Mayfly

The Mayfly is back, and if you spend your days trying to convince trout, bass, pike, or redfish to make poor life choices, you'll want to take a look.

Jackson built the Mayfly specifically for fly fishing, and it shows. Everything that usually seems determined to grab your fly line has either been eliminated, tucked away, or thoughtfully redesigned. Protected footrests, integrated fly patches, rod butt holders, and dedicated fly box storage all work together to keep your line where it belongs instead of wrapped around something expensive.

Whether you're stalking trout on a river, chasing bass on a farm pond, hunting pike on a northern lake, or sight-fishing the saltwater flats, the Mayfly provides a stable, efficient platform that lets you focus on fishing instead of untangling.

Storage is plentiful, rigging is clean, and the layout makes sense. Imagine that.

New for 2026, every Jackson fishing kayak comes equipped with the Comfort Seat 5.0. The latest version of Jackson's already excellent seat features a deeper ergonomic design that improves posture, lowers your center of gravity, and keeps you comfortable during those "just one more cast" days that somehow turn into sunset.

The result is a kayak that feels more connected to the water, more comfortable over long hours, and more capable when the fish finally decide to cooperate.

Features:

• Snag-free wide open standing area
• Snag-free one-piece foot brace system with line anchor to secure fly line while paddling
• Large stern well designed for an Orion 25 cooler
• Storage for fly gear like nippers, forceps and tippet
• Integrated fly patch for quick access to flies
• Bow hatch storage bin for fly vests, hip packs, or others items for easy access when wade fishing
• Hi-Lo, trimmable seating featuring our Comfort Seat 5.0 with improved height and ergonomic knee bend
• Aluminum gear tracks for mounting accessories or a casting brace
• Transducer scupper
• Standing pad
• Specialized fly rod storage with molded in reel pockets that allow for forward or reverse rod storage
• Rod butt props to help with line tangles

Suggested Application:

The Mayfly is purpose-built for anglers who thrive in calm, stealthy waters where precision and comfort matter most. Its wide, stable platform and open deck layout make it perfectly suited for lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, where standing to cast and sight-fishing are part of the adventure. The Mayfly also excels in shallow flats and coastal estuaries, gliding quietly through skinny water and keeping you close to the action without spooking fish.

With plenty of space for gear and a design tuned for long days on the water, the Mayfly shines wherever thoughtful presentation and a relaxed, steady ride lead to more time fishing and less time adjusting.