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New England Kayak Fishing Trip Report: Chunker Bass and Rats, Minus a Pig Lost, By Rox Davis

Well the weather has been great here in Connecticut, and I took advantage of it. Sunday, November 27th and Monday November 28th. I took the W500 with the 1.2hp outboard and headed to lake Congamond in Massachusetts. The motor comes … Continue reading

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First Time Out In My W502 Fishing Kayak, By Russ Hicks, Connecticut

Took the yak out today for my 1st time, used paddle, went well. Plan to use motor this week weather permitting. I have to rig boat 1st. I made up a safety cable to secure the engine in case of motor mount issues, as per Honda’s recommendation. Put the rails & carpet on trailer. Continue reading

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A Day Bass Fishing Out Of My Motorized Kayak, By Rox Davis

Perch, crappies and dace were very active, but I wanted SMALLIES! So I was motoring in my W500 kayak looking for steep banks coming off the flats, and rock walls—- I bring her back up and snag her in the net.
SWEET!! Another Fatty, 19 1/4″ of pissed off Smallie!! Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak Outfitting Plans, By Chris Ott

As usual, you were right in pointing out that there was some good kayaking left in the month of October.
I made two short outings… I also have to rethink how I fish now because of the additional range I have in the W. For starters, I will be researching the techniques Rox mentioned in her most excellent recent outing as well as taking a look at Jeff McGovern’s fishing poles. Continue reading

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System For Quick Kayak Position Adjustments For Fishing Fast Species, By Brandon Cutter

-I was trying to figure out a way to control the boat while in fishing mode: When targeting false albacore or bonita, speed to the fish and a quick cast are pivotal. These fish are extremely fast swimmers and pop up just for a few seconds, so I needed to be able to spin my W kayak and cast in an instant. Continue reading

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