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Fishing Kayak Reviews

Not all reviews have value for prospective fishing kayak buyers. For a fishing kayak review to have any interest for you to read and consider, it should fulfill certain basic requirements that you should look for. 1. Credibility

You should never trust fishing kayak reviews posted by an anonymous person, under alias, a user ID, etc. That review may have been created and published by an individual who’s involved in a business relationship with certain fishing kayaks manufacturers, distributors, or retailers… The credibility criterion also goes directly to fishing kayak reviews written by fishing and paddling magazine staff writers. 2. Relevance

You should always ask yourself whether the review, or the perspective of the individual who wrote is of any relevance to you personally. Some fishing kayaks may get enthusiastic reviews by people who have fishing styles that are totally different from yours, and benefit from a physical condition and skills that are considerably different from yours… 3. Breadth and Depth

Preferably, the fishing kayak reviewer should have some prior experience in kayak fishing, so that some comparison with other fishing kayaks or other small watercraft is possible. However, there is also an interest in reviews by ‘first timers’, since such customers are less likely to be affected by their prior knowledge and personal experience, and could report their raw impression. 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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New Review Of Wavewalk Kayak In Dutch Fishing Magazine De Roofvis

Wilfred Van Nunen, one of the Netherlands’ top fishing journalists wrote review of the W500 kayak in the Dutch predator fishing magazine De Roofvis (The Predator): Van Nunen’s review is very comprehensive, and covers many issues, from transporting (car top) … Continue reading

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Kayak Fishing Maiden Voyage In Fast Tidal Currents, By Terry Ehrlich, South Carolina

I am 67 years old, and I have never owned a kayak before the W500.
Before receiving the kayak, I was advised to take it in shallow, flat water for my maiden voyage, and get some practice. That is GOOD advice! However, I was unable to get to shallow flat water, and my maiden launch took place on St. Helena Sound off Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak Review From Tony DeFusco, New Hampshire Fisherman

Last year, we published this review for the first time, although back then Tony and his daughter Lisa had not sent us pictures. We felt it was important for our elderly visitors, especially those who suffer from serious back problems, … Continue reading

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