My Fishing Kayak Keeps Me Dry and Warm

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I have already taken my W300 out of mothballs, but I still just don’t have “anything to write home about”.

While not impressive, the attached shows a recent bass caught with an emmrod pole.

Massachusetts kayak fisherman with bass

I was hoping to get some decent pics to send along, but I have not gone out for more than a few hours, as work is keeping me busy…

Because there was not much ice this Winter, I made a few outings when the air was in the 40′s and water in the 30′s in March. Dry launch and landing in a W kayak make this possible.

Chris
Central Massachusetts

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

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

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 in Wisconsin!
I had to take some photos of the blue skies and great scenery, I even caught a picture of a hawk enjoying the weather.
The Catfish didn’t cooperate, so I decided to cast for whatever would bite. Bam!…my first toothy critter of the year, a small but healthy Pike. He put up a feisty fight in the cool river waters and made my day.
John

fishing kayak reflected in fisherman's sunglasses

pike caught in fishing kayak - fox river fishing trip

pike caught in fishing kayak - fox river fishing trip

resting in kayak during a fishing trip

fox river, Wisconsin - view from fishing kayak

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Test A W Fishing Kayak In South Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

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 and experience what it’s like to paddle the true stand up fishing kayak, and the only one fit for real world fly fishing. Should we remind you that the W fishing kayak is practically the only choice when it comes to cold water and cold weather kayak fishing?

Gary is an avid muskie fisherman, and he loves going after other northern species such as pike.

Where exactly is lake Nokomis located? -Have a look at this map:

map of fishing kayak demo location, Minneapolis

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DIY High Tech Fishing Kayak, Connecticut

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Russ, from Connecticut, got himself a W502 in the fall of 2011, and rigged it with a 2hp 4-cycle Honda outboard – Read the initial motorized kayak review .
During the winter, Russ worked on turning his kayak into a mean, high tech fishing machine:

“We cannot fish in Connecticut until 3rd week in April. I have done more work on W kayak: Some lakes and ponds in Connecticut are for electric motors only, so I have set the boat up to work with gas or electric.
I had to make piece to raise the height of the motor mount for the electric motor. I made it out of teak & s/s.
I installed Fish Finder, Compass, Radio. Racks to hold paddle & push pole. I put another bolt on each side of motor mount, it makes it more stable and rigid.
I also installed a very small seat from a rowing machine. It’s in the best place for me.
Also took an old plastic cutting board and made a platform for my jiggers. It’s overkill, but it’s what I want to fish.
I plot out the lakes before I fish them, marking the outline of the proper depth for my type of fishing with buoys on my GPS screen. Got a couple more local & one in MA to do in the next few weeks.
Russ

work platform on top of fishing kayak saddleCutting board used as platform – the batteries are in the kayak’s hull tips

batteries at the bottom of fishing kayak hullsClose up on batteries at the bottom of the hulls, for the trolling motor and jiggers

fishing kayak cockpit with front deck and fish finderFront deck, depth finder, platform with fishing tackle attached on both sides

fishing kayak next to fishing motorboatFishmonger Junior, Russ’ fishing kayak, next to Fishmonger – his other boat

stand for electric jiggers in fishing kayakPreparation for the jiggers

electric jiggers installed in fishing kayakJiggers installed – rear view with electric motor, jointed tiller extension, and seat

electric trolling motor mounted on fishing kayak transom mountLong shaft electric motor, transom mount with additional piece, and security cable

rear view of high tech fishing kayakRear view of Russ’ high tech fishing kayak. Note the motor shaft is secured with a bungee ‘W style’…

rear view of high tech fishing kayakFishmonger Junior viewed from another angle

front view of high tech fishing kayakFront view of Russ’ high tech fishing kayak. Note the eyelets on the hull sides are part of the 502 configuration, and that’s where it’s possible to attach XL flotation modules

fishing kayak on trailer with fishing motorboat in backgroundFishmonger Junior and Fishmonger. BTW, Jr. has a Honda motor too, although it’s much smaller…

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

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

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 Muskie Expo in St. Paul, between April 13 – 15.

This is a picture of MinnYaks’ booth at the Northwest Sportshow:

fishing kayak at the annual Northwest outdoors show in Minnesota

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