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Rigged W500 Kayak For Ocean Fishing, By Richard Dion, New Hampshire

My primary use for my W500 kayak is ocean fishing, and I feel better sitting lower.
The seat modification works perfect. The bottom of the seat is even with the bottom of the structural “ribs” so there is no added drag. Continue reading

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Lou’s Fishing Kayak Transportation Wheel System, Pennsylvania

This is my beach wheel fabrication assembly for the W boat.
I took the idea a little further. I have pivoting telescopic support tubes which leaves entry and re-entry a little easier due to the void area for foot access. I have my crate cooler on the stern and the beach wheel assembly on the bow. Continue reading

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First W Fishing Kayak Review From New Zealand, by Dennis Hodgetts

The day was overcast and the sea was rough but I decided that I had to give it a go.
The waves looked small from the shore but 20 yards off shore I struck breaking waves about 2 to 3 feet high. I was really impressed how well the W500 handled them. I would not have taken them on with my SOT.
Out past the breakers was a swell of between 4 and 5 feet, and I was really impressed at how comfortable the kayak was in those conditions. I paddled out about half a mile then parallel to the shore for a while and then headed back in through the surf. I didn’t try standing. Continue reading

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Short Stand Up Fly Fishing Kayak Review by Jay Petersen, CT

Boat works pretty good. Yes I can stand in it, will be good on the flats this spring. Have not done any nice pictures, but did one of my wheel barrel carrier rig, Continue reading

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Initial Review of Rigged Fishing Kayak With DIY Wheel, Gary Thorberg, Minnesota

Wow! That’s awesome! I was able to jump in and do it all within minutes!
I was very impressed with how well it tracked, and how easy it is to paddle. Haven’t tried a canoe paddle yet. My stand-up balance needs a little more work, but I was able to make a few casts with my fly rod no problem. A few more outings, and I will give it a try with a
passenger. Can’t wait to do it again! Continue reading

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