re: This will probably be my next yak - Native Slayer 14.5

Have you considered the Jackson Big Rig

The Old Towne Predator 13

or the Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game 2


The Predator and Prolwer Big Game look awesome. The Big Game is more geared toward ocean/open water fishing while the Predator is intended for shallower water applications ideally. They seem to marry both the open concept with immediately available dry storage as well as some front hatches for longer term storage. Definitely worth looking into.