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Northern Kayak Fishing – Now The Blog

Posted on January 8, 2012 by W kayak

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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‘First Impression’ Fishing Kayak Review, by Gary Johnson, Texas

Posted on October 21, 2010 by W kayak

I had initially thought I might want to add an electric motor for powered use – NOT ANYMORE!! Paddling the W500 is so easy and even going into a 10mph breeze it was almost effortless. For those who say the W500 won’t glide and won’t track straight I say you are FULL OF HOOEY!! Paddling couldn’t have been easier Continue reading →

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Kevin’s Stand Up Fly Fishing Kayak Poling Through Flooded Grass – Florida

Posted on September 13, 2010 by W kayak

Standing is a great advantage since you have a much better vantage point to look for fish. I’ve always stood in my SOT kayak for this type of fishing but had to pay quite a bit of attention to balance while doing so. With this boat, I can concentrate more on looking for fish rather than balance. I pole the boat around using a long aluminum pool pole with a small paddle attached …
The extra height provides a great distance to look for fish. I was rewarded with sighting a number of reds and did manage to trick one with a fly. Continue reading →

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W Kayak Angler’s Report From the First NCKFC Kayak Fishing Tournament, Florida

Posted on April 17, 2010 by W kayak

The Nature Coast Kayak Fishing Club in Florida is fairly new, and today they held their first kayak fishing tournament. Wavewalk was represented by Gary (green W500 fishing kayak) and Dick (yellow W500 fishing kayak). Says Gary: Our new kayak … Continue reading →

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Casting From a W Fishing Kayak Compared to Casting From Sit-In and SOT Fishing Kayaks

Posted on August 17, 2009 by W kayak

By Jeff McGovern In preparation for comparison to the new W500 I have been spending time “relearning the joys” of sit inside and sit on top kayaks. Besides the obvious back issue already known there is the concern of shoulder … Continue reading →

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