Pike are awesome! The Kayak I have is an Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro 2 hatch. Usually it's better to get one with a tank well in the back instead of a rear hatch like mine, but I got this for $100 so I can't complain too much lol.
Both of you look great out there. Although 20 hours a day is a little steep for me. I like my lazy fishing trips, when you can take a nap on the shore with a bobber in the water.
LoL. Getting serious with the Subie eh? That would have been me if I did not get the Outback...so it looks more 'normal' lol. Never considered actually fishing while kayaking before. Might have to give it a go sometimes. Where we just moved to, there is a creek right down the street.
I bought a 13' kayak; sit on type. It's called a Pelican 130. I've caught some nice fish out of it. Had a 30# jack crevelle take me for a 45 minute ride one day. Mostly I go after speckled trout, redfish and flounder in Galveston Bay. In the lake I fish for catfish in it, rod and reel and juglines.