How to Install a Kayak Fishing Rod Holder

Rod holders can be easily added to any sit-on-top kayak, and so in this kayak fishing tales episode, pro kayak angler Jim Sammons explains how to iquickly and simply install a rod holder on any sit on top kayak. Sponsored by Kayak Fishing Supplies http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com , your kayak fishing outfitter!

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• kayak fishing
• fishing kayak
• rod holder
• scotty
• ram mount
• install rod holder

[hondaryder1994]

hey i was wondering if i could have some help im 16 and i want to get a good kayak for fishing and i was wondering what type i should get

[KayakFishingTales]

@hondaryder1994 Check out our episode named 'How To Choose the Best Fishing Kayak'. That should narrow things down for you.

[nickwklassen]

so why not seal it with silicone? smaller seal does not mean water tight

[KayakFishingTales]

@nickwklassen Sure... if you seal it with silicone it will be ultra water tight. There's nothing wrong with doing that at all. I don't because it's one more (messy) step, which I believe is totally unnecessary. All you're preventing is a drop or two of water from entering your kayak (if that).

[superCam25]

do you know where i could find the exact same one you are using.

[KayakFishingTales]

@superCam25 Kayak Fishing Supplies has a great selection of gear, and staff that can help you find the right piece.

[BurningNightPranks]

"I like it small cuz I have to force it in..." that's what she said. lol.

[milldabeast519]

whata boat a beer holdir

[federicowt]

you forgot to add sealant glue, so water don't fill into your kayak

[FLfisherman09]

im about to install a scotty rodholder into my 10 ft pelican kayak and i would like to use rivets because like u said it is a lot faster but what size rivets should i use?

[dodgerlives]

@robertlphelps Trolling and paddling. You can put a rod holder up front, but if you store three rod holders in front of you how would you get a fish up to the boat without creating a horrible tangled mess?

[kayakfishokanagan]

Are rod holders normally installed behind the seat?

I have a tandem sit on top kayak.  I am outfitting the rear seat (my seat) for fishing. I was thinking of putting the rod holder ahead of me, but out of range of my paddles. I have not decided if I will put it on the right side or the left side.

Advice?

I have the Scotty flush mount and the Scotty powerlock rod holder.

[jammin138]

@2041022 Know*

[milldabeast519]

@2041022 yeeee HUaaaa

[2041022]

@milldabeast519 i would thumbs it up but u dont no how to spell for shit

[meforgodforall]

@nickwklassen I totally agree. Though it's true you would just be preventing a few drops buy using silicone I still do. Make sure you use mold resistant. Also if you use only as much as you need (perhaps a marble sized about) you eliminate any mess. Either way you go works just fine. Great videos guys.

[oseadaquaadventures]

Great video!  Thanks for sharing!

[robertlphelps]

Can someone explain why almost all the kayak rod holders are mounted BEHIND the angler? I would think you'd want it mounted in front of you, not angling away from your back? The only thing I could think of is that it would allow you to sort of troll your bait. Any clarification? Thanks. Nice vid.