Monthly Archives: November 2011

The 502 W Kayak Series

The new 502 W kayak series features the same hull and deck rigging as the 500 series. However, the 502 series models come with an additional feature: They are outfitted with a set of 4 Nylon eyelets (tie-downs) on each side of their hull (total of 8 eyelets). These additional eyelets enable attaching a pair of extra large (XL) detachable flotation modules to each side of the W kayak – a total of 4 XL flotation modules. Continue reading

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Extra Large Flotation Modules For W Kayak

Most kayaks are molded from Polyethylene resins. Polyethylene is slightly less dense than water, but a Polyethylene kayak could still sink to the bottom if its hull gets filled was water because of the weight of the accessories attached to it, such as rubber handles, rod holders that have metal parts in them, and rivets, let alone a motor… Continue reading

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W Kayak Transom Motor Mount For 20″ Long Propeller Shaft

Kayak Compatibility: The W Kayak Transom Motor Mount fits W kayaks from the 500 and 502 series.
Motor Compatibility:The W Kayak Transom Motor Mount fits electric trolling motors, and outboard gas motors up to 2hp. Attachment: The W Kayak Transom Motor Mount is easily attached to the W kayak by means of two bolts. Continue reading

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Bonding With My W Fishing Kayak – Initial Review By Gary Murray, New Mexico

So far, I’ve fished a couple of the small lakes in Northern New Mexico for fair sized rainbow trout, 1 1/2 to 4 lbs. The lakes are weedy, and most people use a float tube or pontoon boat. The technique is to use a fly rod and drag or strip streamers. The W kayak is highly effective for this, and I’ve had great success with the boat. I’ve kept things simple, using only one detachable rod holder and the kayak paddle. I paddle slowly through the area I want to fish, dragging the streamer. I’ll stop occasionally and cast and strip, letting the boat drift. This works pretty well as long as conditions are calm – not uncommon for these lakes at this time of year.

Regarding fishing technique, these fish often do not self hook, and you really need to be holding the rod at the time of the strike. Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak Outfitting Plans, By Chris Ott

As usual, you were right in pointing out that there was some good kayaking left in the month of October.
I made two short outings… I also have to rethink how I fish now because of the additional range I have in the W. For starters, I will be researching the techniques Rox mentioned in her most excellent recent outing as well as taking a look at Jeff McGovern’s fishing poles. Continue reading

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