Description

The Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO is a premium fishing kayak (sit-on-top) with pedal drive propulsion. It is part of Old Town’s “Sportsman PRO” line — upgraded over their regular Sportsman line — and is designed for anglers who want hands-free propulsion, serious rigging/customization, and lots of storage, while still being a manageable size and weight.

Design & Features

Here are its main design features and what makes it special:

• Pedal Drive (PDL): The PDL drive provides hands-free propulsion, working forward and reverse, and help you move with less fatigue or dependency on paddling. Good for covering more water, accessing harder spots, etc.

• Rudder Control: Steering is managed via a rudder, integrated with the drive, giving good maneuverability.

• Rigging & Customization Options:
  • ~150 inches of accessory tracks (aluminum) around deck, bow, stern for mounting rod holders, fish finders, lights, cameras, etc.
  • Bow mount ready: There are pre-drilled inserts and a thru-hull wiring port for mounting a bow trolling motor. 
  • Large bow hatch and stern tankwell storage. Bow hatch is redesigned in the PRO line to be larger (≈ 50 % larger than previous), which helps with battery or gear storage.
  • Seat rides on a floor-mounted seat shuttle system. This allows adjustability for comfort and better positioning.

• Stability & Hull Design: The hull is based on a high-capacity Sportsman hull, wide beam (36″), delivering a stable platform, which is helpful for stand-up fishing or carrying heavier gear.

• Access & Storage: Bow hatch, mid or stern hatches, multiple rod holders both flush and horizontal storage, accessory mounts, ready ports for electronics wiring. All intended to make it easy to carry gear, access what you need, mount tackle and devices.

Who It’s Best For

The PDL 120 PRO is best suited for:

• Anglers who want hands-free propulsion (pedal drive) and/or want to cover more water without fatigue.

• Fishermen who use a lot of gear or electronics, or want to add trolling motors / fish finders etc.

• People who value comfort, capacity, stability, and customization over lightweight minimalist performance.

• Those who fish in a variety of environments — lakes, bays, slow rivers, possibly nearshore — where stability and gear are as important as speed.

It may be less ideal if:

• You often have to carry the boat long distances or need something ultralight.

• Your paddling is mostly in narrow waterways or tight channels where agility is more important than load and gear capacity.

• You’re on a tight budget and don’t need premium rigging or pedal drive — simpler kayaks may do much of what you want for less.

Summary

In summary, the Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 PRO is a feature-rich, premium fishing kayak built for anglers who want a high-customizable, stable, powerful pedal-driven platform. It combines hands-free propulsion, great gear capacity, modern rigging, and load handling in a manageable size. It trades off some weight, cost, and simplicity in favor of performance, comfort, and versatility.