Pro Staff for Native Watercraft

[J.A. Veil]

Many of you know that I really enjoy my Native Watercraft Manta Ray 14. I have been impressed with the features shown in their kayaks as well as their new models and the outstanding way they treated me last year when I had some crack issues in an older model. I talked with the folks at Native over the past month about finding a way to get more involved. As of today, I am the newest member of Pro Staff for Native. This is an unpaid position, but I will be helping their dealers with demos and fishing seminars. I would be happy to talk with or answer questions from any MKF members about Native products.

[Strummerfan]

Congrats!

[gliebig]

I just had to order a new seat for my slayer. $$$$$

[Snakehead Hunter]

Congrats John

[Mark]

John,

Good for you.

But you might recommend to Native that they change the name of one of their boats. I don't think any fishing kayak should have the name "Ray" in it.

[sparky1423]

Congratulations John! Still waiting for the book release

[jffoley]

That's a nice job, John! Very cool.

Have they heard of CBKA?

[J.A. Veil]

That's a nice job, John! Very cool.

Have they heard of CBKA?

The Native dealer in Annapolis does not have an on-staff fishing person and does not currently promote that part of kayaking. I plan to work with them to raise the profile. Chris Dollar, whom I think is a sponsor, also sells Native kayaks in Centreville, MD. For those of you who previously visited his shop at Kent Narrows, it is now closed. He consolidated his kayak operations to a single shop in Centreville. The other dealers in the area seem to be larger outdoor stores located in malls and shopping centers.

To the extent that the local dealers and/or the manufacturer are willing, I will try to get them engaged in CBKA.

[MetroMan]

Thats great to hear! I'm sure you'll continue to be a great ambassador for the sport, and the brand.

[Yak Fish]

Nice John, have fun!

[ronaultmtd]

Nice for the recognition of how our group has influenced this region, John- Go catch some big pickerel again this winter! John, "the Pickerel whisperer"

[AbuMasgouf]

Very cool John! They are very lucky to have someone like you represent them!

[Fishinfool]

Great work John!

[Darryl330]

John, that's great!

You'll remember that this past spring, I bought a used NWC mantal 11. It's been great.
This is my first kayak, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I can say I feel very safe and stable on it.

I have enjoyed fishing on it very much.
Thinking next year, a 14 footer for me and I'll hand this one off to the wife.

One of these days I'll get down there to Jonas Green and get out with you.

[Goody]

Congratulation. You'll do a great job.