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Ken Short’s Full Review of his W500 Fishing Kayak, Washington

Port Angeles, Washinton: Here are a few pictures and a longer report on my new 500: As a 72 year old who tries to stay active, I have been kayaking for about 10 years and have both sit in and … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Stretching in Your Kayak

There’s a new article about the benefits of stretching in your kayak on the Painless Kayak Fishing blog. Obviously, stretching in a sit-in or SOT kayak is wishful thinking at best, while anyone can stand up and stretch in any … Continue reading

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W500 in Action – Fishing Kayak Review by John Fabina, Wisconsin

I finally took my new W500 to test up in the Michigan’s upper peninsula. Perfect weather awaited me as temps hit mid seventies and sunshine abounded for the three day trip. I logged plenty of fishing and paddling hours on … Continue reading

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Kayak Fishing Action: Rox’ Battle With A 20.5″ Large Mouth Bass

Here’s an update on my latest trip in my W500: Hot humid (92 degrees) with slight winds. I went to Rainbow Reservoir, it’s a dammed area of the Farmington river in Ct. I headed down to some submerged trees in … Continue reading

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

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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