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Kayak Fishing Maiden Voyage In Fast Tidal Currents, By Terry Ehrlich, South Carolina

I am 67 years old, and I have never owned a kayak before the W500.
Before receiving the kayak, I was advised to take it in shallow, flat water for my maiden voyage, and get some practice. That is GOOD advice! However, I was unable to get to shallow flat water, and my maiden launch took place on St. Helena Sound off Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Continue reading

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Craig And A 40 lbs Tarpon He Caught On A Fly, Florida

Craig is an avid fly angler who fishes mostly in saltwater, in Massachusetts and Florida.
In his recent fly fishing trip he fished the Everglades, and this is a 40 lbs tarpon he caught: Continue reading

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80lb Tarpon for Ben Ciliberto – But Not From His Fishing Kayak…

Omar Orraca + light spinning gear+ 12 lb test line + circle hook+ forty minute ben workout= Solid 80 lb tarpon. Special thanks to Bill Hirst And Omar! Ben Ciliberto

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Jeff’s Report From His First W500 Kayak Fishing Trip

Well got the first one out of the way this morning. Headed on over to what is now Genung’s Fish Camp and put in right around sun up. I had the hope the first fish would be some dramatic catch … Continue reading

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