Picked out a (sort of) kayak for this spring

After much research and pondering, I've decided on a kayak option that should work for me.  I am a BIG dude, so I can't just get a Field and Stream special and go kayak fishing.  Plus I like my gear, which adds weight.  That put me in the 14+ foot super expensive jobbers.  And worse, I'm not even sure I can sit in a kayak all day, let along function fishing.  
 
Solution:  https://roundaboutwatercrafts.com/  The fat man's answer to kayaking.  And perfect for the fishing I do at Arthur.  In fact perfect for 3/4 of the lake.  Just to go the extra research mile, I drove to their shop a couple weeks back while we were in Tampa and actually test rode in one.  Wanted to see how it handled my size, and how tippy it was, how much room for gear, etc.  
 
It was very stable, and very comfortable with a full fishing seat.  TONS of room... minnow bucket, tackle bag and small cooler will be no problem.  Lots of in deck storage, but that isn't super easy to access on the water.  I see myself putting emergency stuff there, like life vest and rain gear.  Couple of rod holders and it will be perfect shallow water fishing machine!  Plus the price is less than half of a comparable fishing kayak.  
 
I wonder though... do I have to wear a vest?  Outside the cold water window (clearly I'd have to have a vest Nov-Apr or whatever that reg is for under 16' boats) I think kayakers HAVE to.  But this is technically not a kayak.    Will have to research.  At worst I'll get an inflatable.  

I figure I can always craigslist it for a loss.  Story of all boats!  :|

Why don't you just go this route and remove a seat.
https://www.sundolphin.com/fishing-boats-and-dinghys/
 
Heck you can get 3 of them for the price of that bowl.
 
Also outside the cold weather window wearing a life vest is option-able except on certain waters

I can't get the link to work   You'll just have to google it 

I think I found the one he meant.  $500 gray jobber.  That's actually a better boat for me, with these stats:  Weight: 100 lbs / 

Capacity: 550 lbs.  But those chairs aren't super comfortable.  Could probably make it work about the same.  

 

Zelie, I'm 6'5 300lbs lol I picked up a Jackson Big Rig. This thing is amazing. Not sure what your price range is, but it was well worth the price for me. Its big... as the name says, and about 100lb's with no gear. Loading in a truck bed isn't bad. 
 
I purchased mine from a shop in delaware that charges no taxes, and shipping was only $99!
 
http://www.delawarepaddlesports.com/jackson-big-rig-2017/