My Kayak Rigging Update
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- All the positive feedback has prompted me to share another video of my poor man's fishing kayak. I tried to include all the new additions I've added over the last six months. I enjoyed the heck out of making all this stuff. I hope you enjoy watching.
Thanks for keeping the language "PG" so I can let my kid's watch your pure genius ideas!!! Keep them coming...
This just goes to show what a person who works with his hands with an ingenious mind can do. Great videos, you have inspired me to do some work on my boat !
I just found your channel. Man, your vids have refreshed my sense of humanity! I am glad there are others who can and will embrace the "more fun, less money" aspect of fishing, and by the same token, life! Thank you. I am a brand new father, so cash is at a premium. I hope there are some in the new generation (including my son) that take pride in home grown ingenuity! But you inspire us "do-it-your-selfers" to reach new heights! Or at least new casting directions! Thanks again.
I love the ingenious additions you have designed and built for your kayak. You're giving me all kinds of ideas. Thanks!
70 yr. old Canadian bush guy here . Loved your video . Young guy with imagination . I will try some of your ideas .O , ya , getting my first yak this spring . You have a great presentation voice and appreciate your V family out here. thanks. Bruce
Blown away by your imagination and ingenuity. Got some great ideas from this.
Marty, you're such an inspiration... a great example. I am in FL as well, still somewhat new to kayak fishing. I have a very normal kayak in the very first stages of fishing modification. Thank you for the great ideas. It's particularly inspiring to see you fashion all of these ideas yourself. Well done!
Your an inspiration to on shore anglers like me wanting to get on the water, knowing you inspires this military retired vet that I can eventually get out there on the water, I live in Florida also and fishing from the shore limits me , thanks for everything and keep those videos coming
Your videos are very helpful and you have a fantastic way of presenting them. You know when to talk and when to just show off what you have done. I really enjoy learning from you. Thank you!
The Cadillac of kayak fishing. Thanks for showing me what I can do to my future fishing kayak..
i don't fish or own a kayak but i just spent the last hour watching your kayak rig videos. i know want to kayak and fish. very relaxing.
Thanks JJ. As is, this little yak is comfortable for me like an old pair of jeans. I love it. And it fits in the back of my little Ranger pickup with no effort. I've taken it out 7 miles to a barrier island and spent the night. Once at the ramp, I can get it on the water in half the time of the guys with bigger yaks. It's my Millennium Falcon. 'She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts'
All your mods are great for kayakers on a small budget. I am going to make those pontoons this weekend! Your videos are straight to the point, clear, and concise. I know you put a lot of time into them and it really shows!
Seriously. You're incredibly inventive and resourceful. And very generous too, taking so much time to make these instructive videos.
You diy videos have inspired me to modify my own kayak. It's cheap and fun. I caught some 12 inch Black Crappies on Lake Winnebago (Wisconsin) a couple weeks ago. That was a great time. Every outing helps me decide what is working or not with the kayak modifications. Thanks for the great videos!
I use a sit inside because i fish in the north but your ideas and innovations always offer inspiration.
My wife and I has just started on fishing out of a kayak. I have watched several videos on adding helpful things during on the water. I feel yours has been the most helpful, with some great thought. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for making these videos and great workmanship, I want everyone I know whos kayaking enthused to see these.
When the pontoons are in the up position, you look like something from star wars!! Looks AWESOME!!
That is one bad ass kayak I love it dude tight lines brother👍👍👍👍👍
Very very useful viewing, not a fisherman but feel like I've learned a lot of things, about space/design, about materials, etc. Thanks!
i enjoyed your upgrades, i can't get enough of what you are doing, i built my kayak out of pvc pipe, i have used many of your ideas, for my setup. Keep it up, you really are inspiring.
The idea with the magnets to hold the fish hook boxes is genious and I'm going to use that!
Just got my first fishing kayak and I'm extremely excited! You're video's are awesome! I'm am now more excited then ever to try out some modifications to mine. Thank you for your videos!
The stuff you create is just art man. You take something as simple as a kayak and turn it into this beautiful functional piece of art. Its truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your art with all of us.
Thanks, Scott. It's a labor of love.
Scott Clawson I agree. Creative fellow. Like the light "spook" pontoons. Might borrow that.
You have put a lot of thought and time into your project. Impressive is an understatement.
I've watched both of your vids and I have to say that I like your ingenuity! I'm about to get into kayaking in FL myself to do some exploring & fishing. Watching vids like yours have given me more insite to what I can do to my new yak. Thnx and keep it up!
Another great video. I have been addicted to salt water fishign for a long time, and this winter bought a yak. I have been fitting it out using many of the suggestions i learned from your video. I can 't wait to hit the water as it warms up. Grateful you took the time to teach me something. Best to you!
I like your style man! Very ingenuitive. I'm the same way. I love seeing things I like and building something that does the same thing for much cheaper.
I admire your ingenuity. Working on a budget and coming up with very slick solutions to suit your needs. Well done!
+ast33ro This is still the most ergonomic kayak I ever had. Everything was within easy reach!
Thanks again for sharing your amazing craft! AWESOME JOB!
I've been toying with the idea of getting a fishing kayak for a few months now and watching your videos has convinced me that it's worth doing. I'd never thought about how adaptable they were and how much they could be customised, you've given me a whole new perspective, thanks for sharing your awesome insights, much respect brother.
Great setup you got there , You are very creative with what you have done to your yak , just goes to show with a little thought and some fun in the shed anything is possible welldone mate
I have viewed countless vids on kayak mods. You have great ideas and terrific execution. Well done, sir.
I like your ideas a lot. At first I didn't care for it. Like the first two minutes because I thought you had used ....Well a cheap kayak and cheap additions with pvc. But ... you've taken a lot of time and put a lot of thought into your designs and I really appreciate it. I love this! You have some brilliant ideas. You are amazing! I'm on video 2 and there are even more.
Regards!
loved what you did with your yak and especially how well you edit and record your videos. I would love to see more clips of you catching fish with your rig. Also thanks for sharing all of your ideas.
Awesome setup and very functional! Helped me gain some more ideas for myself. Thanks for sharing!
Love it! U r so resourceful.....awesome job on kayak , video, and teaching abilities!
Thank you for all the tips and ideas.
Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I dig your enthusiasm and all the carvings I see :)
Very motivating for me. I sold my kayak a couple years ago, but recently began looking at buying another for fishing. Thanks for the insights!
I think the rigging and ideas for placement were spot on !
Also really enjoy your yak video , because you worked with what you had and turned it into a very fish able vessel.
Glad I caught your post"
Now I can't wait to pimp out my new kayak. Thanks for the videos!
I watched your first video and second video and enjoyed both very much. Your "average joe" approach to problem solving and creativity makes me grin from appreciation. I am currently shopping for "yaks" for me and my son, yes I will be stealing your ideas. Thanks
Wow, great update!! Thanks for taking the time! I'm in the process of shopping for a kayak to get on the water more and your videos are just great.
Jer
Very cool I love the changes you have made .keep inventing and thanks for sharing
Thanks from Cornwall UK, Im just starting out and have bought a plain kayak ready for some diy. You've given me some great tips.
Excellent Idea's your video's are real helpful for DYI on a budget!!! Watching all your Video's. Great Job!!!
Absolutely amazing creativity and drive. Good job indeed. Found this video extremely helpful. Thanks for this.
This is very helpful thank you. My husband and I are new yak fishers and you have helped us tremendously. We launch out at weekly & boggy bayou and eventually over by crab island.
You are very creative. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video! It was very helpful. After a wake capsized me last week a half mile out from shore, I was looking at ways to make a stabilizer. A lot of waters I couldn't fish because I knew it was going to happen, and it did. I lost a lot of gear and a knife my dad gave me when I was a kid. Can't be replaced. I'm off to Homedepot to grab some pvc now. Thanks a lot , great ideas all!!!
Great rig, thanks for sharing with us. Can't wait to get started with mine.
Awesome man....Learning different things every time i watch your videos .. Thats one sweet poor mans kayak....
very inventive use of the space you have. Thanks for sharing!!
I come back to this video 1-2 times a year just to remember how awesome this kayak was with all the thought you put into it. It’s really inspiring.
I really enjoyed your videos so far and look forward to seeing more of them. I bought a kayak last year, and found your passion very inspiring and will definitely use your suggestions to modify my kayak!
Great work. Thanks for showing us.
Great Video. To the point information. You have done a great job. Thanks for making these videos.
Nicely done. It's good to see someone who makes the most of what they have. One tip, with your lamp in the front of the kayak, you should have put aluminum foil on the part that you covered up. It will redirect the light that's pointing the wrong way
I have seen so many videos of kayaks in youtube,because you learn a lot,your kayak looks awesome .I just got a aquaterra 14 ft long,sot as well .I hope one day looks as nice as yours.I really appreciate for sharing your video with everybody God bless
Wow! You've got a lot of great ideas implemented in that little yak. Mine is an inflatable Sea Eagle FastTrack, so I can't permanently attach anything to the kayak, but I think I can adapt some of your ideas anyhow. You're very creative. Thanks!
Man I'm glad I founds these vids. I recently started looking at kayaks as a way to get in the water and do some fishing. I don't, however want to spend a lot of money on it. You have done a great job showing what you can do with these things without breaking the bank.
Just an incredible rig my friend. Im working on my first rig right now. Keep up the great work. and Thank you for posting.
Holy Moly that is is a sweet set-up! I am so impressed with how you've thought through everything and created all the parts to work so well together.
I love your ingenuity!
You have really given me some great ideas thanks love all your videos keep them coming
Another great video. I think you may have tapped into two primeval urges within men...the desire to hunt and the desire to DIY!
Another great video!
This was really fun to watch.
Thanks.
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Totally love your videos! I'll be sharing about my new kayak on Oregon lakes here pretty shortly! Fish on!
That was one great video,easy to listen too you with out any music or other background stuff, great job and appreciated very much.
Just watching all of the videos about your fishing kayak. Love it. You seem to be a really cool guy. Best of luck snagging those big boys.
Nice job! I started out on a two seat kayak, then five boats after that. I now have an ocean boat and a canoe for smaller lakes but am thinking of getting a single seat kayak for those days when I don't want to hassle prepping the boat for some inshore fishing. Once again, great stuff!
I use stainless steel screws to hold the 'eye pads' down. They hold tight, they don't pull out and as long as they're above the water line, they don't leak. Not enough to be noticeable, that is. I have LOTS of holes and spend all day out there all the time without getting any leakage. But some people add a drop of silicone to the bottom of the pads for extra protection .
keep up the good work i really like the way you take the time and show and explain everything.i vote you the # 1 yak builder. the yak king gets my vote
Outstanding job on rigging the yak. Tight lines.
love the videos and the black lab. God Bless!
Just came across some of your videos today, they're awesome, thank you! We've just recently gotten into kayaking and love it! Now I'm trying to rig up (to start with), some type of good, cheap, removable rod holders. Just started really thinking about it and looking today. We're from Central Florida also, Brevard County, love Kayaking all over the intracoastal so far!
Great job on your upgrades! Your Super Spook pontoons are fantastic! I NEVER would have thought of doing it the way you did...simplicity at its finest and great decoration! The new seat bottom is something you need to patent. Even though these are older vids, keep up the good work!
Thanks, Thomas :^)
Thank you for your video, sound so laid back. I hope I see you on the water.
awesome build, got a lot of ideas. a friend gave me a 12' kayak and I started getting fishing setup, I live in Hawaii and need to be ocean-ready and safety. Mahalo and stay safe. Aloha Brahda Ron.
Man!!!! What a killer rig... Inspiring.
Thanks for posting these vids! Many great ideas, think I need to make some pontoons now.
First let me give you much thanks, your ideas are so helpful. I hope I see you on the flats sometime. I'm pretty sure I've fished some of the same spots as you.
Thanks Again
awsome little kayak and great ideas
you are one ingenious dude, loved both of your videos
dude u r a genius. like others have said in their posts, I'm gonna have to steal some of your ideas. that yak is awesome. better even then the 1000+ dollar yaks that I was previously looking at. thanks again
just got a kayak. going to take it out on the water tomorrow.looking forward to fishing from it.
I really appreciate your videos
Great videos man I'm i. The Bay Area as I've seen I. Your videos. Just got into yakking and I am and avid fisher and you have open my eyes to a new great world keep the videos coming
Very nice work !! You gave me some good ideas thanks.
You can see the colored lights through the black paint. Still, a watercraft under oar power (like a canoe or kayak) is only required to have a white light. Even a hand held flashlight would meet the requirements, which makes the nav light superfluous.
You are one creative individual my friend.
You definatly have great ideas on fixing up your yak. I really like your rig. I think I might try some of these ideas on mine as well. Keep up the good work and happy fishing.
Hell yeah awesome stuff dude love the diy attitude.
Great videos...very helpful. Thanks for posting! I'm buying a kayak for fishing soon and have been doing a lot of UA-cam research, and I have to say, your videos are most helpful. Thank you...Geoff
I’ve been thinking about buying a smaller kayak for getting into those creeks and small streams in my area (Ontario, Canada). Thanks for showing me what’s possible, I’ll be picking one up when the snow melts.
That's an idea I am very proud of. It's real nice when water splashes over the side and quickly vanishes under my cushion! SO much better than a wet butt!
SOOO MUCH STUFF!!! nice setup. I am buying my first kayak next week, great ideas for some add ons.
looks very stable and I love the paddle holder on the cooler!
Great work!!!!! I like this a lot.