Monthly Archives: April 2011

Initial Review of Rigged Fishing Kayak With DIY Wheel, Gary Thorberg, Minnesota

Wow! That’s awesome! I was able to jump in and do it all within minutes!
I was very impressed with how well it tracked, and how easy it is to paddle. Haven’t tried a canoe paddle yet. My stand-up balance needs a little more work, but I was able to make a few casts with my fly rod no problem. A few more outings, and I will give it a try with a
passenger. Can’t wait to do it again! Continue reading

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Jerry’s Kayak – First Texas Dealer For W Fishing Kayaks

A kayak angler himself, and conveniently located in Victoria, Texas, Jerry Hudgens is the first dealer for Wavewalk fishing kayaks in Texas.
Jerry’s Texas fishing kayaks business is named Jerry’s Kayak.
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Saltwater Kayak Fishing Trip Report, Florida

I ran into a school of mackerel yesterday that are migrating through the area this time of year. They chewed up my lures and leaders pretty good until the dolphins showed up and started chewing up on them. Continue reading

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W500 Sailing Kayak, Rafael Francke

I do enjoy the W kayak I got, it is really fun to use, and it sails very well without a need for rudder – Shifting my weight forward or aft will guide the boat up or down the wind. Continue reading

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3 lb Largemouth Bass for Kayak Fisherman Ray, Lake Cypress Springs, Texas

Fish number 3, at Lake Cypress Springs near Mt. Vernon, TEXAS, 3 lb large mouth bass.… I was competing with the $50K bass boats with 250 hp motors… most of them were in the calmer waters of the points where the W worked just fine. I have rigged a new seat, holder for fish finder transducer and monitor, tackle box and water proof box mount that can be quickly removed. Continue reading

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