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Outfitting and Rigging Your W Fishing Kayak

Since we've created a blog for this website, much of the information related to outfitting and rigging is presented there. The blog has a search function, which makes it easy to find information. 
By 'Outfitting' we mean improvements related to all the boat's functions, while 'Rigging' refers more specifically to fishing.  Naturally, there's considerable overlapping between the two.
Our customers have taken the lead in terms of problem solving and innovation in both outfitting and rigging.  They keep experimenting and finding creative ways customize their W kayaks by adding motors, oars, deck rigging, outriggers, electronic, wheels, and all kinds of accessories. By now it's possible to say that these efforts are evolving into a new micronautical science.  This website offers customer reviews that in many cases include detailed explanation on various outfitting and rigging  projects.  Some clients send us movies.
Interestingly, no one has ever felt the need to add a rudder to our boat, which proves it both tracks and maneuvers perfectly.



 
MOTORS

Fishing kayak with trolling motor - for photography Brian Vickery, California
W500 Fishing kayak rigged with electric trolling motor



Electric motor on 500 fishing kayak
Noel Mascarenhas, Texas
W500 Fishing kayak with electric trolling motor

Electric motor fishing kayak, New York John Zoltner, New York
Motorized W500 fishing Kayak
California fishing kayak review Dennis Vircks, California
W300 Fishing kayak with electric trolling motor


Rox - Kayak fisherwoman from Connecticut
Fishing kayak with gas engine and outriggers Jim McGilvray, United Kingdom
Kayak with 2.5 hp gas outboard engine and outriggers

Fishing kayak rigged with electric trolling motor



TRANSPORT














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rigging fishing kayak: wheels for transportation Donavan Campbell, North Carolina
Wheels for W300 stream fishing kayak



Jesse's dog on his fishing kayak, Southern California Jesse Hamilton, California
Wheels for W300 fishing kayak

Electric motor fishing kayak, New York John Zoltner, New York
W500 fishing Kayak with flip wheels
California fishing kayak review Dennis Vircks, California
2008, Fishing kayak with inflatable wheel


Fred showing a trout he caught in his fishing kayak
Fred Jelinek, North Carolina
Wheels for fishing Kayak transportation
Hand trolley for fishing kayak - Florida
Jeff McGovern, Florida
2008, One-hand kayak trolley

Robert's fishing kayak, FL. icon Robert Young, W. Florida
2009, Wheels for mangrove fishing kayak
Fishing kayak with gas engine and outriggers Jim McGilvray, United Kingdom
Kayak with folding wheels

Wheel for transporting fishing kayak
pulling mat for transporting fishing kayaks Gary Rankel, Florida
2007, Pulling mat for fishing kayak

Trolley for fishing kayak Jamie Harter, Wisconsin
Fishing kayak trolley
Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida
Fishing kayak on trolley (wheelcart), Long Island, NY Doug Hord, Long Island, New York
Fishing kayak wheelcart



FISHING ELECTRONICS
Tiger camo fishing kayak review, Wisconsin John Fabina, Wisconsin
W500 fishing kayak with fish finder

Rigged W300 fishing kayak, Arizona Bob Sandeen, Arizona
2009, W300 fishing kayak with fish locator
California fishing kayak review Dennis Vircks, California
2008, Ocean fishing kayak rigged with fish finder


Fishing kayak rigged with fish finder John Fabina, Wisconsin
2009, W300 fishing kayak with fish finder
Depth finder in fishing kayak
Jim McGilvray, United Kingdom
Fishing Kayak with depth finder

Kayak rigged with fish finder
Roxanne Davis, Connecticut
Motorized fishing Kayak with fish finder



OUTRIGGERS

Texas fishing kayak with outrigger
Troy Smith, Texas
Fishing kayak with outrigger

Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida
Wayne Taylor, Florida
Outriggers for fishing kayak
Fishing kayak with gas engine and outriggers Jim McGilvray, United Kingdom
Motorized fishing kayak with outriggers

Motorized fishing kayak with folding outriggers Brian Vickery, California
Folding Outriggers for Motorized Kayak



PADDLE
HOLDERS
Paddle holders for fishing kayak
Norm Craig, Rhode Island
W500 Wire paddle holders


Stand up rigged fishing kayak, Alabama John Brown, Alabama
2009, Foam paddle holder for flat water kayak fishing
DIY paddle holder for fishing kayak John Fabina, Wisconsin
2009, Paddle holders for flat water fishing kayak

Robert's fishing kayak, FL. icon Robert Young, W. Florida
2009, Silent paddle holders for mangrove fishing kayak

California fishing kayak review Dennis Vircks, California
2008, Paddle holder for ocean fishing kayak

Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida
Brandon Cutter, Massachusetts
2008, Paddle holder for ocean fishing kayak
Jeff' rigged fishing kayak Jeff McGovern, Florida
2008, Paddle holders for flats fishing kayak (video)

fly fishing kayak kayak review Craig Masterman, Massachusetts
2008, Paddle holder for saltwater fly fishing kayak
Joey's wire paddle holders for fishing kayak Joey Purtell, Wisconsin
Wire paddle holders for fishing kayak






ROD HOLDERS
Quadruple rod holder rack for fishing kayak
Gary Rankel, Florida
2010 Rack with 4 rod holders

DIY rod holder rack for fly fishing kayak
Kevin Eastman, Florida
Rod holder for fly fishing kayak
fly fishing kayak kayak review Craig Masterman, Massachusetts
2008, Rod holder for ocean fly fishing kayak

Jeff' rigged fishing kayak
Rox - Kayak fisherwoman from Connecticut Roxanne Davis, CT
Carabiner type rod holder

Fishing kayak rigged with rowing oars, Pennsylvania Dave Baumbaugh, Pennsylvania
W500 fishing kayak with DIY rod holders







FLY FISHING

fly fishing kayak review Craig Masterman, Massachusetts
2008, Saltwater W300 fly fishing kayak

fly fishing standing in kayak
Ben Ciliberto, Pennsylvania
2008, Kayak rigged for fly fishing
Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida Brandon Cutter, Massachusetts
2008, Kayak for ocean fly fishing

Trolley for fishing kayak Jamie Harter, Wisconsin
Stream fly fishing kayak
Oregon fly fishing kayak Andrew Kumler, Oregon
Stream fly fishing kayak

Stand up fly fishing kayak Craig Masterman, Massachusetts
2010, W500 Stand up fly fishing kayak








ANCHORS
fly fishing kayak kayak review Craig Masterman, Massachusetts
2008, 3.5 folding anchor for ocean fly fishing kayak

Jeff' rigged fishing kayak
Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida Brandon Cutter, Massachusetts
2008, Quick release anchor system for ocean fishing kayak

Oregon fly fishing kayak
Andrew Kumler, Oregon
Stream fly fishing kayak anchor system
Stand up rigged fishing kayak, Alabama John Brown, Alabama
2009, Anchor trolley system for shallow water fishing






WINTER
cockpit cover for W500 kayak, Colorado
Rod Ratzlaff, Colorado
Cockpit cover and spray deck for W500 kayak



Oregon fly fishing kayak
Andrew Kumler, Oregon
Stream fishing kayak

Trolley for fishing kayak
Jamie Harter, Wisconsin
Stream fly fishing kayak



ROWING
Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida
Wayne Taylor, Florida
Rowing fishing kayak

Fishing kayak rigged with rowing oars, Pennsylvania
Dave Baumbaugh, Pennsylvania
W500 Fishing Kayak Rigged With Oars



STORAGE

Rigged fishing kayak, North Carolina Darrell Beam, North Carolina
Fishing kayak with plexiglas dash



Fishing kayak rigged with electric trolling motor Dan Carroll, Vermont
Rigged fishing kayak

Jeff' rigged fishing kayak
Rigged fishing kayak, Texas Bevans Welder, Texas
2008, Rigged fishing kayak


fly fishing standing in kayak Ben Ciliberto, Pennsylvania
2008, Kayak rigged for fly fishing
pulling mat for transporting fishing kayaks Gary Rankel, Florida
Rigged fishing kayak

Oregon fly fishing kayak
Andrew Kumler, Oregon
Stream fly fishing kayak
Outrigger fishing kayak - Florida
Wayne Taylor, Florida
Rowing fishing kayak

Stand up rigged fishing kayak, Alabama John Brown, Alabama
2009, Multiple storage solutions



CAMOUFLAGE
Camo fishing kayak - Key West, FL
Jo Mares, Florida
Camo fishing kayak

Camo fishing kayak - Wisconsin
John Fabina, Wisconsin
2009, Camo fishing kayak
Camo fishing kayak
Roxanne Davis, Connecticut
Yellow and gray camo 2007 fishing kayak

Tiger camo fishing kayak review, Wisconsin John Fabina, Wisconsin
W500 Tiger Camo W500



RETROFITTING
Old, retrofitted fishing kayak




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