oppiey  05/19/2006 - 18:11    Take your time and look and RIDE in as many as you can until you cant take it anymore and have to buy one. I would say stay away from whitewater yaks if what you are going to be doing is fishing. Most rec yaks can handle everything the Monocacy can throw at you.
My rec yak has been been in class III rapids but it is something I try very hard to avoid. There are many parts of the Potomac that good fishing and you will never get above a class I rapid sometimes class II. Without knowing your size and what kind of waters you plan on fishing its hard to make a recommendition.

Captwalleye  05/19/2006 - 11:58    Hook up with some of the guys here with different style yaks.Beg and plead (Just kidding)for a test ride or wait till a dealer has a demonstration day and check out their products than.

I have a Tarpon 120 which is a "sit on top".I like it alot,but know it lacks in the manuverablilty department in fast current.At least until I get my thigh straps.Than I can apply body english.

Take your time,and really look (internet)at what is being offered out there.Are you going to get wild and mess with the whitewater or just fish? There is alot of options and scenarios to be considered.
I'm a novice/amateur.I'm particular of what water I travel.I haven't tried anything that has a class rating.When I do.You can be sure my fishing gear will be carried downstream and waiting for me to make my whitewater debut.Don't rush into it,you've got plenty of time.