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

Posted on June 8, 2011 by W kayak

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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How to Keep Your W500 Fishing Kayak Cockpit Dry

Posted on January 28, 2011 by W kayak

Typically, very little water can get inside your W500 cockpit, because the kayak offers a high freeboard – more than any kayak does. This is true even when you’re launching in the surf, because you can lift the bow by sitting in the back of the cockpit, and thus go over the incoming waves, instead of through them, like you’d have to do with all other kayaks. Continue reading →

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‘First Impression’ Fishing Kayak Review, by Gary Johnson, Texas

Posted on October 21, 2010 by W kayak

I had initially thought I might want to add an electric motor for powered use – NOT ANYMORE!! Paddling the W500 is so easy and even going into a 10mph breeze it was almost effortless. For those who say the W500 won’t glide and won’t track straight I say you are FULL OF HOOEY!! Paddling couldn’t have been easier Continue reading →

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Kevin’s Stand Up Fly Fishing Kayak Poling Through Flooded Grass – Florida

Posted on September 13, 2010 by W kayak

Standing is a great advantage since you have a much better vantage point to look for fish. I’ve always stood in my SOT kayak for this type of fishing but had to pay quite a bit of attention to balance while doing so. With this boat, I can concentrate more on looking for fish rather than balance. I pole the boat around using a long aluminum pool pole with a small paddle attached …
The extra height provides a great distance to look for fish. I was rewarded with sighting a number of reds and did manage to trick one with a fly. Continue reading →

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No Oil In Sight – Gary’s Kayak Fishing Trip Report, Florida

Posted on July 14, 2010 by W kayak

We encountered some brisk winds and choppy water yesterday, but our W kayaks kept us high and dry. Another slow day, but still no oil in sight. Continue reading →

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