Fishy fingers I just bought the tamarak 100 and want the outrigger setup you have up front but dont really want to cut big hole and add hatch just to bolt rod holders. Is there an alternative way to properly secure them. If not do you think I could mount them a little further back from where you first put yours to avoid paddling issues. I've already ordered the parts. I'm very impressed with how your yak came out. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks F.F please reply
@@KayakKingdom what diameter is that front hatch and does it leak around the edges as i want to add this but don't want to take on water thru it? Ty my email is djcrusherr@gmail.com
8" hatch on amazon. look it up, they're pretty much all the same. you have to use nuts and bolts, because tightening it straightens on the slight "v" dip in the front. a little bead of silicone around the entire perimeter of the hatch and your golden
@@KayakKingdom i found a 9" hatch but I might be pushing it lol I want to fit a battery in the front I added boat bumpers to mine, 3" cushioned stadium seat, custom crate (walmart brand) triple rod holder, paddle leash, dive flag, led flashlight stern light, battery box with usb ports, cigarette plug, volt gauge connected to two momentary switches which will measure 11.1v LIPO4 battery and the trolling motor 12v battery I like your mods the only thing I havent done is the tomato pole and the anchor trolley
I have three Tamaracks. They are pretty stable starting out. But I really do appreciate you posting this video. I learned a lot from it. And don't be bothered by all of the other morons that want to condemn you for some reason. I don't know why but there's a bunch of haters in the world. Keep on doing what you're doing!
Thoroughly enjoyed your videos there buddy. We share a lot of similarities in between our kayaks and not just brand, make, model, and color but ideas. And given me a lot to think about and I truly appreciate it. I hope you have a nice safe time in your kayaking adventures.
WOW!! I just picked up my Tamarack Angler today and even though I had a lot of ideas already, your video gave me even more! I’m definitely going to consider the stabilizers now. Thanks so much for sharing your great, creative mods!
@@TheFishingMommy unfortunately, I sold the yak and got a center console boat. But I followed this DIY. (With some modifications) gearcloud.net/2017/07/diy-kayak-outriggers/
For the price it's a great kayak. Mine was dirty and dusty (no damage) from being stored in the patio section at walmart. Just from mentioning how it was dirty I got walmart to lower the price to $230.00 from 279.00 lol
Very well done. I'm 68 and need some extra's to help me along. I'm looking at a lot of ideas, and so far for simplicity for my needs, it looks promising.
Congratulations great job. We have similar float stabilizers on our two Kayaks. For grab-n-go we purchased two inexpensive large duffle bags to store life jacket, basket, float stabilizers, and fishing gear. Both Kayaks are then carried on fold down J racks on top of SUV.
Fishy....A "shout out" to YOU for this video. It was the outriggers that you made, that motivated me. I took your basic design and added outriggers to my Ozark Trail Pro Fisherman (same as Boss 12 SS). BUT....I added pivoting joints so that I can push a button and fold the pontoons up vertically. The outriggers work GREAT !! THX.
@@CoconutWaterfalls Bro....I am swamped right now, but i'll start gathering the parts & pieces and at least post something within the next couple weeks. Here's a link to the joints I used...... Link adjustajoints.com/ and here's one for the top cross-bar support.... th-cam.com/video/0kvEeKIn-mI/w-d-xo.html Hope these help, for now. The cross bar between the two outriggers "is key" to successful stabilization. Without the cross-bar between the two, there is a LOT of flex on each individual side....not good.
no problem man. I want people to use these ideas 💡, it took me a lot of internet research and brainstorming to finish this kayak. I posted it for others to have ALL that info in 1 video
Your stabilizers are genius. I never thought of using rod mounts for a temp mount. And the shallow anchor is pretty nice too. Scupper hole is a good idea, except it would be in the way when fishing
Very nice mods.... I think this is the nicest Tamarack I have seen tricked out; Good Job. I own several expensive Yaks to include the 2019 Hobie Outback but, I can say the Tamarack for under $300 is one of the best small yaks I have spent 6 hours on in the Arkansas Buffalo river, it tracks really well for how cheap it is. I am gonna buy one for my daughter this Spring and give me an excuse to trick it out too haha. Keep up the vids, I am a new Yak channel and will def be checking yours out.
Best setup I’ve seen for the Tamarack or similar. I am starting to get close to your configuration and raised the seat, put on some outriggers (in the back in my case) but am starting to see the negatives as well. The setup and breakdown for each trip is killing me, I need to streamline it somehow or something. Sometimes I daydream about my first simple sit-inside kayak lol. Just grab your poles and go.
I just order a vibe shearwater 125. I hauled it on my pickup bed with a hard tonneau cover so left almost everything on. except the stabilizers which come off with the press of 1 button.
New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Love the stabelizers! I have the same kayak and would love to have something simular! Thanks for sharing you have one sweet ride!
First video where I dont feel like you just youtube copy and paste I really want a nice setup like this but all the stuff you see is literally stadium seat and anchor line like that guy did thanks for the video
Hey Michael check Oceans State Job Lot they have a kayak for $250 ship to store and its a battleship (big) it was there were I got mine in camo! kaya fishing its another game best regards to you and family.
Fishy Fingers sometimes you can’t beat a boat. glad you recorded video of the rig though, i’d love to use some of your ideas. you did it the right way for sure
Have to say, the "power pole" through the scupper drain holes is brilliant! I'm kicking myself for not thinking of that! I wonder if a telescoping painters pole or similar would fit so you could adjust the length of the pole for what depth you're in. Hmm
Pimp my kayak...Lol. This kinda reminds me of guys with their Ar 15s who kit them out with every attachment under the sun but the difference is your attachments are useful.
No mosquito netting, no first aid kit, no flare, whistle, compass, rain gear tarp, spare water. All this could be secured inside a short length of removable CAPPED PVC mounted on each side. Especially fishing in the Florida flats
No mosquito netting. Got spray in the crate, Tupperware in crate also has first aid kit. Poncho also in Tupperware I. Crate. Compass and whistle both hang from life jacket. Water bottles always in rear soft cooler.
So the main question most ppl have is about the stabilizers, can you make a video of you making them plz! Or give us a list of all the materials, sizes and brands plz,
Nice brother. I would appreciate it if you could add the links to the stabilizers and hatch add on. Have the same kayak in blue and black. Really stable, but yes hard to stand on without stabilizers. Thank in advance. 👍
Those stabilizers in the bow of the kayak are a great idea. Thanks for posting this video; it was very enjoyable to watch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Good video I subscribed....getting ready to get one for Christmas. I hope to add vids also. God bless. I’m like you I want all the necessities and be prepared always.
I sold the kayak to get a boat so I can take the wife and kid fishing (they weren't going the kayak route lol), vids of the boat coming soon.....but if anyone has questions about the kayak, let me know, it served me well flats fishing mosquito lagoon, indian river!
I bought some like yours but yellow. Home made too floats and had them in rod holders and I kayaked with them down always can’t do it whole up off balances kayak
gearcloud.net/diy-kayak-outriggers/
Diy tutorial for outriggers.
Awesome
Fishy fingers I just bought the tamarak 100 and want the outrigger setup you have up front but dont really want to cut big hole and add hatch just to bolt rod holders. Is there an alternative way to properly secure them. If not do you think I could mount them a little further back from where you first put yours to avoid paddling issues. I've already ordered the parts. I'm very impressed with how your yak came out. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks F.F please reply
You say tamarack 120?
Samuel Vigil kayak rivets
@@sergeantklein6026 thanks D. Just now putting it together
this is by far the best mode update on this kayak i have seen. good job bud
dude, you went ham on this Tamarack! Respect!
I tried spray painting the scupper plugs too and they immediately chipped lol. tilted me out so I bough black ones off amazon.
@@ninjabic I'm all about function over astetics! But if I can make it functional AND aesthetically pleasing, I'm all about that too! LoL
@@KayakKingdom what diameter is that front hatch and does it leak around the edges as i want to add this but don't want to take on water thru it? Ty my email is djcrusherr@gmail.com
8" hatch on amazon. look it up, they're pretty much all the same. you have to use nuts and bolts, because tightening it straightens on the slight "v" dip in the front. a little bead of silicone around the entire perimeter of the hatch and your golden
@@KayakKingdom i found a 9" hatch but I might be pushing it lol I want to fit a battery in the front I added boat bumpers to mine, 3" cushioned stadium seat, custom crate (walmart brand) triple rod holder, paddle leash, dive flag, led flashlight stern light, battery box with usb ports, cigarette plug, volt gauge connected to two momentary switches which will measure 11.1v LIPO4 battery and the trolling motor 12v battery I like your mods the only thing I havent done is the tomato pole and the anchor trolley
Having owned several kayaks in the past, I can say this build is awesome. You have everything that the high dollar kayaks have. Nice work on this!
Thanks! Even having an actual boat. Which I love! I miss this little kayak
It's called a micro power pole. And unfortunately its about 600$ out the door
Great mods bro! All you're missing is a trolling motor! Your well thought out attention to detail makes my ocd very happy!! Great job!
I have three Tamaracks. They are pretty stable starting out. But I really do appreciate you posting this video. I learned a lot from it. And don't be bothered by all of the other morons that want to condemn you for some reason. I don't know why but there's a bunch of haters in the world. Keep on doing what you're doing!
Nice Kayak, I'm digging the front hatch and the stabilizers. Definitely going to try doing both.
Need some links to where you found all this gear! Nice job!
Thoroughly enjoyed your videos there buddy. We share a lot of similarities in between our kayaks and not just brand, make, model, and color but ideas. And given me a lot to think about and I truly appreciate it. I hope you have a nice safe time in your kayaking adventures.
WOW!! I just picked up my Tamarack Angler today and even though I had a lot of ideas already, your video gave me even more! I’m definitely going to consider the stabilizers now.
Thanks so much for sharing your great, creative mods!
Thanks!
Fishy Fingers have you considered doing a detailed video on exactly how you made your stabilizers?
@@TheFishingMommy unfortunately, I sold the yak and got a center console boat. But I followed this DIY. (With some modifications)
gearcloud.net/2017/07/diy-kayak-outriggers/
For the price it's a great kayak. Mine was dirty and dusty (no damage) from being stored in the patio section at walmart. Just from mentioning how it was dirty I got walmart to lower the price to $230.00 from 279.00 lol
Very well done. I'm 68 and need some extra's to help me along. I'm looking at a lot of ideas, and so far for simplicity for my needs, it looks promising.
Congratulations great job. We have similar float stabilizers on our two Kayaks. For grab-n-go we purchased two inexpensive large duffle bags to store life jacket, basket, float stabilizers, and fishing gear. Both Kayaks are then carried on fold down J racks on top of SUV.
this vid shows me what is possible.
Best mods to this model, to-date!! Great job, thx for the ideas!!
MacGyveryak! Brilliant.
Truly inspiring, great and genius job with all the adaption.
Solved my bait board need. Thanks for some great ideas for me.
That tomato stake shallow anchor is genious!!!
it's not. after several uses. being hollow it is not up to the task and will bend.
better going to grainger and getting a fiberglass rod
@@KayakKingdom thank you Fort he reply. Even with that, in premise tho, still genius.
SWEET.. I really dig everything you did too your kayak seems like you thought of everything.👍👍
Fishy....A "shout out" to YOU for this video. It was the outriggers that you made, that motivated me. I took your basic design and added outriggers to my Ozark Trail Pro Fisherman (same as Boss 12 SS). BUT....I added pivoting joints so that I can push a button and fold the pontoons up vertically. The outriggers work GREAT !! THX.
I would love to know what outrigger parts you got. i really want to do this to mine. amazing idea!
@@CoconutWaterfalls Bro....I am swamped right now, but i'll start gathering the parts & pieces and at least post something within the next couple weeks. Here's a link to the joints I used...... Link adjustajoints.com/ and here's one for the top cross-bar support.... th-cam.com/video/0kvEeKIn-mI/w-d-xo.html Hope these help, for now. The cross bar between the two outriggers "is key" to successful stabilization. Without the cross-bar between the two, there is a LOT of flex on each individual side....not good.
Love the stabilizers!!! I’m 150lbs I can stand in this kayak but it’s real sketchy. Hands down for what you pay you can’t beat the tamarack.
Add the stabilizers they make a huge difference. Anytime the yak wants to roll the stabilizers stop it from rolling.
Lots of pretty brilliant ideas and solutions. i'm marking this one for future reference. Thank you for posting this.
Awesome set up I like the cutting table removable Niceeeeee 👍👍👍👍👍
I have this exact kayak haven’t done much to it yet but boy do I have the ideas now well your ideas thank you
no problem man. I want people to use these ideas 💡, it took me a lot of internet research and brainstorming to finish this kayak. I posted it for others to have ALL that info in 1 video
Fishy Fingers thanks again
Outta hand quality ... really enjoyed the tour
Your stabilizers are genius. I never thought of using rod mounts for a temp mount. And the shallow anchor is pretty nice too. Scupper hole is a good idea, except it would be in the way when fishing
You can also put it through the anchor trolley
@@KayakKingdom right. I was just pointing out that scupper mount would get in the way. Great idea none the less.
Very nice setup. Everything looks handy and quick to get at.
Very nice mods.... I think this is the nicest Tamarack I have seen tricked out; Good Job.
I own several expensive Yaks to include the 2019 Hobie Outback but, I can say the Tamarack for under $300 is one of the best small yaks I have spent 6 hours on in the Arkansas Buffalo river, it tracks really well for how cheap it is. I am gonna buy one for my daughter this Spring and give me an excuse to trick it out too haha.
Keep up the vids, I am a new Yak channel and will def be checking yours out.
Best setup I’ve seen for the Tamarack or similar. I am starting to get close to your configuration and raised the seat, put on some outriggers (in the back in my case) but am starting to see the negatives as well. The setup and breakdown for each trip is killing me, I need to streamline it somehow or something. Sometimes I daydream about my first simple sit-inside kayak lol. Just grab your poles and go.
I just order a vibe shearwater 125.
I hauled it on my pickup bed with a hard tonneau cover so left almost everything on. except the stabilizers which come off with the press of 1 button.
Bad ass set up on a budget
Very thoughtful! Excellent presentation. Thanks so much.
I have one of these, best thing I bought for $200+
Very creative and budget friendly 👌 👍
Wow man, u went crazy on that thing! Mod champ!! Nice build
still stayed under $400-450 max
Some very thoughtful and useful mods. Thanks for sharing.
i just ordered mine. cant wait.
New friends here from Trail Trash Outdoors! Love the stabelizers! I have the same kayak and would love to have something simular! Thanks for sharing you have one sweet ride!
First video where I dont feel like you just youtube copy and paste I really want a nice setup like this but all the stuff you see is literally stadium seat and anchor line like that guy did thanks for the video
Luv it bro!!! About to get my 1st kayak and I definitely use alot of your ideas!!! Checking in from the Dallas Tx Metroplex!!!
Thanks for sharing!!
No problem. Dont forget to subscribe!
Hey Michael check Oceans State Job Lot they have a kayak for $250 ship to store and its a battleship (big) it was there were I got mine in camo! kaya fishing its another game best regards to you and family.
Love the stabilizers
Thanks for the great idea definitely doing this with mine when it worms up i have the same kayak
Clever stuff. Nice video.
Nice job, I have the same kayak and was just looking for ideas.
wow you have so many good ideas on this thing. I hope it’s still serving you well
sold it and bought a 17ft bay boat. but I wish I would've kept it for really skinny water
Fishy Fingers sometimes you can’t beat a boat. glad you recorded video of the rig though, i’d love to use some of your ideas. you did it the right way for sure
My goodness I love this. Im going to do all these things to mine
Subbed and ordered outrigger parts. Thanks
Wow! You decked it out nicely.
Awesome idea for the stabilizers and hatch !! nice vid!
Thanks. Alot of work went into it. Hopefully have another one soon. After I get the skiff up and running proper
I like how much you upgraded the Tamarack... shows me what i can do to mine! thanks and happy fishing buddy
I'M DEFINITELY GONNA USE SOME OR YOUR IDEAS!!!, WILL GIVE YOU A SHOTOUT WHEN I DO!!!
Josean Rivera let me know if you have any questions.
Have to say, the "power pole" through the scupper drain holes is brilliant! I'm kicking myself for not thinking of that! I wonder if a telescoping painters pole or similar would fit so you could adjust the length of the pole for what depth you're in. Hmm
you could. but if its not fiberglass or stainless, it'll rust with a quickness
@@KayakKingdom What clips did you use to attach the stake to the side of the kayak?
@@bennytierney clips are for a boat "anchor light" stotage. look up on amazon
PEACE...EXCELLENT walk through and work done , you are detailed and experienced....
Pimp my kayak...Lol. This kinda reminds me of guys with their Ar 15s who kit them out with every attachment under the sun but the difference is your attachments are useful.
I have a glock 17 with attachments. No AR..........yet
I love your ingenuity. Great job, man
Nice job bro impressive work on the kayak
Man... Lots of good ideas for mods.
No mosquito netting, no first aid kit, no flare, whistle, compass, rain gear tarp, spare water. All this could be secured inside a short length of removable CAPPED PVC mounted on each side.
Especially fishing in the Florida flats
No mosquito netting. Got spray in the crate, Tupperware in crate also has first aid kit. Poncho also in Tupperware I. Crate. Compass and whistle both hang from life jacket.
Water bottles always in rear soft cooler.
thats a cadillyak of of kayaks well done dude
I see what you done there
Awesome. Gave me some great ideas. Thanks.
Very nice work. It looks similar to some of the early versions of my Superyak.
Thanks for some really great ideas
Nice job
That's a really great looking boat
Great video! I'd love to see more videos of your kayak or you slaying some bass on it
Sold it. Bought a 17 ft. Center console boat
I love your modifications on this boat. However, I am just a girl. Haha. You should video how you did all this and the names of the products.
Great video! Thanks. I'm getting one!
Real ingenuity love it
Sweet set up. I love the kayak. Lots of good ideas.
Thats a dope kayak!! Im gana make one!!
Sell u mines lol
Looks like you did a nice job
So the main question most ppl have is about the stabilizers, can you make a video of you making them plz! Or give us a list of all the materials, sizes and brands plz,
gearcloud.net/diy-kayak-outriggers/
That's the diy tutorial I followed. With some modifications.
Thx for this man, tight lines.
Nicely done, thanks
Nice brother. I would appreciate it if you could add the links to the stabilizers and hatch add on. Have the same kayak in blue and black. Really stable, but yes hard to stand on without stabilizers. Thank in advance. 👍
Link to stabilizers are pinned up top. I made them. Not purchased. Hatch is 8 inch kayak hatch on Amazon. Search it. You'll see it
Love the mods bro ! igot the same kayak, thanks for the motivation and the upload.
Thanks man. I enjoyed working on it. Was fun. And enjoying fishing out of it even more!!
NIce job! Love the Stabilizers!
Great ideas!...nice job....
Nice rig!
thanks! check my other vids I got a new rig
That outrigger link is dead. Do you have an up dated link?
Inspector gadget meets inspector kayak 🤔
Those stabilizers in the bow of the kayak are a great idea.
Thanks for posting this video; it was very enjoyable to watch.
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Norwood BayBridge thanks man
Look at that yak with da torpedoes, fire one, fire two, down ship!
shooting down those reds and snoook
@@KayakKingdom dats wrigt
Good video I subscribed....getting ready to get one for Christmas. I hope to add vids also. God bless. I’m like you I want all the necessities and be prepared always.
Awesome!
thanks!
Thanks for some great ideas
I sold the kayak to get a boat so I can take the wife and kid fishing (they weren't going the kayak route lol), vids of the boat coming soon.....but if anyone has questions about the kayak, let me know, it served me well flats fishing mosquito lagoon, indian river!
That sucks what kind of chair would that be
Hi loved your video. Where did you purchase the used kayak? Thanks
Unreal, and awesome
Thanks so much for
U did a great job!
Nice fishing rig.
Such an obvious idea!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
When I say obvious I mean why didnt I think of that....excellent idea.
@@jdalend which part? LoL
Using rod holders as a place to attach the rigs...
Nice set up you got there...
Thanks!
first time I've seen outriggers made with rod holders... Why didn't I think of that...
Nice kayak set up.
That thing is hooked up !
Thank you, I was wondering about the parts with the clips
Gus Cardenas ya, those are or were rod holders made by brocraft, the poles are pvc
@@KayakKingdom What size PVC did you use?
i pinned the DIY to the top of the comments section. its a step-by-step on how to make the stabilizers. make sure to use all stainless steel hardware.
More videos please! 😎
Sweet great setup
I use sponges for scupper plugs. You never have to remove them.
I bought some like yours but yellow. Home made too floats and had them in rod holders and I kayaked with them down always can’t do it whole up off balances kayak
Nicely Done 👍🏼
Sick mods man