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Kayak Ice Fishing (In a Way), And Last Tiger Muskie For The Season – By Gary Thorberg

The Wavewalk kayak can do many things, but breaking thick ice is not one of them. It is too light, and simply rides up on top of the ice. I stopped after a couple of feet, as this could put you in a dangerous position (not recommended).
I think that my lake kayaking is about over this year.
One final Tiger Muskie is a good way to close out the season! Continue reading

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November Muskie, By Gary Thorberg

The Wavewalk is a perfect craft for landing bigger fish. You are close to the water, and can easily steer the fish where you would like it to go. Because of the great tracking ability of the W, the fish won’t pull you around side to side as much as you would think. The fight was short and sweet, with the muskie quickly released without a scratch!
It’s going to be a long winter! Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak With Outboard Gas Motor, By Gary Thorberg, Minnesota

Gary Thorberg is Wavewalk Kayaks’ dealer in Minnesota. Gary mounted a 2 hp Yamaha outboard gas engine on his W500 fishing kayak, and this is how he did it:   Gary made this great looking motor mount from an aluminum … Continue reading

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Motor Mount For Kayak Electric Trolling Motor, By Gary Thorberg, Minnesota

Here is how Gary mounted an electric trolling motor on his W500 fishing kayak: Clamp-on motor mount – Quick and easy. Gary chose to make this motor mount from Oak wood.Electric trolling motor mounted on the W500 kayak. The motor is mounted on one side of the kayak, and the battery is placed at the bottom of the opposite hull. This balances the kayak without reducing its stability. Electric trolling motor setup – General view: With this propeller shaft length, Gary can troll both seated and standing up. Since the W500 kayak is totally symmetrical frond and end, Gary can troll with the motor either in the front, or in the back. Continue reading

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The Thorbergs In A Tandem Kayaking Trip In Lake Superior, Minnesota

Gary Thorberg and his wife went on a beautiful tandem kayaking trip in lake Superior.
Gary tells that launching their W500 was easy, and so were paddling and beaching in those little beaches.
This wasn’t a typical kayak fishing trip, but rather a long kayak trip in tandem, in which the W500 performed as a tandem touring kayak, or as an expedition kayak, due to its extended carrying capacity.
The W500 fit easily on Gary’s pickup truck bed. Continue reading

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