Recomendation on a fishing / whitewater kayak

[duck2]

Hello I am looking to buy a kayak which is a good fishing platform, yet can also be a stable and nimble craft in class II - Class III type rapids. Throw in the need for it to be able to accommodate my 280 lb son and I have some rather divergent requirements. So far I have looked at the Old Town Dirigo and it seems like a nice option. Any suggestions on other yaks that might fit my needs?

Thanks

[smeese]

I think there is a common misconception with the Term "Whitewater" along with the rating of the Class of rapids in our area...I have a 10.5 foot Dirigo and am 220 pounds and it is great for fishing, but I don't fit in many true White water kayaks so for a general purpose kayak this one would be great. HAve I taken come Class I rapids in it, Yes, Class 2 and 3 I would say I have not found yet.

[TruthWalleyes]

Sounds like you need a whitewater canoe. Check out MadRiver.

[goblueM]

thats kind of like asking for a combo of a sports car and a work truck if you ask me

you're probably going to have to settle for something thats not good at either of those tasks, but is ok at both