Fishing Kayak Setup Ideas - Detailed Walkthrough - Hacks - Mods
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Looking for some ideas on the options out there when it comes to Fishing Kayak setups? Let me walk you through my DIY Modifications as well as upgrades to my Bonafide P127. Always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. -Daren
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**GEAR REFERENCED**
✔️ - Tow Rope: geni.us/TowRope (Amazon)
🔋 - Nocua Battery 10AH: geni.us/Nocqua10Ah (Amazon)
🐟 - Garmin Stryker 4: geni.us/Striker4FishFinder (Amazon)
🧰 - Garmin Stryker 4 Mount: geni.us/GarminYakAttackMount (Amazon)
☑️- Ram Phone Mount: geni.us/RamPhoneMount (Amazon)
🥤- Yak Attack Cup Holder: geni.us/YakAttackCupHolder (Amazon)
🥤 - Yakhacker Cup Holder: geni.us/YakhackerCupHolder (Amazon)
🎣 - Omega Pro Rod Holder: geni.us/YakAttackRodHolder (Amazon)
🚣 - Yak Attack Paddle Holder: geni.us/YakAttackPaddleHolder (Amazon)
📏 - Ketch Board w/Holder: geni.us/KetchX (Ketch USA)
✔️ - Native Sidekicks: geni.us/NativeSidekicks (FishUSA)
📯 - Safety Horn: geni.us/SafetyHorn (Amazon)
🚣 - Paddle: geni.us/CheapoPaddle (Amazon)
💣 - Yak Attack Boomstick: geni.us/YakAttackBoomstick (Amazon)
🔋 - DB Power Bank: geni.us/DBPowerBank (Amazon)
✊ - The Fish Grip: geni.us/9KUhQc (Amazon)
✂️ - Rapala Line Clippers: geni.us/RapalaClippers (Amazon)
🧰 - Craftsman Versastack: geni.us/Dewalt (Amazon)
☑️ - Kayak 3 Pocket Pouch: geni.us/KayakMeshPouch (Amazon)
🌊 - NRS Raku PFD: geni.us/NRSRaku (Amazon)
🧰 - Booms Pliers: geni.us/BoomsPliers (Amazon)
🔪 - NRS Co-Pilot: geni.us/NRSCoPilot (Amazon)
👍 - 90 degree angle attachment for Chestie: geni.us/VerticalGoProMount (Amazon)
**VIDEOS REFERENCED**
💂♂️ - DIY Kydex Keel Guard V1: • Easy DIY KYDEX KEEL GU...
💂♂️ - DIY Kydex Keel Guard V2: • Easy DIY KYDEX KEEL GU...
🔋 - Nocqua Battery Install: • Fishing Kayak Nocqua B...
🩹- Kayak Fishing First Aid Kit: • Kayak Fishing First Ai...
🐏 - Ram Phone Mount: • 📲 Phone Mount for FISH...
🥤 - Yackhacker vs YakAttack (Cup Holder): • Yakhacker vs. YakAttac...
🎣 - Rod Holder Video: • Kayak Fishing Modifica...
🐟 - Knuklhed Bass Fishing Series: • Knuklhed Bass Fishing ...
🧰 - Kayak Crate 2.0: • The Ultimate DIY Kayak...
🧰 - Tools I Always Have On My Fishing Kayak: • 10 Tools I ALWAYS Take...
⚡ - All Day Power Boomstick: • 🔋 GoPro Kayak Fishing ...
💺 - 3D Printed Seat Risers: • 3D Printed Seat Risers...
🚣 - PFD RAKU Review: • NRS RAKU Fishing PFD R...
🚣 - Ultimate Guide to PFDs: • Ultimate Guide to Kaya...
🔋 - Battery Powered Kayak Hoist: • Electric Kayak Hoist F...
✔️ - DIY Kayak Fishing Trailer: • DIY Fishing Kayak Trai...
🐱👤 - How to Prevent Fishing Kayak From Getting Stolen: • 12 Tips To Keep Your F...
🍎 - Apple Airtag: • I Put An Apple Airtag ...
**KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) PODCAST**
🎙️ - Apple Podcast: apple.co/3IRFBKl
🎙️ - Spotify: anchor.fm/wendellfishing
**KAYAK FISHING OBSESSED (KFO SHOW) LIVE SHOW**
📺 - www.youtube.com/@wendellfishi...
**KAYAK CAMERA GEAR USED**
💣 - YakAttack Boomstick Pro: geni.us/YakAttackBoomstick (Amazon)
📸 - GoPro 8 Black: geni.us/Go_Pro_8 (Amazon)
🎙️ - Rode Mic: geni.us/Rode_Mic (Amazon)
📷 - Gopro Chest Mount: geni.us/ChestMountHarness (Amazon)
**SOCIALS**
👍 - Facebook: / wendellfishing
🤍 - Insta: / wendellfishing
🕦 - TikTok: / wendellfishing
💻 - Website: www.WendellFishing.com
Wendell Fishing Merch ➡️ wendellfishing.myspreadshop.com/ ⬅️
**TIMESTAMPS**
0:00 @bonafidefish P127 Walkthrough
0:22 DIY Kydex Keel Guard
0:50 Front Hatch: Tow Line
1:19 @nocqua 10Ah Battery
1:50 DIY Kayak Fishing First Aid Kit
2:20 @GarminInt Fish Finder
3:02 @NativeWatercraft Propel Drive (Potential Pedal Upgrade)
3:50 @RAMMount Phone Mount
4:35 Kayak Cup Holder
5:22 Kayak Rod Holder
6:53 Ketch Board & Holder
8:22 Rod Holder (Quickdraw)
8:34 @NativeWatercraft Sidekicks
9:48 Kayak Crate with 6 Rods Holders
10:24 Kayak Fishing Tools
11:20 Safety Horn
12:00 Kayak Fishing Paddle
13:17 @YakAttackKayakFishing Boomstick Pro
14:05 Tethered Fish Grips
14:39 Tethered @Rapala Fingernail Clippers
15:00 3D Printed Seat Risers
16:00 Under Seat Storage
16:30 Craftsman Versastack
16:43 Kayak Pouch
17:10 @NRSWEB RAKU PFD (NRS Co-Pilot & Booms Pliers)
18:15 Chest Mount
18:51 Behind the Seat Backpack
20:03 DIY Kayak Leash for Towel
20:57 Under Seat Sliding Drawer (In Progress)
21:21 Battery Powered Kayak Hoist for Garage
21:57 DIY Double Decker Kayak Fishing Trailer
#WendellFishing - กีฬา
Some great suggestions. I'm about to add a backpack to my seat once I get my kayak unwrapped. One thing I do is add some dense foam under my crate. Not as heavy and quieter if moved. Changed the logo? At least it doesn't show a beard!
Now that's a solid idea with the foam. Thanks for that. What logo are you referring to? I don't think I changed anything up recently.
Oh I certainly concur. Pedal propeller drive is king instant stop then quick reverse. You can’t do that with a motor and certainly not with a paddle. ABSOLUTELY LOVE my Seastream YAK!!!! 😊
Heck yeah! GET SOME Brother!
Man…. I just bought my first Kayak a few weeks ago and have been rigging it ever since. Wilderness Systems Radar 135 with the Helix PD. I got a smoking good deal on it and I too drove 4 hours to pick it up on the Ohio river haha. I’ve got just about everything you have rigged and more! I was just winging it but looks like I’m on the right track! Love it!
The last two kayaks I bought... I drove 6 hours and 4 hours for. Worth it for the deals you can get! Ps.. you drove by one of my favorite places to fish! We may need to coordinate sometime this summer
Love the trailer! I need a trailer mod so I can fit 3 kayaks. Was going mount 3 pairs of J bars. My kayak is alittle heavy, the other are light sit ins.
Yeah, I got that video coming on soon on how I did mine. It just took some patience to find the materials on FB marketplace.. Very happy with how it turned out.
@@wendellfishing I'm not on FB, Ohio Craigslist didn't have much on Kayaks, checked WV , there's a bunch of Fishing Kayak related stuff on that search, KY has some stuff too.
May I make a suggestion about the ketch broad? Ok thanks😂. I would but a sticker on the inside fence as well to break up the color of the broad so the judges can see the fish's mouth against the broad. Makes it easier for them to judge.
You know, I was about to but thought that it may be challenged. It technically is extra length. Negligible… but technical.
Good looking set up!
Thanks Nicknack!
Very nice setup for this year bro! Can't wait for this weather to get better so I can get out.
Heck Yeah! Come on good weather!
Sweet rig, trailer, hoist and all! Had an idea for your under seat drawer. Plastic drawer organizers...like for silverware or office supplies, mount with sticky velcro. Come in many sizes, getting ready to get some for drill bits, etc.
Thanks for the idea... I'm already invested in another alternative right now but my 3Dprinting guy is bogged down with orders! Thanks for sharing though... could be helpful for others who may want to try
That kayak lift is genius.
Once I have it... I can't believe I have been doing what I have been doing for so long!
Really kicking myself for saving the money and going with a Hoodoo Impulse 120. Bought it during covid and it was either spend too much on a Hobie or Bonafide (the Bonafide new was only slightly more at the time but backordered till after that summer) on the secondary market or get the Hoodoo which is compatible with almost nothing that doesn't just screw into kayak tracks. The upside is Hobie's patent ran out on the original mirage drive and Hoodoo uses it so I could put a Mirage180 in it if I want to spend $1000 to get reverse. I'd have to drill into the hull to get the native landing gear to work, right now using railblaza c-tug...I wouldn't recommend, it's the only cart system that I can store on the kayak while I'm out in the water with the current config.
Good thing that Kayaks have good resale. Although a pain in the rear... possibly an option?
Thanks for the ideas… I just replaced my motorized kayak with a Hobie Outback and about to begin getting it setup… trying to be a little more organized with this one
Awesome Cerated... You are going to love that Hobie!
Thoughtful!
Thanks boss!
Incredible set up! I really appreciate your channel.
Thanks Brian!
Nice yak. I need pedal drive. Love the workout part of yakking. Found the Omega locking collar a headache with fatter EVA grips on cat rods. I ditched the lock and shaved the opening for clearance. I have the Garmin Striker CV4, great bang for the buck and great vids for use on YT. Really dig those Lew's rods you have. Love mine. Great vid. Lead me to some mods I may have overlooked and would like
Right on Steve! Thanks for the comment and tips. Those Lews rods are solid and have done me really well over the years... especially for kayak fishing where it's nice sometimes to have shorter rod lengths and I believe they are 6.6
Heyyyy my dude! I
Met you on the cruise! Just subscribed I’ve definitely seen your content before! Nice speaking with you!
Heck yeah brother! Thanks for the follow and I hope you have your land legs back!
@@wendellfishing haha took a couple days but back to reality! You inspired me to get a camera set up for the yak! Content coming soon! Appreciate the follow brother! 🤙🏻
Wow very thorough video. Nice work. +1 for the phone cord tether hack. Stealing that one
Thanks Matt... glad it was helpful!
I love watching these videos. Got a few more ideas. Let me toss one at you. Ever thing about parking poles, or a poor mans version of a "Power Pole"?
I have thought about doing a video on that.. but I am always on the move with my pedal drive I have never needed to stake out.. Maybe though
Nice detailed video man
Appreciate it!
You may have been watching the pennies, but you've maintained quality in all your gear. Well done bud. It's a awesome and practical set up. 👏
Thanks boss... now time for some upgrades.. like that fish finder :)
Hey man, real glad I came across your videos. I’m looking to buy my first kayak and I’m 5’7 and about 265lbs big boy. I was wondering if you could even just give me your recommendation for a kayak that would be sufficient that won’t lose performance due to weight. Been seeing about weight capacity vs performance capacity. Please let me know any recommendations. Looking to be stable enough to stand. Thanks!
Hey Adam, couple of questions for you. Where will you be fishing mostly? Acreage of lakes? Budget?
What a great video and channel! I really like alot of the DIY stuf fyou are doing. If you have a 3D printer I would print a riser track for your under seat storage. This way it will connect to your rails and still have rails on the risers for your seat to slide into. Awesome channel man, I am for sure going to sub.
Thanks boss! Ironically, I just built the prototype for the riser track for the under the seat storage. It's off to the 3d Printer! Thanks for the sub and reach out anytime!
@@wendellfishing love it will do! Same to you happy to brainstorm on any kayak project
Awesome video do you have a part number for the quick draw as you called it attached to the seat? I’d like to add those to mine
Hey Mark, I have never seen them sold separately anywhere unfortunately
your avatar caught my eye first off. had to think where i saw it before.....turns out, you're in the KBF tournament that im in (June Challenge). ha.....good luck!! whereabouts you in ohio? I'm down here in cincinnati. hoping to get on the water this coming sunday. good video......new subscriber here :)
does that ketch board lock into place?
Hey! Welcome to the Knuklhed Tourney! I live up here in Canton, OH but I get down to Cincy once in a while and fish with Paul from Cincy Fish Dudes. They ketch board does lock in to place. It wasn't made for it but it works great.
I cannot see the V2 Kydex Vidoe, its stating that the video is private.
Sorry Kevin... I batch produce my videos so sometimes I'm referencing videos that are in the cue and coming out in a week or so. I am able to connect them now so they are correctly connected later. Coming soon!
Sweet yak and hacks! Just purchased my first yak and got the Pelican Catch PWR 100. I followed the link for the Sidekick wheel system. Would that work on my wide yak?
Hey boss, congrats on the new yak. I don't believe the Pelican Catch PWR 100 has the gear tracks you need to attach the Sidekicks to your yak.
Thank you for responding @Wendell Fishing , I appreciate it! I'm not opposed to mounting the correct tracks if need be, given they are sold separately? Also curious if the width of my yak is too wide? One of the pics on the website doesn't show the spreader bar. I could always accommodate an aluminum pipe to go in-between I'm thinking...
Why did you choose a Bonafide P127 over another pedal kayak?
To be honest, I got it for $2000 and it was only used once. Hard to pass up. I could use it for a year and sell it for more than I bought it for at that price. Want to give it a shot for a season. I also am a HUGE fan of the propel drive. I like what I see so far but I need to figure out a modified turning system for it. Not happy with that so far.
So looking at getting a fishing kayak, what im worried about most is going over the side, for whatever reason. Do you use outriggers at all if not, how stable are rhese kayaks?
Great questions boss, got a video coming on out Sunday about kayak stability.. should help!
How do you like the overall performance of the p127? Tracking, paddling, stability etc? On a scale of 1-10
Hey Clean Fun, Great to hear from ya. Overall I like it... but I like it at the price point I got it for $2100. Tracks like a boss due to the hull design, Stability, I stand easily and fish (I have pretty good balance still) I paddle it .002 percent of the time so not a lot to say here. The only things I'm still up in the air about is the turning radius. I haven't been in too many 12.7's before so I don't have a lot to compare it to. Going from my 10ft native slayer with a rudder extension.... it's noticeable and I need to figure something out as I fish tight spots sometimes.
@wendellfishing thanks man I appreciate that. The steering is not a huge deal breaker for me as long as it will get to the areas. I use my paddle to fish in shallow and if it tracks good that is a huge plus for me. The sharp turning kayaks don't track bc they want to turn too fast. You get one cast and you're turned around. I'm considering this kayak strongly very soon. Tight lines!
@@cleanfunfishing Right on... you will like this yak then
Would you get the old town 106pdl or the old town 120pdl this will be our first kayaks
Really depends on how you plan to use it.
How much money do you estimate you had put into your kayak so far?
Probably around 4k ish
Did you have a video on that trailer modification? I attempted the link but didnt work.
Hey Jesse, I have they video done and in the cue. It will be coming out in two weeks. Sorry about that. I batch produce my videos and sometimes I change the order of delivery due to how the algorithm is treating my channel. That trailer mod will be out in a week or two. Thanks for your patience on this. My bad
@@wendellfishing no need to apologize. Excited to see it. Haven't got a kayak yet but just got two 7" fish finders in January. I'm an identical twin so got to buy two of everything. Be a year or so before we are out on the water so I have time. Enjoy your content. Thank you for the response.
@@jesses6859 My pleasure boss, I made a promise to the community this year that if you reach out... I will respond
Was that a Wendell fishing rod🎣
Ha! You saw they eh…. Oh yeah. Got a custom rod made :) review to come after I get more time on it.
@@wendellfishing I thought it was just a decal. Nice
How to be your friend? hahahahah
Done
@@wendellfishing hahaha ok, when you come to Canada let me know.
@@marcelodineck Canada has bass seasons.. doesn't sound like a place I would like :)
Nm my comment about the ketch board 🤦🏻😂 I should have watched other videos you have first 😂😂😂 sorry bout that
lol... all good brother !
Are nrs pfds uscg approved?
Yessir
ridiculous
You forgot to put awesome behind your "ridiculous"
What scupper plugs do you have ?
I Got You: geni.us/YakAttackScupperPlugs
@@wendellfishing thsnk you !