I'm new and joined this forum to learn about kayaking.  My plan is to lazily fish freshwater (delta or lakes).  To that end, I'm hoping to buy a pedal/prop kayak (instant reverse + price  benefit) and add a motor (Bixpy to rudder?)

My biggest concern as I'm shopping is damaging the pedal drive if I drift or crash into branches underwater or drive into a super shallow area (Russian river, beaches etc.)  For that reason alone, I'm leaning towards the Jackson brand because the pedal drive kicks up.  I can't afford a Hobie with mirage 360. 

Hoping the experience from this group can provide guidance as to whether my fear of breaking the pedal drive is real or imaginary...