10).
We like the Old Town Loon 126 for a stated 450 lb capacity and a 12.5 ft hull. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 7.3/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this Old Town fishing kayak: no rod holders mentioned, while most of this list has them. We'd pick it if you are a bigger angler or you carry a lot of gear; otherwise, put it next to the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo first.
Before the Old Town Loon 126 lands on your driveway, check your roof rack and garage: a 12.5 ft hull needs the rack, the lift and the storage space to match.
Your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD. Compare it with the stated 450 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum.
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 Old Town Loon 126 stacks up against the closest alternative, the BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo.
| Criterion | Old Town Loon 126 | BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Stated capacity | 450 lb | 600 lb |
| Seats | One (solo) | Two (tandem) |
| Rod holders | Not stated | 6 |
| Paddle included | Not stated | Stated in the listing |
| Buyer reviews | None captured | 123 · 4.1/5 |
Both score 7.3/10. The BKC Brooklyn 12.5 Tandem, Camo adds 6 rod holders and a paddle in the box.
We rate it 7.3/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
The listing mentions a 450 lb capacity and a 12.5 ft hull. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.
Your full load: your weight plus the crate, the cooler, the anchor, the PFD. Compare it with the stated 450 lb and keep a margin: our capacity planner does the sum. 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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