Summit Perch

The Summit Perch is a great addition to be able to get higher and see what’s in the water and allows for more precise casts when chasing fish!

Love it

Perch works great, woulda been nice if some install instructions came with it.

I am new to kayak fishing so I’m still working on stand in yak.

I purchased the summit perch specifically so I could sit on it an site fish the flats for redfish and flounder. The perch is very sturdy especially if sitting on it. You do have to be careful, because you are shifting the center of gravity up with you body weight on top of the perch. Stability is fine, but know your limits or you could take a spill.
I installed the perch on my shearwater that is three years old. The seat cover is very stubborn and I had to disassemble the frame so that I could get to the bolt holes for the perch mounts. This was not fun! Most likely over the years the cover must have shrank (being exposed to water) and that is why it was difficult but not impossible to install.

This was a great addition for the cost. It's really a feature everyone could use. I really love mine!

Great for a little extra height while sitting. I haven't ventured standing on it yet since I usually fish in deep open water in the bay and Gulf.

I initially bought it for my 130t for a higher seat height, and to make it easier to stand. I later found out it makes it easier to get things from behind me, i dont have the best sea legs, so didnt think i would stand on it. But before i knew it, I was up there. And its more stable than I thought it would be. The bonus is when my son sits in front of me. He can spin around to face me and we chat, or I can help him unhook a fish or tie on rigs. Turned out to be a must have for me!

Man, what a great addition to seat! I purchased the perch when I got the summit seat without knowing how much I’d use it. It’s a great platform that I’ve used a ton! While I can stand on it, I’ve used it the most just as an elevated seat, it’s amazing what those few extra inches of visibility will gain you by sitting up there. The foam padding makes it nice for sitting too. If you’re on the fence about getting the perch for the seat, just do it. Won’t regret it!

This perch was awesome fishing the grass flats this past weekend. Excellent for getting a better view and I feel like it helped me casting my fly rod. I use it on my Shearwater 125 and the stability is impressive.

I hate the term "game changer" when it comes to kayaks, but in this case it really is the best description. As a flats angler, this perch allows me to get up on another level and see WAY more than ever before. The added visibility has hands down increased my success at spotting fish like redfish and bonefish before they spook, and is an absolute necessity for fly fishing for me at this point. At first it might seem tricky to get up on the perch, but it doesn't take long to get used to it and figure out what system works best for you. After a few trips, getting up on the platform was second nature. I love it and couldn't imagine sight fishing without it at this point.

I was a little hesitant at first, but this has become one of my favorite ways to fish in salt water! the extra height makes it easier to sight fish and really makes fishing from the kayak a completely different experience. It also acts as an awesome way to have an additional elevated seating position while on the water.

A full 16 inches off of the Deck is amazing for sight fishing and for just having the higher vantage point. Some would think being that high up would effect the stability, but not on the SW 125 and the Cubera. I am constantly using my Summit Perch to help me "pop" up quickly to make precise and long fly cast....certainly a must have in your arsenal of tools!