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Rox Test Drives Her 1.2hp Outboard Motorized Bass Fishing Kayak

Today was my maiden voyage in the W500 with my 1.2hp Gamefisher outboard motor.

It Was AWESOME, I had so much fun, the W500 handled like always – Stable, stable and yes Soooooooooo Stable. The motor made no difference in the balance, it was like the kayak was meant to be used with a gas outboard.
I was doing doughnuts, driving over my wakes, I felt like a Kid with a new Toy…………
I even stopped to fish a little, maybe 1/2 hour was spent on fishing.
All smallies came out of the channel in 10′ to 16′ of water. Rattle Trap was really the only lure I tried, time was short. Only 2 Smallies were picture worthy, lost a beast, and landed 6 that were cookie cutters, 13″. Continue reading

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Rox Is Motorizing Her W500 Fishing Kayak

As you know, the motors on the W500 have sparked my interest. So, I picked up a Johnson 2 stroke this past weekend and attached it to my W500.
I won’t be able to do my test ride until Thursday, if it’s not too windy.
I got a short shaft, but with the motor mount I made, it sits perfectly on the W500, and it extends below the hulls. Continue reading

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Rox and Lisa Stand Up Kayak Fishing Adventures, Connecticut

But all was well, I untied her and off she went. She paddled for about 20 minutes and was feeling very confident, and asked if she could stand. I told her to take it slow, and if at any moment she felt unstable, to sit down. Next thing you know, she is paddling standing up like she has been doing it all her life.
Next she tried fishing and casting standing and did great. She lost her balance only once, while making a cast, and did as I told her, she sat. It was a wonderful day, sunny, slight winds and many fish were caught.

Though I did not get a chance to take a picture of Lisa’s fish, she was too far away and released them quickly.

I did catch a few nice Large Mouth Bass, all caught on a Rapala floater that I custom painted in a Baby Bass color. (Rapala does not make one)

I was very pleased that the added weight of my paint job did not hurt the action of the lure, it did change it just a little, it made it wobble a little more in the rear while retrieving it slowly on the surface which resulted in many …………………..BAM’S!!!!!!!

I have the picture of the lure with the small largemouth bass, and me holding up a 2 1/2 lb LMB that slammed it three cast later. :) Continue reading

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Jay Kayak Fishing With His Son, In Tandem

Everyone is interested in the Kayak – Constantly fielding questions. Been taking my six year old out fishing – Plenty of room for a little guy plus poles, clothes food, buckets shovels and nets. Nice platform for photography as well.
Heron picture taken from the boat.

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Jay’s W500 Kayak Rigged For Fishing and Photography, Connecticut

One more picture. Fully outfitted and on the water.
Enjoying fishing and shooting photos from the boat.
The extra storage space is nice. The Pelican 1500 case fits in the side for safe camera storage.
Comfortable standing up fishing, even at night. Continue reading

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