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The Upside of Downsize – From a Traditional Microskiff to a Personal Microskiff

Posted on October 3, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

A microskiff is a small skiff, and while there is no official definition for this class of small motorboats, anglers in the United States understand it means a small, generally flat bottomed motorboat used for fishing trips inland, as well … Continue reading →

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Yak? Pocket Skiff? What is this tiny fishing motorboat?

Posted on September 11, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Have a look at this new video: By its size, this boat is comparable to a kayak, and not even a big one. You can paddle it too, as the movie shows. But that’s where the similarity with kayaks ends, … Continue reading →

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Expertly Rigged Fishing Kayak

Posted on July 21, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

The battery for the motor is located in the front, between the hull tips, in special wooden box Randy made. More about rigging your fishing kayak >

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Teaching Children To Kayak Fish

Posted on May 29, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

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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Kayak Fishing In the Riding Position

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

While it is pretty obvious to most fishermen that fishing standing is advantageous, many who haven’t tried the W Riding (mounted) position may wonder what makes it superior to the customary L kayaking position or to fishing seated in a canoe. … Continue reading →

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Choosing A Spinning Outfit

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

When visiting any store that sells tackle, your choices of a rod and reel combinations are vast.  You are presented with dozens of options for many varying species of fish.  For the person just starting out (or someone that just … Continue reading →

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Practical Advice For Rigging Your Fishing Kayak

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Despite arbitrary claims you may have heard, there really is no such thing as perfect rigging for a fishing kayak because all kayak anglers differ in regards to personal needs, fishing style, fish species they’re interested in fishing, etc. There’s still … Continue reading →

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Transporting Your Fishing Kayak On Land

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

This article offers varying methods to transporting your kayak on land. In most situations you won’t need wheels for your W kayak, as you can easily drag it from your car to your launching spot, wherever that may be. However, if … Continue reading →

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Gear to Carry On Your Fishing Kayak

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

By Jeff McGovern A kayak is not a bass boat, bay boat, or a flats boat when it comes to hauling equipment.  While a kayak can fill most boating roles, space is limited– so serious thought is needed as to … Continue reading →

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Unparalleled Kayak Speed

Posted on May 28, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

How Fast Is The W500 Kayak? Before trying to plow through this 5,000 word technical article, realize that the answer to the basic question “How fast is the 11’4″ long W500 kayak?” is this: -”The W500 kayak is faster than … Continue reading →

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