DIY Kayak Shade Top and Night Fishing Rig
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- How does it handle in the wind?
During my test run I had 10 - 15 mph gusts winds. When the wind was behind me I put the shade in the vertical position and it acted like a sail. When I was heading into the wind, I had a gust knock it backwards. I then twisted it so the short end faced the wind and had no problems. Finding the right balance of friction is the key, you want it hard to twist and pivot, but not too hard - that it's impossible to do.
What is the shade made of?
I brought the shade frame into my local banner print shop and they used a thin white vinyl. They added some grommets and I zip-tied them in.
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To beat this Texas heat during the summer months I usually go night fishing. My last few night trips have produced a lot of smaller fish - so I wanted to brave the heat and get after some bigger game. I started researching kayak shades online and found some awesome ideas online and on forums. I like the "Flintstone" style shades that I was seeing mounted to flush mount rod holders... so I went to building it. I used an umbrella on my other KC Kayak and what I liked about it was that I could rotate it to cover me no matter what direction I was facing.
I came up with a way to make the shade tilt and pivot from another build I did for a pivoting spotlight to use at night.
The frame is pretty clear cut, frame it out to your specifications using 1-1/4 inch PVC pipe. For the tilting mechanism you will need a 2 inch T, (2) 1 1/4 inch to 2 inch bushings, a 3/4 inch to 2 inch bushing and (2) pieces of 1-1/4 inch PVC. This will allow your shade top to tilt. The 3/4 to 2 inch bushing in the center of the T will allow you a full 360 degree swivel.
Frame out your shade top using 1/2 inch pipes and cover with vinyl. Have grommets installed and simply zip tie it down.
For the night set-up, I used the same mechanics. Instead of installing the shade top, I popped in a 1-1/2 coupling and jammed the spotlight handle into it. Added some velcro around the coupling for a snug fit into the center of the 2 inch T.
Full DIY details on ilivelive.com
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bro, thumbs up from the jump..dope old school music and dope moves...lol
Well done! Very creative and looks like a great solution.
It's Like That. Great song choice.
Another great video Rex. I'm a subscriber of yours and definitely appreciate what you do and share. I'll need to study this more so I can modify the plan for my Ascend 128T. I plan to make mine modifiable to be a duck blind also. Appreciate the info and you sharing. High points 1) break dancing at the opening and 2) firing the filming crew at the end! Keep up the great work.
AWESOME...man...thinking about buying a kayak...just surfing for projects for enhancing the kayak...thanks good video...
Great video and love the versatility of the design.
Outstanding! You come up with some great ideas. I plan to make one, as well. I'm not a Yakker,. I ride a 2-man Bass Hunter pontoon boat, so mine will be a modification of your idea. Keep it up!
You are one of the most clever individuals I've seen when it comes to building things with PVC.
I was wondering how your shade device does with wind?
It appears that it would act like a sail with much more than a breeze. Possibly moving you in a direction you don't want to go.
yeah I'm so stealing this idea, looks awesome thanks mate!
most excellent build, man. Good work. Thanks...
Awesome work guy !
Dopeness ! Making a low pro one for my canoe with semi flexible solar panel for the canopy . Thanks !
Only two videos on TH-cam for homemade kayak sunshade. Thanks !
awesome video! I'm new to the kayak fishing. i like that white kayak you got. what is it? i like your videos and can't wait till i catch my first red!
Great job, Maybe a bungee in the back of the yak to the midsection of the pvc set up to relieve the stress from the screws on the base of the mount.
Awesome idea. How did you do your paddle and push pole holder?
It's a practical and brilliant idea
Rex first let me say dang bro you got skills. What I want to know is after time do you still use, like the sun shade? Thx for all the ideas!
Nice. Have U considered securing U'r ( Smart Bar ) to the cooler handle ?. For a more stable unit ?.
Good job on the DIY Rex.. Thumbs Up brotha Mang!
how did you get the frame to be perpendicular with a 30 degree flush mount? enjoy your vids
Great Videos ! Which type of kayak is this white one ? Thx in advance!! 🎣
Very nice. Great diy video. What is the top made of?
Hey Tommy. The top is made out of standard banner vinyl - with grommets installed. Any banner shop can cut it to size.
Nice design. Is ur seat a cooler ? What did u make the top out of? Where r u fishing ? Open ocean of river?
What's up Joe. Yeah the seat is cooler. I was trying it out as a seat and standing platform. Works well - but I switched to mounting a comfy boat seat instead. The top is made out of standard banner vinyl - with grommets installed. Any banner shot can cut it to size.
Thanks for sharing. Definitely doing this!!
Good job
can you make a vdo showing how you create the bushing and or the pivot? Thanks
nice setup.. how does it hold if there is a gust of wind?
Excellent idea thanks
Do you have problems when its windy?
very cool ideas..thanks.
Nice! That's what I call some filipino ingenuity!
Do you have a top mount laser?
Cool , Love it, well done
ok peps.. if you watch my show and want to know who i watch for inspiration..... BAM! REXDELREY is high up on that ladder!!!! WHAT!
Man appreciate that Ty - especially coming for a pioneer in the TH-cam kayak fishing world. Respect and Tight Lines brother!
+30milesOut Just to let you know, my wife hates you. She says this is all your fault.......WHAT!
Cool idea..
Amazing
can i fish in the rain with this?
What happened to your yak with the motor?
Looks good!! Thanks for sharing!
you should use a solar panel as the top
My up and down is totally the opposite of yours , crazy :)
how did you make top, what type of material did you use
It's made out of vinyl. You can go to a banner shop and they can cut it your size and add grommets.
good design
How does it handle in winds
Well I know what I’m doing this weekend
Very cool.
I love the beastie boys
Why not just mont the light on the top cross bar under the sun shad then you would have both at one time without have to change them out
How does this yak handle in the bay?
nice
i like
Jesus bless you!
just wear an umbrella hat
RUN DMC 4 LIFE
doesn't that catch wind