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Northern Kayak Fishing – Now The Blog

Several years ago, I was talking with Jeff McGovern about the kayak fishing phenomenon, and he predicted that unlike other fishing kayaks, the W will become as popular in the northern regions of the United States as in its southern … Continue reading

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Jeff’s Rigged W500 Fishing Kayak – New Review and Movie

Jeff McGovern reviews his rigged W500 fishing kayak: Hands down the finest fishing kayak I’ve ever used. That is coming from someone who has used others, plus has them on the rack at the house and makes a serious choice … Continue reading

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Thank You For a Great 2011, And a Happy 2012!

2011 was a great year, big time, and our best ever. It also brought some fundamental changes for us. This year, we started an experiment with local dealers and international distributors who are basically W fans with neither storefront nor prior … 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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Rox Test Drives Her 1.2hp Outboard Motorized Bass Fishing Kayak

Today was my maiden voyage in the W500 with my 1.2hp Gamefisher outboard motor.

It Was AWESOME, I had so much fun, the W500 handled like always – Stable, stable and yes Soooooooooo Stable. The motor made no difference in the balance, it was like the kayak was meant to be used with a gas outboard.
I was doing doughnuts, driving over my wakes, I felt like a Kid with a new Toy…………
I even stopped to fish a little, maybe 1/2 hour was spent on fishing.
All smallies came out of the channel in 10′ to 16′ of water. Rattle Trap was really the only lure I tried, time was short. Only 2 Smallies were picture worthy, lost a beast, and landed 6 that were cookie cutters, 13″. Continue reading

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