What kayak to buy 12’’?

I am looking at 3 boats (not that it has to be one of these) that I think would be a good match for my needs. I have a place on a lake that is 2500 acres big and I also would like to use it possible on some smaller rivers now and them. Does anyone have any experience with these boats and or what are your recommendations?
 

Pungo 120   Wilderness Systems regular and the ultralite?
Carolina 12 by Perceptions
Expression 11.5 by Perceptions

Thanks Rusty

Are you set on a traditional sit in kayak?  Most (but not all) of us on this forum fish off of Sit on Top (SOT) kayaks. 

Advantages of SOT:
Generally wider and more stable
More deck space for rigging/gear storage
Can sit sideways to play a fish
Self draining (no need to learn an eskimo roll)

Disadvantages of a SOT:
Generally wider and slower
More likely to get a little wet (no deck to protect from splashes).

If you're looking for a fun little kayak that you occasionally want to fish from, I think you're on the right track. If you want a fishing kayak, consider a SOT like the following models

Ocean Kayak Tetra 12
Ocean Kayak Trident 11
Wilderness Systems Ride 115
Jackson Cuda 12
Hobie Outback
Hobie Revo 11

I agree with the above.  The first question I would ask is how much fishing you plan on doing on the boat.  I have two sit in 12' kayaks(a Wilderness and a Pelican).  Both nice entry level kayaks that are great on flat water and did fine coming down the Clackamas.  They do work for fishing but I just picked up a SOT(Eagle Talon) as a spare/dedicated fishing boat. 

Seems to be much better so far for fishing.  Not as fast as the sit in boats but more versitle.

My name is Gordon and I'm a addict.

It started out as something to do for kicks...to fish the rivers and get away from the crowds on the Nisqually. My first boat was the one in my Avatar...an Old Town Dirigo 120 (12') It was a great boat for the river with a large extended cockpit and a roomy rear hatch that could be accessed with minimal gymnastics while seated in the boat...assuming you're double jointed and have eyes in the back of your head...it was just the ticket for it's intended purpose.
I started fishing the salt, and as you can see from my Avatar pic, I was pretty successful and took several Kings last fall from that boat. It was pretty fast, handled well and stayed dry. Other than the lack of usable space, I was happy with this boat until I had a close call...I was out on the sound fishing by myself...in December...in some pretty rough water. I reached back for a rod and came right to the very edge of flipping over. Immediately after that close call I ran through in my head what I would have done if I'd taken a plunge...I was wearing neoprene chest waders and several layers (it was december). I don't think there would have been any way for me to get back in that boat before exposure claimed my life.
I immediately saw the advantages in a SOT kayak and purchased a Ocean Kayak Trident 13...LOVED IT! nearly as fast as the Dirigo 120 with TONS of usable space Most importantly, self rescue was an option in this boat. I rigged it with a FF and all the other bells and whistles and thought I had the perfect boat.......until I went out with Adam12 in his Hobie Revo-13. I had no idea how fast and manueverable the Hobies were! I pride myself on my fitness and never imagined that he'd leave me, my new Trident and my expensive carbon fiber paddle IN THE DUST! I was struggling to keep up with him as he effortlessly walked away from me...while having a drink and tying on a lure!
The very next day I purchased a new Hobie Outback and now I have the perfect boat...and an annoyed wife. I've fished out of it several dozen times now and am thrilled with it...my wife has started to speak to me again just recently

I'm not ashamed of my addiction...I'm not alone.

Ha!  I think you had your outback 2 days after that trip, too funny!! 

EDIT:  I missed the part where you said the very next day!  That's a hobie ad right there.

Thanks guys for the posts.
Basically I don’t plan on doing much fishing with the kayak mostly more for recreation. Last year I purchased a 1 year old used Bass Pro Ascend 12’ sit in model and liked kayaking a lot but did not fish out of it much. I also have an 18’ fiber glass Sting Ray run about boat that I fish out of with lots of room so I use that more for fishing.

I just recently sold the Ascend kayak so to purchase a more recreational style kayak as I am looking more for a sit in boat for speed and touring than fishing for the kayak. But I don’t want to get into to large of a boat as I live in Michigan and will be only doing smaller lakes and rivers and want it easily transportable.

Thanks

Well I ended up getting the Pungo and am very happy with it. Thanks for all the info.