Monthly Archives: October 2009

Ken Short’s Full Review of his W500 Fishing Kayak, Washington

Posted on October 30, 2009 by W kayak

Port Angeles, Washinton: Here are a few pictures and a longer report on my new 500: As a 72 year old who tries to stay active, I have been kayaking for about 10 years and have both sit in and … Continue reading →

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Another Topwater Slam for Gary in his W500 Fishing Kayak, Florida

Posted on October 29, 2009 by W kayak

Great day on the water.  Got a nice redfish and snook, 2 nice trout including a gator, several ladies and a cat, all on topwater.  Bring on the Fall. Gary Rankel

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Rod Ratzlaff’s Article on the W500 Kayak – Colorado

Posted on October 28, 2009 by W kayak

Rod Ratzlaff, a Colorado kayaker and eclectic outdoorsman, got his W500 earlier this year, and we already published his ‘first impression’ kayak review on this blog. Since then, Rod wrote a full featured article about his W500 kayak, and kindly … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Stretching in Your Kayak

Posted on October 25, 2009 by W kayak

There’s a new article about the benefits of stretching in your kayak on the Painless Kayak Fishing blog. Obviously, stretching in a sit-in or SOT kayak is wishful thinking at best, while anyone can stand up and stretch in any … Continue reading →

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Ty – Rox’ Dog, in her W500 Fishing Kayak

Posted on October 24, 2009 by W kayak

Ty is one of Rox’ four dogs, and she goes with Rox on all her shore fishing trips. Rox says that if Ty could she’d join her fishing in the W500 kayak.

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Rox Fishing Back in Rainbow Reservoir, Connecticut

Posted on October 23, 2009 by W kayak

Hi, Here’s a trip I did on Oct 19th fishing from Shore at Rainbow Reservoir, in Windsor Ct. As you know they drained this place to repair the Dam, and since Oct 5th, it’s been refilling. Walked down to one … Continue reading →

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Sharon and Darby W500 Kayak Trip on the Eagle River, Wisconsin

Posted on October 22, 2009 by W kayak

We just got home from a VERY COLD trip to the Eagle River Chain of Lakes! But I bundled up and got out in my W as much as possible between rain, sleet and a few snow flakes! You can … Continue reading →

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Video Tour of Jeff’s W500 Super Fishing Kayak

Posted on October 22, 2009 by W kayak

Jeff did it again: Now he takes us on a video tour of his new W500 that’s fully rigged for saltwater fishing, yet features no milk crate! And if you happen to wonder what fish are inside that blue bag … Continue reading →

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Rox at the Congamond Lake Open Bass Fishing Tourney

Posted on October 18, 2009 by W kayak

Oct 17th Congamond Lake Open Bass Tourney. Start time 7am to 3pm Water temps were 50 early am, to 56/57 degrees by 1pm. We were faced with 15 boats, and had to pick numbers to line up for the start … Continue reading →

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Rox’ October Kayak Bass Fishing Adventure

Posted on October 16, 2009 by W kayak

I Went fishing at Congamond Lake, on the Connecticut – Massachusetts border. Oct 12th, I was pre-fishing, for my up coming Open Bass tourney Sat 17th. My partner was sick, can you believe that!!! He called out sick for work … Continue reading →

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