Don Rainey
Wavewalk Kayak Fisherman, Northern California
Don is a seasoned kayak fisherman, who found he could no longer take the abuse from his regular sit-in kayak:
-"I fished for 8 years in an [Brand, Model]. The "L" sitting position and it's effect on my back is what finished standard kayaking for me... One day I beached the bow of that 16 footer and was still about 10-12 feet out in the water where I was sitting. I discovered I couldn't move my legs. Getting out of that thing without causing all kinds of laughter from spectators was one of my greatest physical accomplishments.
I was sure I'd avoid those scenarios with the"W", and I could hardly wait to find out all the wonderful differences."
Wavewalk Kayak Fisherman, Northern California
Don is a seasoned kayak fisherman, who found he could no longer take the abuse from his regular sit-in kayak:
-"I fished for 8 years in an [Brand, Model]. The "L" sitting position and it's effect on my back is what finished standard kayaking for me... One day I beached the bow of that 16 footer and was still about 10-12 feet out in the water where I was sitting. I discovered I couldn't move my legs. Getting out of that thing without causing all kinds of laughter from spectators was one of my greatest physical accomplishments.
I was sure I'd avoid those scenarios with the"W", and I could hardly wait to find out all the wonderful differences."
"First of all, let me say that I really
loved it from first sight! That said, I was surprised at how
different the whole experience is from when I fished from my [Brand,
Model].
I guess I was over confident the first time I launched, and the Wavewalk seemed tippier than I had expected. When I leaned to either side or twist to reach aft or reach forward to grab a rod, the boat lurched much more than I had expected. But it was just a learning curve on a new technique, and I didn't try to stand in it yet the first time..LOL."
I guess I was over confident the first time I launched, and the Wavewalk seemed tippier than I had expected. When I leaned to either side or twist to reach aft or reach forward to grab a rod, the boat lurched much more than I had expected. But it was just a learning curve on a new technique, and I didn't try to stand in it yet the first time..LOL."
"After that
I had it out a number of times and had a great day of trout fishing on
Pinecrest
Lake which brought lot's of smiles to my face. I was sure I was going
to completely master it soon.
I loved the boat...just frustrated 'cause some weekends were too cold to go. I have a favorite lake about 24 miles from my house, so I usually get a lot of time. I fished Thanksgiving Weekend on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday.
I get a lot of conversation from folks who are intrigued about the unusual configuration of the "W" and have referred lot's of folks to Wavewalk's web site."
I loved the boat...just frustrated 'cause some weekends were too cold to go. I have a favorite lake about 24 miles from my house, so I usually get a lot of time. I fished Thanksgiving Weekend on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday.
I get a lot of conversation from folks who are intrigued about the unusual configuration of the "W" and have referred lot's of folks to Wavewalk's web site."
-"These photos are from Lake McSwain, and Turlock Lake.
All fish were caught in extremely windy conditions with a good bit of a swell going on. I probably wouldn't have ventured out in those conditions with my old kayak.
Just thought I'd let you know...I love my Wavewalk! I get lots of comments, 'cause they seem to be still rare in these parts.
Thanks for Wavewalk!
--
DaRainman"