Monthly Archives: August 2009

No Back Pain or Leg Pain, 7 1/2 Hours of Pure Fishing and Paddling Heaven

Posted on August 21, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. This is a new kayak fishing report from Roxanne, a kayak angler from Connecticut: Kayak Fishing Action: Rox’ Battle With A 20.5″ Large Mouth Bass In her fascinating action story, … Continue reading →

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Hamstring Theory, Yak Back, and Kayaking Ergonomics

Posted on August 20, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. This short article will attempt to examine the ‘hamstring theory’ about the source of back pain and leg pain in kayaking and kayak fishing, both as an explanation of the … Continue reading →

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SIT-IN OR SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK – ARE YOU FIT TO SIT?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. So here you are, considering whether you should get yourself a sit-in or sit-on-top kayak, and you’re wondering which type of kayak would better suit your paddling and fishing needs. … Continue reading →

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Is Yak-Back an Epidemic?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. It is. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Yak-Back could be considered an epidemic, or and epidemic condition- Main Entry: ep·i·dem·ic Function: adjective 1: affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately … Continue reading →

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Out for six hours on two lakes and no back fatigue!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. John Fabina, from Wisconsin already owns 3 W fishing kayaks. Like many, John had suffered from back problems when it came to paddling kayaks and fishing from them, which is … Continue reading →

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“His back would ache after a couple of hours while I could literally fish all day without problem”

Posted on August 17, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Here is yet another back-pain related fishing kayak review. It was written a few years ago by Jamie Harter, a stream fly fisherman from Wisconsin. Jamie (a doctor in his … Continue reading →

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Jeff McGovern About Fishing Kayaks’ Seats and Back Pain

Posted on August 13, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Much of the problem comes from taking a one time play toy and converting it into a fishing craft: Sit on tops, which dominate the angling market came from craft … Continue reading →

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Kayaks, Back Problems, Lumbar Support – and the Simple Truth…

Posted on August 12, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. So, you have a problem with your back as a result of paddling your kayak, or fishing from it for long hours. You ask your kayaking instructor, or your local … Continue reading →

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Kayaking, Leg Numbness, Leg Pain and Sciatica

Posted on August 12, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Pressure placed on the nerve root in you lower back can make you experience leg numbness, tingling, discomfort and pain. In extreme cases it could also cause sciatica. What You … Continue reading →

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Back Pain Statistics Applied To Kayak Fishing

Posted on August 12, 2009 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Here’s a link to an article called Back Pain Statistics that summarizes the facts related to this subject in Western Society. According to this article, back pain is a huge … Continue reading →

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