Stealth Stability & X-POWER Demonstration at Toronto Sportsman Show
Monday, 22 March 2010 06:38
JB
Mini-X getting final touches in time for Orillia Perch Festival
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 18:16
JB
Below.. Malibu Mini-X getting YakMaster™ Treatment with (so far) Go Pro Camera, Colour Fish Finder, GPS, X-Wing .Mounted Adjustable Tranducer. More to come.....
X-Power Makes it's Debut at Ottawa Boat & Sportsman Show
Friday, 26 February 2010 21:22
JB
The patent pending YakMaster Power Pro (X-Power version) has officially made it's inaugural world debut at the Ottawa Boat & Sportsman Show, in Ontario Canada.
The YakMaster Power PRO - X above, is shown on a Malibu Stealth 12 Kayak and includes Variable/Precise Speed Control, Salt Water Readiness, Battery Meter, AutoLift & Trim System.
The X-wing is shown with custom paint, cockpit and live-well lighting and livewell pump/aerator system controls, 350 C Eagle Cuda & Spot GPS and Emegency Locator System.
The Ottawa Boat and Sportsman Show was chosen for this exciting debut due to the fact that Ontario has become the meca in Canada for kayak fishing, the fastest growing segent of the sport fishing industry, internationally.
In addition to a kayak fishing series scheduled and heavily sponsored for 2010, there are at least two other tournaments currently being organized to take place this summer in various regions in Ontario this season. Power Pro Sports and Malibu Kayaks of Canada are proud to be a part of this new and exciting sport.
Come see us at the upcoming Toronto Sportsman Show to view all of the YakMaster PowerPRO options.
Dealership opportunities are being made available internationally.
Safety at Sea Seminar to be presented by Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Sunday, 21 February 2010 09:18
JB
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club will be presenting a “Safety at Sea” seminar open to all sail or power boaters on April 10, 2010 at the OISE Auditorium. This information rich, one day seminar, is sanctioned by US SAILING and all attendees will receive a US Sailing Certificate of Attendance at a Safety at Sea Seminar. This course provides excellent exposure to offshore and short handed boat handling in an emergency that is an asset to any boater.
Seminar topics include: Water survival and flotation options; Crew overboard prevention and recovery; Boat and crew preparation for offshore or long cruising passages; Life raft inflation; Safety equipment and abandon ship procedure; Coast Guard and marine police capabilities and limitations; How to use flares; Crew overboard recovery; Weather on Lake Ontario; Damage control and repair; First aid afloat and getting help; Life on board—watches, routines, food, and rest; A view from the bridge—big ship interaction; Giving and receiving aid; Formula for disaster
More information available at http://www.safetyatsea.ca
See the first of a number of soon to be introduced YakMaster Accessories, Kits & Installations
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 10:38
JB
We have just added to our photo gallery, a Malibu Stealth 14 equipped with LED adjustable cockpit lighting, on-board battery charging capability, live-well pump system with adjustable aerator, underwater live-well lighting, Eagle Cuda 300 Fish Finder & Scotty Rod Holders. The rod holder mounting system is interchangeable and provides for the ability to switch to optional down-rigger shown in photo. The actual rod shown on the X-Wing was demonstrated to us at a recent show in Toronto and is known as an Emmrod. It comes in a variety of configurations based on the fish you are targeting and is purportedly extremely sensitive and great for kayak fishermen. If anybody has ever tried one, we would be interested in your comments and reviews. The LED Lighting under the X-Wing is adjustable to shine forward, back and down into the cockpit, and can change to red and green for navigation lighting. The neck touch light is also adjustable and has a programmable "red" auto night function. It is excellent for tying lures or reading charts and can be adjusted to shine off port or starboard side.
Did You Know?
Wednesday, 06 January 2010 12:08
Did you know that if you order a Malibu Kayak in Canada, that it is custom manufactured for you?
You will never find Malibu Kayaks stacked up, dirty, sitting outside, in the back of a paddle shop, in the snow, or natures elements in Canada, ANYWHERE, EVER!
When you order a Malibu Kayak, you can be assured that it is not only BRAND NEW, but the LATEST MODEL, and ordering is easy. First, you select the Malibu Kayak which best suits your specific requirements. Then you pick from a large selection of colours options, and the specific accessories and customizations that you want to turn your Malibu into YOUR VERY OWN PERSONALIZED FISHING/PADDLING MACHINE. Once you think you have got it all down, simply give us a call, and voila... Within 4 - 6 weeks from the date of your order, you are ready to hit the water, IN STYLE and COMFORT.
PRODUCT NEWS
Thursday, 17 December 2009 13:09
JB
Kayak fisherman hauls in 110-pound shark, with a little help
Wednesday, 30 December 2009 17:37
JB
BY ED ZIERALSKI, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2009 AT 12:01 A.M.
Fishing has slowed some due to changing seas, but there was a fair bite for yellowtail, white sea bass and thresher sharks off La Jolla last week.
Derek Grant and Pam and Bill Moore, aboard the boat Gut Barge, saw some of the action on Christmas Day. A kayaker, Wade Griffith of Riverside, had been fighting a huge fish for an hour before getting some assistance from Grant and the Moores.... Read full article
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An epic day - One to Remember
Monday, 28 December 2009 15:54
By Gabe Martin TEAM MALIBU
Sometimes you happen to come across a day that you will always remember. Monday, 12-21-09 was one of those days.
We have a well known place here in southern California that is known as "The Jewel." It is a very special place indeed. This is the place that I landed my personal best halibut to win the 2008 Steve........Read full story
Proper Catch & Release of Musky, Pike and other Esox
Saturday, 19 December 2009 08:47
- Written by Jeffrey Goudreau, http://www.xkfx.ca
- Originally published on Canadian Kayak Anglers.com
- Republished with permission. Copyright. All rights reserved
Now I know these fish can be intimidating to a new angler but it is your responsibility to understand the proper techniques used in handling them if they are targeted by you and your friends. These fish often seem spunky and resilient but in fact they have a high mortality rate after release. There are different theories on a lot of this but these are based on my thoughts and experience:
Catch and Release with Esox:
Without a net or cradle landing, an Esox species can be a bit of a task to manage safely for the fish. First off, make sure you have the tools you need to handle these fish.
Get yourself some long needle nose pliers to get into the depths of the mouth, hook cutters if they are buried deep and you cant get them out without killing the fish, jaw spreaders for emergency use only and a bit of courage to get up close and personal with these toothy critters.
Now, you are going to have to take a good assessment of the hookset to see where the hooks are buried before attempting to land the fish. I try to grab the opposite side to the lure for obvious reasons. Here is the underneath of an esox.
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A very large fish
Saturday, 28 November 2009 17:17
FishFinder
Giant White Sea Bass, Caught on a Malibu X Factor in Portugal
Team Malibu with Another Fine Specimen
Saturday, 28 November 2009 16:40
JB
Dave Harper of Team MaLibU on his Malibu Stealth 12 with 7' Black Tip Shark
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Friday, 21 August 2009 11:38
JB
The S-12 offers our brand new patented casting platform and center live well storage system. This 3-hatch center deck offers extra storage capacity and convenient mid-ship bait tank system. Various plumbing options, all self-priming....
Malibu Stealth-12 specifications & details >>
*New for 09* - Malibu Kayak Stealth 14
The S-14 offers our brand new patented casting platform/center live well storage system. This 3-hatch center deck offers extra storage capacity and convenient mid-ship bait tank system. As with all our kayaks, the spacious hull can fit almost anything along with your fishing rods completely out of the elements when necessary...
Malibu Stealth-14 specifications & details >>
*Newly Designed* - Malibu Kayaks X-13
Malibu Kayaks X-13 offers both speed and stability for a wide range of paddlers with a plethora of fishing ideas! Includes large bow storage/fish well, low profile Gator Hatch child’s seat, large center hatch with bag, side carry/paddle holders, large open rear well, rod holders with optional X-Wing Sliding Console...
Malibu X-13 specifications & details >>
Malibu X Factor Kayak
Stable 14' kayak that's incredibly stable and offers a dryer ride than most sit on top kayaks. Huge carrying capacity with plenty of storage space. If you fish or dive Hard Core the "All New" X-Factor can't be beat! The large front hatch can be upgraded with our new child seat... "Gator Hatch".
Malibu Kayaks X-Factor is "The Ultimate Fish & Dive Kayak".
Malibu X Factor specifications & details >>
Malibu Pro Explorer Kayak
Stable sit on top model, perfect for Easy Paddling on the sea & inland waters. Pro Explorer's are stackable for easy storage. The Pro Explorer is designed for easy paddling, stability, fishing, diving, and is stackable for easy storage. It features dry seating, a cup holder, large storage capacity and moulded multi-foot rests make getting comfortable easy for every paddler.
Malibu Pro Explorer specifications & details >>
Malibu Mini X Kayak
Mini X is Malibu's compact fishing/diving sit on kayak, generously equipped with storage & fishing features. If you fish or dive Mini-X can't be beat! With flush mount rod holders, round hatches, and a large center hatch it's the best fishing kayak in its class.
Malibu Mini X specifications & details >>
Malibu eXtreme Kayaks
Excellent stable 15ft sit on top kayak, well equipped for fishing. Fast sleek design suitable for covering larger distances. The sleek Extreme earns its title with unparalleled stability, exceptional speed, tons of storage, a carefully designed deck layout, and spacious cockpit seating designed for performance. The Extreme truly is the ultimate combination of a fishing kayak, diving platform and touring boat.
Malibu Pro 2 Tandem Kayaks
An ultimate versatile tandem sit on top kayak suitable for day touring, fishing, diving, camping and much more. Designed for all-around ocean, lake and flat-water paddling, fishing and scuba diving, the Pro2 Tandem is exceptionally stable and easy to paddle for one person or two.
Malibu 3.4 Kayak
Fast sleek sit on top kayak, perfect for fitness training. The 3.4's versatile design also makes it an ideal recreation and fitness boat for lighter paddlers in most waters. Paddlers will find the same quality fit and finish and the patented foil rail features integral to the 4.4.
Malibu 3.4 specifications & details >>
Malibu 4.4 Kayak
Fast sleek sit on top kayak, perfect for fitness training. The 4.4 was created to meet the demands of every paddling enthusiast. Thanks to "Straight Glide" (the patented hull design and low windage profile), , the 4.4 is effortless to paddle in a straight line -- even in windy conditions. The "Foil Rails" and contoured seat make the 4.4 an extremely fun kayak.
Malibu Mini-X, Not Just for Fishing
Friday, 18 December 2009 08:17
JB
Sleeping Bag, Not Included
Athabasca River Adventure
Friday, 23 October 2009 01:06
Bobby Owens
Navigating the Athabasca River in Northern Alberta
I would like to share with you my experience on the Athabasca River in northern Alberta. The Athabasca is the 13th longest river in Canada with a length of 1234 kilometres. After it was 'discovered' by Europeans, it became a major transportation waterway during the fur trade of the 1800's and later years, the forestry industry. Due to the importance and history of the river, it has been named an official Canadian Heritage River.
The Athabasca originates in the Rocky Mountains at the Columbia Icefields near the town of Jasper, Alberta. At the headwaters, the river ranges from a very slow, meandering, easy paddling stream to a raging, white-water experience for only the most advanced paddlers. My experience took place much further downstream near the city of Fort Mcmurray.
I was managing a fly-in fishing lodge on Lake Athabasca when we purchased a fleet of new aluminum boats and outboards. The boats were taken by tractor trailer up to Fort Mcmurray and delivered to our office on the shores of the Clearwater River; one of the estimated 80 tributaries of the Athabasca. From here, it was my job to assemble a crew and navigate the rivers up to Lake Athabasca, then across the lake to the old uranium mine site of Gunnar, just south of Uranium City. We had originally estimated this to take two longs days and hopefully one night......originally being key.
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Tarpon Fishing on a Malibu
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:39
JB
Zsolt C. Takacs of Team Malibu. For some very cool pics and a great article showing some of the finer points of kayak fishing for Tarpon, check out the full article. If your thing is going for fish that are almost as big or even bigger than you, it's a MUST READ!
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Add a tether strap of about 6-7 feet, and clip this to the side handle (with good knots at both ends). This is a good insurance policy, and also allows you to give a larger fish that is still "green" a little more room.
The BogaGrip allows you to safely release fish in the water with the tools noted above in the first comment, and keeps yours fingers away from those nasty teeth and sharp hooks.
Steve Wickens (strike_zone)