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First Impressions From W500 Fishing Kayak – Paul Harrison, Mississippi

Posted on March 24, 2011 by W kayak

I’m very satisfied so far.

First trip straight to the Gulf of Mexico beach near Biloxi, MS. Practiced in a protected cove for 30 minutes or so, no problems with launching, beaching, and seated paddling (of course I’ve read all the advice and observations of others). Very stable and secure and comfortable. Will need to practice tight radius turning. Then out past the rock jetty into 1 to 2 ft choppy waves. No problems there either, straight on or side on to the waves … with the wind and waves, or against, no big problems. On way back into the cove did a little standup paddling. Was successful but practice will be needed here too for secure fishing and paddling. Continue reading →

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Roxanne’s Review of her New W500 Fishing Kayak – Connecticut

Posted on May 24, 2009 by W kayak

NEW (June): Roxanne’s W500 Trip to the Backwater of the Farmington River, Connecticut (+Movie) Roxanne Davis from Connecticut is a seasoned kayak fisherwoman who has owned and rigged two early models of the W300 series, and reviewed them. Now she … Continue reading →

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