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“The W500 Rules the Water!” Says Kayak Angler With Fibromyalgia and Sciatica

Neither the fibromyalgia nor the sciatica that Rox suffers from would stop her from fishing for stripers (striped bass) in her W fishing kayak, which she outfitted with an outboard motor, so that she could cover more distance. Rox fishes … 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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Stability: The Key To Good Fishing Kayak Design

A new article on Micronautical, the kayak design magazine, discusses the importance of stability in fishing kayaks, and how to design a kayak for greater stability. It’s an interesting read for elderly anglers, as well as for those who suffer … Continue reading

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Elderly Couple Fishing Offshore, In Tandem Out Of Their Motorized Fishing Kayak. December, South Korea

This is a most unusual, yet most revealing story. It says a lot about kayak anglers and the sacrifices some of them are willing to make for their love of fishing. It also shows that propelling fishing kayaks with outboard … Continue reading

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How To Teach Children To Paddle A Fishing Kayak

Kayak fishing by yourself can be a pain, or a great joy, depending on which kayak you choose, and how you use it. Having children on board can be a problem and a hassle, or an even greater joy than … Continue reading

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Motorizing Your Fishing Kayak – Why, What, and How

Let’s face it – being a senior kayak angler can also mean that you’re not in the best shape, and you either don’t feel like, or are physically incapable of paddling long distances. This leaves you with a rather limited … Continue reading

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Kickass Motorized Fishing Kayak

I just couldn’t resist it…. This video is so awesome! – [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tQYZEqNhS8?rel=0] I could watch (and listen) all day, ha ha! – A higher level indeed! – This motorized W500 kayak is a far cry from the traditional SOT … Continue reading

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All About Motorizing Your Fishing Kayak

Well, I can’t say I know much about motorizing fishing kayaks, but I do have some observations to make: The first is that electric motors (AKA Trolling Motors) don’t seem to cut it. In other words, whether you carry a … Continue reading

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