Jackson Kayak Mayfly

The Jackson Kayak Mayfly is back — purpose-built for fly fishing. Designed from the hull up to minimize line snags and maximize casting efficiency, the Mayfly is the most complete fly fishing kayak on the market. With a snag-free deck, specialized... Read more

The Jackson Kayak Mayfly is back — purpose-built for fly fishing. Designed from the hull up to minimize line snags and maximize casting efficiency, the Mayfly is the most complete fly fishing kayak on the market. With a snag-free deck, specialized fly rod and reel storage, and a clean open footwell for line management, the Mayfly is equally at home on tropical flats, tidal waters, slow-moving rivers, and the coastal waters of the Crystal Coast. Smart enough for the expert; stable enough for the beginner. New for 2026: Every Mayfly now ships standard with the Jackson Kayak Comfort Seat 5.0 — deeper ergonomic base for better posture, lower center of gravity, improved support, and a more connected feel on the water. Features: Snag-free deck design — foot rests, storage, and key components engineered to never catch fly line Specialized fly rod storage with molded-in reel pockets — store rods forward or reverse, arms-length from your seat Hi-Lo trimmable Comfort Seat 5.0 — improved height adjustment and ergonomic knee bend Aluminum gear tracks for mounting accessories or a casting brace Open footwell for easy standing, moving around, and line stripping Hinging bow hatch with internal tray for easy-access on-water gear Integrated fly patches on sidewalls Rod tip protectors on bow Large open stern deck — fits a JKrate or KKrate crate Oversized transducer scupper with recessed cable management channel Motor-ready: supports bow-mount or stern-mount trolling motors Versatile hull: flatwater, tropical flats, slow rivers, lakes, inshore coastal waters Suggested Use: Fly fishing, sight fishing on the flats, freshwater rivers and lakes, inshore saltwater. A top pick for anglers of all disciplines on the Crystal Coast and beyond. Specs: Length: 12'8" | Width: 35" | Capacity: 450 lbs | Construction: Rotomolded Polyethylene Show less