Crescent Lite Tackle with MODS & UPGRADES /Kayak Fishing
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Unfortunately the weather hasn’t been good lately, so took an opportunity to upgrade the new kayak. Enjoy!
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Your son and daughter stole the show! Thanks for the video!
😂 big helpers. Thanks for watching
From several sources I was advised to heat the deck pads with a hair dryer or heat gun just before application to “ activate “ the glue.
Good to know, thanks
I use a Wilderness net pocket and installed in my bungy holder on my Pelican Catch 130 HDII. Whatever works for you. Those wilderness net pockets are the bomb!
That they are, I got the piler holder too. Lol
just ordered my Lite Tackle because of your video's brother. thank you!!!
Awesome! You made a great purchase. Tight lines
Good to see you posting again! You’re the best fishing youtuber in Arkansas!
Appreciate the comment! You forgot the word cringest before fishing. 😂 thanks for the support
That rig looks great man! Clean and functional! Keep posting vids on this great looking boat.
Appreciate the view and comment! Hopefully I will get to take it out for a test run soon. It’s been cold. 😂
@@Itchin2Fish I just bought the crew in marsh green. Didn’t hesitate to get the pad kit, gear tracks and roto grips. Mine is geared more toward family leisure so I think I’m good but that boat just pops so when I saw the thumbnail pic I had to watch!
That crew is sweet! If my wife didn’t already have a kayak, I would have gotten that one. Great family yak! Roto grips are a must have for sure.
Looking good, hopefully it will warm up a little and we can all get back out on the water.
Thanks! For real, if not I’m going to buy a dry suit getting impatient. Lol. Stay safe
Nice hat!
Yes siiiiiiiirrrrrrr! Thanks for watching
Thanks for video. Saving my Crescent LT
No problem, Thanks for watching! Tight lines
I think you will definitely prefer the low seat position in the moving water. I have been paddling one for a couple seasons now. Really like it for everything.
Thanks for the advice. I will definitely ride it out with the low seat in moving water. Might get one for fishing lakes. I’m sure you lose some stability when you raise the seat. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@Itchin2Fish the riser is great for fishing flat water
How comfortable is the seat?
Them pads make a big difference..Great video..
Thanks for watching! Nice inexpensive addition that makes a difference for sure.
Awesome new kayak . My friend has a crescent and loves it .
I love it! Appreciate your support. I gave TH-cam up for awhile. Going to pick it up again a little. You still posting and catching some nice bass as always.
Sweet lookin' ride! You should be proud brah!
Thanks bro! Need to test it out first, all this crap may be in my way. 😂
Tight lines!
I would install the anchor wizard on the back so you face down stream , when anchored, but it is preferance. You would still then have your handle to tote your kayak. Just sayin' great video!
I thought about that actually. Especially with it having two handles in the back, then installing a anchor trolley to have different anchor positions especially on lakes. Trial and error.....I’m going to give it a try this weekend hopefully. If no go, going to take you up on the idea and move to the back and try it downstream. Thanks for the advice and watching!
I got a crescent LT to but mine I have rigged for trolling for Kokanee and trout but still I love these boats there quality and versatile I used the placement of your fish finder for my LT good spot
Yeah these boats are awesome. Kokanee are on my bucket list. That would be awesome to catch those. I like it there especially since it’s out of my way and within reach. Thanks for watching
Man I seen this video just in time!! I’m from south Arkansas and just bought a crescent lite tackle last weekend and have been searching for a video like this. Good vid!!
Welcome to the Crescent family! Loving mine already. I’m thinking about adding a motor now. 😂
Thanks for watching and hopefully you got some ideas. Appreciate it! Tight lines!
I don’t think I’ll add one any time soon I really like the way it handles and paddles plus I don’t want the headache of registering it either 😂
@@andrewsaustin33 I hear ya, I’m mainly going to paddle it, but I have a few missions coming up we’re I might need one because of the current is so bad going upstream for the walleye spawn. I will try once without it, but if I can’t make it...will motor up for sure. 😂 I’m a traditionalist, except when it comes to February.
Have you tested out your anchor wizard mounted at the handle? Do you like it or do you wish you could change the positioning?
@@andrewsaustin33 weather has been bad on days I’m off at work. Figures! First test is going to be this Friday, if weather remains good like it has all week. Fingers crossed. I’m hoping so, if not I will move it on the back and install a anchor trolley to trim the positioning forward or side etc. I would rather be head up on a river due to the current hitting my nose vs coming at my back. Safer! Will see soon, I will keep you posted
Ohhh hims got a new Kayak!
not as nice as yours, still have to paddle this one. 😂
At least you can move it easily lol. Really nice setup man. Would love to see a stand up pic in it if u can.
I will try my best
Been a fan of your videos for a long time. Glad to see you in a Crescent. Let us know what you think after you get her in the water.
Appreciate you supporting the channel. It was a great investment. Loving it all ready. Will keep you posted
This was cool to see.
Thanks for watching! Tight lines
Woo Pig! I have recently been back in the market for a new yak. The new Crescents have definitely caught my eye. Also, you couldn’t have gotten that from a better kayak shop. I bought my Diablo from James. See you out on the water soon!
Yesssssss siiiiiiiirrrrrrrr! Crescents are awesome as well as James. It’s always fun shopping for a new yak. Hopefully will see each other on the water soon. Tight lines
Good job! Well done! Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I’m still configuring a little, but loving this kayak so far. Tight lines!
Looking good
Hopefully it works good on water. Further testing is required lol
Great content! My wife has the same kayak and I was wondering how to mod it for her! thanks!
Appreciate you watching. Glad you got some ideas for your wife’s kayak. Tight lines!
Love your video! Getting the same kayak this weekend. Still doing the anchor chute off the bow or did you end up switching to the stern?
Thanks for watching and the support! When the creek is up and moving, I have it on the bow. When the creek is shallow and slow, I have it on the stern to cast down stream and work it back in order to avoid spooking the fish. Congrats on the new kayak!
Ever kayak fished Boggy Creek? It looked kayak friendly
I haven’t. Sounds good
@@Itchin2Fish that is the major sasquatch sightings in Arkansas.
The 70s movie documentary "Legend of Boggy Creek" filmed in Fouke,AK
@@lowlifeangler I live in Fouke. Where did you find enough water in Boggy creek to use a kayak? Lol
@@haydenhigdon4353 it was a small creek, got a pic of me fishing right beside the sign by the bridge lol
Very Nice informational video...Go Razorbacks !!!
Thanks for watching! WhooPig!
im thinking about getting a crescent just not sure what one! the three iv been looking at would all be upgrades from the cheap ones i have now that are just a little to small and the material is flimsy!
Can’t go wrong with any. I miss the Lite Tackle due to the gear space for camping. Tracks well too!
Love the Shoalie though! Performs wells for shallow creeks.
Fishing more lakes, Lite Tackle would be best. Tight lines!
@@Itchin2Fish we want them for fishing ,camping and just paddling around and ya the shoalie makes me droll but if i got that i can only get one and i need two but i thought about gettng two different ones but even then they are a lot heaver then what iv got and i think id have to figure out a different way of moving them cuz i dont think id be getting them on top of my jeep i already have issues loading the 44lb ones iv got now im only 5,3 lol good thing my sister is taller lol she my kayaking buddy!lol
Did you get rid of the bonafide? I was leaning towards purchasing one. Only thing is I live in ND where it is always windy. What were your thoughts on the ex123? That crescent is sweet too.
Loved the Bonafide. I will be purchasing another one in the future. I only got rid of it because it took a beating. I fish a lot of rivers and creeks and the bottom was getting ate up. I sold it while I could before it didn’t look well enough to sale. I wanted to try out the Lite tackle. I miss the EX123. Best sit in you can buy to be honest with you. Gear space, tracking, stability in it is awesome. You won’t be disappointed. Just don’t drag it on concrete or hit a lot of rocks in it and it will last for 10 years. 😂 I still had life on it, but wanted a do over after learning what’s too low to float down here on the creeks. Tight line!
What kind of screws did ya use to screw the add ones down? I am wondering if it was the ones that come with it or different ones
Everything I used came with the accessories besides the two bolts and rubber washers for anchor wizard.
Looks great! What made you move away from the Bonafide ex123?
I was a little rough on it. The bottom was getting some wear, so I greatly discount it and sold it while I still could. All these creeks are rain driven mostly and I don’t wait for the rain most of the time. 😂. Also wanted to try out something new, plus with my bad shoulder, I wanted to switch to a sit on top just in case I capsize I could flip the boat over easier with out having to drag it out of the water etc. the EX 123 is one of the best sit ins, missing it already especially it being so light and easy to car top.
I need a link for that anchor system. Both pieces please. 🙏
www.anchorwizard.com/low-profile-kayak-anchor-wizard/
Thanks for watching! It’s a kit. They also sale cheap anchors on this site that fits in the chute well. Tight lines!
What's that pouch bolted on the inside of your yak wall by the foot rests? Left side by yours seat?? 😎
With the Crescent line you get two snag-less pouches on each side. There is also a pocket behind them for storage too. I keep my line clips, fish stick, pilers etc in them. Great little accessory with these kayaks. Thanks for watching! Tight lines
How manageable would you think the kayak would be to consistently load on top of roof rack? I have a Honda Civic and often go out on my own.
I too car top and it’s manageable. Sometimes it can be challenging especially when my arms are fatigued from paddling, but once you figure out a good way to lift it or slide it onto your car it does get easier. Movers blanket is great or something like that to lay on trunk/hood to slide helps. They also make the rear glass suction rower assist thing where you place the nose of your kayak on then lift and push the rear of your kayak onto your car, same concept as the blanket but less rubbing. Most of the time I just lift it parallel to the side of the doors high enough and place it on its side allowing it to row over slow and easy on its bottom. Tight lines!
@@Itchin2Fish appreciate the help definitely got this kayak on the top on my list. Been looking to update for the summer. Ease of transport is one of my bigger deciding factors
I've been trying to figure out how to mount the Boondock landing gear to my cresent lite tackle. Any ideas on that. Or what wheels do you use on yours?
My first place to try would be on the rear tank gear tracks in order to save from placing any new holes in my kayak. If that doesn’t work then you could remove the gear tracks, try using the same holes on part of it, then buy two new shorter gear tracks for the remaining holes. The best spot would be right behind the seat on that thick flat part. You would have to remove the two might mounts and fill in the holes with plastic weld or just some waterproof sealent. You don’t have a hatch to access that area for the backing bracket, so you would have to do the string method from the front hatch and run the bracket down the string, holding it on one hole and screwing a bolt in the other.
Hey man, I have the same kayak and color. Do you have any tips for cleaning the porous Crescents? I have some staining I can't get out.
Awesome! Great minds think alike. I always try to rub the kayak down in the water especially any scum lines before leaving just to keep them from drying in bad shape on the highway. Then I use Dawn when I get home with a soft brush for scrubbing. Any set in stains, I like to spray a dawn/water mix to the areas and let it set in. Usually that takes care of it when I wet and scrub it again. Anything staining, I like using a magic eraser. Also check into Starbrite on Amazon for deep cleaning and protectant. Thanks for watching
Do you know if they have a kit to raise the seat up to let you sit a bit higher?
Yes they do, www.crescentkayaks.com/product/seat-riser/
Thanks for watching
@@Itchin2Fish awesome and thanks for the reply!!
I noticed your razor back hat are you from Arkansas I was wondering where do you purchase your Crescent Lake tackle
Yes I am! I live in Greenbrier. I bought mine from H2:4 Outdoors in Conway. They have a payment plan option too with affirm online. Great place and people.
@@Itchin2Fish Hey thank you for getting back to me man I live in Cabot and I was just curious cause I had been looking at the crescents and I didn’t know where you can buy one (go hogs)
Awesome! Got some friends in Cabot. Good fishing around that area. They should have a demo there so you can try it out first too. Say Itchin 2 Fish sent you.
Good time to be a hog fan right now. The last decade was rough. 😂
@@Itchin2Fish definitely will tell them you sent me and I appreciate it , love my Razorback baseball
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Who has a permanent Orange marker.? Only you...nobody and I mean nobody has a permanent Orange marker. Blue maybe. Definitely black thin and wide. You are crazy. LOL Nice video. Thanks fir sharing.
Lol, right....of all the colors it had to be orange. Thanks for watching and commenting!
So Ive been looking at buying the lite tackle then found the bonafide ex123. im stuck on which one to buy. HELP ME?!
Here is my EX123 video.
What is your question? They are both awesome and you can’t go wrong with either.
Pros on EX123, stability, storage capacity is better for gear for camping, great tracking, lighter to lift and carry, fast! Great mounting options, but the huge negative is it doesn’t come with gear tracks, you would need to install these. Another negative is it’s a sit in and you will have to bail water occasionally with a sponge or bilge pump. If you capsize it will be a pain to drag to shore and drain.
Pros on crescent lite tackle. Very stable, more mounting options especially with it having gear tracks already, great storage capacity but EX has more. It’s quick and tracks good, but not as good as the EX. You can eventually add a trolling motor to the Lite tackle, very challenging to do so on the EX. Sit on tops are more forgiving to beginners especially when you capsize because it won’t sink and you can flip over quickly and paddle again faster. Cons it heavier to lift and carry, slower than the EX.
It depends on your needs and the water you are fishing mostly.
th-cam.com/video/RFCHht0AqTU/w-d-xo.html
Lakes and more open water-Crescent
Rivers, creeks, camping- EX123
Future Trolling motor plans- Crescent
Best all around kayak-Crescent
What’s your preference for a fish finder these days? I saw one where you had the hook reveal, the one here seems to be a humminbird. I was thinking about those two and maybe the garmin striker vivid in 5” or 7”. Side scan worth getting or skipping?
My all time favorite and the easiest to operate is the Raymarine Dragonfly Pro, if you can find one….
Next best in my opinion is humminbird. Hummingbird is top of the line. Better picture and sonar across the board. A lot of the pros use hummingbird side scan. Lowrance is a lower quality model but cheaper in comparison to same price models. Not my opinion, there is actually research and forums on it. The one I have now is awesome and easy to use. Love side scan, but it’s a huge transducer. On my EX, I had a side scan but quickly returned it. The hook reveal was a cool model with the overlay, but you can’t beat the price and quality of a Hummingbird. Thanks for watching
@@Itchin2Fish ok so if the transducer is big and the screens can be big, would I be better off shooting for a 5” without side scan in a Crescent LT? I was originally thinking the Lowrance with reveal feature because it seems the most automatic/simple for my first unit but if the Bird is better I’m game to try.
I like the way you set yours up in the middle and plan to do that too.
@@chefmatt6299 you could do a 7” in this same position without it being too big. It will help you see your screen better. I’m just cheap and wanted to save the money. If this kayak had a spot for a 12” side scan transducer then I would go with it, but installing on the side, it gets in the way for me unfortunately. You could install it through a scupper hole, but the keel would block the scan possibly
@@Itchin2Fish Thank you so much for all of this information. That makes total sense to me. I think if I had like a hobie it would be a no brainer but between side scan needing me to be completely straight for an accurate reading (I've heard) and requiring a much bigger transducer, I think it makes sense to stick with downscan-vu-imaging.
@@chefmatt6299 absolutely! Let me know how it goes. Tight lines
That setup is absolute aids lmao
😂 sure it is……………