Monthly Archives: December 2011

Thank You For a Great 2011, And a Happy 2012!

2011 was a great year, big time, and our best ever. It also brought some fundamental changes for us. This year, we started an experiment with local dealers and international distributors who are basically W fans with neither storefront nor prior … Continue reading

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More People Still Fishing, by Gary Rankel, Florida…

I got together with Bob Smaldone and Dick Sherman for a day of fishing out of Ozello, Florida. Had a slow day but did manage 2 small reds. Here’s hoping that Santa brings everyone a new Wavewalk for Christmas, or … Continue reading

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Some Folks Are Still Fishing Out Of Their Kayaks…

While temperatures up North are getting too low for kayak fishing, some people have no problem getting out there, and fishing out of their W kayaks. These people live in the warm South… and one of them is Jeff, who … Continue reading

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The Hybrid Fishing Kayak – Facts, Hype and Plain Nonsense

Hybrid Kayak Defined The term ‘Hybrid Kayak’ is an abbreviation of ‘Hybrid Canoe-Kayak’. It’s a type of small, typically human powered watercraft that takes from the kayak in the sense that its passengers sit in it with their legs stretched … Continue reading

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Maiden Offshore Voyage and Wheels For W500 Fishing Kayak – Ken From Katikati, New Zealand

I went out in the kayak for the first time this morning. The wind appeared to have eased off, so I went out from Beach Road at 8am. High tide was early this morning, so it wasn’t the best time to go, but I didn’t want to wait any longer to try it.
I ended up paddling in the sitting position, and felt quite happy with that, even though the wind got up and I ended up having to paddle into a 500mm chop and strong head wind..

I shall have to do some fine tuning in how I use it, but the bottom line is that I am thrilled with it, and it will get a lot more use than my [name brand sit-in kayak]. Continue reading

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