Kayak Fishing: Getting Ready for the Spring Season
Posted by Guest Author on 2023 Apr 11th
As the sun begins to shine and the days get longer, it’s time to start thinking about kayak fishing for the upcoming spring season. Whether you’re an experienced kayak angler or just getting started, having the right gear and techniques is essential for a successful fishing adventure. At Western Canoe Kayak, we have all the gear and knowledge you need to get ready for the season
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WCK's Top 10 Tips for Winter Boat Storage
Posted by Truman Proudfoot on 2019 Nov 7th
It’s that time of
year again, people putting away their paddles and pulling out their skis.
There’s still lots of paddling to do, and plenty to be mindful of if you're
putting away your gear for the season...Check out WCK’s Top 10 Tips for Winter Boat
Storage:
Don’t
store under house eaves-- canoes and kayaks can be damaged by the weight of
falling snow and ice!Use
cockpit covers to keep y
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 3 of 8 - Using Vertical Kayak Stackers
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jun 9th
Vertical Kayak Stackers –use with whitewater kayaksPros-Can transport many kayaks at once
depending on roof rack bar length and weight limitCons-More difficult to load by
yourself-Not great if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof although most of these also
fold down for when you leave the stackers on and are not transporting kayaksHow to use Vertical Kayak
Stac
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First Thought - Sweet Drysuit
Posted by Dave Prothero on 2017 Mar 21st
I picked up the drysuit in mid December of 2016. Over the last 3 months paddling on the rivers of Vancouver Island, it has been put to the test. - The material feels very reliable and durable. With approximately 30days in the suit, it has very little wear.- Hiking into the rivers through snow and that ever present BC bush it has kept me warm and dry!- The blue colour, which i am loving, has r
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 2 of 8 - Using J-Cradles
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCk Staff) on 2017 Feb 3rd
J-Cradles – use with touring and recreational kayaksPros- Prevent warping damage on plastic
kayaks.- Allows you to get more boats on
one rack.Cons- Not a great option if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof. Folding cradles are available
for when you leave the cradles on the roof and are not transporting kayaks.- More difficult to load by
yourself.How to us
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