Roxanne Davis
Wavewalk Kayak Fisherwoman, Connecticut
Rox owns two Wavewalk kayaks. She got her first (green) one back in 2006, and the second one (yellow) more recently. Since Roxanne has a physical condition that prevents her from being comfortable in small boats and kayaks, the W was her obvious choice for comfort. She outfitted her W with an electric motor and a pair of small outriggers - just in case.
This is a movie that Rox shot from the cockpit of her electric W kayak on her first voyage in it -"Oh yeah!":
Rear view of Rox' fishing kayak with the electric trolling motor perfectly
mounted, and an ingenious foot activated (I.E. hands free) steering system
on the way home. But taking it Down the CT River from Suffield to Windsor's Tits island will be a blast this year if I do this and put them together.
Man, look at all the storage I'll have for camping and fishing supplies!
The fishing season has been great. I'm going keep my yellow W kayak bare bones, for the smaller bodies of water, and the places that don't allow motors of any kind."
-"I hooked a big bass that dove straight into a submerged tree - I threw the yak into forward fast, turned to point my bow at her, threw the yak in reverse and pulled out and away from the tree and the limbs, to battle her in open water.
Each time I hook a fish, I'll throw the yak in reverse and pull the fish to open water for my battles."
Wavewalk Kayak Fisherwoman, Connecticut
Rox owns two Wavewalk kayaks. She got her first (green) one back in 2006, and the second one (yellow) more recently. Since Roxanne has a physical condition that prevents her from being comfortable in small boats and kayaks, the W was her obvious choice for comfort. She outfitted her W with an electric motor and a pair of small outriggers - just in case.
This is a movie that Rox shot from the cockpit of her electric W kayak on her first voyage in it -"Oh yeah!":
-"It turns on
a dime - Best investment I ever made!!"
-"I can't say enough good
things about my W yak, I just love it. It's a lean mean Fishing
Machine."Rear view of Rox' fishing kayak with the electric trolling motor perfectly
mounted, and an ingenious foot activated (I.E. hands free) steering system
-"The Stabilizers don't
even
touch the water, they are only there as part
rod holder, and peace of mind from big wakes. If I lose my
balance, all I have
to do is sit down."
to do is sit down."
Close
up on the motor mount and rear part of the steering system
Note the rod holder on the left side
-"You should
have seen my yak last October, 55 quart cooler, food, chairs, small
grill, tent & supplies. I launched at Barts in Windsor, Floating
and paddling down the river to camp out with my buddies on Tits island
for some good old cat fishing, but lost my camera over board with all
my picture's of the trip -"When I first took it out,
I stayed in shallow water, to get the feel of this boat.
I learned quickly how the boat works mostly with your hips and legs. I love it - It's a fishing Machine. I can site fish, can't do that in other yaks too well...
I can stand and fish, cast and bounce."
I learned quickly how the boat works mostly with your hips and legs. I love it - It's a fishing Machine. I can site fish, can't do that in other yaks too well...
I can stand and fish, cast and bounce."
Note the rod holder on the left side
on the way home. But taking it Down the CT River from Suffield to Windsor's Tits island will be a blast this year if I do this and put them together.
Man, look at all the storage I'll have for camping and fishing supplies!
The fishing season has been great. I'm going keep my yellow W kayak bare bones, for the smaller bodies of water, and the places that don't allow motors of any kind."
-"Every
time I take out my W yak, other boaters, yakers and anyone who see it
want to know where I got it."
Combat Tactics
-"I hooked a big bass that dove straight into a submerged tree - I threw the yak into forward fast, turned to point my bow at her, threw the yak in reverse and pulled out and away from the tree and the limbs, to battle her in open water.
Each time I hook a fish, I'll throw the yak in reverse and pull the fish to open water for my battles."
-"Thanks
again for such a wonderful Yak!! Rox"
 First version of Rox' electric fishing W-kayak, back in 2006. Since then the battery made its way to the bottom of the hull, the motor relocated to the very end of the stern, and the outriggers became rather symbolic. -"The new set up sure is a big step up from my first one." |
Rox
Fish, electronics and foliage...
34 inch, 16.2 lb. striper
-"My personal best so far from shore on the Connecticut River in Windsor Locks"
Another view from the cockpit of Rox' fishing machine
Rox' yellow kayak - for paddling
Electric control box inside the dry box
Foot activated steering system: The rubber pad slides back and forth on the bottom of the hull. Simply perfect.
View inside the hull tip with the battery. Behind, at the tip is a floatation module.
Waterproof electric plug leading to the motor.
Note the control button for the motor on the dry box' front