[msgdan]

First, nothing can compare to the Pro Angler for being sturdy...standing and storage. Standing in the Malibu will take tons of practice with many trips in the water.. I know what they say, but a 9 foot kayak is not built to be stood in.

For lakes and rivers, I would look into something like a Tarpon 120. Very good kayak for what you are looking for....except the live well. But very few kayaks have a live well . You can always bring one and rig it in the back.

Good luck !