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Pelican Catch Mode 110 Review

Room for 375 lb of angler and gear, 3 rod holders on deck and a lawn-chair seat: the Pelican Catch Mode 110 covers what matters most in a fishing kayak. It earned a spot in our top 5 sit-on-top fishing kayaks, and it's built for getting started in kayak fishing.

Variants of this model

The same model is also sold in these versions, each with its own page.

Specifications
BrandPelican
CategoryPaddle fishing kayaks
Stated maximum capacity375 lb
Stated length10.5 ft
Sit-on-top wordingStated in this listing
SeatLawn-chair seat
Buyer reviews160 · 4.4/5
ASINB0CV841DJB

Full listing title: Pelican Catch Mode 110 - Angler Fishing Kayak with Lawnchair seat - 10.5 ft

Listing evidence
Stated maximum capacityholds a maximum weight capacity of 375 lb Manufacturer documentation
Stated length10.5 ft Manufacturer documentation
Sit-on-top wordingsit-on-top Manufacturer documentation
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B0CV841DJB
Rating from a published formula

Compared with its rivals

The Pelican Catch Mode 110 next to two paddle fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.

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Pelican Catch Mode 110

Pelican Catch Mode 110

7.8Very good · out of 10
  • Drive: Paddle
  • Stated capacity: 375 lb
  • 160 buyer reviews
$895.15 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedThis kayak ↑
Pelican Sentinel 100X Angler

Pelican Sentinel 100X Angler

8.0Very good · out of 10
  • Drive: Paddle
  • Stated length: 10 ft
  • 528 buyer reviews
$531.15 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗
Perception Pescador Pro 12, Moss Camo

Perception Pescador Pro 12, Moss Camo

7.5Very good · out of 10
  • Drive: Paddle
  • Stated capacity: 375 lb
  • 145 buyer reviews
$1,020.04 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changedSee the review ↗

375 lb stated capacity

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.

Why it made our list

375 lb stated capacity

Add your own weight, the crate, the cooler and the PFD, then keep a margin: our capacity planner does that sum in ten seconds.

3 rod holders

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.

Lawn-chair seat

A raised seat is the difference between three hours and a full day on the water: your back stays happy and you sit high enough to cast comfortably.

What changes on the water

It is quiet and simple: paddle out, rest the paddle, fish. Nothing to charge, nothing to lift out of the weeds.

Sit-on-top or sit-inside?

Sit-on-top. Easy to get on and off, self-draining, with room around you for the gear.

A sit-inside keeps you drier and warmer on cold water but holds less tackle.

Best for you if

  • You like to carry more than one rod, rigged and ready
  • You plan long days on the water and your back matters

Skip it if

  • You simply want our top pick: that's the Lifetime Muskie Angler (9.3/10)

What Pelican promises

These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.

  • Stable tunnel hull design
  • ERGOBOOST lawnchair seating
  • Weighs just 63 LB
Pelican Catch Mode 110, view 3

Setup and what you get

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 3 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 lawn-chair seat, 3 rod holders.

From the listing. Check the box contents on the current listing before ordering, as bundles change.

Pelican Catch Mode 110, view 4

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.4/5, a strong record, right on this ranking's 4.4 average. 160 reviews is a fair sample, enough for the average to mean something.

The numbers
Buyer rating
4.4/5
Reviews
160
This ranking's average
4.4/5

Price and availability

Listed at $895.15 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.

$895.15 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
Pelican Catch Mode 110, view 5

Better fit elsewhere?

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the Pelican Catch Mode 110 is room for 375 lb of angler and gear, closely followed by 3 rod holders on deck. 160 buyers give it 4.4/5, which is a solid sign. Where it falls short: the Lifetime Muskie Angler sitting above it at 9.3/10. We'd pick it if you like to carry more than one rod, rigged and ready; otherwise, put it next to the Perception Outlaw 11.5 first.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Pelican Catch Mode 110 and wait for the delivery truck, check your full load: your weight, your gear and a margin should sit comfortably under the stated 375 lb.

Before you buy

Your full load

Weigh yourself with your fishing clothes on, then the gear bag, the crate and the cooler. Subtract the lot from 375 lb: what is left is your margin.

Transport and storage

10.5 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.

How it compares

How the Pelican Catch Mode 110 stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Perception Outlaw 11.5.

CriterionPelican Catch Mode 110Perception Outlaw 11.5
Our rating7.8/107.9/10
Stated capacity375 lb425 lb
Length10.5 ft11.5 ft
Rod holders34
Buyer reviews160 · 4.4/5308 · 4.4/5

Pick the Perception Outlaw 11.5 if you want our higher-rated option (7.9/10), with 4 rod holders.

The score in detail

Buyer rating (45%)

39.6 / 45

4.4/5 average

Review volume (35%)

20.9 / 35

160 buyer reviews

Documented specifications (20%)

17.6 / 20

88/100 listing documentation score

How we rated it

Our rating: 7.8/10

Our rating is an evidence index on a 0–10 scale. It is not a buyer star rating.

  • Buyer rating (45%): the captured average for this listing, damped when there are fewer than 50 reviews.
  • Review volume (35%): more reviews mean more reliable evidence, on a logarithmic scale up to 5,000 reviews.
  • Documented specifications (20%): how completely the exact listing documents the attributes that matter.

A commission is never an input to the rating. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pelican Catch Mode 110 any good?

We rate it 7.8/10 (very good), #4 of 5 in our sit-on-top fishing kayak ranking. It is based on 160 buyer reviews averaging 4.4/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What do you get with the Pelican Catch Mode 110?

The listing mentions a 375 lb capacity, 3 rod holders, a lawn-chair seat and a 10.5 ft hull. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.

What should I check before ordering the Pelican Catch Mode 110?

Your full load: weigh yourself with your fishing clothes on, then the gear bag, the crate and the cooler. Subtract the lot from 375 lb: what is left is your margin. Transport and storage: 10.5 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.

Where can I buy the Pelican Catch Mode 110?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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