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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 and hit …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …