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Kevin’s New Improvements To His W Fly Fishing Kayak, Florida

The pieces on the seat can be added to the ends for more rod storage or positioned for trolling. The two holders on top are cut out for holding fly rod set ups and work well. Continue reading

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More About Paddling Trips in the W Kayak, by Norma Cavello – Connecticut Kayaker

Norma is a seasoned kayaker, who has already contributed a kayak review of her 2004 W300. I have many kayaks, and use all of them for different times and depending on who I’ll be paddling with. I have gotten to … Continue reading

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Reentering W500 Kayak From Deep Water – Tim Kerr, NY (Movie)

Tim Kerr, a W kayak paddler from Buffalo, New York, contributed this movie that shows him practicing deep water reentry with his W500, on the Niagara River, in upstate New York. Tim is a member of the local kayaking club, … Continue reading

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W Fishing Kayak Deep Water Reentry – Video

Here is a new, short instruction movie on this subject: Note that the reentry conditions here are difficult: Moving water and no help from others. Nevertheless, if you take your time, go slowly and keep cool there’s no problem.

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How to Attach the New Side Floatation Modules to Your W Kayak

The new 2008 W Kayak models feature a new type of side flotation modules. These are plastic foam ‘noodles’ outfitted with an internal bungee cord and a hook on each end. The hooks should be attached to the top-side Nylon … Continue reading

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