Category Archives: Midwest

Kayak fishing in North Dakota – indeed

Posted on January 2, 2013 by northernkayakangler

Does North Dakota sound like a cold place to you? Well, it’s not particularly warm, and because of this fact, it’s certainly not a place where too many people fish out of kayaks. Motorboats are the craft of choice in … Continue reading →

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Motorized Fishing Kayak or Versatile Personal Microskiff?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by northernkayakangler

Northern anglers are not particularly fond of kayaks, to say the least. Due to climatic conditions, the idea of fishing out of a kayak is even less appealing to them then it is for southern anglers. Northern anglers fish out … Continue reading →

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W Kayak Rigged with Photography Equipment, IO

Posted on July 16, 2012 by northernkayakangler

I’ve had the kayak out a number of times now and am dialing in my photography setup. I found that splaying the tripod across the top of the cockpit is much better than having the legs inside. This way, I … Continue reading →

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Michigan W Kayak Dealership Opens for Business

Posted on July 7, 2012 by northernkayakangler

Thom and Julie Martin from Ann Arbor, Michigan, got a W500 fishing kayak last year, and they loved it. This prompted them to take the decision this year to become Wavewalk’s local dealers in their area. Thom and Julie named … Continue reading →

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Kayak Fishing With a Transducer, WI

Posted on July 6, 2012 by northernkayakangler

I recently upgraded to a combo fish finder GPS unit. I was using a suction cup to hold the transducer to the side of the W fishing kayak but I noticed it would create drag and occasionally fall off. I … Continue reading →

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Fishing For Bluegills in Shallow Water, By John Fabina

Posted on May 27, 2012 by northernkayakangler

My Wavewalk allowed me to get into some Bluegills. A regular boat would have spooked the fish, that’s if a boat would have been able to get to this spot in the first place. I was able to sneak up … Continue reading →

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Special Deal on Fishing Kayaks in Minnesota – Get a Free Motor Mount

Posted on May 27, 2012 by northernkayakangler

Minn Yaks, the distributor of W fishing kayaks in Minnesota, is offering a hand crafted, side motor mount for both electric and gas outboard motors free of charge – with any touring or fishing kayak purchased through June 2012. Minnyak’s … Continue reading →

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First Kayak Fishing Trip of the Season, and First Pike Caught!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by northernkayakangler

Kayak fishing trip, Wisconsin – By John Fabina I went out today to the Fox river to try to catch some Catfish, since it has become a new interest of mine to pursue them. What a gorgeous spring day here … Continue reading →

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Test A W Fishing Kayak In South Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on April 18, 2012 by northernkayakangler

Test the world’s leading fishing kayak this weekend in South Minneapolis – Gary Thorberg from MinnYaks and his team are offering a demo day at Lake Nokomis, South Minneapolis: Saturday, April 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, weather permitting. Come … Continue reading →

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Next: The W Fishing Kayak at the Minnesota Muskie Expo in St. Paul!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by northernkayakangler

The introduction of the W fishing kayak at the 80th Annual Northwest Sportshow in Minnesota went very well, including short appearances on local TV. Now, Gary from MinnYaks, an avid muskie fisherman, is going to exhibiting it at the Minnesota … Continue reading →

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