Anyone care to share thier OK Trident rigged pics?

[Lefty]

I plan on picking up an OK Trident in the next few weeks.

I have been pouring over the interweb looking for people showing off their rigged Tridents. This will be my 1st fishing kayak, and I have gotten alot of ideas from everyone's pics of other makes/models. I'm guessing probably due to the Trident being so new, I am not finding alot of Trident rigged pics.
If anyone out there cares to share their Trident rigging info, it would be greatly appreciated.

I am thinking of mounting the forward rod holder onto the rod pod hatch so that it easily reachable from the seat. The guy at the kayak shop I go to mentioned this idea to me. I think it is feasable, with a backing plate of course. Any opinions on this.

This being my 1st kayak I plan on taking my time with the rigging, and to try to get a feel for what I want on it,and just where I want it. My fear is to go too gung-ho right away and later realize that something just isn't working and end up with a bunch of unnecessary holes in my pretty new boat.

Also, (though probably not right away) I plan on adding a rudder to this thing. Yeah I know it is not necessary, simply convenience factor. Any good or bad about the OK rudder system? The other option I have come across is the one from KFS. Any pros cons to either besides price difference?

I'm hoping for some good rigging pics, but any rigging wisdom shared is appreciated. Thanks

[prowler13angler]

Keep it simple.

[Lefty]

Thanks. Yeah I'm leaning towards that route too. Just a couple of rod holders, a crate, and maybe a seat upgrade to start things off.

The Trident comes with the Comfort Plus seat back. Is it really "comfort plus"? Or should I expect to toss it from the get go.

[Redfisher]

Yes spend your money on a good seat. I'd take a good seat over a good paddle any day.

[DonS]

Congrats on getting a state of the art kayak.
I have only had mine a few weeks & resisted the urge to load it up with stuff. It is different than most other fishing kayaks.
I have added a bungee cord from side to side near the fish finder cover. A 1/4" bugee cord can fit in the 2nd hole of the deck line retainers. A knot at each end as tight as you like works. It is the place I put the paddle blade when resting or am busy casting. The supplied paddle parks are too agresive for a temp parking.
I have installed a Scotty "compact threaded deck mount" found at Cabelas. It is backed up on the inside by plastic. The forward end of the rod pod works fine for my reach. It also is low enough to allow inverted carrying of the yak on roof racks. The Other Scotty flush mounts could work too.
I have added a couple of strap eyes on the inside of the hatch wall that allow you to secure small things that could slide out of reach in the hull.
The rear tank well has a couple of recesses on either side that will take a 6" board which makes a seat for a child.
The fish finder recess & its cover might be useless except for holding a lure box. I have not looked for one that fits yet. Any other use you can think of would be given consideration.
I have not used the OK seat that comes with the Trident. Instead I have a "Yakworks" seat that has two cylindrical rod holders built in. There are other similiar ones out there. This eliminates the need to install flush rod holders behind the seat. Some of course will use a milk crate & equip it to suit.
This may be a kayak I will keep a long time as it does it all for my personal paddling/fishing & touring needs.

Don

[Lefty]

Thanks for the input. I am very impressed with the Trident so far.

I too have no need or plans for adding a fishfinder/depthfinder to that compartment. What I was thinking about doing is adding a ram mount in there to hold my handheld GPS.
I don't plan on using my gps everyday, but it really comes in handy when fishing in and around mangrove islands. I also plan to use it to explore Everglades NP this winter.

I agree about the paddle park straps being a little too tight. I am hoping that they stretch out a bit after some use.

[Riverpirate]

Here is the best picture of mine rigged that I have:

[Dustin]

It seems that working lures at all angles and working fish around the bow would be a nightmare with a huge rod rack sticking up in front of you. How does that work out?

[Riverpirate]

It seems that working lures at all angles and working fish around the bow would be a nightmare with a huge rod rack sticking up in front of you. How does that work out?

Actually it is just the opposite for me. When I have rods behind me I continually catch them on my backcast. That will backlash a baitcaster real quick!!!! With them in front I can watch out for them.

I also fish a lot of rivers that have branches hanging out over the water. Rods behind you continually get hung in the trees and ripped out of the yak. With them in front they do not get in the trees.

[Dustin]

Thanks for the explanation. I just haven't seen that setup too often with artificial lure fishermen.

[Redfisher]

Here is the best picture of mine rigged that I have:

Did you forget to unlock your rudder?
I HATE IT WHEN I DO THAT!!!

[Riverpirate]

Here is the best picture of mine rigged that I have:

Did you forget to unlock your rudder?
I HATE IT WHEN I DO THAT!!!

No. I can reach back there and unlock it if I need to. Honestly I rarely use it.

[Redfisher]

That's funny. I think I use my rudder (now that I have one)more than my paddle.

[Lefty]

Did you forget to unlock your rudder?
I HATE IT WHEN I DO THAT!!!

No. I can reach back there and unlock it if I need to. Honestly I rarely use it.

If it's goin to waste on the back of yours.....wanna take it off and sell it to me?

I really want one but OK wants $270 for one.

[GILs_GONE_WILD]

I really want one but OK wants $270 for one.

Yeah, ain't that wild!? A rudder for 1/3 the cost of most kayaks!

[DonS]

That $270.00 gets you a "KIT"
Drill 4 holes, cut a port in the end of the tankwell,install hatch, thread tubing then cable to rear. Install rudder & foot pegs on predrilled sites. Connect each end of cables then go paddle.
Or, your dealer will be happy to do it for you.

Don