Category Archives: back injury

No Yack Back Kayak Fishing, Now Down Under

Back Pain Free Kayak Fishing – Now in Australia. Some people mistakenly think that older people are the only ones who suffer from back pain as a result of paddling conventional kayaks and fishing from them. This notion is false, … Continue reading

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The Future of Kayak Fishing is Painless

Have you ever wondered where the sport of kayak fishing was headed? Well, one thing is for sure – If kayak fishing is to keep growing as far as participation is concerned, something must be done to make fishing out … Continue reading

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The Retired Angler: A New Generation of Kayak Fishing Entrepereneur

Many avid anglers can’t wait for their retirement – They dream of all the free time they’ll have to pursue their passion of fishing, boats, etc… For many retirees, it’s a perfect arrangement, and for others it’s not enough – … Continue reading

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Senior Kayak Fisherman With Back Surgery and Balance Problems Finds The Solution

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Tony, from New Hampshire, offers this testimonial: -”The Wavewalk 500 is great. It only took a minimum amount of time of actual paddling to get used to the kayak. The … Continue reading

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Have You Been Fishing From The Wrong Kayak?

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Statistically speaking the almost sure answer is ‘Yes’: You have been fishing from the wrong kayak, since most anglers do, as most of them still use sit-in and SOT kayak … Continue reading

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No More Back Pain for Gary, A Disabled Vet, Kayak Angler From Texas

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. I am 61, 280lbs, retired, 100% disabled, veteran Navy Officer. I have a very bad back resulting from damage done while I was on active duty. My back has 4 … Continue reading

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What Is Kayak Back Pain, and What Does It Mean?

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. A new article just got published on this painful subject. Here’s a quote of a couple of comments made by readers: 1. “Glad you mentioned unmanly and bragging about being … Continue reading

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Herniated Lumbar Disk, Back Pain, and Long Kayak Fishing Trips

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. This is part of a fishing kayak review combined with a fishing trip report published on the Wavewalk Fishing Kayaks blog, and on the Jacksonville Kayak Fishing forum: I bought … Continue reading

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No Yak Back Issues for This Kayak Angler – Minnesota

The delivery process of my Wavewalk w500 kayak was seamless …I was pleased by how quickly it arrived.I’m having a blast so far. My back tolerates and actually benefits from using this kayak.I have significant back challenges (that’s what actually … Continue reading

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What Happens If You Suffer From Back Pain and You Keep Kayak Fishing?

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. If you’re suffering from back pain that’s not properly diagnosed, you should stop paddling your kayak and fishing from it, and consult a physician without delay. Don’t start playing with … Continue reading

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