An inflatable that performs well and looks even better
"When I inflated my Lono Aero for the first time I was quite impressed. A 12'6" watercraft that looks great, is compatible with a pedal drive and I can fold up to fit in the back of my car! On the water the Lono Aero feels very stable even with its rather high seating position. The cockpit stays pretty dry even with some light chop and wind thanks to how high it sits on the water combined with the high sides. Paddling performance seems decent for an inflatable, but the pedal drive makes the Lono Aero a real performer. Actually fishing from the Lono Aero is pretty comparable to any other fishing kayak I've been in. The lack of any sort of built in rod holders and/or much in the way of accessories mounting is a little disappointing for something marketed as fishing kayak. I've fished out of my share of plain recreational kayaks without any of the fishing kayak features so it's not a big deal for me but without the sold separately rack for holding rods it's not much more than a recreational kayak. My biggest issue is the time it takes to deflate, clean, dry, and pack up the Lono Aero. This is simply a compromise for the convenience of an inflatable watercraft, and just means I'm not likely to go out if I won't have enough time on the water to make the cleanup after worth while. Overall, I'm happy with my Lono Aero. If you want a great fishing kayak and you have the space and transportation for one you'd probably be happier with a hard shell for a similar price, but if you want a good platform for recreation and fishing that at the end of the day can fold up and go in the back of a small SUV the Lono Aero is definitely worth a look."
