Fishing Kayak Setup Ideas - 30 more Kayak Modifications for Fishing
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- Here are 30 more fishing kayak setup ideas that show many fishing kayak accessories as well as the fishing kayak modifications I made to optimize my Jackson Coosa FD setup and you can apply these to your fishing kayak as well; proving fishing kayak mods do not have to be complicated or costly. In fact, many of these ideas can be sourced from the Dollar Store!
1: Paddle glove - • Dollar Store Glove as ...
2: Paddle wrap - • DIY Kayak, SUP or Cano...
3: Paddle drip - • DUCT Tape for DIY Drip...
4: Paint paddle - • Fishing Kayak Safety -...
5: Anchor knock - • Soundproof Kayak - Pre...
6: Butt pack for seat - • Fishing Kayak Modifica...
7: Underseat tray - • Fishing Kayak Setup Id...
8: Kitchen drawer insert - th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&vide...
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10: Dollar Store basket - • Dollar Store Fishing C...
11: Tackle pouch - • Use a Tackle Pouch on ...
12: DIY Seat cooler - • Hot Weather Fishing Ti...
13: Dollar store bag - • Test - Fish cooler bag...
14: Arctic Zone cooler - • Hot Weather Fishing Ti...
15: Umbrella - • How to Mount Umbrella ...
16: DIY Kayak Seat Upgrade: • DIY Kayak Seat Upgrade...
17: Elbow cushion - • Fishing Kayak Setup: A...
18: Soundproof - • Reduce Kayak Noise - A...
19: Cutting board - • Prevent Damage Cutting...
20/21: Bait Bucket - • How to update a Frabil...
22: Scupper - • Kayak Bait Fishing - K...
23: Dollar Store Scissors - • Dollar Store Scissors ...
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Here are the detailed videos on the hacks and mods discussed:
1: Paddle glove - th-cam.com/video/jDDJp2s0VPA/w-d-xo.html
2: Paddle wrap - th-cam.com/video/VGh-5GXiqLg/w-d-xo.html
3: Paddle drip - th-cam.com/video/yc7g0cGr4Rc/w-d-xo.html
4: Paint paddle - th-cam.com/video/jHyZjflVP-s/w-d-xo.html
5: Anchor knock - th-cam.com/video/vs2WfxTPt1o/w-d-xo.html
6: Butt pack for seat - th-cam.com/video/VWpVgeHr5LE/w-d-xo.html
7: Underseat tray - th-cam.com/video/0OXQtD_RnoE/w-d-xo.html
8: Kitchen drawer insert - th-cam.com/users/edit?o=U&video_id=gcASP2ofnIY
9: No video
10: Dollar Store basket - th-cam.com/video/RDZg8C2nRg4/w-d-xo.html
11: Tackle pouch - th-cam.com/video/dc-fnl6opOs/w-d-xo.html
12: DIY Seat cooler - th-cam.com/video/HK--Y7TeiQU/w-d-xo.html
13: Dollar store bag - th-cam.com/video/WMZv6dmur94/w-d-xo.html
14: Arctic Zone cooler - th-cam.com/video/TyZwmZ2Z8xg/w-d-xo.html
15: Umbrella - th-cam.com/video/YsXqGFLgJSU/w-d-xo.html
16: DIY Kayak Seat Upgrade: th-cam.com/video/QvnGj-KkPlI1/w-d-xo.html7: Elbow cushion - th-cam.com/video/ZmjIZPqs1yc/w-d-xo.html
18: Soundproof - th-cam.com/video/gaBqDMPIGn8/w-d-xo.html
19: Cutting board - th-cam.com/video/N8PwoQ7t8-I/w-d-xo.html
20/21: Bait Bucket - th-cam.com/video/gHrj9EfAhGA/w-d-xo.html
22: Scupper - th-cam.com/video/rUZyikKIZ70/w-d-xo.html
23: Dollar Store Scissors - th-cam.com/video/gI_HoDvo0vc/w-d-xo.html
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Buy $2,000 kayak
Spend $15 at Dollar Tree to make it fish worthy!
Lol
Love the ideas👍👍👍
Lol!
Hahahahhahaha
Simply amazing! Very well done. Thanks for the summary- beats going through all of your videos to find the ones you want. Thanks.
lol! I have two other consolidated tips videos that look at, I think, 34 additional things.
Great mods. I’ll be incorporating some as soon as I can.
Thanks for all the great ideals. Keep them coming.
Excellent ideas, thanks for taking the time to share!
Excellent tips my friend. Thank you sir!
Another great vid! Thanks for sharing
All great ideas. I am looking at buying a kayak this year and these hacks will really help me as a beginner kayaker.
Absolutely loved it, got at least 5 ideas out of it for my kayak!
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
So my favorite is the cool sack hack 😂 👍🏻
Excellent ideas. Thank you
This is a great video. I just purchased my first Kayak, and I'm ready to do some modifications and go fishing. Thankyou for sharing your expertise
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
Thanks for the kayak hacks. And thanks for your service.
Great ideas. Thanks.
That was AWESOME!!! I am setting up my first kayak and on a budget. Thanks for sharing ]...Cheers Jeff
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
Life hack #12 “... now you have some cool next to your jewels!!!!”
Some really good hacks, thanks👍
Great job on the video, and great tips! Thanks so much for all your work on your videos! You were one of my inspirations to buy a fishing kayak and get back out there!
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
Great tips,I love your shop,nice,clean and organized
Always Luv your ideas and vids. I've used nylon window screen for a few things. Cut it to size, edge it with cloth tape(both sides), poke a few holes with a hot Phillips head to attach zip-ties and you'll have a self-draining shelf for under your seat frame.
Keep up the great work!
That is a great idea!
Added this to my kayak mods playlist so I can revisit it when the lakes aren't so hard.
I've used the tape trick on my paddles and it works perfectly....keep the tricks and tips coming. I've used a few of them from watching your vids...thanx and bunch
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
I freaking love this video! Thanks for all the ideas!
lol! Here's 34 more - th-cam.com/video/wdGJ2TQr50s/w-d-xo.html
Those are some really great ideas. I like to watch your vids because you come up with nice hacks that I hadn’t even thought about. What I use whenever I’m in water too shallow to use an anchor but don’t want to float away from my spot, I stick my mud stick through a pvc pipe that has larger coupler glued to it so as to not fry my scupper hole. So that way the current and/or wind pushes the stick onto the pipe not the scupper wall itself. I make it to where it just barely sticks out the bottom so it clears the whole scupper area. Works like a charm and no issues to report to date.
That is a fantastic idea! I have seen too many videos where the weak scupper wall fails because of stress!
love your video, thing with a Kayak it's a ongoing and just gets better and better. Keep safe and fish on
I don't even own a kayak, but I like these videos just for the projects and all the neat ideas.
Great info, thanks
I’m a fan of your hacks and this overview helps to see what you had in case I missed any, keep up the great things you do!
Thanks! Appreciate it!
I feel like you make half of this up but man does it make a lot sense!!
Another great video
Wow! I subscribed. So many useful thing's! You the man!
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
I love your channel. Clear concise quality tips. A+ for what you do! Instantly subscribed
Awesome, thank you!
I always enjoy your vids definitely very helpful. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
you have the best videos ive ever seen , wise man ..you are better than McGyver
Thanks! Appreciate it!
Great vid.... Thanks !!
Great tips :) thank you
You are just awesome. So helpful.
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
Just watched your TH-cam video on the sonar unit a few days ago got very interested in it and Google it for more information now I’m looking to put one on my kayak . Thanks for all the good info that you pass on .I’ve also watched many of your other TH-cam videos on kayak ask and their outstanding you put out a good video and some excellent ideas, keep up the good work and enjoy watching your videos and waiting for the next one.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! Great enthusiasm:)
Thanks for watching!
What a great guy you are, I like a lot your videos, nos only for the ideas, but for the joy you put into them, Saludos desde Mexico
Awesome, thank you!
making a list for my next visit to the dollar store !
I've been a sub'r for since summer. Great ideas to get the Kayak I have not purchased yet ready quickly. Go Army. Bring Back the Draft.
Time to beat Navy next week!
Thank you!
Thank you
I love your videos 👍😎
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
Nice video!!!...
Thanks!
Love your voice. You sound like Will Ferral doing Harry Carey. It's magnificent.
Us old blokes rule . Great tips
Man this us good stuff love it. By the time you drag all this stuff home from Dollar Store you could buy a jon boat and trolling motor and trash that kayak. Keep them coming enjoy it!
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
great job Steve, Thanks. Another Lumbar support I use for a bad back is just to duck tape 3 sections of pool noddle together, and place it in the small of yur back. Works real well for me
Perfect solution!
Earned my sub....new to kayaking and im a hands on guy that likes building stuff over buying it...shoot, think its half the reason i have hobbies like this
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
I own a Sevylor Colorado. It does not have foot pegs so I am constantly sliding down the seat. I fed a strap through a piece of 2" diameter 12" long PVC and connected the ends to D rings mounted on the gunnels. Works well.
Great idea! Thanks
I just started pimping out my Sevylor. Seats are horrible. Bought a a cheap beach chair $12, pool noodles on bottom frame, pool noodles for lumbar support. Good add for fot peg...
And because no scuppers, the sponge is great idea. I used sponge in my canoe. Forgot about that.
The laws of physics are not to be ignored. You certainly use them to your benefit- and ours. Thanks
Yeah I love these Videos
AliExpress sent me a note that they had shipped the LED lights. Sorry to have to go back to them, but their ePacket shipping is a fraction of what it would have cost for me to mail them directly!
Kayak Hacks Fishing ok thank you
30 Brilliant ideas. Some of them simply amazing!! Like 28/29 an 30!!!! "The stirrup"..(Clapping hands)
Mi only suggestion/recommendation is a technical one:
Before (try not to be after, but do it if you never did ) you use your kayak first time anywhere , make a "home hydraulic test" simply pour strong water with a hose or a 5 gallon bucket over every hatch , screw or plug. Check inside to find any filtration. You may get badly surprised if you discover your yak is suddenly sinking....and replacing gaskets or a little silicon touch over a screw is not a difficult task at home. And even no having any filtration invest in a 15 Dollar manual bilge pump and store inside the hull with a Velcro patch.
*That will save you or someone around you in a very possible critical situation*
Great ideas Steve (Willing to see some more!!!)
Regards.
Fred.
Now that is a great recommendation! Thanks!
That was pretty good have used some hacks on my smallish canoe. 1/7 inf it looks like.
1/7 Inf was in the 3rd Brigade of the 3rd ID when I was stationed there. I was with 2/41 FA and we were the direct support battalion for the 3rd Bde. Those old field jackets last forever!
Love your work mate and No disrespect as I'd say your ten times fitter than me but gee I hope I'm as enthusiastic about fishing as you when I get older.
lol! As long as you have a passion for something, you will have a great older age!
I recently got my Versa-Brella and painted it to "match" the kayak, all mounted (dissembled for now) and ready. Dying to try it out this coming new year! (Nothing worse than trying to fight a fish with the hot sun beating down on my neck!)
I also carried a length of poly rope with a length of PVC on it with me for flipping purposes, much the same as you mentioned, I just never realized it could serve so many purposes. I must upgrade the carabiner immediately! I haven't had to use it yet, but as they say its not "if" its "when!"
So far, I have been really lucky! I almost dumped in my Native Ultimate two seasons ago when I was standing - It is not as stable as my new Coosa.
I understand! My old Pescador Angler 12 was for sitting only! People have claimed on TH-cam that they can stand in it, but they must have studied ballet or something! Because there was no way a grown man can stand in that thing!
My SP13 is better, but not as stable as some claim. I think its because I'm tall, at 6'2" my center of gravity is different than most, and I think that's probably got a lot to do with it. I've been trying to test this theory, but no one will let me borrow their kayak's to purposely experiment with them! The last one I asked I got "are you out of your mind?! Do you know what that thing costs?!"
I guess we'll never know!
6'2" ... yep, that center of gravity works against you!
Hey Steve: The hack that jumped out at me and I can't wait to try is the duct tape to divert paddle blade drips. Thanks again for sharing.
So simple, but it really works!
You can also use a small strip of fabric or a piece of Paracord, tied at the base of the blade on the shaft. The more water absorbant/wicking the better.....but also the more you will have to change it as it'll get gross. Works like a charm.
Hey, thanks for the ideas. I have 2019 big rig HD FD and used your dollar general work out mat to cover the deck from the front of the seat to the back of the well. I would send you video if I knew how
Thanks! Appreciate it!
I have a sit-on-top kayak I paddle around a hundred-acre resort lake. I have a Storm Whistle attached to my life vest if I ever need to get the attention of the life guards at the swimming area.
The Storm Whistle can be heard over a jet motor.
Perfect!
Smart!
I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!
@@KayakhacksFishing Yea man ill watch them for sure and if u have a favorite kayak Do a really big and good review of that brand and send it to that brand and they might be like " hey this guy loves our yaks" and they might send you one or something. Thats what imma do👍
I wish!
Didn't know you were a dog faced soldier! I'll have to make a trip to Wilmington to fish with you sometime.
Yep! I wouldn't give a bean to be a fancy pants Marine!
Great video series... can you show a hack for raising the seat on a sit on top kayak that is equipped with a one-height slide in seat (e.g., my 12' Ascent fishing kayak?
I wish I could help, but I do not have a kayak that has that configuration. There are many videos out there on doing a DIY rotating seat - maybe one of those could give you a formula to do a basic raise.
3rd ID huh, Salute. 101st myself. Thanks for sum ideas.
My brother was deployed with the 101st to Afghanistan. Good unit!
thx....
Cheap extra visibility hack . Purchase some self adhesive , reflective tape from hardware store. Great for rod tubes , paddle handles , kayak crates or worst case scenario under the hull .
Good additional suggestion - thanks!
Have you done a video on the wooden rack that you store your kayak on ? I could use some suggestions. Thanks George Q
lol! Of course! th-cam.com/video/3VuU-YEBLDM/w-d-xo.html
Using the cart to load the boat on my truck makes everything so much easier!
I enjoy all of your videos but now I need some advice. My spinning reel just died and I need a recommendation for a a good replacement. I fish for multiple species from catfish to redfish. What would be a good reliable, inexpensive reel to purchase.
I like the Cadence Fishing reels. They are a great value since there is no middleman. The reels are on sale now with the cyber week. You can get an additional 10% off with my discount code that also donates the affiliate commission to kids fishing charity. The code is kayakhacks-10off and I think it will even be ok to use on sale items.
I use the 2000 and 3000 series. I put the 2000 on medium and medium light rods and the 3000 on medium heavy.
I just installed a bow spritz on my kayak. The idea is to have choppy waves push the nose of the kayak up. On heavy seas or surf zone the idea is have the nose bury into the wave thus increasing buoyancy as the wave progresses over the kayak.
If; I’m headed into the waves as I should be the nose will pop up every time.
Second addition is to use dollar tree laundry bags filled with zip lock freezer bags. These are independent little air compartments the laundry bags are keep them contained.
I am not familiar with the spritz, I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
Kayak Hacks Fishing sprit
Kayak Hacks Fishing I have to find someone with a big boat that makes a huge wake. I’m experimenting with different buoyancy designs other than a flimsy sure to fail outrigger.
I’ve spent a lifetime at sea and know the forces of the water and the destructive forces is not just a one time deal or from just one direction. I’m thinking of the different designs used across the board from Norsemen to modern submersibles, submarines and any other water craft.
I’m focusing on retarding rollover and increasing buoyancy when it’s most needed. It’s not about staying dry because this is a wet sport or should be considered as a wet sport. I don’t see too many beach goers in the winter but I see all kinds of people in kayaks; bundled up floating the river.
When they end up in the river I don’t think most people believe they would ever end up; in the river with an upside down kayak or... they have pushed the kayak 40’ away because the did that last second thing and tried to jump in instead of rolling the kayak to save gear. In the mean time they have propelled the kayak perhaps further down stream which they will never catch up to.
If the water is nearing ice conditions; they have seconds to conserve heat and energy and swimming isn’t the answer except for short distances.
So; I’m working on an oversized rain suit securely mounted on the back of my PFD. I will use Velcro at the ankles and cuffs. I have to design a neck damn an a way to partially inflate the suit to minimize water circulation and heat loss due to conductivity of the water.
So; if this sounds interesting I’ll keep you posted on the progress.
I’m not into posting yet another video on kayaks. I do have a few videos regarding an underwater torch I designed, built and use.
Wow; AIR BORNE and; What unit is that shoulder patch? I was in 1st, INF. DIV. 70 76.
Oh yeah, I use silicone grease to keep water out of any and every penetration water might track down or wick through. We use silicon grease on our chamber hatch locks, diving bell locks and dry suit zippers.
I use bicycle inner tubes for gasket material where rod holders or any nutted bolt fastener is used in addition to the silicon grease
I get my grease from a commercial supplier but it’s probably sold at scuba shops as well.
lol! I was on active duty from 75 - 95 and the patch was from my time in the 3rd Infantry division.
Kayak Hacks Fishing cool were you in Germany in 75? My fun job was with a 155mm SP Artillery unit in. Augsburg then Neu Ulm Germany.
You must have been involved in the first encounter with Iraq and Kuwait.
You are like me; There are thousands of uses for DOLLAR TREE items.
I’m using their net laundry bags to contain about 200 zip lock bags instead of a noodle.
Each individual bag is a separate air chamber.
Actually I make two air bladders from one laundry bag by sewing two stitches down the center length ways then cut between the stitches. (Two bags).
I was in the FA as well! I was in Germany from 80-82 in a 155 SP unit. My unit did not deploy to the Gulf as it was a very short conflict. My father and younger brother were both Infantry and they saw plenty of combat. Great idea to put the zip locks in a laundry bag!
Kayak Hacks Fishing it’s kind of disheartening to see all the posts and kasserns that are now closed down.
In 71 to 73 the economy was great and the dollar was 4 marks to the dollar.
I made very good use of my time there by getting an international drivers license and buying a 68 VW bug.
I toured quite a bit but that was also expensive. Being in an artillery unit afforded me a lot of time to go to school under Macknimara’s education program.
The Army set up prestigious university satellite schools so; I was getting my college credits from the university of Maryland. That opened doors to other schools when I returned home. The GI BILL was still strong so the whole experience was a total benefit for me.
When people say; “thank you for your service.” My reply is; “ I thank the American tax payers for my food, bunk, schooling, medical needs, clothes for three years active service. So; don’t thank me; thank yourself.”
Another hack you or your viewers might find beneficial is buying a cheap but good bicycle light with a strobe effect and putting the lens into a dollar tree salt shaker. The patterns will magnify the intensity of the light and diffuse it 360deg.
After seeing your comment, I went on Google earth to see my old posts in Aschaffenburg and Bad Kissingen. Totally gone and absorbed into the town. Life goes on...
Looks like a episode of pimp my scrapyard, i got a kayak myself (feelfree lure 11,5). I just wonder who brings all this items into a fishing kayak. Will take about 1h to just carry everything to the lake
lol! Take your pick of the hacks. Only use what you need.
Just awesome! Thank you.
Is that a 3rd Herd patch I spy?
"I wouldn't give a bean to be a fancy pants Marine..." If you know what I mean!
Thanks for serving! 👍😁
Nice compilation, Steve, and I think the dollar store should give an mvp award or something as a loyal customer.
How in the heck did you get the Smithsonian to release your Field Jacket? ;)
lol! That is the only item of my old Army uniform I still have! It's great for a cold day when there may be grease or dirt!
@@KayakhacksFishing: Yep, nice warm military gear. I used to have a Navy Foul Weather jacket, but don't know what happened to it. Would be perfect these days for outdoor chores in cold weather.
I have had to jealously defend this old jacket from my wife who is very organized (would have been a great 1st Sergeant) and doesn't understand the sentimental attraction for it.
i still own mine, never let it go.@@KayakhacksFishing
Do you have any budget ideas for a swimming pool?
I hear the fancy cruise ships have them..
No, sorry
Just stick a tarp in a truck bed
McGyver has nothing on this fellow .. hes awesome
How ya find time to fish , always working on kayak ideas . Set the hook brother.
Easy! I'm retired except for my article writing for two magazines, so I fish on the good days and mess with this stuff on the others - all keeps me out of my wife's hair!
I used that same yoga mat to do the whole bottom of my perception pilot 12.0 it's a lot cheaper than the seadek version you can see it on my Instagram, wayfararout I did a rudder mod also, I can't wait to try some if your ideas
Please post the link so people looking at the comments can see what you did. Thanks!
I use a cheap American flag mounted on a fiberglas safety rod. Light weight and it gets the attention of boaters.
Perfect!
HACK for you....... Rig Anchor: Take a spent Gatorade container or a bit larger container, purchase 50' of cheap clothes line cord, place a tight double knot on very end, stuff cord in container, insert other end through hole in lid and tie loop on cord. screw cap back on container for storage, When you get to rig, pull out cord through hole until knot seats, screw off lid, fill with salt water, replace lid and then toss over horizontal pipes. It has great holding power. And now since you didnt throw a heavy weight over the pipe, it does not pull you in to the rig as the bottles just floats on the surface. $3.
Great idea! Thanks
Lol. Big artery that runs through your crotch then the snicker. Thanks for the hacks.
You should work for the dollar store.
They should put me on retainer!
Let me guess, you own a dollar store
lol
U are too much....!!!!
I'd hate to drive behind you when you're hauling your kayak around. All the $hit that's gonna be flying out and hitting my truck
lol! All secure!