Here a just a couple photo's of the basic kayak rigged for fishing + a couple of DIY items that i added.
The basic kayak ^ with three rod holders, some people add more, i can't afford the rod's
The crate - Most people have milk crates, since they ride easily in the tank-well of the kayak, and are very versatile, carrying all of your tackle, + Rod holders can be added without the hassle of drilling holes in your kayak.
- One thing that i just recently added to my milk crate is a wading belt that i purchased from walmart, for about 8$. The straps do not fit around the crate itself, but you can strap it through the handles of the crate, and works fine. Or strap it down various ways so the strap from the belt isn't in the middle of the crate. It has many pockets that i use for my sunscreen, pliers, hooks, and leader material.
One other thing is a zip-tied my rip-off pliers holders, to my scotty extension bar, for easy access.
The final, and probably one of the best things i have for my kayak, Is my measuring board. Its constructed from a piece of plastic fence. Its a cheap alternative from buying the 40+$ ones. You can stuff them with foam (My fencing was hollow) To enable them to float. I feel it is imperative to have one of these devices, for quick picture taking, and quick measuring without to much handling of the fish. Only problem is where to carry it?
Questions:
- Where do you guys carry your measuring boards??
- Does anyone know for sure if the larger front scupper hole in the prowler13 is constructed to hold a stakeout pole? That must mean its durable enough to have wear in that hole ?
Thank you guys,
Jon - P13A
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Can you explain that better? Sounds like a good idea.prowler13angler wrote:The final, and probably one of the best things i have for my kayak, Is my measuring board. Its constructed from a piece of plastic fence.
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P13. I slide my measuring board ,made from a 4ft piece of vinyl gutter cover, over my cooler
( over your milkcrate?) and under the bungees in the tankwell of my T140.
Out of the way for paddling but easy to get to just behind the seat.
Here's a pic of the board.
Folded the already creased edge of the vinyl on one side,
cut the other edge off to make it the right width and
made an angle stop on one end and glued it up with
contact cement..Very light weight maybe 1 1/2 lb.
Just needs bigger numbers on the tape.
Probably could be cut down to 36-42 inches as I more than likely won't catch a 4ft fish
( over your milkcrate?) and under the bungees in the tankwell of my T140.
Out of the way for paddling but easy to get to just behind the seat.
Here's a pic of the board.
Folded the already creased edge of the vinyl on one side,
cut the other edge off to make it the right width and
made an angle stop on one end and glued it up with
contact cement..Very light weight maybe 1 1/2 lb.
Just needs bigger numbers on the tape.
Probably could be cut down to 36-42 inches as I more than likely won't catch a 4ft fish
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That's a nice setup there my friend.
I had an idea when you were asking about storage of the measuring board. How about riveting on strips of velcro to the back of the measuring board and also on the lid of the storage hatch? If not there, you could almost think about doing the same thing along the rim of the kayak along the flat edge of the cockpit.
I may actually enlist the services of dirty dave to try this out, but I think it's feasible. With the velcro, you could attach, detach, reattach pretty easily-you'd just have to keep the measuring board within reach if you're not in a spot where you'd be getting out of the boat.
For me personally, I have taken a paint pen and marked out measuring sticks on the kayaks with zero starting immediately to my left on that flat area along the cockpit edge. That obviously wouldn't work for tournaments but it works very well for getting a length on a fish without even having to lift it out of the water.
Very professional looking yak, P13A.
I had an idea when you were asking about storage of the measuring board. How about riveting on strips of velcro to the back of the measuring board and also on the lid of the storage hatch? If not there, you could almost think about doing the same thing along the rim of the kayak along the flat edge of the cockpit.
I may actually enlist the services of dirty dave to try this out, but I think it's feasible. With the velcro, you could attach, detach, reattach pretty easily-you'd just have to keep the measuring board within reach if you're not in a spot where you'd be getting out of the boat.
For me personally, I have taken a paint pen and marked out measuring sticks on the kayaks with zero starting immediately to my left on that flat area along the cockpit edge. That obviously wouldn't work for tournaments but it works very well for getting a length on a fish without even having to lift it out of the water.
Very professional looking yak, P13A.
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Chris G (G is for Genius ) gave me an idea from a design he has. He has a fish cooler thats long and low (Like a coffin) he got from a grocery store the salmon come in. I'd like one in a slot fish size (like reds or trout) that could pull doble duty as a fish board and cooler. (Chris's is about 40" long) and a little deep for my taste (I'll be a 1-2 fish man if I ever keep any).
P13 I also got some light ideas to post pics of too so hold on to your money.
P13 I also got some light ideas to post pics of too so hold on to your money.
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Alright P13 here we go.
This is a Dorcy brand light. It has a Lamp and spot light feature and will hang from the rod holder nicely and still allow you to use it for rods. It will also stand on it's own and can be hung mounted just about anywhere. It's smaller then an 8oz coke can.
Next up is and LED light that is meant to be worn on your head. I find they give me headaches and I hate hats so don't wear one at night. It has a red, white and spot light. With a clamp it will go right ion your rod holder and you can still use it for rods. I may eventually just screw it on.
This last one I got the idea from Lohlman. It will clamp right on to your crate. It don't light up the cockpit much buch it is visible for 2 miles as required by law. I use the other two lights for reties and fish removal. Any of these are less then 15.00 each at Wally World.
Hope this helps
This is a Dorcy brand light. It has a Lamp and spot light feature and will hang from the rod holder nicely and still allow you to use it for rods. It will also stand on it's own and can be hung mounted just about anywhere. It's smaller then an 8oz coke can.
Next up is and LED light that is meant to be worn on your head. I find they give me headaches and I hate hats so don't wear one at night. It has a red, white and spot light. With a clamp it will go right ion your rod holder and you can still use it for rods. I may eventually just screw it on.
This last one I got the idea from Lohlman. It will clamp right on to your crate. It don't light up the cockpit much buch it is visible for 2 miles as required by law. I use the other two lights for reties and fish removal. Any of these are less then 15.00 each at Wally World.
Hope this helps
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I need to do something about lighting very soon, as im getting less and less time on my hands, so i will have to start doing some under the moon.
I wanted to get the scotty one, looked pretty sturdy, and small light bulb, but 35-40$?!? Im still thinking about it....
I love the idea of the little one thats meant to clip on your head for lighting up the cockpit, I will for surely be getting one soon.
I wanted to get the scotty one, looked pretty sturdy, and small light bulb, but 35-40$?!? Im still thinking about it....
I love the idea of the little one thats meant to clip on your head for lighting up the cockpit, I will for surely be getting one soon.