@SuperLegodude61 That is a removable rod holder with a mount for a fish finder in front of the rod holder. The rod holder doubles as a holder for a camera mounting spike. Almost all the shots from the cockpit of the kayak are shot from a monospike that sits in that front rod holder.
I don't advise people one way or another about wearing or not wearing their PFD. I would advise that no one should depend on their PFD alone to save their life.
I enjoyed your video. Quite peaceful which is why I too enjoy kayak fishin on my OK Scrambler. I am concerned that you imply not to wear a PFD. A PFD on the kayak maybe legal but not too useful. And yes, SOT kayak will take on water if there is a leak. I know because I turtled when my SOT fill with water from a scupper leak making it unstable. Even though it was summer in So.NV, I'm glad I wore the PFD and leashed all my gear.
@falcon02012 Hi Falcon. Good thought. I do have some basic fishing videos on my channel. Making a general fishing 101 type video would be tough to do because different environments and species call for different tactics and equipment. One area of the country/world can be completely different from another.
Excellent video! Thanks for the Motivation! Due to work etc. I have not used my yak in over 2 years. I am going to make getting out on the water in my yak one of my new years resolutions. Thanks!
Being out on the water is our favorite form of entertainment here. It's also cheap entertainment when done by kayak and the result is we can afford to do it a lot.
thanks for the great video. i have a hobie revo 13 but the flush mounts are to close the water like you said. hobie makes an extender for there holders but i will make a holder like you have to bring some more rods with me. keep the videos up!
@LessThan3able Hi LessThan3able. Thanks for the feedback!
I love my rocket launcher style rod holders! The one between my legs does double duty these days as a holder for my video camera's mono pod. I have a DIY camera mount video on my channel that shows the rod holder being used that way.
@CrypticCRICKET only think is on a hobie mirage you have no front scuppers so the front one is out of the queston. but the back seems awesome. this is also a great no drill design.
@LessThan3able I understand now. I'd be lost without the rod holders behind my seat and gear box. My extra rods are so out of the way back there that I often forget that they're back there until I go under a dock or into the mangroves. I'm able to reach over my shoulder to either get a rod out or put one away. The rods sticking up does create a lot of wind drag in a high wind. If I need to travel a good distance into a high wind. I put the rods down on the deck.
@CrypticCRICKET wind drag isnt a big consern since i have a 22inch icechest in the back which is a mini sail, unfortunitaly. thanks the great comments. peace out
@1080tommy1 Thank you! I really like it! I catch a lot of fish from this kayak! Everything from sharks to minnows. It takes me to some very beautifaul places.
Good idea to look at user reviews for any kayak that you want to buy. Paddling.net has lots of user reviews on kayaks.
If possible it's always good to go for a test paddle on any kayak you might want to buy. Many kayak shops have free in water demo days where you get to try out different kayaks on the water. Great way to get a feel for what you like or don't like.
@JDFlegel When you do I think you'll love it. Some kayak shops have demo days where you get to test paddle several different kayaks for free. Get in on a demo day if you can.
Been kayak fishing for 10+ years now. Paddle fishing for longer if you count the truck innertubes I lashed together and laid a board across to fish from when I was a kid. Oh wait I forgot about the two canoes I owned as a teenager and young adult. I even used to bowfish from those canoes. Maybe it's 20+ years.
What's that black thing at 2.07
SuperLegodude61 2 weeks ago
@SuperLegodude61 That is a removable rod holder with a mount for a fish finder in front of the rod holder. The rod holder doubles as a holder for a camera mounting spike. Almost all the shots from the cockpit of the kayak are shot from a monospike that sits in that front rod holder.
CrypticCRICKET 2 weeks ago
I don't advise people one way or another about wearing or not wearing their PFD. I would advise that no one should depend on their PFD alone to save their life.
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
I enjoyed your video. Quite peaceful which is why I too enjoy kayak fishin on my OK Scrambler. I am concerned that you imply not to wear a PFD. A PFD on the kayak maybe legal but not too useful. And yes, SOT kayak will take on water if there is a leak. I know because I turtled when my SOT fill with water from a scupper leak making it unstable. Even though it was summer in So.NV, I'm glad I wore the PFD and leashed all my gear.
gnelson651 1 month ago
i made the rod holders today! cant wait to use it. mine are about 8 3/4 deep ( the rod holder part of it) and i have 3 holders.
LessThan3able 1 month ago
@LessThan3able Hi LessThan3able. That's excellent! Let us know how they work for you!
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
@CrypticCRICKET will do when i go fishing later this month
LessThan3able 1 month ago
you should make a video about fishing 101
falcon02012 1 month ago
@falcon02012 Hi Falcon. Good thought. I do have some basic fishing videos on my channel. Making a general fishing 101 type video would be tough to do because different environments and species call for different tactics and equipment. One area of the country/world can be completely different from another.
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
Excellent video! Thanks for the Motivation! Due to work etc. I have not used my yak in over 2 years. I am going to make getting out on the water in my yak one of my new years resolutions. Thanks!
MrPoppabear255 1 month ago
@MrPoppabear255 Thank you and you're welcome! Enjoy!
Being out on the water is our favorite form of entertainment here. It's also cheap entertainment when done by kayak and the result is we can afford to do it a lot.
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
thanks for the great video. i have a hobie revo 13 but the flush mounts are to close the water like you said. hobie makes an extender for there holders but i will make a holder like you have to bring some more rods with me. keep the videos up!
LessThan3able 1 month ago
@LessThan3able Hi LessThan3able. Thanks for the feedback!
I love my rocket launcher style rod holders! The one between my legs does double duty these days as a holder for my video camera's mono pod. I have a DIY camera mount video on my channel that shows the rod holder being used that way.
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
@CrypticCRICKET only think is on a hobie mirage you have no front scuppers so the front one is out of the queston. but the back seems awesome. this is also a great no drill design.
LessThan3able 1 month ago
@LessThan3able I understand now. I'd be lost without the rod holders behind my seat and gear box. My extra rods are so out of the way back there that I often forget that they're back there until I go under a dock or into the mangroves. I'm able to reach over my shoulder to either get a rod out or put one away. The rods sticking up does create a lot of wind drag in a high wind. If I need to travel a good distance into a high wind. I put the rods down on the deck.
CrypticCRICKET 1 month ago
@CrypticCRICKET wind drag isnt a big consern since i have a 22inch icechest in the back which is a mini sail, unfortunitaly. thanks the great comments. peace out
LessThan3able 1 month ago
I bet you get some great places. My yak goes some nice places as well. I love the versatility that these vessels provide.
1080tommy1 4 months ago
Nice rig!!!! You have it set up nicely for fishing for sure!!!
1080tommy1 4 months ago
@1080tommy1 Thank you! I really like it! I catch a lot of fish from this kayak! Everything from sharks to minnows. It takes me to some very beautifaul places.
CrypticCRICKET 4 months ago
Nice rig.
jlb763108 4 months ago
@jlb763108 Thank You! Thanks for checking out my video!
CrypticCRICKET 4 months ago
Im going to start kayak fishing any recomendations i have 500-575$ range? im lookingat ascend 12 footer
radik315 9 months ago
@radik315 Hi radik315.
Good idea to look at user reviews for any kayak that you want to buy. Paddling.net has lots of user reviews on kayaks.
If possible it's always good to go for a test paddle on any kayak you might want to buy. Many kayak shops have free in water demo days where you get to try out different kayaks on the water. Great way to get a feel for what you like or don't like.
CrypticCRICKET 9 months ago
Great video, very interesting. where was this filmed?
GTVAlfaMan 10 months ago
@GTVAlfaMan Lee County Florida which is the Ft Myers area. That's maybe 45 minutes north of the Everglades on the west coast of Florida.
CrypticCRICKET 10 months ago
awsome video, I wat a kayak so bad, I use yo yo fishing reals and a kayak would be prefect for it. and room for my ( cough ) drinks, O yea.
oodamnagain 10 months ago
thats really wasom i like how it all comes apart
TheBreamfisher 10 months ago
@TheBreamfisher Thanks! Have a great day!
CrypticCRICKET 10 months ago
@CrypticCRICKET sorry my bad about the spelling
TheBreamfisher 10 months ago
@TheBreamfisher
I thought that was on purpose! LOL. That's ok I'm a creative speller too. We creative spellers function on a higher level than most. Have a good one.
;-)
CrypticCRICKET 10 months ago
Looks awesome. Hope to have a similar rig for myself someday.
JDFlegel 10 months ago
@JDFlegel When you do I think you'll love it. Some kayak shops have demo days where you get to test paddle several different kayaks for free. Get in on a demo day if you can.
Been kayak fishing for 10+ years now. Paddle fishing for longer if you count the truck innertubes I lashed together and laid a board across to fish from when I was a kid. Oh wait I forgot about the two canoes I owned as a teenager and young adult. I even used to bowfish from those canoes. Maybe it's 20+ years.
CrypticCRICKET 10 months ago