Milk Crate. Don’t ask me why, but every kayak angler needs a milkcrate. This is a yak gear model with some pockets that attach to it. Great for storing my tackle box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNot Pictured:<\/p>\n
10. Anchor and Anchor trolley on starboard side. Anchor helps you stop to fish and the trolley allows you to easily position your kayak around the anchor. The trolley is a long pulley mounted to the side.<\/p>\n
11. Rod leashes. A basic rule of kayak fishing is attach everything to the boat. Your paddle should be leashed. Your rods should be leashed. Basically anything you wouldn’t want to sink 30 feet to the bottom if your kayak tipped over.<\/p>\n
A coupe notes about installing everything:<\/p>\n
-Use marine goop on every hole you put in the kayak, especially those below the waterline. Its a clear plastic goo that stays soft, resists UV, and keeps water out.<\/p>\n
-When screwing into the plastic hull don’t over tighten. Your screw wont tighten down like screwing into threads so when you feel resistance stop immediately. Rely on marine goop and super glue to help strengthen the bond when dry.<\/p>\n
-Use JB Weld to fill in any holes from accessories you remove from the kayak. I removed a factory rail on the left side and used JB Weld to fill the holes. It is a plastic welding compound that dries hard.<\/p>\n
Also, I keep it so I can quickly remove every add on from the kayak. The motor mount, motor, fish finder, battery box, all easily detach. I store them in my car while transporting the kayak to avoid any damage during transportation. I can have the kayak set back up and in the water in about 10 minutes. The great thing about the motor mount being in the rod holders is you can just lift it out.<\/p>\n
That’s my fishing kayak. I am happy with how its configured and can easily store it on top of a roof rack for transport. The great thing about a fishing kayak is you can keep modifying and improving to it as you fish more and reassess your needs.<\/p>\n
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