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October 14, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Kayak Carts: Suspenz and YakAttack

The gap between the parking lot and the launch is where most kayak days go wrong, and a cart is the cheapest fix for...
October 12, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak Review

The lightest pedal kayak Native builds. 65 lb fitted, 425 lb capacity, and the Propel 701 Series drive with hands-free forward and reverse.
October 11, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Whitewater Safety Gear: PFD, Helmet and Spray Skirt

The three pieces that decide how a day on moving water goes. Flotation ratings, helmet certification, and how to size a spray skirt to...
October 10, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Review

The 13 ft 2 in pedal kayak in Old Town's Sportsman line, built for big lakes, bays and tidal water. Tri-hull, PDL Drive, mounting...
October 9, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Hobie MirageDrive Explained: 180, 360 and Kick-Up Fins

The MirageDrive is why people buy Hobie. Here is what the 180, the 360 and the patented Kick-Up Fins each do, and which Hobie...
October 8, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak Review

Native built the Hammer 1210 as their newest kayak for 2026, set up for a full motor and electronics build. 12 ft 10 in,...
October 4, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Best Pedal Kayaks 2026: Hobie, Native, Old Town, Bonafide and Jackson Compared

Pedal kayaks from Hobie, Native Watercraft, Old Town, Bonafide and Jackson Kayak compared by drive, weight, width and the water you fish, so you...
October 3, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Bonafide Kayak Lineup Guide: SS127 vs SS107 vs RS117 vs RVR119 vs XTR130 vs P127 vs PWR129

Every Bonafide fishing kayak compared side by side: SS127, SS107, RS117, RVR119, XTR130, P127 and PWR129, by length, width, weight and capacity, with the...
September 23, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Bonafide SS127 Review

The Bonafide SS127 was built around a question most fishing kayaks answer badly: can you actually fish it standing up, all day, without thinking...
July 28, 2026Caney Fork Outdoors

Used Whitewater Kayak Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy

Shopping secondhand? Here's what to inspect on a used whitewater kayak before you hand over cash, and when new makes more sense.

Let customers speak for us

from 116 reviews

Janice and Ryan were awesome to work with! They knew their stuff. Every question I had they were able to answer and because of them I was able to make a very informative decision on which kayak I wanted to purchase. I really enjoyed my purchasing experience. Thank you, Janice and Ryan. I love my new Hobie kayak!

Angela Simons

Caney Fork Outdoors

09/28/2026

Janice and Ryan were wonderful to work with! Very helpful and informative. My husband love his kayak. My husband says., ‘ It is very functional and easy to ride, especially with the reverse petals.’ he really enjoys the reverse feature of the kayak. I enjoy how easy it is to turn the kayak in the water… plus I can choose which workout I want, legs or arms. LOL
We now both have Hobie kayaks and we LOVE THEM!
Thank you Janice and Ryan for all your help and your knowledge.

Hobie Passport 12 R Sit On Top Pedal Kayak

Jackson Kayak Karma Traverse 10 Cotton Candy Whitewater Kayak 2024

I absolutely love my Jackson Karma Traverse! 10, The storage is incredible, & it has phenomenal flatwater tracking while still being so capable in whitewater. It’s especially perfect for sw canyons where the water isn’t always fun to drink and you're doing 80 miles of flatwater to get to 30 miles of rapids:D

Caney Outdoors was also awesome to work with! All directions were so clear, picking up from freight super easy, the kayak was so securely packaged. Shipping was also very fast, even across the country.

Highly recommend a Jackson Kayak for anyone who loves having fun on a river, and definitely get it from Caney Fork Outdoors. Very grateful!!

Kati Johnson

Jackson Kayak Karma Traverse 10 Cotton Candy Whitewater Kayak 2024

09/11/2026

The river was great and the company was so caring about the customers and the river. We put in at 10:00 and the dam was scheduled to open at 1:00. The owner told us we should be out of the river by 1:30 because our youngest can't swim and the water would rise. We got out at 1:00. It was a 6 mile paddle and the company was excellent!

Caney Fork Outdoors - in business 50+ years - very safety aware and family owned / operated. They had a bunch of kids and grandkids helping. Everyone was very sweet, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend! During the week they do a 9 mile trip too. They do a yearly “clean the river” trip in October that they told us about and details/sign up are advertised on their FB page in September. They really care about the river and their customers!!

Customer

08/29/2026

I’ve bought two kayaks from Caney Fork Outdoors and they are the tip top in customer service! They are always kind and very helpful. My kayaks are always clean and ready to go when I arrive to pick them up. They make it a very easy transaction. If you are looking to buy a new kayak, and are searching the internet for the best deal, save yourself some time and just go to Caney Fork Outdoors. 👍🏻

Isaac Fuelling

07/31/2026

Ryan and the folks at Caney Fork Outfitters were great. They are so knowledgeable about everything kayak.

James Milligan

06/13/2026

Eddyline Sky 120 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

A refreshing paddle a fun boat that doesn’t take on water that beginners boat just a little tippy, but that’s what makes it fast

Patrickboone

Eddyline Sky 120 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

06/11/2026

Native Watercraft Titan X Propel 12.5 Pedal Kayak

Incredible team the guys stayed with even after hours and made sure I was set up, this is the best kayak dealer in the area and they will make sure you are taken care of. So happy with the new yak.

coltan hickman

Native Watercraft Titan X Propel 12.5 Pedal Kayak

06/04/2026

Eddyline Sky 100 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

Awesome delivery and even better product!

Kylie Thompson

Eddyline Sky 100 Lightweight Sit In Kayak

05/21/2026

Caney Fork Outdoors went above and beyond and I couldn't be happier with them!

Jerry Galasso

10/13/2026

Fantastic buying experience on a wonderful kayak. Couldn't be happier. Thank you!

Jackson Kayak Antix 2.0 Whitewater Kayak

Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Medium Northern Lights Whitewater Kayak 2024

Great boat and they were fantastic about the entire process- from purchase through delivery!

John Carlisle

Jackson Kayak Gnarvana Medium Northern Lights Whitewater Kayak 2024

10/06/2026

I ordered my kayak as shipping challenges were increasing. Janis was on it and kept me updated. When it shipped I was sent clear and detailed pickup instructions. My boat arrived quickly, securely packaged, and in perfect condition. I’ll be checking here first for any future things I need.

Anonymous

Jackson Kayak Flow Whitewater Kayak

10/01/2026

Jackson Kayak Antix 2.0 Medium Northern Lights Whitewater Kayak 2024

Thanks for packing and shipping it to Colorado in time for my trip!

David Lorenzen

Jackson Kayak Antix 2.0 Medium Northern Lights Whitewater Kayak 2024

09/08/2026

Awesome tool for the kayak and a great company to buy from

Josh

YakAttack DropShot Anchor Reel

08/21/2026

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Kayak Carts: Suspenz and YakAttack

Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak Review

Whitewater Safety Gear: PFD, Helmet and Spray Skirt

Old Town Sportsman BigWater PDL 132 Review

Hobie MirageDrive Explained: 180, 360 and Kick-Up Fins

Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak Review

Best Pedal Kayaks 2026: Hobie, Native, Old Town, Bonafide and Jackson Compared

Bonafide Kayak Lineup Guide: SS127 vs SS107 vs RS117 vs RVR119 vs XTR130 vs P127 vs PWR129

Bonafide SS127 Review

Used Whitewater Kayak Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy

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