Doug Hord, Kayak Fisherman, Long Island, NY
Doug had already contributed a short review of his W300 fishing kayak:
-”Just came in from a couple hours in the inlet after work — 1 14# bass. Got a 30 and a 16 last Sat night. I don’t fish from it too often; I might throw a swimmer out on my way to and fro. For the season so far I have around 75 bass over 10#/30″. I’m running second place in the season long New York Surf Fishing contest. I’m totally satisfied with the Wavewalk. If I wreck this one somehow I’ll order another within a week. It gets me access to good fishing areas and it gets me away from the crowds. Only ‘problem’ is I put a couple pretty deep gouges on the bottom while fishing in mussel beds and around rock jetties –
Doug”
Now Doug sent us some pictures of a special kayak trolley he got for it:
Says Doug:
-”Here are some photos of a cart special made by paddlecart.com I use it all the time. Works over rough terrain, rocks, down embankments,etc”
-”Attached is the drawing I sent to Paddlecart in case users inquire” :
Tags: bass, fresh water, kayak fisherman, kayak fishing, kayak trolley, Long Island, NY, rigging fishing kayaks, saltwater, wheelcart, wheels
January 21st, 2010 at
That’s a neat, professional looking, custom made rig. It looks like it could go anywhere.
Arch
January 21st, 2010 at
Doug,
Your cart looks like it was designed especially for the W kayak. Amazing! Looks like it was designed to support a lot of weight too. Perfect for pulling your W over miles of sand searching for striper action. How much did it set you back?
John Z
January 21st, 2010 at
I think with the custom modification, which amounted to adding the inside brace and two uprights, it came to $200. Steep, but the utility added is worth it for me.
Paddlecart did it up in real short order.
January 21st, 2010 at
Doug,
Looks like they did a good job. This cart should last for many years.
Yoav
January 31st, 2010 at
Thats a great W cart!!!!
Doug, I don’t think thats toooooo steep of a price, it will
last a life time and protect that W from damage and your back from dragging and carrying it.
Yoav………………maybe your company can add yak carts like this to
your site!!!!!!!!!!!
Safe paddling all
Rox
January 31st, 2010 at
Or better yet………..make them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rox
January 31st, 2010 at
Hi Rox,
As you can see in the outfitting section, different W kayak owners prefer different transport solutions for their boat – from wheels to carts, and even sleds…
I guess it’s a personal thing, like paddle holders
That makes it hard to come up with one or two products that would fit all requirements.
Yoav