Wavewalk Kayaks

-”Jeanne and I had a chance to take a trip down a stretch of the Wisconsin river. Fishing was slow but the scenery was beautiful. The weather was perfect and we had a great time with the W kayaks.
The day after we arrived home my new W500 arrived. I sent some pictures from our trip to the river and my new paint scheme for the 500. I figured the tiger scheme will look good if we take it to Africa…

My plan is to use the 300 for streams, rivers, and ponds. I will use the new 500 for larger bodies of water and lake Michigan and be a little more visible.

I hope to test it out soon after I add a few fishing accessories.
John”

Read John Fabina’s first W fishing kayak review

John Fabina’s report from his inspiring kayak fishing trip in Michigan Upper Peninsula:

-”I spent time on two rivers in two days. Fishing started slow the first day but picked up the second day. The W made it possible for me to take a small entrance off the main river and find a beaver lodge. There was a nice deep hole by the lodge. I caught quite a variety in this honey hole. Smallmouth bass, perch, northern pike, and my first walleye landed on the W which was 18″. I lost one the same size the day before alongside the boat, I forgot my landing net. I was also able to sneak up on a deer, and snap a photo. My W truly made this an enjoyable and successful trip.”

John’s camo W300 at rest on the river bank

-”When I returned from my fishing trip Jeanne’s new W300 had arrived. Thanks for the extras. She is very much looking forward to getting on the water.More photos to come of Jeanne’s new W,
John”

Nice perch

John’s ‘built-in’ fish-measuring ruler

Same applied for measuring walleye

Good size smallmouth being welcome on board

John’s integrated water bottle holder (this is not a covert ad!)…

Beaver lodge

Entrance to beaver lodge

Unsuspecting deer photographed by John




John Fabina from Wisconsin sent this great two-day kayak fishing report:

-”I had a chance to slip up to Northern Wisconsin and try river fishing. It was still a little chilly and the fish didn’t seem very aggressive yet. We did manage to catch a few but no trophies.”

“It was a great trip down the remote river. Again the W300 opened up new opportunities. It was the most comfortable four hour float trip I ever took. ”

“It was very easy to get out on the bank of the river, spots that I wouldn’t have had a chance to get out with my old kayak.”

“Spending more time standing and fishing is becoming more second nature for me. The second day was spent on a nearby flowage. Again hours of comfortable fishing thanks to the W300! Can’t wait till my next trip.  John F.”


Photography: Gary Ziech and Bob Hehn

John Fabina from Wisconsin used Krylon Fusion spray paint for this superb camo paint job he did on his new W fishing kayak.

Says John:

-”I didn’t have time to go fishing today because we are going to the ball game tonight to watch the Brewers beat the Cubs. However I did do a little painting, and I like the way it turned out. When I head up north this summer to the rivers and backwaters maybe this will help me sneak up on the big ones. Check out the new color scheme.   Talk to you soon, John”

1. Model F6 was discontinued.

Fishing kayaks with more than 4 flush mount rod holders will still be available by special order at $25 for each additional flush mount rod holder.

2. The Camo (camouflage) color was discontinued.

Camo painted W kayaks will be available by special order for an extra payment of $120.

3. Model TRC was discontinued.

Bungees for attaching gear to the top side of the hull tips will no longer be available.

We introduced these changes in order to facilitate ordering. We thought the best way to do it was by eliminating unpopular choices.

This is Jo Mares’ DIY newly camouflaged W fishing kayak.

Jo is a professional boat designer and manufacturer who lives and works in Key West, Florida.

You can read what Jo has to say about his W fishing kayak here: http://www.wavewalk.com/Kayak_Review_01.html